Compound overview
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG): a research overview
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a glycoprotein hormone that acts as an agonist at the LH/hCG receptor. It is one of the most established reference gonadotropins in reproductive-endocrinology and assay research.
LH/hCG receptor
hCG activates the LH/hCG receptor and is used as a gonadotropin reference for receptor-activation studies.
Reproductive-endocrinology models
It is widely referenced across gonadotropin research.
Assay and reference use
It is used as a reference material in immunoassay research.
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