Chorionic gonadotropin

  • CasNo:9002-61-3
  • Molecular Formula:C17H28
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  • Molecular Weight:
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9002-61-3 Name

Name

Chorionic gonadotropin

Synonym

Peptide HCG;Human Choroinic Gonadotrophin;LHA;TSHA;beta chorionic gonadotropin;HCG 5000IU;Human Gamma globulins;HCG

 

9002-61-3 Chemical & Physical Properties

Molecular Formula

C17H28

Molecular Weight

232.40422

Appearance of Characters

lyophilized powder

Storage condition

2-8°C

Water Solubility

H2O: soluble1ML/vial

 

9002-61-3 Description

Glycoprotein hormone consisting of a 92-amino acid α-chain which is identical to that of LH, FSH, and TSH; and a distinct 149-amino acid β-chain. Produced by chorionic tissue and responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum during early pregnancy. Also produced by trophoblast cell neoplasms, which are marked by elevated free hCG β-chains and hyperglycosylated hCG.

 

9002-61-3 Uses

  1. Gonad-stimulating principle.
  2. To induce oocyte maturation in cultured follicles
  3. Along with pregnant mare serum gonadotropin (PMSG) to induce superovulation in mice
  4. As medium component for fetal testes culture to aid steroidogenic responsiveness