HCG
Human chorionic gonadotropin · Growth Factor Research
Heterodimeric glycoprotein hormone studied in gonadal-axis models.
HCG is a heterodimeric glycoprotein hormone that shares its receptor with luteinizing hormone. It is widely used as a reference agonist in reproductive-endocrinology and steroidogenesis research. Research use only.
Available sizes: 10,000 IU · Form: Lyophilized powder
Every lot ships with an independent third-party Certificate of Analysis - see the linked report for measured values.
How it is studied
- LH/hCG receptor (Endocrine) - Binds the shared LHCGR receptor, the standard tool for probing gonadotropin signaling in vitro.
- Steroidogenesis models (Signaling) - In Leydig-cell models, receptor activation raises cAMP and drives StAR-mediated cholesterol transfer.
- Reproductive biology (Research) - Studied in corpus-luteum maintenance and comparative gonadotropin research.
Research Use Only. Not for human or veterinary use.