HCG

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a naturally occurring glycoprotein hormone composed of an alpha and a beta subunit. The beta subunit confers its biological specificity, sharing significant structural homology with Luteinising Hormone (LH). HCG has been a core subject in reproductive biology, endocrinology, and hormonal signalling research for decades. Available in 5000iu and 10000iu formats to suit varying research protocol requirements.

Key Research Areas:

1. LH Receptor Binding and Gonadotropin Signalling:

HCG binds with high affinity to LH/CG receptors, making it a widely used tool in research into gonadotropin receptor pharmacology and downstream cAMP-mediated signalling cascades.

2. Steroidogenesis Research:

In Leydig cell models, HCG has been studied extensively for its role in stimulating testosterone biosynthesis through the LH receptor pathway, providing a reliable research model for steroidogenic pathway investigation.

3. Corpus Luteum Function:

HCG is fundamental to research examining corpus luteum maintenance, progesterone production, and early reproductive signalling mechanisms.

4. Receptor Pharmacology:

The structural homology between HCG and LH has made it a standard reference compound in comparative receptor binding studies, ligand characterisation assays, and receptor activation research.

Formulation:

Supplied as a lyophilised powder, suitable for reconstitution under standard aseptic laboratory conditions. Stable under appropriate cold storage conditions prior to reconstitution.

HCG remains one of the most extensively characterised glycoprotein hormones in the scientific literature, supporting a broad range of endocrinological and reproductive biology research protocols.