GH Secretagogues
HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin)
Scientific Profile
HCG is a heterodimeric glycoprotein hormone composed of alpha and beta subunits. In research applications, recombinant HCG demonstrates identical receptor binding properties to native hormone. The peptide activates LH/CG receptors, stimulating steroidogenesis in gonadal tissues through cAMP-mediated pathways.
In vitro studies confirm its high affinity for LH/CG receptors, with downstream activation of steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR). The glycosylation patterns of HCG are critical for its receptor interaction and biological activity in experimental models.
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