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HCG 10,000 IU — research peptide, lyophilised powder in a glass vial, supplied by Quantified Peptides, Sydney, Australia. For in-vitro research use only.

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HCG

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. Supplied as a lyophilised powder in 10,000 IU vials.

Supplied as lyophilised powder in a 10,000 IU specification. Storage: -20°C · Keep dry, avoid light. Dispatched from Sydney, Australia-wide.

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About HCG

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

Research background as published in the scientific literature. Supplied for in-vitro laboratory research only; nothing here is a claim about use in humans or animals.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a dimeric glycoprotein hormone consisting of an alpha subunit (shared with LH, FSH, TSH) and a unique beta subunit that confers biological specificity. It is naturally produced by the syncytiotrophoblast cells of the placenta.

HCG binds to the same receptor as luteinising hormone (LH/CG receptor) and has been extensively studied for its role in reproductive endocrinology research. In laboratory models, it is used as an LH surrogate to stimulate steroidogenesis, and has been the subject of decades of research in male and female reproductive physiology.

Type
Glycoprotein hormone — 2 subunits
Research Areas
LH mimicry, steroidogenesis, reproductive endocrinology
Subunits
Alpha (shared) + Beta (unique)
Molecular Weight
~36,700 Da
CAS Number
9002-61-3
Primary Receptor
LH/CG receptor (LHCGR)
Key Pathway
cAMP/PKA — steroidogenesis
  1. 01LH Receptor ActivationHCG shares the same receptor as luteinising hormone (LH), the LH/CG receptor. Research examines its effects on Leydig cell function in males and granulosa cell function in females, investigating steroidogenesis stimulation pathways.
  2. 02Testosterone SynthesisIn male reproductive research models, HCG stimulates Leydig cells to produce testosterone via the cAMP/PKA signalling pathway. Studies examine downstream effects on serum testosterone, intratesticular testosterone, and spermatogenesis markers.
  3. 03Ovarian StimulationIn female reproductive research, HCG acts as an LH surge analogue to trigger oocyte maturation and ovulation. Research has extensively examined its pharmacokinetics and receptor binding in ovarian cell models.

References

  1. 1Huhtaniemi I. Chorionic gonadotropins. Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol. 2018;32(2):151-163.
  2. 2Bhatt DL et al. HCG and reproductive endocrinology research. J Reprod Med. 2010.
  3. 3PubMed: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=human+chorionic+gonadotropin+research
  4. 4Cole LA. New discoveries on the biology and detection of human chorionic gonadotropin. Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2009;7:8.

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