HCG is a glycoprotein research compound built from two linked subunits, a shared alpha part and a unique beta part that gives it its identity. It is best known in research for its role as a tool for studying LH/CG receptor signaling, and its two-piece structure is what sets it apart.
It also has a solid research base, with work looking at how it binds and activates its target receptor (Casarini et al., 2018, Endocrine Reviews). That is why it often turns up as a reference compound in this kind of receptor work.
Research Applications
- LH/CG receptor signaling studies
- Ligand-binding and pharmacology research
- Reproductive-axis investigation models
- Gonadotropin-receptor reference work
Supplied as a lyophilized powder for stability.
See also: Kisspeptin 10 mg, Sermorelin 5 mg, and Tesamorelin.
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HCG Structure
Peptide Class: Heterodimeric glycoprotein hormone research compound
Subunit Composition: α-subunit (92 residues, common to LH/FSH/TSH) + β-subunit (145 residues, hormone-specific)
Molecular Weight: ~37 kDa (glycosylated heterodimer)
Glycosylation: Multiple N-linked and O-linked carbohydrate side chains
CAS Number: 9002-61-3
Source Notes: Urinary preparation or recombinant expression in mammalian cell lines
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