HCG

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HCG – 5000IUmg

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Description

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin for research studies.

Compound Identity
CAS Number
9002-61-3
Compound Class
Heterodimeric glycoprotein hormone
Subunits
α subunit, 92 amino acids (shared with LH, FSH and TSH) + β subunit, 145 amino acids (hCG-specific)
Molecular Weight
≈36–37 kDa (glycosylated; carbohydrate is about 30% of mass)
Receptor Target
LH/hCG receptor (LHCGR)
Potency
Expressed in International Units (IU) against the WHO International Standard
Physical Form
Lyophilized white powder
Storage
36–46 °F (2–8 °C), desiccated and protected from light
Subunit Sequences
α SUBUNIT (92 aa)
APDVQDCPEC TLQENPFFSQ PGAPILQCMG CCFSRAYPTP LRSKKTMLVQ KNVTSESTCC VAKSYNRVTV MGGFKVENHT ACHCSTCYYH KS
β SUBUNIT (145 aa)
SKEPLRPRCR PINATLAVEK EGCPVCITVN TTICAGYCPT MTRVLQGVLP ALPQVVCNYR DVRFESIRLP GCPRGVNPVV SYAVALSCQC ALCRRSTTDC GGPKDHPLTC DDPRFQDSSS SKAPPPSLPS PSRLPGPSDT PILPQ
hCG α (UniProt P01215) and β (UniProt P0DN86) chains; the two subunits associate non-covalently.

Additional information

Vial Size

5000IU, 10000IU

Format