HCG

Hormonal — Glycoprotein Hormone Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)

A glycoprotein hormone structurally similar to luteinising hormone (LH).
In endocrine research, it is used to stimulate testicular and ovarian steroidogenesis by directly activating the LH receptor, making it a key tool for studying gonadal axis function and fertility-related pathways.

• Class: Glycoprotein hormone
• Receptor: LH/CG receptor (LHCGR)
• Primary Research Focus: Gonadal axis & fertility