Chorionic Gonadotropin Active Protein | hCG active protein
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
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Introduction: Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a peptide hormone produced in pregnancy, that is made by the embryosoon after conception and later by the syncytiotrophoblast(part of the placenta). Its role is to prevent the disintegration of the corpus luteumof the ovaryand thereby maintain progesterone production that is critical for a pregnancy in humans. hCG may have additional functions, for instance it is thought that it affects the immune tolerance of the pregnancy. Early pregnancy testing generally is based on the detection or measurement of hCG.
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
This gene is a member of the glycoprotein hormone beta chain family and encodes the beta 3 subunit of chorionic gonadotropin (CG). Glycoprotein hormones are heterodimers consisting of a common alpha subunit and an unique beta subunit which confers biological specificity. CG is produced by the trophoblastic cells of the placenta and stimulates the ovaries to synthesize the steroids that are essential for the maintenance of pregnancy. The beta subunit of CG is encoded by 6 genes which are arranged in tandem and inverted pairs on chromosome 19q13.3 and contiguous with the luteinizing hormone beta subunit gene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]
Uniprot Description
CGB: Stimulates the ovaries to synthesize the steroids that are essential for the maintenance of pregnancy. Belongs to the glycoprotein hormones subunit beta family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
Protein type: Secreted, signal peptide; Inhibitor; Secreted
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 19q13.32
Cellular Component: extracellular region
Molecular Function: hormone activity
Biological Process: cellular protein metabolic process; cell-cell signaling; apoptosis; peptide hormone processing; female gamete generation; signal transduction
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The hCG cgb (Catalog #AAA142644) is an Active Protein produced from Urine of pregnant women and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "Chorionic Gonadotropin, Active Protein" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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