Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Manufacturers

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin is a dimeric protein hormone whose structure is closely related to luteinizing hormone. It is a glycoprotein with a molecular weight of 38 400 and isoeletric points varying 3.8 to 5.1. Human chorionic gonadotropin is a peptide harmone produced in pregnancy that is made by the embryo soon after conception and later by the syncytiotrophoblast. The human chorionic gonadotropin test is done to measure the amount of the hormone HCG in blood or urine to see whether a woman is pregnant. Human chorionic gonadotropin is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the placenta. This supports the normal development of an egg from the ovary and induces ovulation. HCG also stimulates the production of androgens in men and progesterone in women.