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.
