Human Chorionic Gonadotropin: The Pregnancy Hormone and More.
In: International journal of molecular sciences, Jg. 18 (2017-05-14), Heft 5
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To thoroughly review the uses of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) related to the process of reproduction and also assess new, non-traditional theories. Review of the international literature and research studies. hCG and its receptor, LH/CGR, are expressed in numerous sites of the reproductive tract, both in gonadal and extra-goanadal tissues, promoting oocyte maturation, fertilization, implantation and early embryo development. Moreover, hCG seems to have a potential role as an anti-rejection agent in solid organ transplantation. Future research needs to focus extensively on the functions of hCG and its receptor LH/CGR, in an effort to reveal known, as well as unknown clinical potentials.
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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin: The Pregnancy Hormone and More.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Theofanakis, C ; Drakakis, P ; Besharat, A ; Loutradis, D |
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Zeitschrift: | International journal of molecular sciences, Jg. 18 (2017-05-14), Heft 5 |
Veröffentlichung: | Basel, Switzerland : MDPI, [2000-, 2017 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1422-0067 (electronic) |
DOI: | 10.3390/ijms18051059 |
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