Chorionic gonadotrophin (CG), commonly known as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), is a glycoprotein hormone produced mainly by the placenta during pregnancy. It consists of two subunits, alpha and beta, with the beta subunit conferring its biological specificity. hCG supports the corpus luteum, promoting the secretion of progesterone to maintain the uterine lining. It is also used clinically in fertility treatments and as a tumor marker in certain cancers. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Fertility agents and Hormones. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a peptide source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and HCG. Its PubChem CID is 4369448.
Chorionic gonadotrophin
| CAS No | 9002-61-3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C11H19N3O6S |
| Molecular Weight | 321.35 g/mol |
| Synonyms | (2S)-2-amino-6-[[(2R)-1-(carboxymethylamino)-1-oxo-3-sulfanylpropan-2-yl]amino]-6-oxohexanoic acid |
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Chorionic gonadotrophin (CG), commonly known as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), is a glycoprotein hormone produced mainly by the placenta during pregnancy. It consists of two subunits, alpha and beta, with the beta subunit conferring its biological specificity.
The listed CAS number is 9002-61-3.
The listed molecular formula is C11H19N3O6S.
The listed molecular weight is 321.35 g/mol.
(2S)-2-amino-6-[[(2R)-1-(carboxymethylamino)-1-oxo-3-sulfanylpropan-2-yl]amino]-6-oxohexanoic acid.
The source lists Human Chorionic Gonadotropin and HCG.