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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Beta Subunit

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Beta Subunit Definition

Contiguous with the LH beta subunit gene on chromosome 19q13.3, six homologous genes arranged in tandem and inverted pairs encode the beta subunit of Chorionic Gonadotropin (Glycoprotein Hormone Beta Family).Glycoprotein hormones are heterodimers of a common alpha subunit and a unique beta subunit that confers biological specificity. Produced by placental trophoblasts, Chorionic Gonadotropin stimulates ovarian steroid synthesis essential for maintenance of pregnancy. (NCI)

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Beta Subunit Synonyms

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Beta Subunit, CG-Beta, CGB3, Choriogonadotropin Beta Chain, Chorionic Gonadotrophin Beta Subunit, Chorionic Gonadotropin Beta 3 Subunit, Chorionic Gonadotropin Beta Chain, Chorionic Gonadotropin Beta Polypeptide, hCG-Beta, hCGBeta

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