期刊
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR ENDOCRINOLOGY
卷 383, 期 1-2, 页码 203-213出版社
ELSEVIER IRELAND LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2013.12.009
关键词
Gonadotropin; Lutropin; Luteinizing hormone; Human chorionic gonadotropin; Luteinizing hormone/choriogonadotropin receptor; Luteinizing hormone receptor
资金
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Luteinizing hormone (LH) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) are widely recognized for their roles in ovulation and the support of early pregnancy. Aside from the timing of expression, however, the differences between LH and hCG have largely been overlooked in the clinical realm because of their similar molecular structures and shared receptor. With technologic advancements, including the development of highly purified and recombinant gonadotropins, researchers now appreciate that these hormones are not as interchangeable as once believed. Although they bind to a common receptor, emerging evidence suggests that LH and hCG have disparate effects on downstream signaling cascades. Increased understanding of the inherent differences between LH and hCG will foster more effective diagnostic and prognostic assays for use in a variety of clinical contexts and support the individualization of treatment strategies for conditions such as infertility. (c) 2013 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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