Catalog
Hypothalamic & Pituitary Signaling · Evidence Level I

hCG

Glycoprotein hormone

Human chorionic gonadotropin is a heterodimeric glycoprotein hormone that activates the luteinizing-hormone/chorionic-gonadotropin receptor. It is extensively studied in reproductive endocrinology and gonadal steroidogenesis.

For laboratory and research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

Form

Lyophilized

Available strengths

10,000 IU

Research class

Hypothalamic & Pituitary Signaling

Evidence grade

Level I

Substantial controlled human evidence

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Scientific overview

Human chorionic gonadotropin is a heterodimeric glycoprotein hormone that activates the luteinizing-hormone/chorionic-gonadotropin receptor. It is extensively studied in reproductive endocrinology and gonadal steroidogenesis.

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Mechanism under investigation

Activates LHCGR signaling, stimulating steroidogenic pathways in ovarian and testicular tissues.

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Research evidence summary

Established human evidence and FDA-approved prescription products for specific indications.

Level I, Established human evidence

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Key research limitations

Approved-product evidence does not validate an unapproved white-labeled preparation. Biological-source, recombinant status, potency assay, and glycoform profile matter.

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Safety & toxicology context

Known risks in approved use include ovarian hyperstimulation, thromboembolism, multiple gestation, fluid retention, and hormone-mediated adverse effects.

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Regulatory & development status

Prescription biologic/drug category with FDA-approved products; direct RUO consumer sale requires high-level legal review.

Supplied strictly for in-vitro and ex-vivo laboratory research. Not for human or veterinary administration, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. Import and regulatory compliance remain the responsibility of the receiving researcher.

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Available research formats

  • hCG, 10,000 IULyophilized
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Lot documentation

Every Cendrix lot ships with an HPLC purity chromatogram, mass-spectrometry identity confirmation, appearance and reconstitution observations, and endotoxin testing where applicable. Lot certificates are retrievable from the Quality page using the lot number printed on the vial.

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Curated references

External searches link to PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Google Scholar, and FDA records. Cendrix does not endorse interpretations published in third-party sources.

Editorial provenance

Last scientific review
June 2026
Literature search through
June 2026
Regulatory review status
Pending counsel approval

Persistent disclaimer

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or personal experimentation. This content summarizes published research and is not medical advice.