Gonadotropin Written by NCI Thesaurus v.07.09d   

Definition of Gonadotropin Heterodimeric glycoprotein Gonadotropin consists of alpha (common)/beta (unique) protein subunits. The alpha subunit is present in other heterodimeric glycoprotein hormones. The beta subunit confers biological specificity and stimulates ovarian synthesis of steroids (progesterone) to maintain pregnancy. Gonadotropin is from the group Peptide Hormone Other Names for Gonadotropin Gonadotropin Source NCI Thesaurus License

 

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