HCG

Chemical & physical information

Compound class: Glycoprotein hormone
Biological activity unit: International Units (IU)
Form: Lyophilised powder
Purity and activity verified per batch

Research context

In laboratory settings, HCG is widely used as a reference hormone in research models examining:

• Luteinizing hormone (LH) receptor binding and activation
• Gonadotropin signalling pathways
• Endocrine feedback mechanisms
• Hormone-receptor interaction studies

Because HCG exhibits biological activity rather than a fixed molecular weight, it is quantified and compared using International Units (IU) rather than mass-based measurements.

Quality & handling

• Supplied as a lyophilised solid for laboratory preparation
• Batch-specific analytical documentation provided
• Activity and identity verified using appropriate analytical methods

For research use only