{"product_id":"hcg","title":"HCG","description":"\u003cp\u003eHuman Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is a glycoprotein hormone composed of alpha and beta subunits. It shares structural similarity with luteinizing hormone (LH) and binds to LH receptors in gonadal tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 10,000 IU presentation contains lyophilized peptide intended for laboratory research purposes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanism of Action (Research Context)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehCG interacts with LH\/CG receptors, leading to activation of adenylate cyclase and increased intracellular cAMP. Downstream signaling influences:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteroidogenesis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTestosterone biosynthesis in Leydig cells\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOvarian follicular maturation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgesterone production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its receptor activity profile, hCG is widely used in endocrinology research models involving reproductive and metabolic pathways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMolecular Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructure: Glycoprotein hormone (α and β subunits)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReceptor Target: LH\/CG receptor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBiological Activity: Measured in International Units (IU)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresentation: 10,000 IU lyophilized powder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore lyophilized vial at 2–8°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect from light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor stability data, refer to laboratory handling guidelines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch Applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGonadal axis signaling studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteroidogenesis pathway research\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertility and ovulatory mechanism modeling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLH receptor binding analysis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOR RESEARCH USE ONLY\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orion","offers":[{"title":"10,000","offer_id":44350015176792,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/1646\/5752\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3ec7fd6e-a68c-40b8-955d-1bb574537d71.png?v=1783585945","url":"https:\/\/orionpeptides.co.uk\/products\/hcg","provider":"Orion","version":"1.0","type":"link"}