Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) is a 39.5 kDa hormone produced during pregnancy by cells of the placenta. It is comprised of two subunits, one alpha and one beta. The alpha subunit is nearly identical to that of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and thyroid stimulating hormone (FSH). As hCG rises sharply early in the pregnancy, it is commonly used in pregnancy testing. Some tumors also produce this protein; hence hCG is also used as a tumor marker.
Synonyms: hCG
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