1297001

Humanes Choriongonadotropin

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

• Synonym(e): Choriongonadotropin, Choriogonin, HCG
• CAS-Nummer: 9002-61-3
• UNSPSC Code: 41116107
• NACRES: NA.24
• MDL number: MFCD00130797

Eigenschaften

• grade: pharmaceutical primary standard
• agency: USP
• API family: gonadotropin
• form: solid
• mol wt: 37.9 kDa
• manufacturer/tradename: USP
• application(s): USP Biologics; pharmaceutical (small molecule)
• format: neat
• storage temp.: −20°C

Beschreibung

General description

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Das Glykoproteinhormon, das aus einer α-Kette mit 92 Aminosäuren besteht, die der von LH, FSH und TSH entspricht; und einer eindeutigen β-Kette mit 149 Aminosäuren. Wird produziert vom Chorionzottengewebe und ist verantwortlich für die Aufrechterhaltung des Gelbkörpers während der frühen Schwangerschaft. Wird auch von Throphoblastzellenneoplasmen produziert, die sich durch erhabene, freie hCG-β-Ketten und hyperglykosyliertem hCG auszeichnen.

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a glycoprotein hormone produced by the placenta, used therapeutically for reproductive hormone regulation. The USP reference standard supports potency assays, identity testing, and bioassay calibration for hCG drug substances.

The USP biologics proteins category provides critical standards and reference materials necessary for the development and manufacturing of therapeutic proteins. These proteins, which can be naturally derived or genetically engineered, are essential in treating various diseases and conditions, ensuring that they meet quality, safety, and efficacy standards.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) provides quality standards for biologics to ensure their safety, efficacy, and quality throughout the manufacturing process. These standards assist manufacturers in adhering to regulatory requirements and help safeguard public health by reducing risks associated with biologics.

Packaging

1 vial, 530 USP units per package

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

This product is part of the USP Biologics program.

Sicherheitshinweise

• pictograms: GHS08
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H361
• pcodes: P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Repr. 2
• Lagerklasse: 11 - Combustible Solids
• wgk: WGK 3
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable