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HCG: What the Research Shows

Published June 17, 2026 · Research notes

By Vantage Research TeamReviewed against primary sourcesUpdated July 2026

HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) is a glycoprotein hormone studied in preclinical research within reproductive-endocrinology and gonadal-signaling models. Unlike small synthetic peptides, HCG is a heterodimeric glycoprotein composed of an alpha and a beta subunit, supplied as a lyophilized research material.

As a glycoprotein hormone, HCG is characterized in research models by its interaction at the luteinizing-hormone/choriogonadotropin (LH/CG) receptor. It is handled as a research-grade material for laboratory investigation only.

Verified data

Verified compound data

Property Value
Compound name Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
CAS number 9002-61-3
Classification Glycoprotein hormone (heterodimer)
Subunits Alpha + beta
Approx. molecular weight ~36.7 kDa
Strength 5000 IU
Physical form Lyophilized powder

Data verified against standard glycoprotein-hormone references (CAS 9002-61-3).

Mechanism

Research-context mechanism

In preclinical literature, HCG is studied for its agonist interaction with the LH/CG receptor and downstream gonadal-signaling pathways. These mechanisms are described strictly in research models; they are not established human-use mechanisms.

Research summary

Current research summary

HCG appears in preclinical literature focused on reproductive endocrinology. Reported research areas include:

  • LH/CG-receptor signaling studies
  • Gonadal steroidogenesis research models
  • Reproductive-endocrinology models
Handling

Handling and reconstitution

HCG is supplied as a lyophilized powder. Reconstitute per your laboratory protocol with a suitable diluent such as a suitable sterile solvent, introduced gently down the vial wall, and store lyophilized material refrigerated at 2-8 °C, protected from light and freezing. See our peptide reconstitution protocol for general lab-handling guidance.

Every lot of Vantage Aminos HCG ships with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, U.S. synthesized for research use.

For research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

All compounds described in Vantage Aminos research content are sold for laboratory and scientific research purposes only. Not for human or animal consumption. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. For research use only.
  • HPLC + MS tested, every batch
  • U.S. synthesized
  • Batch COA on the product page
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