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HMG (Menotropin) 75 IU
$75.00
- HMG (Human Menopausal Gonadotropin, Menotropin) — combined FSH/LH activity for research.
- Lyophilized gonadotropin preparation, 75 IU per vial, ≥98% purity (HPLC).
- Studied for FSHR/LHCGR receptor binding and cAMP signaling in research models.
- For laboratory research use only — not for human or veterinary use.
Description
DESCRIPTION
HMG (Menotropin) 75 IU is a purified glycoprotein preparation containing combined follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) bioactivity. In research models, these gonadotropins bind their cognate G-protein-coupled receptors (FSHR and LHCGR) on gonadal cells, activating the adenylate-cyclase/cAMP–PKA signaling cascade. This receptor engagement is studied for its role in modulating steroidogenic enzyme expression and gametogenic pathways within the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis. HMG serves as a reference ligand for investigating dual FSH/LH receptor signaling dynamics in controlled laboratory systems.
RESEARCH AREAS
- FSH receptor (FSHR) binding and cAMP-mediated signal transduction in gonadal cell models
- LH/CG receptor (LHCGR) engagement and downstream steroidogenic pathway activation
- Dual gonadotropin signaling and HPG-axis feedback regulation in vitro
- Glycoprotein hormone structure–activity relationships and receptor-binding kinetics
WHAT RESEARCHERS LOOK AT
- Receptor-binding affinity and competitive displacement assays for FSHR/LHCGR
- cAMP accumulation and PKA pathway readouts following receptor activation
- Lyophilized peptide reconstitution stability and bioactivity retention over time
- Comparative FSH:LH activity ratios across preparation lots via in-vitro bioassay
QUICK SPECS
- Form: Lyophilized powder
- Net per vial: 75 IU
- Purity: ≥98% (HPLC)
- Identity: Confirmed by bioassay/MS
- Storage: Lyophilized at -20°C; reconstituted at 2–8°C
IDENTITY BASICS
- Type: Gonadotropin glycoprotein preparation (combined FSH/LH activity)
- Sequence/Formula: Heterodimeric glycoproteins (shared α-subunit + hormone-specific β-subunit)
- Molecular weight: ~30 kDa per gonadotropin subunit complex
- CAS: 9002-68-0
SELECTED RESEARCH
- PubMed: HMG receptor signaling literature
- PubMed: FSH/LH receptor cAMP signaling
- PubChem: Menotropins record
- PubMed: Gonadotropin steroidogenesis in vitro
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
- For laboratory research use only — not for human or veterinary use.
- Not a drug, food, cosmetic, or dietary supplement; not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.
- Handling restricted to qualified researchers in an appropriate laboratory setting.
- Not for diagnostic or therapeutic applications of any kind.









