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gonadotrophinAny hormone that supports and stimulates the function of the gonads (sex glands); some gonadotrophins are used as fertility drugs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It is the most widely prescribed gonadotropin in the world. Degarelix, a gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist, helps suppress the testosterone secretion so that it can inhibit the growth of prostate cancer. 1) Following the instructions in the package insert, researchers tested each brand six times with five concentrations of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), the hormone produced by the placenta that is an early indicator of pregnancy. |
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