Lutropin alfa

Generic Name
Lutropin alfa
Brand Names
Luveris, Pergoveris
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
152923-57-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
3JGY52XJNA
Background

Lutropin alfa is a recombinant human luteinizing hormone produced in yeast with 2 subunits, alpha = 92 residues, beta = 121 residues. It is a heterodimeric glycoprotein made up of monomeric units. Lutropin alfa was the first and only recombinant human form of luteinizing hormone (LH) developed for use in the stimulation of follicular development. Its pharmac...

Indication

For treatment of infertility in women with hypothalamic or pituitary insufficiency (hypogonadotropic hypogonadism) and profound LH deficiency (LH <1.2 international units [IU]/L)

Associated Conditions
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Associated Therapies
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