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Choriogonadotropin alfa

Generic Name
Choriogonadotropin alfa
Brand Names
Ovidrel, Ovitrelle, Pregnyl
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
-
CAS Number
177073-44-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
6413W06WR3
Background

Recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin with 2 subunits, alpha = 92 residues, beta = 145 residues, each with N-and O-linked carbohydrate moieties linked to ASN-52 and ASN-78 (on alpha subunit) and ASN-13, ASN-30, SER-121, SER-127, SER-132 and SER-138 (on beta subunit). The primary structure of the alpha-chain of r-hCG is identical to that of the alpha-chain of hCG, FSH and LH.

Indication

For the treatment of female infertility

Associated Conditions
Secondary Hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism
Associated Therapies
Assisted Reproductive Technology therapy, Ovulation induction therapy
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