Follitropin
- Generic Name
- Follitropin
- Brand Names
- Bemfola, Follistim, Gonal F, Gonal-F, Menopur, Ovaleap, Pergoveris, Puregon, GONAL-f, Rekovelle
- Drug Type
- Biotech
- Chemical Formula
- -
- CAS Number
- 146479-72-3
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 2M2GGL7HUP
- Background
Follitropin is a human follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) preparation of recombinant DNA origin, which consists of two non-covalently linked, non-identical glycoproteins designated as the alpha- and beta- subunits. The alpha- and beta- subunits have 92 and 111 amino acids. The alpha subunit is glycosylated at Asn 51 and Asn 78 while the beta subunit is glyco...
- Indication
In women having been diagnosed with primary ovarian failure, it is used in combination with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to assist in ovulation and fertility. In men with hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism, it is used to induce spermatogenesis. Follitropin may also be used to cause the ovary to produce several follicles, which can then be harvested for use...
- Associated Conditions
- -
- Associated Therapies
- Assisted Reproductive Technology therapy, Controlled Ovarian Stimulation
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