title: The past, present and future of nongonadal LH/hCG actions in reproductive biology and medicine.
abstract: The past and present published studies reaffirm that nongonadal LH and hCG actions are real and here to stay. These actions have led to a better understanding of the biology of the hormones and more importantly begin to pave the way for novel therapies in reproductive medicine and in other areas.
authors: Division of Research, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health, University of Louisville Health Sciences Center, Louisville, KY 40292, USA. cvrao001@gwise.louisville.edu
authors: C V
authors: CV
authors: Rao
authors: Z M
authors: ZM
authors: Lei
mesh_terms: D000022:Abortion, Spontaneous / Q000517:prevention & control; D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy; D000818:Animals; D001921:Brain / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000188:drug therapy; D015497:HIV-1 / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D006939:Hyperemesis Gravidarum / Q000188:drug therapy; D010922:Placenta Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy; D012098:Reproduction / Q000187:drug effects*; D018456:Reproductive Medicine / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends*; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted
chemical_list: D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin