The past, present and future of nongonadal LH/hCG actions in reproductive biology and medicine.
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.
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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
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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
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin