The past, present and future of nongonadal LH/hCG actions in reproductive biology and medicine

C V Rao; Z M Lei

doi:10.1016/j.mce.2006.07.007

The past, present and future of nongonadal LH/hCG actions in reproductive biology and medicine

Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2007 Apr 15;269(1-2):2-8. doi: 10.1016/j.mce.2006.07.007. Epub 2007 Feb 6.

Authors

C V Rao¹, Z M Lei

Affiliation

¹ 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

PMID: 17382462
DOI: 10.1016/j.mce.2006.07.007

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Abortion, Spontaneous / prevention & control
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / drug therapy
Animals
Brain / drug effects
Brain / metabolism
Chorionic Gonadotropin / metabolism
Chorionic Gonadotropin / pharmacology*
Chorionic Gonadotropin / therapeutic use*
Female
Genital Diseases, Female / drug therapy
HIV-1 / drug effects
Humans
Hyperemesis Gravidarum / drug therapy
Placenta Diseases / drug therapy
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / drug therapy
Reproduction / drug effects*
Reproductive Medicine / methods*
Reproductive Medicine / trends*
Reproductive Techniques, Assisted

Substances

Chorionic Gonadotropin