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

被引:60
作者
Rao, C. V. [1 ]
Lei, Z. M. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Louisville, Hlth Sci Ctr, Div Res, Dept Obstet Gynecol & Womens Hlth, Louisville, KY 40292 USA
关键词
human chronic gonadotropin; luteinizing hormone; receptors; novel therapies; gonadal & nongonadal actions;
D O I
10.1016/j.mce.2006.07.007
中图分类号
Q2 [细胞生物学];
学科分类号
071009 ; 090102 ;
摘要
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. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页数:7
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