Luteinizing Hormone from human pituitary
SIGMA/L6420 - ≥8,500 IU/mg
Synonym: ICSH; LH; PLH
CAS Number: 39341-83-8
EC Number: 254-420-6
MDL Number: MFCD03846454
Product Type: Chemical
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| shipped in | dry ice |
| specific activity | ≥8,500 IU/mg |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Two-chain glycoprotein hormone; the α-chain is identical to that of chorionic gonadotropin, TSH, and FSH, while biological specificity is attributed to the distinct β-chain. Induces ovulation, spermatogenesis, and synthesis of steroid sex hormones. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Two-chain glycoprotein hormone; the α-chain is identical to that of chorionic gonadotropin, TSH, and FSH, while biological specificity is attributed to the distinct β-chain. Induces ovulation, spermatogenesis, and synthesis of steroid sex hormones. Activity is mediated through a trans-membrane LH/chorionic gonadotropin receptor that is a member of the G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) family. |
| Physical form: | Lyophilized from 50 mM ammonium bicarbonate |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| activity | specific activity: ≥8,500 IU/mg |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352202 |

