Lhb
Developmental stage
Expressed in the developing pituitary gland at 18.5 dpc.
Function
Promotes spermatogenesis and ovulation by stimulating the testes and ovaries to synthesize steroids.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the glycoprotein hormones subunit beta family.
Cellular localization
- Secreted
Alternative names
Lutropin subunit beta, Lutropin beta chain, Luteinizing hormone subunit beta, LH-B, LSH-B, LSH-beta, Lhb