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LHB

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

Target type

Proteins

Molecular weight

15028Da