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A glycopeptide (M.Wt. 32 KDa) containing about 18% carbohydrate. In common with other pituitary hormones TSH, LH and the placental hormone hCG, it comprises a- and β-subunits, the α-subunit being common to all 4 peptide hormones. Biological activity is lost on dissociation of the subunits.
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Seth, J. (1994). Follicle Stimulating Hormone. In: Seth, J. (eds) The Immunoassay Kit Directory. The Immunoassay Kit Directory, vol 1 / 3 / 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-1414-1_18
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