1 Synonyms
Lutropin
2 Definition
A gonadotropic hormone produced and released from the anterior pituitary, it is responsible for the production and release of estrogen from the ovarian follicle. LH plays an important role in inducing ovulation and in regulating the development of the corpus luteum.
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(2010). Luteinizing Hormone. In: Preedy, V.R., Watson, R.R. (eds) Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78665-0_6041
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