Anti-Choriogonadotropin Subunit beta (CG-beta, Chorionic Gonadotrophin Chain beta, CGB, CGB3, CGB5,

Beta-HCG (Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin), also termed as Chorionic Gonadotropin, Beta Chain (CGB), is encoded by a multigene cluster composed of six homologous sequences. And in the family of beta-containing glycoprotein hormones, Beta-HCG is unique in that it contains an extension of 29aa at its COOH end. Beta-HCG is mapped to 19q13.32 and expressed in trophoblast and various malignant tumors promotes cellular motility in vivo. Beta-HCG has a novel function in uterine adaptation to early pregnancy as well as in tumor development and underline the importance of HCG as an as yet unrecognized angiogenic factor. Applications: Suitable for use in ELISA. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. Affinity Constant: 1.6x10e10 M-1, Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.