Follitropin beta

Follitropin beta (pronounced as fol-li-TROE-pin BAY-ta), also known as FSH beta or follicle-stimulating hormone beta, is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. It is one of the gonadotropins, a group of hormones that includes luteinizing hormone (LH) and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).

Etymology

The term "follitropin" is derived from the Latin word "folliculus", which means "small sac", and the Greek word "tropos", which means "turning". The "beta" refers to the specific subunit of the hormone that is unique and confers biological activity.

Function

Follitropin beta stimulates the growth and recruitment of immature ovarian follicles in the ovaries. In males, it aids in the production of sperm.

Clinical Use

Follitropin beta is used in medicine to treat infertility in women who cannot produce eggs (ovulate). It is also used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). In men, it is used to help produce sperm in cases of low sperm count.

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External links

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