Alpha subunit of glycoprotein hormones

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The Alpha subunit of glycoprotein hormones is a peptide formed by a gene found on chromosome 6. It serves as the alpha protein subunit for the following four hormones:

• Human chorionic gonadotropin
• Follicle-stimulating hormone
• Luteinizing hormone
• Thyroid stimulating hormone

• Glycoprotein

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