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Alpha subunit of glycoprotein hormones
Introduction
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
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