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100 years of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin: Reviews and New
Perspectives is a collection of articles written by some of the
world's leading experts on the pregnancy hormone and cancer marker
hCG. In 2019 it is difficult to ignore the effect that our
understanding of hCG has had on the lives of millions of people
worldwide. The hCG immunoassay, in one form or another, is now one
of the most common medical tests conducted and is often the first
indication that a mother-to-be is pregnant. Not only a marker of
pregnancy, hCG is utilized in the diagnosis and monitoring in
oncology and presents a potential target for novel cancer
therapeutics. 100 years ago, in 1919, Hirose was demonstrating
gonadotropic functions which resulted from a chorionic factor. Over
the last century this factor has become defined as hCG and more
recently explored as not one molecule but a group of molecules with
variable structure and variable functions in both pregnancy and
cancer. hCG is a multi-faceted molecule that has clinical and
therapeutic implications but can be a challenging topic for
researchers and physicians alike. This text covers the different
structures and functions of hCG exploring the genes and evolution
of the molecule, the different protein and glycosylation structures
which can exist and their effect on structure, detection and
quantification. 100 Years of hCG is not an attempt to recount the
history of every publication on hCG, but rather a collection of
reviews and new perspectives by "hCG-ologists", the term used by
Hussa to describe biochemists working on HCG in the first book
written on the topic over 30 years ago. Some of the authors have
been around a while, some not so long, but others are just
beginning their journey with a most beguiling molecule.
Human Gonadotropins is a must-have reference for basic science
researchers looking to maximize their knowledge in this specific
field of study. Luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone,
and human chorionic gonadotropin are essential for reproduction and
outlined in detail in this work, covering topics ranging from
antibodies and immunoassays, to commercial products and standards,
genetics, and receptors and intermediaries for gonadotropins. Dr.
Laurence Cole has been recognized for his outstanding research
throughout his illustrious career. He has received awards from the
Institute for Anticancer Research, Biannual Prize for best
research; American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Most
Outstanding Research Contributor to Clinical Chemistry Prize;
Gynecology Oncology, Outstanding Speaker Award; and International
Society for Study of Trophoblastic Disease, Gold Medal for most
outstanding research. This detailed resource compiles all the
recent research together into one volume, with one consistent
voice.
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