Follitropin alfa/beta

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Overview:

Follitropin alfa/beta (when available)

Pharmacology and use:
Used for the treatment of female infertility, Follitropin beta or follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates ovarian follicular growth in women who do not have primary ovarian failure. FSH, the active component of Follitropin beta is the primary hormone responsible for follicular recruitment and development. For treatment of female infertility

Mechanism Of Action:
FSH binds to the follicle stimulating hormone receptor which is a G-coupled transmembrane receptor. Binding of the FSH to its receptor seems to induce phosphorylation and activation of the PI3K (Phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase) and Akt signaling pathway, which is known to regulate many other metabolic and related survival/maturation functions in cells.

News Articles on Follitropin alfa/beta

Brand Names/Synonyms:
Follitropin alfa/beta is also known by the following brand names and/or synonymsFollitropin beta chain precursor;Follicle-stimulating hormone beta subunit;FSH-beta;FSH-B; Gonal-F

Drug Category:
Follitropin alfa/beta is categorized under the following by the FDA: Fertility Agents; gonadotropins (68:18.00)

Dosage Forms:
SOLUTION

Absorption:
Not Available

Interactions:
Not Available

Chemical IUPAC Name:
Human follicle stimulating hormone

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