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Choriogonadotropin Subunit Beta
Definition 1
Choriogonadotropin subunit beta (165 aa, ~18 kDa) is encoded by the human CGB gene. This protein is involved in the regulation of steroid synthesis during pregnancy. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A hormone normally found in the blood and urine during pregnancy. It may also be produced by some tumor cells. An increased level of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin may be a sign of cancer of the testis, uterus, ovary, liver, stomach, pancreas, or lung. Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin may also be produced in response to certain conditions that are not cancer. Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin is being studied in the treatment of Kaposi sarcoma. (NCI Dictionary)
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