Decreased levels of genuine large free hCG alpha in men presenting with abnormal semen analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The pregnancy hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and its free subunits (hCG alpha, hCG beta) are produced in the male reproductive tract and found in high concentrations in seminal fluid, in particular hCG alpha. This study a...

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Main Authors: Plas Eugen, Lindner Herbert, Gruschwitz Matthias, Gerth Regine, Zenzmaier Christoph, Berger Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
Online Access:http://www.rbej.com/content/9/1/114