Effect of pH on biological activity of chorionic gonadotropin

Science. 1959 Jun 26;129(3365):1738. doi: 10.1126/science.129.3365.1738.

Abstract

Increasing the pH from 3.0 to 10.8 increased the uterine weight three-fold and the number of positive vaginal smears from 0 to 78 percent in immature rats injected with chorionic gonadotropin in aqueous solution. Activity of a solution held at pH 2.6 and 5 degrees C for 24 hours was restored by neutralization.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Chorionic Gonadotropin / pharmacology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Rats
  • Uterus*

Substances

  • Chorionic Gonadotropin