FSH isoforms, radioimmunoassays, bioassays, and their significance.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) plays a central role in steroidogenesis and gametogenesis. In recent years, a great deal has been learned about the microheterogeneity of FSH using newly developed assay techniques. This review article will attempt to discuss the advantages and the limitations of recently developed and commonly used assay systems.

• Publication year

  1992

• Venue

  Journal of Andrology

• Publication date

  1992-01-02

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine

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  DOI 10.1002/J.1939-4640.1992.TB01619.XPMID 1551802
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