Function
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. FSH regulates development, growth and pubertal maturation of the human body[1].
For details see
Human Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Complexed with its Receptor
Leucine-rich repeat
FSH (Hebrew).
See also Hormone.
Relevance
FSH level is measured by a blood test in order to evaluate various infertility and menopause problems.
3D structures of follicle-stimulating hormone
Updated on 06-March-2023
1fl7 – hFSH – human
1xwd – hFSH + a significant portion of the FSH receptor extracellular domain
4ay9 – hFSH + the entire FSH receptor extracellular domain
4mqw – hFSH β + FSH receptor + glycoprotein hormone
References
- ↑ Pierce JG, Parsons TF. Glycoprotein hormones: structure and function. Annu Rev Biochem. 1981;50:465-95. PMID:6267989 doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1146/annurev.bi.50.070181.002341