Long-acting follicle stimulating hormone analogues and uses...

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Peptide containing doai

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C514S002600, C530S300000, C530S326000

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ABSTRACT:
This invention provides FSH analogues having increased serum half-life relative to FSH. This invention also provides related compositions and methods for increasing fertility, egg production and spermatogenesis in a subject.

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