Follitropin Subunit Beta

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein|Hormone

**Definition:** Follitropin subunit beta (129 aa, ~15 kDa) is encoded by the human FSHB gene. This protein plays a role in induction of egg and sperm production.

**Synonyms:** - FSH-beta - Follicle Stimulating Hormone Beta Subunit - Follicle Stimulating Hormone, Beta Polypeptide - Follitropin Beta Chain