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β-hCG is normally produced by the placenta and human fetal tissue. Elevated serum β-hCG is most commonly associated with pregnancy, gestational trophoblastic disease, and germ cell tumors. It can also be found in hypogonadal states and with marijuana use.
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(2011). Beta Subunit of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. In: Schwab, M. (eds) Encyclopedia of Cancer. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16483-5_590
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