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Testosterone ELISA Kits – Improved Sensitivity
Size : 1x96wellplate
The Testosterone ELISA Kits – Improved Sensitivity quantitatively measures Testosterone in serum, plasma, fecal extracts, and urine. This competitive ELISA has a run time of 2.5 hours. Please read the complete kit insert for more information before performing this assay. Use our provided Testosterone standard to generate a standard curve for the assay.
Testosterone (4-Androsten-17β-ol-3-one) is a key anabolic steroid hormone from the androgen group, found in mammals, reptiles, birds, and other vertebrates. In mammals, testosterone is primarily secreted in the testes of males and the ovaries of females, with minor contributions from the adrenal glands.
As the principal male sex hormone, testosterone is crucial for the development of reproductive tissues like the testes and prostate. It also promotes secondary sexual characteristics, including increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair. Beyond its reproductive roles, testosterone significantly influences glucose homeostasis, lipid metabolism, and the prevention of osteoporosis. Epidemiological studies suggest a direct correlation between plasma testosterone levels and insulin sensitivity, with low testosterone levels being associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. This is notably evident in men undergoing androgen deprivation for prostate carcinoma treatment.
The Improved Sensitivity DetectX® Testosterone ELISA Kit is an important tool for researchers and clinicians in endocrinology, reproductive health, and metabolic studies, offering enhanced testosterone measurement in various biological samples.