Testosterone-3 [HRP]

Product Overview

Testosterone-3, HRP conjugate

Target

Testosterone

Nature

Synthetic

Tag/Conjugate

HRP

Application Notes

Matched pair antibody available for Testosterone [HRP]: Testosterone antibody (Catalog # HMABPY021)

Format

Liquid

Concentration

Batch dependent - please inquire should you have specific requirements

Buffer

0.05M Tris, pH 7.0

Preservative

0.005% Thimerosal

Storage

Store at 2-8°C, do not freeze

Introduction

Testosterone is a steroid sex hormone found in both men and women. In men, testosterone is produced primarily by the Leydig (interstitial) cells of the testes when stimulated by luteinizing hormone (LH). It functions to stimulate spermatogenesis, promote physical and functional maturation of spermatozoa, maintain accessory organs of the male reproductive tract, support development of secondary sexual characteristics, stimulate growth and metabolism throughout the body and influence brain development by stimulating sexual behaviors and sexual drive. In women, testosterone is produced by the ovaries (25%), adrenals (25%) and via peripheral conversion from androstenedione (50%). Testerone in women functions to maintain libido and general wellbeing. Testosterone exerts a negative feedback mechanism on pituitary release of LH and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Testosterone may be further converted to dihydrotestosterone or estradiol depending on the tissue.

Keywords

Testosterone; Hormones; 17β-Hydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one