Testosterone Antibody (BGN/06/902)

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Testosterone Antibody (BGN/06/902) Summary

• Immunogen: Testosterone-11-HS-BSA
• Specificity: This product is specific for Testosterone. It has shown the following reactivities. Testosterone 100% 19 Nortestosterone 15% Dihydrotestosterone <1% Testosterone promotes the development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics and is produced primarily in the testes. It is also produced in small amounts by the adrenal glands, ovaries and placenta. Synthetic derivatives of testosterone are used therapeutically in the treatment of breast cancer and for hormone replacement therapy.
• Isotype: IgG3
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Mouse
• Purity: Protein A or G purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • ELISA 1:100-1:2000

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: PBS
• Preservative: 0.09% Sodium Azide
• Purity: Protein A or G purified

Alternate Names for Testosterone Antibody (BGN/06/902)

• 17b-Hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3-one
• 17b-Testosterone
• Testosterone

Background

Testosterone is the principal androgen, or male sex hormone. One of the group of compounds known as anabolic steroids, testosterone is secreted by the testes but is also synthesized in small quantities in the ovaries, cortices of the adrenal glands, and placenta, usually from cholesterol. Testosterone is necessary in the fetus for the development of male external genitalia. Testosterone also stimulates protein synthesis and accounts for the greater muscular development of the male. For many years, synthetic steroids similar to testosterone have been used by athletes with the goal of improving performance, although recent medical research has shown that these drugs may have a wide range of harmful side effects.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.