Aviva Cortisol Kit Elisa

Description: Description of target: Cortisol (hydrocortisone) is a steroid hormone, more specifically a glucocorticoid, produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal gland. It is released in response to stress and a low level of blood glucocorticoids. Its primary functions are to increase blood sugar through gluconeogenesis; suppress the immune system; and aid in fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism. It also decreases bone formation. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal gland in the zona fasciculata, the second of three layers comprising the outer adrenal cortex. This release is controlled by the hypothalamus, a part of the brain. The secretion of corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) by the hypothalamus triggers anterior pituitary secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH is carried by the blood to the adrenal cortex, where it triggers glucocorticoid secretion. ;Species reactivity: All;Application: ;Assay info: Assay Methodology: Quantitative Competitive ELISA;Sensitivity: 0.31 ng/mL

Description: Description of target: ;Species reactivity: Pan-Species;Application: ;Assay info: Assay Methodology: Competitive Inhibition Immunoassay;Sensitivity: 0.51 ug/mL

Description: Description of target: L-Acetylcarnitine (ALCAR or ALC) is an acetic acid ester of carnitine that facilitates movement of acetyl-CoA into the matrices of mammalian mitochondria during the oxidation of fatty acids. In addition to his metabolic role, acetyl-L-carnitine posses unique neuroprotective, neuromodulatory, and neurotrophic properties this may play an important role in counteracting various disease processes. ;Species reactivity: General;Application: ;Assay info: Assay Methodology: Competitive Inhibition Immunoassay;Sensitivity: < 22.9 ng/mL

Description: Description of target: L-Carnosine is a naturally occurring dipeptide neuropeptide found in muscles.;Species reactivity: Pan-Species;Application: ;Assay info: Assay Methodology: Competitive Inhibition Immunoassay;Sensitivity: 3.53 ng/mL

Description: Description of target: One of the catecholamine NEUROTRANSMITTERS in the brain. Dopamine is derived from TYROSINE and is the precursor to NOREPINEPHRINE and EPINEPHRINE. Dopamine is a major transmitter in the extrapyramidal system of the brain, and important in regulating movement. A family of receptors (RECEPTORS, DOPAMINE) mediate its action.;Species reactivity: Pan-Species;Application: ;Assay info: Assay Methodology: Competitive Inhibition Immunoassay;Sensitivity: 4.71 pg/mL

Description: Description of target: Ethinyl Estradiol is a semisynthetic estrogen. Ethinyl estradiol binds to the estrogen receptor complex and enters the nucleus, activating DNA transcription of genes involved in estrogenic cellular responses. This agent also inhibits 5-alpha reductase in epididymal tissue, which lowers testosterone levels and may delay progression of prostatic cancer. In addition to its antineoplastic effects, ethinyl estradiol protects against osteoporosis. In animal models, short-term therapy with this agent has been shown to provide long-term protection against breast cancer, mimicking the antitumor effects of pregnancy. (NCI04);Species reactivity: Pan-Species;Application: ;Assay info: Assay Methodology: Competitive Inhibition Immunoassay;Sensitivity: 9.34 pg/mL

Description: Description of target: Levonorgestrel is a synthetic progestational hormone with actions similar to those of PROGESTERONE and about twice as potent as its racemic or (+-)-isomer (NORGESTREL). It is used for contraception, control of menstrual disorders, and treatment of endometriosis.;Species reactivity: Pan-Species;Application: ;Assay info: Assay Methodology: Competitive Inhibition Immunoassay;Sensitivity: 0.53 ng/mL

Description: Description of target: Lumisterol is a steroid of interest both because its biosynthesis in FUNGI is a target of ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS, notably AZOLES, and because when it is present in SKIN of animals, ULTRAVIOLET RAYS break a bond to result in ERGOCALCIFEROL.;Species reactivity: Pan-Species;Application: ;Assay info: Assay Methodology: Competitive Inhibition Immunoassay;Sensitivity: 2.19 ng/mL