Evaluating the efficacy of noninvasive fecal sampling for pregnancy detection in elk (Cervus canadensis)
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Progesterone Metabolites ELISA Kits
Size : 1x96wellplate
The DetectX® Progesterone Metabolites ELISA Kit quantitatively measures Progesterone Metabolites in fecal extracts, urine, and tissue culture media. This competitive ELISA has a run time of 1.5 hours. Please read the complete kit insert for more information before performing this assay. Use our provided progesterone standard to generate a standard curve for the assay.
Progesterone (P4, pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione) belongs to a class of hormones called progestogens. It plays a vital role in female reproductive functions across various tissues such as the uterus, ovary, mammary gland, and brain. Progestogens are the primary hormones in the female menstrual cycle, gestation, and embryogenesis in humans and other species. Progesterone metabolizes into various by-products, including 5-reduced progesterone (pregnane), pregnanolones, and hydroxyprogesterone.
Measuring progesterone metabolites provides vital data for understanding reproductive health and hormonal regulation. These measurements are particularly valuable in studying wildlife and endangered species, providing insights into reproductive strategies and species survival. In clinical research and healthcare, analyzing progesterone metabolites aids in evaluating hormonal imbalances and reproductive disorders. In addition to its reproductive roles, progesterone is also involved in mood and bone density regulation.
The DetectX® Progesterone Metabolites ELISA Kit offers a sensitive and specific method for measuring progesterone metabolites, making it an essential tool for reproductive biologists, endocrinologists, and conservationists.