Cat#:EIA-637C;Product Name:High-sensitivity Human Growth Hormone ELISA Kit;Size:96 T;Sample:serum;Intended use:RUO;Synonym:GH 1; GH; GH N; GH-N; GH1; GHN; Growth Hormone 1; Growth hormone 1 variant 1; Growth hormone 1 variant 2; Growth hormone; Growth Hormone Normal; Growth Hormone Pituitary; Growth hormone, normal; Growth hormone, pituitary; HG1; hGH N; hGH-N; HGHN; IGHD1B; Pituitary Growth Hormone; RNGHGP; Somatotropin C; Somatotropin; Somatotropin I Precursor;Background:Human growth hormone (GH) is a 22kDa monomeric protein produced and stored in somatotrophs in the anterior pituitary gland. GH is released from the pituitary into the bloodstream in a pulsatile manner under the regulatory control of hypothalamic somatostatin (SS) and GH-releasing factor (GHRF) [1]. The timing and frequency of GH release appears to be regulated by somatostatin, while the amplitude of GH release is determined by GHRF. A minor fraction (~10%) of GH in circulation exists in a smaller 20 kDa form [2]. GH has profound effects on tissue growth and metabolism, which is thought to be mediated through GH-dependent production of IGF-I and IGF-II, and their associated binding proteins. GH apparently stimulates IGF production after binding to specific cell surface receptors in the liver and, possibly, other tissues. Almost 50% of GH in circulation is bound to a high affinity GH binding protein (GHBP), which represents the extracellular domain of the GH receptor. Deficient GH secretion can occur in a number of clinical conditions [3]. However, evaluation of GH deficiency is complicated by the episodic nature of GH secretion and low circulating levels. A variety of physiologic and pharmacologic stimuli have been used to stimulate pituitary GH release during testing and failure to achieve a normal serum GH level in response to at least 2 GH stimulation or provocative tests is considered to be a diagnostic of GH deficiency [4]. The definition of a normal serum GH response is controversial, although published values generally range from 5 to 10 ng/mL. GH excess (or acromegaly) can be caused either by direct GH hypersecretion or GH excess secondary to GHRF hypersecretion.;Species Reactivity:Human;Application:quantitative;Storage:Unopened Kit: Store at 2 - 8°C. Do not use past kit expiration date. Opened/Reconstituted Reagents: TMB Solution A; TMB Solution B; TMB Stop Solution; Wash Buffer; HRP-conjugate antibody The above mentioned reagents should be stored for up to 1 month at 2 - 8°C. Microplate Wells: Return unused wells to the foil pouch containing the desiccant pack, reseal along entire edge of zip-seal. May be stored for up to 1 month at 2 - 8°C.;Usage:For Lab Research Use Only;Detection Principle:Sandwich-ELISA;