Endocrinology Antibodies

With in excess of 350 antibodies related to endocrinology, including over 250 related to human hormones and their receptors, AbD Serotec has one of the most comprehensive ranges of endocrinology antibodies available.

We offer antibodies to Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG), Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH), Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Testosterone, and much more.

Hormones are important molecules which are generally transported through the body via the blood, and act as a signal from one cell type to another. The endocrine system affects every organ in the body to some degree and as a group they have a multitude of functions.

Hormones are commonly classified into the following groups:

Amines 

Amines hormones are derived from a single amino acid:

• Epinephrine
• Dopamine
• Thyroid Hormones (from tyrosine amino acid residues)

Peptides and Proteins

Peptides and Proteins are hormones between 3-200 amino acid and residues in size:

• Pituitary gland hormones i.e Growth Hormone and Prolactin
• Leptin
• Adiponectin
• Insulin

Steroids

Steroids hormones that have been converted from cholesterol:

• Androgens
• Estrogen
• Progesterone