Product Details
Product Details
Product Specification
| Antigen | Progesterone |
| Synonyms | Progestin; Luteohormone; Luteal hormone |
| Clone Number | SDT-05508 |
| Antibody Type | Recombinant mAb |
| Isotype | IgG |
| Application | ELISA, CLIA, Competitive ELISA |
| Reactivity | Hu |
| Purification | Protein G |
| Concentration | 2 mg/ml |
| Purity | >95% by SEC-HPLC |
| Conjugation | Unconjugated |
| Physical Appearance | Liquid |
| Storage Buffer | PBS pH7.4, 0.09% sodium azide |
| Stability & Storage | 12 months from date of receipt, 2 to 8 °C as supplied |
Background
Progesterone, a pivotal C-21 steroid hormone primarily synthesized by the corpus luteum and the placenta, serves as a fundamental regulator of the female reproductive system and embryonic development. Biologically, it orchestrates the transformation of the endometrium from a proliferative to a secretory state, thereby creating a receptive environment for embryo implantation and subsequent maintenance of pregnancy. In clinical diagnostics, the quantification of serum progesterone is indispensable for evaluating ovarian function, specifically in confirming ovulation and diagnosing luteal phase defects associated with infertility. Furthermore, dynamic monitoring of progesterone levels provides critical prognostic information regarding early pregnancy viability, aiding in the differentiation between viable intrauterine pregnancies, ectopic gestations, and inevitable miscarriages. Consequently, understanding the physiological kinetics and diagnostic utility of progesterone is essential for the effective management of reproductive health and endocrine disorders.
