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Chemical Nature and Primary Action of Selected Hormones
 
Hormones (Non-Peptide) I Hormones (Protein/Peptide)
 
Product
Chemical Nature
Primary Function
Cat. No.
Adrenocorticotropic Hormones (ACTH)

Peptide
Stimulates the synthesis and release of adrenocortical hormones.
Adrenomedullins

Peptide
A hypotensive peptide with vasodilatory actions.

Chorionic Gonadotropin, Human Urine (hCG)

Glycoprotein
Stimulates ovarian corpus luteum to produce progesterone.
Chorionic Gonadotropin, b-Subunit, Human Urine, Iodination Grade (hCGb)

Glycoprotein
The b-subunit that determines specificity and activity of the hormone.
Corticosterone
Steroid
A glucocorticoid that acts as a major regulator of the intermediary
metabolism.

Dexamethasone

Steroid
A long-acting synthetic glucocorticoid.
17b-Estradiol
Steroid
A major secretory product of the ovary. Required for the normal female maturation. Required for fertilization and implantation. Also exhibits paracrine activity.

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Glycoprotein
Regulates gonadal function and promotes follicular cell maturity.

Gastrin I, Human
Peptide
Stimulates secretion of gastric acid, pepsin, and pancreatic secretions.

Glucagon, Human
Peptide
Regulates glucose and ketone body metabolism.

Growth Hormone, Human Pituitary, Iodination Grade (hGH)
Peptide
Regulates lipolysis in adipose tissue and modulates the effect of insulin. Has major anabolic activity.

Hydrocortisone
Steroid
A glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory properties.

Insulin, Zinc
Peptide
Promotes storage of carbohydrates and fats in target tissues and acts as a major regulator of intermediary metabolism.

Leptin
Peptide
Product of ob gene that functions as a hormonal satiety factor and regulates body weight and energy expenditure.

Luteinizing Hormone, Human
Glycoprotein
Regulates gonadal steroid hormone production. Promotes testosterone synthesis by Leydig cells and acts with FSH to stimulate follicular maturation.

Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Factor (LRF)
Peptide
Stimulates pituitary function and controls the release of FSH and LH.

a-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (a-MSH)
Peptide
Involved in the regulation of the intensity of pigmentation.

[Nle4,D-Phe7]-a-MSH
Peptide
Super potent form of MSH. Involved in the regulation of the intensity of pigmentation.

Melatonin
Amino acid derivative
Inhibitor of several endocrine functions. A mediator of photic-induced anti-gonadotropic activity.

Oxytocin
Peptide
Inducer of uterine contraction and a stimulator of lactation.

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)
Peptide
A principal regulator of bone mineral homeostasis. Increases renal tubular Ca2+ absorption.

Progesterone
Steroid
Causes maturation and secretory changes in endometrium following ovulation. Stimulates lipoprotein lipase and increases insulin response to glucose.

Prolactin, Human Pituitary, Iodination Grade (hPRL)
Glycoprotein
The principal hormone responsible for lactation. Modulator of immune response that stimulates the expression of receptors on T-lymphocytes.

Secretin, Human
Peptide
Stimulates pancreatic secretions.

Thrombopoietin, Human, Recombinant
Glycoprotein
Regulates thrombopoiesis and acts as a proliferation and maturation factor for megakaryocytes.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Peptide
Regulates thyroid function by stimulating production of thyroxine.

L-3,3', 5-Triiodothyronine (T3)
Iodine-containing
thryonine
derivative

An important marker of hypothyroidism. A deiodination product of thyroxine.
Vasopressin
Peptide
An antidiuretic hormone. Has vasopressor properties.

 
 
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