Corticosterone ELISA kits are assays designed to detect the steroid hormone corticosterone. Produced in the adrenal cortex, it is a precursor molecule to aldosterone, which plays an important role in ion balance. In animals, corticosterone is the main glucocorticoid but it has relatively weak activity in humans. It is believed to have effects on memory, mainly with regard to stress and fear reactions, recognition, and long-term memory. Corticosterone ELISA kits may be useful in studies into hormone signaling or animal behavior. Visit the supplier page for more information about detection range, origin and reactivity.