Growth hormone ELISA kits are assays designed to detect growth hormone (GH), also called somatotrophin, or its receptors. A large peptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary, GH stimulates regeneration, reproduction, and growth of cells. GH is involved in many metabolic processes and functions such as protein synthesis, gluconeogenesis, lipolysis and stimulating the immune system. It also stimulates the production of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), which plays an important role in bone growth. Visit the supplier page for more information about detection target, range, and reactivity.