hGH ELISA kits are assays designed to detect the human growth hormone (hGH). A large peptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary, hGH stimulates regeneration, reproduction, and cell growth. There are two forms in humans: GH1, also called somatotrophin or pituitary hormone, and GH2, also known as placental growth hormone. hGH 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.