Top 7 Reproductive Assay Kits You Should Be Using
Reproductive research is crucial for understanding life across species. Whether exploring human health, wildlife conservation, or agricultural productivity, having the right tools can make a significant impact. By studying reproductive hormones and fertility mechanisms, we can address biological challenges and societal needs, leading to breakthroughs in reproductive science.
Here’s a look at seven Arbor Assays kits designed to enhance your research in reproductive health and hormone regulation. These reliable, easy-to-use kits offer precise data for monitoring hormones, fertility, and pregnancy, supporting everything from human fertility studies to wildlife conservation. These tools help researchers tackle reproductive challenges with accuracy and confidence.
1. Progesterone ELISA Kit
Progesterone is critical for menstrual cycle regulation and pregnancy support. Accurate measurement of progesterone levels can help assess fertility issues and monitor pregnancy health. This Progesterone ELISA kit has been used to study the reproductive cycles of Banteng, an endangered wild cattle species native to Southeast Asia. Scientists were able to monitor progesterone fluctuations using non-invasive fecal samples to optimize their conversation breeding efforts. (Kozlowski et al., 2022).
2. Testosterone ELISA Kit
Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and critically important in female reproductive health. Monitoring testosterone is essential for studying fertility, hormonal disorders, and stress responses. Testosterone ELISA kits support research on aging and endocrinology, as well as reproductive success in wildlife. In this study of white-tailed deer, researchers found that testosterone positively correlates with body and antler size, traits linked to reproductive success, especially in younger males. Fluctuations in lifetime testosterone levels were also linked to reproductive outcomes, offering insights into how testosterone influences fitness over time (Gomes et al., 2023).
3. Serum 17β-Estradiol ELISA Kit
17β-Estradiol, a key estrogen hormone, is crucial for female reproductive health. Allowing researchers to measure estradiol levels, the 17β-Estradiol kit provides insights into hormone-related conditions and reproductive aging. Studies have even used this assay in conservation efforts, including in a study of axolotls, to help identify sex in different developmental stages—a critical step for managing endangered populations (Veith & Figiel, 2022). The assay’s accuracy in detecting low estradiol levels makes it valuable for monitoring hormone impacts, such as the effects of environmental pollutants, on wildlife reproductive health.
4. Pregnanediol-3-Glucuronide (PDG) ELISA Kit
Pregnanediol-3-Glucuronide (PDG) is a primary progesterone metabolite for tracking reproductive cycles and early pregnancy. Found to support livestock fertility studies, the Pregnanediol-3-Glucuronide kit helps researchers optimize breeding programs for better outcomes.
Additionally, PDG assays have been used in studies exploring hormonal fluctuations in perimenopausal women, where changes in both progesterone and estradiol metabolites, like estrone-3-glucuronide (E1G), were linked to cognitive performance during the menopause transition (Grummisch et al., 2024). This showcases the broader relevance of PDG in understanding reproductive and cognitive health.
5. Estrone-3-Glucuronide (E1G) ELISA Kit
A urinary metabolite of estradiol and estrone, Estrone-3-Glucuronide (E1G) is ideal for monitoring ovarian function. Researchers have found this kit particularly useful for species where urine collection is more feasible than blood sampling, such as in wildlife conservation efforts. A recent study on giant pandas demonstrated how combining urinary estrogen and androgen measurements helped identify key fertility windows, improving the timing of breeding efforts in endangered species (Wilson et al., 2022). The E1G kit supports similar reproductive monitoring across diverse species, making it invaluable for conservation breeding programs.
6. Aldosterone ELISA Kit
Aldosterone plays a central role in regulating blood pressure and electrolytes, making it essential for studies in stress, hormone regulation, and reproductive health. An Aldosterone ELISA can help researchers explore how hormonal balance impacts reproductive conditions and heart function. A recent study on zebrafish found that prolonged exposure to angiotensin II triggered cardiac remodeling, with likely shifts in aldosterone levels contributing to broader hormonal changes. These findings highlight how hormonal changes during stress responses can impact organ structure and function, offering insights that could also apply to reproductive studies (Filice et al., 2020).
7. Oxytocin ELISA Kit
Oxytocin, known as the “love hormone,” plays an important role in bonding, reproduction, and childbirth. Measuring oxytocin can reveal insights into maternal behavior, social bonding, and reproductive health. Recent research in primates, specifically bonobos, has used this Oxytocin ELISA kit to study oxytocin fluctuations during bonding activities, shedding light on the hormonal foundations of social behavior and reproductive processes (Boose et al., 2018).
Take Your Reproductive Research to the Next Level
Reproductive health and hormone regulation research advances our understanding of human, wildlife, and agricultural systems every day. Arbor Assays’ reproductive kits are designed to provide precision, reliability, and ease of use for researchers tackling complex biological questions. From tracking fertility in endangered species to understanding hormonal impacts on health and behavior, these kits offer powerful tools to enhance your work.
Explore the full range of Arbor Assays’ products and discover how they can help you achieve your research goals with confidence.
Featured Products
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Testosterone ELISA Kits
$353.00 – $1,409.00The DetectX® Testosterone ELISA Kits provide non-invasive measurements of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone.
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Progesterone ELISA Kits
$338.00 – $1,354.00The DetectX® Progesterone ELISA Kits quantitatively measure Progesterone present in extracted dried fecal samples, urine and tissue culture media samples. Used in determination of Reproduction and Sex Steroid Metabolism
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Serum 17β-Estradiol ELISA Kits
$400.00 – $1,598.00The DetectX® Serum 17β-Estradiol ELISA Kits quantitatively measure free 17β-Estradiol in serum and plasma.
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Pregnanediol-3-Glucuronide (PDG) ELISA Kits
$366.00 – $1,462.00The DetectX® Pregnanediol-3-Glucuronide (PDG) ELISA Kit uses a specifically generated antibody to measure PDG and its metabolites in a variety of samples.
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Estrone-3-Glucuronide (E1G) ELISA Kits
$366.00 – $1,462.00The DetectX® Estrone-3-Glucuronide (E1G) ELISA Kits quantitatively measures E1G and its metabolites in a variety of samples.
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Aldosterone ELISA Kits
$440.00 – $1,756.00The DetectX® Aldosterone ELISA Kits measure Aldosterone present in extracted serum and plasma, or in urine, saliva, extracted dried fecal samples, and tissue culture media samples.
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Aldosterone Chemiluminescent ELISA Kits
$460.00 – $1,837.00The DetectX® Aldosterone Chemiluminescent ELISA Kits quantitatively measure Aldosterone present in extracted serum and plasma, or in urine, saliva, extracted dried fecal samples, and tissue culture media samples
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Oxytocin ELISA Kits
$559.00 – $2,235.00The DetectX® Oxytocin ELISA Kit is designed to quantitatively measure Oxytocin present in serum, plasma, clarified milk and tissue culture media samples.
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Oxytocin Chemiluminescent ELISA Kits
$586.00 – $2,342.00The DetectX® Oxytocin Chemiluminescent ELISA (CLIA) Kit is designed to quantitatively measure Oxytocin present in serum, plasma, clarified milk and tissue culture media samples.
