Laboratory Values

Adenosine triphosphate or ATP is the most energy-rich molecule in the organism and is responsible for all energy-transferring processes. It is a mononucleotide of the purine base adenine and is therefore also a component of nucleic acids

The adrenocorticotropin (also adrenocorticotropic hormone, short: ACTH) is better known as the "stress hormone" because the body releases it especially in stressful situations. ACTH is produced in the anterior pituitary gland of the brain when that

Parathyroid hormone or parathyrin is produced in the parathyroid glands. The hormone plays an important role in regulating the calcium and phosphate balance.

Resistin is a peptide hormone. Medical research sees it as a potential link between obesity and diabetes mellitus (type 2).

Structural proteins serve primarily as tensile builders in cells and tissues. They usually have no enzymatic function, so they do not normally interfere with metabolic processes. Structural proteins usually form long fibers and give

Progesterone is one of the sex hormones. It is a so-called steroid hormone and the most important of the progestins. Progesterone plays a particularly important role during pregnancy.

The xanthine oxidase is responsible for the conversion into uric acid during the breakdown of the purines. A deficiency or an inhibition of the enzyme leads to a decrease in uric acid levels in the blood.

"Why is the blood red?" - This question is often asked by small children and the parents usually do not know the correct answer with which they can explain this phenomenon. Erythrocytes (also known colloquially as red blood cells) are here

Xanthine is an intermediate product in the breakdown of purine nucleotides into uric acid. It thus represents a central molecule in the context of nucleic acid metabolism. If the breakdown of xanthine is disturbed, so-called xanthineuria occurs.

Taurine is an organic acid that is especially popular in connection with trendy energy drinks, the positive and negative effects of which have caused a stir. It should work with the strength of a bull, according to the advertising slogans. This is supposed to

Alpha-linolenic acid is a triple unsaturated fatty acid. It belongs to the group of omega-3 fatty acids.

Phenethylamine (PEA) is the parent substance of the catecholamines such as adrenaline, noradrenaline or dopamine. It is often blamed for triggering feelings of happiness. It is found both widely in the plant kingdom and as a hormone in the human

Along with water, protein with its amino acids is the most important building block for our body cells. Our food also consists of protein and is therefore an important supplier of the protein supply that is essential for the body.

Unsaturated fatty acids are molecules that consist of a long, unbranched hydrocarbon chain with at least one double bond between the carbon atoms. They can be largely synthesized by the human body

Estrogens (medicinally: estrogens) are a group of sex hormones that play a crucial role in the reproductive ability and overall metabolism of women. In the case of increased or decreased estrogen levels, a large number of

Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, play a central role in the human immune system. These macromolecules circulate in the blood and mediate the humoral immune response of all higher vertebrates.

Arachidonic acid is one of the polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is semi-essential for the body. Arachidonic acid is mainly found in animal fats.

Prostaglandins are special tissue hormones. They are also used in medicines.

Thromboxane belongs to the group of prostaglandins and ensures the aggregation of blood platelets. It only occurs in the platelets. A permanently too high concentration of thromboxane leads to arteriosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases in the long term.

Along with erythrocytes and thrombocytes, leukocytes are one of the three important cell lines in human blood. As part of our immune system, they are responsible for the defense against pathogens and carry out this activity for a long time