Identifying Counterfeit Human Growth Hormones

Nicola Sudan · Editor

Eluceda has developed a rapid and portable solution to identify counterfeit human growth hormones (hgH), also known as Somatropin.The solution is based on Eluceda’s patented E-Sens™ testing device which detects and analyses the unique electrochemical ‘fingerprint’ of the hGH and provides results in less than a minute.Somatropin is used to treat serious growth hormone deficiencies in children. But since it increases muscle mass and skin thickness, whilst reducing adipose tissue, it has gained unsubstantiated popularity for anti-ageing purposes, body building and athletic performance enhancement, making it prevalent on the black market through online web sales. The global hGH market was estimated at $3.9 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $9.2 billion by 2030. Eluceda’s portfolio includes proprietary taggants and inks as well as its E-Sens platform. Its technology is used for the anti-counterfeiting and bacterial detection industries in markets such as food and beverages. In 2022, it partnered with the Scotch Whisky Research Institute to carry out tests to distinguish genuine whiskies from those diluted with water, ethanol, and other whiskies, as well as from counterfeits (ABN, October 2021).

Identifying Counterfeit Human Growth Hormones

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