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MAK183

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PDH Activity Assay Kit

Sufficient for 100 Colorimetric tests

Synonym(s):

Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Activity Assay Kit

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UNSPSC Code:
12161503
NACRES:
NA.84

usage

sufficient for 100 colorimetric tests

detection method

colorimetric

relevant disease(s)

neurological disorders; cancer

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... PDHA1(5160) , PDHA2(5161) , PDHB(5162) , PDHX(8050)
mouse ... PDHA1(18597) , PDHA2(18598) , PDHB(68263) , PDHX(27402)
rat ... PDHA1(29554) , PDHA2(117098) , PDHB(289950) , PDHX(311254)

General description

Pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) is a mitochondrial enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA and CO2, and also links the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) and glycolysis pathways. The enzyme is inhibited by phosphorylation and activated by dephosphorylation. Mutations in PDH have been linked to pyruvate dehydrogenase deficiency (causing lactic acidosis and neurologic dysfunctions) and Leigh syndrome. PDH has also been implicated in oncogene-induced senescence. PDH measurements can provide insights into metabolic functions and oncogenesis.

Application

PDH Activity Assay Kit has been used to determine the activity of pyruvate dehydrogenase.

Suitability

Suitable for the detection of PDH activity in a variety of biological samples such as cell and tissue culture supernatants and purified mitochondria.

Principle

Pyruvate dehydrogenase activity is determined using a coupled enzyme reaction, which results in a colorimetric (450 nm) product proportional to the enzymatic activity present. One unit of pyruvate dehydrogenase is the amount of enzyme that will generate 1.0 mmole of NADH per minute at 37 °C.

Other Notes

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Kit Components Only

Product No.
Description
  • PDH Assay Buffer
  • PDH Substrate
  • PDH Developer
  • NADH Standard
  • PDH Positive Control

Pictograms

CorrosionExclamation mark
GHS05,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314 - H317

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

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