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MAK071

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Pyruvate Assay Kit

sufficient for 100 colorimetric or fluorometric tests

Synonym(s):

Assay Kit for Pyruvate Detection

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UNSPSC Code:
12161503
NACRES:
NA.84

usage

sufficient for 100 colorimetric or fluorometric tests

detection method

colorimetric
fluorometric

relevant disease(s)

gastrointestinal diseases; cancer

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... PKLR(5313) , PKM2(5315)
mouse ... PKLR(18770) , PKM2(18746)
rat ... PKLR(24651) , PKM2(25630)

General description

Pyruvate is a central molecule in metabolism that is used and synthesized through multiple metabolic pathways including glycolysis and the transamination of alanine. Pyruvate may be further oxidized in the citric acid cycle, converted to carbohydrates during gluconeogenesis, or reduced to lactate. High levels of pyruvate are associated with liver disease and genetic disorders. Pyruvate has also been used to stimulate metabolism leading to loss of body weight.

Suitability

Suitable for measuring pyruvate concentration in various biological samples such as blood, tissues, and culture cells.

Principle

Pyruvate concentration is determined by a coupled enzyme assay, which results in a colorimetric (570 nm)/fluorometric (λex = 535/λem = 587 nm) product, proportional to the pyruvate present.

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Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H317,H334,H412

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

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