Short Description
Measures acetaldehyde using a colorimetric method.
Development Stage
Research-Grade Protein-Based Assay Development
Description
This ModifiSite™ Acetaldehyde Enzyme Activity Assay Kit provides a sensitive colorimetric method for quantifying acetaldehyde levels in diverse biological matrices. The system utilizes an enzymatic reaction that results in the formation of a colored product directly proportional to the analyte concentration. This reliable tool facilitates research into alcohol metabolism and oxidative stress pathways, offering high sensitivity and reproducibility for studies focused on metabolic regulation and biochemical profiling.
Features
Employs a specific aldehyde dehydrogenase reaction for the colorimetric quantification of acetaldehyde, streamlining metabolic flux studies and ethanol metabolism research in biological samples.
Process Relevance
Monitoring acetaldehyde levels to optimize fermentation yields and evaluate metabolic pathways in vitro.
Application Stage
Ethanol metabolism research and oxidative stress studies.
Applications
Measure acetaldehyde concentrations in biological samples and fermentation broths to study ethanol metabolism and metabolic flux.
Qualified With
Internal performance validation using reference standards under defined assay conditions.
Detection Method
Absorbance at 565nm
Sample Type
Serum, plasma, urine, food, beverages, biological samples.
Research Areas
Metabolic Research; Toxicology; Biochemistry
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