Short Description
Quantifies farnesyltransferase activity using a fluorescence method.
Development Stage
Research-Grade Protein-Based Assay Development
Description
The ModifiSite™ Farnesyltransferase Inhibitor Screening Kit provides a safe, non-radioactive fluorimetric platform for high-throughput screening of FTase inhibitors. This homogeneous "mix-incubate-measure" system enables rapid evaluation of drug modulators that target protein farnesylation, a critical process in oncology research. With a robust Z' factor and automated compatibility, it streamlines the identification of potent therapeutic candidates in drug discovery.
Features
High Sensitivity & Precision: Employs a robust fluorescence-based format to detect subtle enzymatic shifts, ensuring reliable IC50 determination for potential inhibitors.
Streamlined Homogeneous Protocol: Optimized for "mix-and-read" workflows, eliminating tedious wash steps and reducing experimental variability across diverse throughput scales.
Validated Specificity: Precision-engineered components minimize interference from complex chemical libraries, providing high-fidelity results during primary and secondary screening phases.
Process Relevance
Accelerating lead identification by quantifying FTase inhibition to streamline the development of targeted anti-cancer small molecule therapies.
Application Stage
Lead discovery, preclinical drug candidate validation, and enzymatic activity profiling during early-stage pharmacological development.
Applications
Enabling high-throughput screening of chemical libraries, characterization of novel inhibitors, and kinetic analysis of protein farnesylation across various biological matrices.
Qualified With
Internal performance validation using reference standards under defined assay conditions.
Target
Protein farnesyltransferase (FTase) enzyme activity and inhibitory kinetics.
Detection Method
Fluorescence Detection (Ex 340 nm / Em 550 nm)
Sample Type
Chemical compounds
Research Areas
Oncology therapeutics, signal transduction, molecular pharmacology, cell cycle regulation, etc.