Short Description
Quantifies L-Carnitine concentration.
Development Stage
Research-Grade Protein & Enzyme Assay Development
Description
The ModifiSite™ L-Carnitine Assay Kit assesses mitochondrial fatty acid transport capacity, validating therapies for carnitine deficiency and metabolic myopathies. By quantifying L-Carnitine concentration, it supports studies on beta-oxidation defects and the efficiency of fat metabolism. This assay is essential for the development of metabolic supplements and drugs designed to improve mitochondrial function and energy production.
Features
Essential for studying fatty acid transport efficiency; Validates metabolic supplements and drugs targeting beta-oxidation defects.
Process Relevance
Fatty Acid Oxidation Studies
Application Stage
Discovery
Applications
Essential for fatty acid transport and beta-oxidation studies.
Qualified With
Internal performance validation using reference standards under defined assay conditions.
Detection Method
Fluorescence Detection (Ex 530 nm / Em 585 nm) or Absorbance at 570 nm
Sample Type
Urine, serum, plasma, cell lysates, tissue lysates and food products (e.g. milk).
Research Areas
Metabolic Disease; Nutrition
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