Short Description
Measures copper levels using a colorimetric method.
Development Stage
Research-Grade Metabolic Assay Development
Description
This OXPHOSight™ Copper Metabolism Assay Kit offers a rapid spectrophotometric method for quantifying total copper concentrations in biological samples without the need for sample digestion. The system utilizes a specific chromogen that forms a colored complex with copper, enabling precise measurements through a simple procedure. This sensitive tool is vital for researchers investigating metal homeostasis, oxidative stress, and enzyme function in fundamental physiological and metabolic studies.
Features
Uses a high-affinity chelating reagent for the precise quantification of copper ions, supporting research into metal homeostasis, enzyme cofactors, and oxidative stress pathways with high accuracy.
Process Relevance
Monitoring copper levels to evaluate metal homeostasis and characterize metalloenzyme activity in cellular studies.
Application Stage
Metal homeostasis research and enzyme cofactor studies.
Applications
Quantify copper levels in biological samples to investigate trace element metabolism and the function of copper-dependent enzymes in research.
Qualified With
Internal performance validation using reference standards under defined assay conditions.
Detection Method
Absorbance at 359nm
Sample Type
Serum, plasma, environmental water, biological samples.
Research Areas
Metal Ion Homeostasis; Enzymology; Neurobiology Research
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