Short Description
Measures D-mannitol using a colorimetric method.
Development Stage
Research-Grade Metabolic Assay Development
Description
This OXPHOSight™ D-Mannitol Assay Kit provides a specific colorimetric method for the quantification of mannitol in biological fluids and experimental samples. Utilizing an enzymatic oxidation process, the system produces a colored signal that correlates directly with the sugar alcohol concentration. This analytical tool enables researchers to monitor carbohydrate metabolism and osmotic regulation, supporting fundamental studies in plant physiology, microbiology, and metabolic research in various models.
Features
Utilizes an enzyme-specific oxidation method for the accurate quantification of D-mannitol, facilitating research into carbohydrate metabolism and osmotic regulation across diverse biological models.
Process Relevance
Quantifying D-mannitol to track metabolic flux and assess osmotic stability in research applications.
Application Stage
Carbohydrate metabolism research and plant physiology studies.
Applications
Determine D-mannitol concentrations in plant extracts and biological samples to evaluate carbohydrate metabolism and osmotic stress responses.
Qualified With
Internal performance validation using reference standards under defined assay conditions.
Detection Method
Absorbance at 565nm
Sample Type
Food, beverages, serum, plasma, biological samples.
Research Areas
Microbial Metabolism; Carbohydrate Research; Membrane Transport
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