OXPHOSight™ Glycogen Assay Kit

CAT#: ITS-1125-HM28
Product Type: Assay Kit
Species: All Species
Brand: OXPHOSight
Development Stage: Research-Grade Metabolic Assay Development
Short Description
Quantifies glycogen content by converting it to glucose.
Brand
OXPHOSight
Development Stage
Research-Grade Metabolic Assay Development
Description
The OXPHOSight™ Glycogen Assay Kit assesses tissue energy reserves, which is critical for evaluating the pharmacodynamics of insulin analogs and glycogen storage disease therapies. Its quantitative lysis-to-detection workflow simplifies the measurement of hepatic and muscle glycogen levels in metabolic disease models. This tool provides vital data on energy homeostasis and the effectiveness of pharmacological interventions in diabetes research.
Features
Quantitative lysis-to-detection workflow; Assessing hepatic and muscle energy storage in metabolic disease models and athletic performance research.
Process Relevance
Metabolic Disease Efficacy Testing
Application Stage
Pre-clinical Efficacy
Applications
Monitors energy storage in tissue homogenates.
Qualified With
Internal performance validation using reference standards under defined assay conditions.
Detection Method
Absorbance at 570 nm, or Fluorescence Detection (Ex 530 nm / Em 585 nm)
Sample Type
Serum, citrate-plasma, urine, cell lysate, culture medium
Research Areas
Diabetes & Obesity; Hepatology
Size
100 tests
Data Output Type
Quantitative (Concentration)
Assay Time
Results in 30 min
LOD
OD 2 µg/mL; FL 0.2 µg/mL
Species
All Species
Storage
Store at −20 °C upon receipt to maintain reagent stability. Follow recommended handling procedures to ensure consistent assay performance.
Storage Comment
Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. During use, minimize the time components are exposed to room temperature and return them promptly to −20 °C storage after handling. Do not store at elevated temperatures for extended periods.
Expiry Date
6 months under recommended storage conditions to ensure optimal performance.
Note
For bulk pricing or custom reagent inquiries, please contact us by email or phone. Products are shipped on ice via FedEx.
Restrictions
For Research Use Only (RUO). Not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use.
Shipping
Shipped on ice under temperature-controlled conditions.
Background
Glycogen is a multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as the primary energy storage form in animals. It is stored mainly in the liver and muscle buffering blood glucose levels and powering muscle contraction.
For Research Use Only | Not For Clinical Use
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