Short Description
Quantifies glutamine, the most abundant free amino acid.
Development Stage
Research-Grade Signal Pathway Assay Development
Description
The SigPath™ Glutamine Assay Kit monitors nutrient utilization in bioreactors to optimize cell growth, critical for maximizing yield in monoclonal antibody production. It also supports the development of glutaminase inhibitors in cancer therapy by analyzing tumor metabolism. This cell-culture compatible format allows for the precise tracking of glutamine consumption, a primary fuel source for rapidly dividing cells.
Features
Cell-culture compatible format for monitoring nutrient consumption; Critical for optimizing yield in monoclonal antibody production and analyzing tumor metabolism.
Process Relevance
Bioprocess Nutrient Monitoring
Application Stage
Manufacturing (Upstream)
Applications
Monitors nitrogen transport and cellular growth in cell culture.
Qualified With
Internal performance validation using reference standards under defined assay conditions.
Detection Method
Absorbance at 565 nm
Sample Type
Serum, plasma, urine, cell, tissue, samples
Research Areas
Oncology; Bioprocessing
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