MAK531

Catalase Assay Kit

sufficient for 100 colorimetric or fluorometric tests

• Synonym(s): Catalase Activity Kit
• UNSPSC Code: 12161503
• NACRES: NA.84

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• application(s): pharmaceutical
• detection method: colorimetric; fluorometric
• relevant disease(s): endocrinological disorders, diabetes; neurological disorders; dermatological diseases; cardiovascular diseases
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

Catalase is an ubiquitous antioxidant enzyme that catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) to water and oxygen. By preventing excessive H₂O₂ build up, catalase allows important cellular processes which produce H₂O₂ as a byproduct to occur safely. Deficiency in catalase activity has been associated with grey hair and peroxisomal disorder acatalasia.

Features and Benefits

• Linear detection range: 0.2 to 5 U/L

Suitability

The kit is suitable for the quantitative determination of catalase activity in serum, plasma, urine, saliva, cell culture etc., as well as for studying the effects of drugs on catalase activity.

Principle

The Catalase Assay Kit directly measures catalase degradation of H₂O₂ using a redox dye. The change in color intensity at 570 nm or fluorescence intensity at λEx = 530 nm/λEm = 585 nm is directly proportional to the catalase activity in the sample.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2