Photometric Activity Assay

ZediXclusive Microbial Transglutaminase Assay Kit

chromogenic, Hydroxamate
Quantity Unit Price Status
1 Kit 390 € Available
Documents
Art. No.
Z009
Background info
Transglutaminases are a family of enzymes that catalyse the posttranslational modification of proteins by inserting an isopeptide bond within or between polypeptide chains (Folk, J. E. and Cole, P. W., 1966). These enzymes catalyse the acyl transfer reaction between the γ-carboxyamide group of peptide-bound glutamine residues and a variety of primary amines, particularly the ε-amino group of lysine (Lorand L. et al., 1962). The resulting cross link is of great significance, since it is highly stable and also resistant to mechanical and proteolytic degradation.
Assay principle
The MICROBIAL TRANSGLUTAMINASE ASSAY KIT uses Z-Gln-Gly as the amine acceptor substrate and hydroxylamine as amine donor. In the presence of MTG hydoxylamine is incorporated into Z-Gln-Gly to form Z-glutamylhxdroxamate-glycine which develops a colored complex with iron (III) detectable at 525 nm.
Reagents in the kit
(A1) ACTIVITY REAGENT 1: lyophilized TRIS buffer pH 6.0 containing Z-Gln-Gly, hydroxylamine and reduced glutathione, 3 vials
(A2) ACTIVITY REAGENT 2: Hydroxylamine, 3 vials
(S) STOP REAGENT: Hydrochloric acid [4% v/v], Iron (III) chloride, 3 vials
(P1) MICROBIAL TRANSGLUTAMINASE (positive control): 3 vials
Equipment
The MICROBIAL TRANSGLUTAMINASE ASSAY KIT can be used in standard spectrophotometers with polystyrene 1 mL cuvettes. Refer to the instructions of the manufacturer.
Intended use
Determination of microbial transglutaminase activity (MTG). Kit is sufficient for 3 x 11 measurements.
Storage
P1 has to be stored at -20°C (shipment is possible at 4 – 8°C). 
A1, A2, S has to be stored at 4 – 8°C. 
The unopened reagents are stable until the expiration date printed on the box.
Reference(s)
Grossowicz et al., J. Biol. Chem. 1950, 187:111-125
Rickert et al., Protein Sci. 2015, accepted manuscript (DOI: 10.1002/pro.2833)
 
Note
INTENDED FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY, NOT FOR USE IN HUMAN, THERAPEUTIC OR DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATIONS.

Artikel in DLG-Lebensmittel – 06/2017 zur Bestimmung von Transglutaminase in Lebensmitteln (deutsch)

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