| Description | Reducing sugars (RS) are widely present in animals, plants, microorganisms, and cultured cells. Reducing sugars in plants primarily include glucose, fructose, and maltose. Among these, glucose and fructose are not only the main substrates for respiration but also serve as substrates for the further Reducing sugars (RS) are widely present in animals, plants, microorganisms, and cultured cells. Reducing sugars in plants primarily include glucose, fructose, and maltose. Among these, glucose and fructose are not only the main substrates for respiration but also serve as substrates for the further synthesis of sucrose, starch, and cellulose.Detection Principle: In an alkaline solution, 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid (DNS) can be reduced by reducing sugars to produce a brown-red-colored amino compound, which has a characteristic absorption peak at 540 nm. Within a certain concentration range, the RS content is linearly correlated with the absorbance at 540 nm. The RS content in the sample can be calculated based on a standard curve.Detection Range: 0.05 - 0.6 mg/mLSensitivity: 0.025 mg/mLApplicable Samples: Plant tissues, animal tissues, cells, bacteria, serum (plasma)R1501790Component48T96TStorageR1501790AExtraction Buffer60 mL120 mL2-8℃R1501790BDNS Reagent10 mL20 mL2-8℃. Store in the dark.R1501790CStandard1EA1EA2-8℃Note: Before formal testing, it is recommended to perform a preliminary test with 2-3 samples expected to have significant differences.User-Prepared Instruments and ReagentsMicroplate reader or visible spectrophotometer (capable of measuring absorbance at 540 nm)96-well plate or micro glass cuvettes, adjustable micropipettes and tipsCentrifuge, water bathDeionized waterHomogenizer (for tissue samples)Experimental Procedure1. Reagent PreparationReagent NameReagent PreparationNotesExtraction BufferReady-to-use; Equilibrate to room temperature before use.Store at 4°C. Slightly irritating. Use appropriate personal protective equipment.DNS ReagentReady-to-use; Equilibrate to room temperature before use.Store at 4°C protected from light. Slightly irritating. Use appropriate personal protective equipment.StandardBefore use, add 1 mL of deionized water to dissolve, preparing a 10 mg/mL stock standard solution.Can be stored at 4°C for 2 weeks.2. Standard Curve SetupDilute the 10 mg/mL standard stock solution with deionized water to concentrations of 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 0.2, 0.1, and 0.05 mg/mL.TubeVolume of 10 mg/mL Standard (µL)Volume of Deionized Water (µL)Concentration (mg/mL)Std.1609400.6Std.2509500.5Std.3409600.4Std.4309700.3Std.5209800.2Std.6109900.1Std.759950.05Note: The standard curve must be generated with each experiment. Diluted standard solutions are unstable and must be used within 4 hours.3. Sample Preparation3.1 Plant or Animal Tissue SamplesWeigh approximately 0.1 g of tissue. Add 1 mL of Extraction Buffer and homogenize in an ice bath. Transfer the homogenate to a capped centrifuge tube (to prevent evaporation during heating). Incubate in an 80°C water bath for 40 minutes, vortexing every 5 minutes. Centrifuge at 8,000 g, 25°C for 10 minutes. Collect the supernatant for assay.3.2 Bacteria or CellsCollect bacteria or cells into a centrifuge tube; discard the supernatant. Add 1 mL of Extraction Buffer per 5 million bacteria/cells. Sonicate in an ice bath for 5 minutes (power 20%, pulse 3s on, 10s off, repeat 30 times). Transfer to a capped centrifuge tube (to prevent evaporation during heating). Incubate in an 80°C water bath for 40 minutes, vortexing every 5 minutes. Centrifuge at 8,000 g, 25°C for 10 minutes. Collect the supernatant for assay.3.3 Serum (Plasma) SamplesTake 0.1 mL of serum (plasma) and add 0.9 mL of Extraction Buffer; mix thoroughly. Transfer to a capped centrifuge tube (to prevent evaporation during heating). Incubate in an 80°C water bath for 40 minutes, vortexing every 5 minutes. Centrifuge at 8,000 g, 25°C for 10 minutes. Collect the supernatant for assay.Note:If protein concentration measurement is required, Aladdin's BCA Protein Quantification Kit (B665595) or Ready-to-Use BCA Protein Quantification Kit (R1491648) is recommended. The Extraction Buffer contains components that denature proteins. If calculating based on protein concentration, protein needs to be re-extracted separately for measurement.4. Assay Steps4.1 Preheat the microplate reader or visible spectrophotometer for at least 30 minutes. Set the wavelength to 540 nm. For spectrophotometers, zero the instrument with deionized water.4.2 Assay Procedure:ReagentBlank Tube (µL)Standard Tube (µL)Test Tube (µL)Control Tube (µL)Sample00175175Standard (various conc.)017500Deionized Water17500125DNS Reagent1251251250Mix well. Heat in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes (cap tightly to prevent evaporation). Remove and immediately cool to room temperature. Transfer 200 µL to a 96-well plate or micro glass cuvette. Measure the absorbance at 540 nm. Calculate ΔA test = A test - A control, ΔA standard = A standard - A blank. Note:The Blank and Standard tubes only need to be set up 1-2 times.It is recommended to perform a preliminary test with 2-3 samples expected to have significant differences before the formal experiment. If ΔA <sub> test </sub> is less than 0.04, consider increasing the sample volume appropriately. If ΔA <sub> test </sub> is greater than the ΔA <sub> standard </sub> of the 0.6 mg/mL standard, further dilute the sample with Extraction Buffer (multiply the result by the dilution factor) or reduce the amount of sample used for extraction.5. Calculation of ResultsNote: We provide both the derived formula and a simplified formula. They are equivalent. It is recommended to use the simplified formula in bold for final calculation.5.1 Standard Curve PlottingPlot the standard concentration (y-axis) against ΔA standard (x-axis) to generate the standard curve. Substitute ΔA test into the standard curve equation to calculate y (mg/mL).5.2 Sample Reducing Sugar Content Calculation(1) Based on Sample WeightReducing Sugar (µg/g) = 1000 × y × V<sub>extraction</sub> ÷ W × n = 1000 × y / W × n(2) Based on Sample Protein ConcentrationReducing Sugar (µg/mg prot) =1000 × y × Vextraction ÷ (Vextraction × Cpr) × n=1000 × y / Cpr × n(3) Based on Bacterial or Cell CountReducing Sugar (µg/10⁴) =1000 × y × V<sub>extraction</sub> ÷ 500 × n = 2 × y × n(4) Based on Serum (Plasma) VolumeReducing Sugar (µg/mL) = 1000 × y × Vextraction ÷ Vliquid × n = 10000 × y × nParameter Definitions:1000: Unit conversion factor (1 mg/mL = 1000 µg/mL)V extraction : Volume of Extraction Buffer added (1 mL)V liquid : Volume of serum (plasma) added (0.1 mL)Cpr: Sample protein concentration (mg/mL)W: Sample weight (g)500: Total number of bacteria or cells (5 million)n: Dilution factor6. Representative ResultsTypical Standard Curve: y = 0.2243x + 0.0545, R² = 0.9957 PrecautionsThis product is for research use only. Not for use in clinical diagnosis. For your safety and health, please wear lab coats and disposable gloves during operation... Read More | Cell proliferation detection is a basic experimental method to evaluate the health of cells, genotoxicity and the effect of antitumor drugs. The most accurate method to detect cell proliferation is the BrdU method. Edu detection kit is a revolutionary breakthrough of BrdU method. Edu (5-ethynyl-2 '-Cell proliferation detection is a basic experimental method to evaluate the health of cells, genotoxicity and the effect of antitumor drugs. The most accurate method to detect cell proliferation is the BrdU method. Edu detection kit is a revolutionary breakthrough of BrdU method. Edu (5-ethynyl-2 '- deoxyuridine) is a pyrimidine analog that integrates into the DNA duplex during DNA synthesis. Edu detection is based on the "click" reaction. A copper catalyzed azide reacts covalently with alkynes to form covalent bonds. In this kit, edu contains alkynes, Aladdin ® 488 / 555/594/647a azide dyes contain azide compounds. The edu labeling proliferation of click method is rapid and effective, and easy to use. BrdU method requires DNA denaturation (such as acid denaturation, thermal denaturation or digestion with DNase) to expose BrdU, so as to facilitate BrdU antibody binding; The edu method only needs paraformaldehyde fixation and Triton X-100 penetration to make the detection reagent enter the cells, and only a small amount of azide dye is needed to label the integrated edu very effectively. This kit contains all components required for edu method detection, and can be used for proliferation detection of cultured cells in vitro. Component：Product parameters： 590/617 nm Instruction：Experimental materials (self provided). 10 mM PBS, pH 7.2-7.6. 4% paraformaldehyde fixing solution (in PBS)Propensive reagent (0.5% Triton X -100 in PBS). 2 mg/mL glycine solution (in ddH2O). 3% BSA in PBS, pH 7.2-7.6. 1% BSA in PBS, pH 7.2-7.6. ddH2O. 96/24/12/6 well culture plate or dishFluorescence microscopy detection method1. Cell cultureTake logarithmic growth stage cells and inoculate them into a 96 well plate with 4 × 103-1 × 105 cells per well (the number and density of cells can be adjusted according to cell size, growth rate, and specific requirements of experimental treatment), and culture until normal growth stage.2. Drug treatmentPerform various drug treatments according to experimental needs.3. EdU marking(1) Dilute EdU solution (component A) in a certain proportion with complete cell culture medium to an appropriate concentration, then add it to the cells and mix well; Set up a negative control group without EdU treatment.Note: The labeling concentration of EdU needs to be adjusted according to cell type, and it is recommended to explore with an initial concentration of 10 µ M. In the pre experiment, it is recommended to set an EdU concentration gradient, which can be referred to in Tables 2 and 3.(2) Incubate in a cell culture incubator for 2 hours.Note: The optimal incubation time is related to the cell cycle. Most tumor cell lines can use a 2-hour incubation time, as shown in Appendix 2. The concentration of EdU is related to incubation time,Short term incubation (<2 hours) should use high concentrations, such as 10-50 µ M; Long term incubation (>24 hours) should use low concentrations, such as 1-10 µ M; You can also refer to Appendix 3.4. Cell fixation and permeation promotionNote: For experiments that require cell surface antigen labeling, it can be considered to wash the cells twice with a 3% BSA washing solution after completing EdU incubation, before cell fixation and permeation promotion.(1) After incubation, remove the culture medium. Wash cells twice with 1X PBS for 5 minutes each time to remove EdU residues that have not been incorporated into DNA. Cells with weak adhesion can reduce cleaning intensity. Join 50 µ After incubating at room temperature for 20 minutes with 4% paraformaldehyde fixative, remove the fixative.(2) Add 50 to each hole µ L 2 mg/mL glycine solution, incubate at room temperature for 5 minutes, and neutralize the remaining fixed solution.(3) At a rate of 100 per hole µ Wash cells twice with 3% BSA.(4) Remove the washing solution and add 100 µ L 0.5% Triton X -100, incubate at room temperature for 10 minutes.5. EdU detectionNote: Each sample in this reference step uses 100 µ The working fluid of L can be adjusted by users according to their own sample situation.(1) Prepare 1 x Click iT EdU reaction buffer (component C): Dilute component C 10 times with ddH2O.(2) Configure 5 x Click iT EdU buffer additives (component E): add 300 µ Mix L of ddH2O into a 30 mg E component tube (final concentration of 100 mg/mL) until completely dissolved. After use, the remaining storage solution is stored at -20 ℃ and can be stored for one year. Once the solution turns brown, it indicates that the active ingredients have degraded and cannot be reused.Note: Different specifications of component E are dissolved in ddH2O according to this ratio, and prepared into a 5 x storage solution for future use.(3) Prepare 1 x Click iT EdU buffer additive: Dilute 5 x Click iT EdU buffer additive with ddH2O to 1 x, and the solution should be prepared and used immediately.(4) Prepare Click it working solution according to Table 1.Table 1 Click it working fluid Reaction components Taking the sample size of 10 holes as an example 1 x Click it EdU reaction buffer 855 µL CuSO4 (component D) 40 µL YF® 488/555/594/647A Azide(Component B) 5 µL 1 x Click it EdU buffer additive 100 µL Total volume 1 mL (5) Remove penetration enhancer, 100 per well µ Wash twice with 3% BSA washing solution of L.(6) Add 100 to each hole µ L Click iT working solution, evenly covering cells.(7) Incubate at room temperature in dark for 30 minutes.(8) Remove Click-iT working fluid and add 100 µ After washing cells twice with 3% BSA, remove the washing solution and add 100 µ L PBS keeps cells moist. If there are no other special requirements, photography analysis can be carried out.6. DNA re staining (optional)(1) Using 100 µ Wash the cells once with PBS and remove the washing solution.(2) Dilute Hoechst 33342 (component F) 2000 times with PBS.(3) Add 100 to each hole µ Incubate L 1 x Hoechst 33342 solution at room temperature in dark for 15-30 minutes.(4) Remove Hoechst 33342 solution and use 100 µ Wash cells twice with PBS.7. Imaging and analysisIt is recommended to take fluorescence microscopy photos immediately after staining is completed for observation; If conditions permit, please store in a dark and moist environment at 4 ° C for 3 days before taking photos. Flow cytometry detection method1. Cell cultureInoculate 1 × 105~3 × 106 cells per well into a 6-well plate.2. Drug treatmentPerform various drug treatments according to experimental needs.3. EdU labeled cells(1) Dilute EdU solution (component A) in a certain proportion with complete cell culture medium to an appropriate concentration, then add it to the cells and mix well; Set up a negative control group without EdU treatment.Note: The labeling concentration of EdU needs to be adjusted according to cell type, and it is recommended to explore with an initial concentration of 10 µ M. In the pre experiment, it is recommended to set an EdU concentration gradient, which can be referred to in Tables 2 and 3.(2) Incubate in a cell culture incubator for 2 hours. The time of EdU incubation of cells can be directly used as an indicator for measuring cell DNA synthesis, and the choice of time point and incubation time depend on the cell growth rate. Pulse labeled cells incubated with brief EdU can be used to study cell cycle dynamics.Note: The optimal incubation time is related to the cell cycle. Most tumor cell lines can use a 2-hour incubation time, as shown in Appendix 2. The concentration of EdU is related to the incubation time, and high concentrations, such as 10-50, should be used for short-term incubation (<2 hours) µ M; Long term incubation (>24 hours) should use low concentrations, such as 1-10 µ M; You can also refer to Appendix 3.4. Cell fixation and permeation promotionNote: For experiments that require cell surface antigen labeling, it can be considered to wash cells twice with 1% BSA after completing EdU incubation, before cell fixation and permeation promotion.(1) After incubation, collect cells, add 1 mL of PBS to each tube to clean the cells, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, and discard the supernatant to remove EdU residue that has not been added to DNA.(2) Add 1 mL of 4% paraformaldehyde fixative to each tube to resuspend cells.(3) Incubate at room temperature for 20 minutes, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, and discard the supernatant.(4) Add 1 mL of 2 mg/mL glycine to each tube and incubate for 5 minutes. Neutralize the remaining fixed solution, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, and discard the supernatant. Add 1 mL of PBS to each tube for cleaning once, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, and discard the supernatant.(5) Add 1mL of 0.5% Triton X-100 osmotic enhancer to each tube and resuspend cells. Incubate at room temperature for 10 minutes.5. EdU detectionNote: For 6-well plate samples, reference can be made to 1 mL of working solution per well. Users can adjust the dosage according to their own sample situation.(1) Prepare 1 x Click iT EdU reaction buffer: Dilute component C 10 times with ddH2O.(2) Prepare 5 x Click iT EdU buffer additives (component E): Add 300 µ L ddH2O to 30 mg of component E in a test tube (final concentration 100 mg/mL), mix well until completely dissolved. After use, the remaining storage solution is stored at -20 ℃ and can be stored for one year. Once the solution turns brown, it indicates that the active ingredients have degraded and cannot be reused.Note: Different specifications of component E are dissolved in ddH2O according to this ratio to form 5 x storage solution for future use.(3) Prepare 1 x Click iT EdU buffer additive: Dilute 5 x Click iT EdU buffer additive storage solution with ddH2O to 1 x, and the solution should be prepared and used immediately.(4) Prepare Click it working solution according to Table 2.Table 2 Click it working fluid Reaction components Volume of liquid required for a single reaction 1×Click-iT EdU reaction buffer 875 µL CuSO4 (component D) 20 µL YF® 488/555/594/647A Azide(Component B) 5 µL 1×Click-iT EdU buffer additive 100 µL Total volume 1 mL (5) Soak at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, discard the supernatant, remove the enhancer, add 1mL of 1% BSA washing solution to each tube and wash twice. Soak at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, discard the supernatant.(6) Add 1 mL of Click iT working solution to each tube and mix well.(7) Incubate at room temperature in dark for 30 minutes.(8) Soak at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, discard the staining reaction solution, add 1% BSA to each tube to wash the cells twice, centrifuge at 1000 rpm for 5 minutes, discard the supernatant, and resuspend the cells again with 1 mL of 1% BSA (the volume of resuspend cells can be adjusted according to the number of cells), and detect with a flow cytometer.Note: If other biomarker tests are required, please refer to step 4.6. Intracellular antigen labeling (optional steps)(1) Add antibody working solution and mix well.(2) Under dark conditions, incubate antibodies at appropriate temperature and time.7. Flow detection and analysis:(1) It is recommended to conduct flow cytometry testing immediately after dyeing is completed; If conditions are limited, please store in a dark place at 4 ℃ for testing, but it should not exceed 3 days.(2) It is recommended to test the number of cells up to one million levels as much as possible. If the number of cells is small, the number of cells tested can be adjusted to 100000 levels starting from the experiment. For cases where the cell yield is too low (just to the level of ten thousand), it may not be conducive to making a flow chart. Therefore, the cleaning frequency in step 5 (8) can be appropriately reduced.Matters needing attention：1. please centrifuge the product to the bottom of the tube immediately before use, and then conduct subsequent experiments. 2. fluorescent dyes have quenching problems. 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