| Description | Acetate Kinase (ACK) is primarily found in microorganisms. It catalyzes the conversion of acetate and ATP to acetyl phosphate and ADP, serving as a key enzyme in bacterial carbon and energy metabolism, and plays a central role particularly in the methanogenesis metabolism of archaea.Assay Acetate Kinase (ACK) is primarily found in microorganisms. It catalyzes the conversion of acetate and ATP to acetyl phosphate and ADP, serving as a key enzyme in bacterial carbon and energy metabolism, and plays a central role particularly in the methanogenesis metabolism of archaea.Assay PrincipleACK catalyzes the synthesis of Acetyl Phosphate and ADP from Sodium Acetate and ATP. Pyruvate Kinase then catalyzes the conversion of ADP and Phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) to ATP and Pyruvate. Subsequently, Lactate Dehydrogenase catalyzes the reduction of Pyruvate by NADH to produce Lactate and NAD⁺. The rate of oxidation of NADH to NAD⁺, measured by the decrease in absorbance at 340 nm, reflects ACK activity.Component48T96TStorageExtraction Buffer60 mL60 mL×22-8℃ReagentⅠ15 mL30 mL2-8℃ReagentⅡ1EA2EA-20℃. Store in the dark.Reagent III25 µL50 µLNote: It is recommended to perform a pilot experiment with 2-3 samples expected to have significant differences before formal testing.Required Materials and Equipment (Not Provided)Microplate reader or UV spectrophotometer (capable of measuring absorbance at 340 nm)96-well UV plate or micro quartz cuvetteAdjustable pipettes and tipsConstant temperature water bathIce makerCentrifugeDeionized waterHomogenizer (for tissue samples)Reagent PreparationExtraction Buffer: Ready-to-use. Equilibrate to room temperature (RT) before use. Store at 4°C.Caution: Extraction Buffer is toxic and has a pungent odor. It is recommended to handle it within a fume hood.Reagent Ⅰ: Ready-to-use. Equilibrate to RT before use. Store at 4°C.Working Reagent Ⅱ: Prepare immediately before use. For one vial of Reagent Ⅱ, add 11 mL of Reagent Ⅰ and 19.8 µL of Reagent III. Mix thoroughly to dissolve. Prepare fresh for each use. Can be stored protected from light at -20°C for one month.Reagent Ⅲ: Ready-to-use. Equilibrate to RT before use. Store at 4°C protected from light.Sample Preparation*Note: The use of fresh samples is recommended. If not used immediately, samples can be stored at -80°C for up to one month. Control the temperature and time during thawing. If thawed at room temperature, complete the process within 4 hours.*1.Tissues: Weigh approximately 0.1 g of sample. Add 1 mL of Extraction Buffer and homogenize on ice. Centrifuge the homogenate at 15,000 g, 4°C for 10 min. Collect the supernatant and keep it on ice for assay.2.Cells or Bacteria: Collect 5 million cells or bacteria by centrifugation. Wash the pellet with cold PBS, centrifuge, and discard the supernatant. Add 1 mL of Extraction Buffer. Disrupt the cells/bacteria by sonication on ice (200W power, pulse 3s on/10s off, repeat 30 times). Centrifuge the lysate at 15,000 g, 4°C for 10 min. Collect the supernatant and keep it on ice for assay.3.Serum (Plasma) or other liquid samples: Assay directly. If the solution is turbid, centrifuge first and use the supernatant for assay.Note: To determine protein concentration, Aladdin's BCA Protein Quantification Kit (B665595) or Ready-to-Use BCA Protein Quantification Kit (R1491648) is recommended.Assay Procedure1.Preheat the microplate reader or spectrophotometer for 30 min. Set the wavelength to 340 nm. Zero the spectrophotometer with deionized water.2.Pre-warm a sufficient volume of the prepared Working Reagent Ⅱ at 37°C (for mammalian samples) or 25°C (for other species) for 5 minutes. Use immediately.3.Assay Setup (perform in a 96-well UV plate or micro quartz cuvette):ReagentTest Well (µL)Sample20Working Reagent Ⅱ180Mix thoroughly immediately after addition. Measure the absorbance at 340 nm at 10 seconds (A₁) and again at 190 seconds (A₂). Calculate ΔA = A₁ - A₂.Note: It is advised to run a pilot test with 2-3 samples showing expected significant variation beforehand. If ΔA is less than 0.05, consider increasing the sample volume or extending the reaction time to 10 or 20 minutes before measurement. If ΔA is greater than 1.0, dilute the sample further with Extraction Buffer (multiply the result by the dilution factor) or reduce the amount of sample used for extraction.Result CalculationNote: Both the derived and simplified calculation formulas are provided and are equivalent. The simplified formulas (in bold) are recommended for final calculation.1. Calculation for 96-Well UV PlateGeneral Parameters for 96-Well Plate:ε (NADH molar extinction coefficient) = 6.22 × 10³ L/mol/cmd (Light path of 96-well plate) = 0.5 cmVₜₒₜₐₗ (Total reaction volume) = 0.0002 L (200 µL)Vₛₐₘₚₗₑ (Sample volume in reaction) = 0.02 mL (20 µL)T (Reaction time) = 3 minVₛₐₘₚₗₑₜₒₜₐₗ (Total extraction volume) = 1 mLCpr (Sample protein concentration, mg/mL)W (Sample mass, g)500 (Cell/Bacteria count in millions: 5 × 10⁶)1.1 Based on Sample Protein Concentration:Definition: One unit of activity is defined as the amount of enzyme that consumes 1 nmol of NADH per minute per mg of protein.Calculation:ACK Activity (U/mg prot) = [ΔA × Vₜₒₜₐₗ ÷ (ε × d) × 10⁹] ÷ (Vₛₐₘₚₗₑ × Cpr) ÷ TSimplified Formula: ACK (U/mg prot) = 1072 × ΔA ÷ Cpr1.2 Based on Sample Mass:Definition: One unit of activity is defined as the amount of enzyme that consumes 1 nmol of NADH per minute per gram of fresh sample.Calculation:ACK Activity (U/g fresh weight) = [ΔA × Vₜₒₜₐₗ ÷ (ε × d) × 10⁹] ÷ (W × Vₛₐₘₚₗₑ / Vₛₐₘₚₗₑₜₒₜₐₗ) ÷ TSimplified Formula: ACK (U/g fresh weight) = 1072 × ΔA ÷ W1.3 Based on Bacterial or Cell Density:Definition: One unit of activity is defined as the amount of enzyme that consumes 1 nmol of NADH per minute per 10⁴ cells/bacteria in the reaction system.Calculation (for 5 million cells in 1 ml extract):ACK Activity (U/10⁴) = [ΔA × Vₜₒₜₐₗ ÷ (ε × d) × 10⁹] ÷ (500 × Vₛₐₘₚₗₑ / Vₛₐₘₚₗₑₜₒₜₐₗ) ÷ TSimplified Formula: ACK (U/10⁴) = 2.144 × ΔA1.4 Based on Liquid Volume:Definition: One unit of activity is defined as the amount of enzyme that consumes 1 nmol of NADH per minute per milliliter of sample.Calculation:ACK Activity (U/mL) = [ΔA × Vₜₒₜₐₗ ÷ (ε × d) × 10⁹] ÷ Vₛₐₘₚₗₑ ÷ TSimplified Formula: ACK (U/mL) = 1072 × ΔA2. Calculation for Micro Quartz CuvetteUse the formulas above but adjust the light path *d* from 0.5 cm to 1.0 cm.Precautions1. Keep samples and all reagents on ice during the assay procedure to prevent denaturation and loss of activity.2. The temperature of the reaction mixture must be maintained at 37°C or 25°C. When using a cuvette, a small beaker filled with deionized water pre-warmed to 37°C or 25°C (placed in a water bath) can be used to hold the cuvette and maintain temperature during the reaction.3. This product is for scientific research use only. It is not intended for clinical diagnosis. For your safety and health, please wear a lab coat and disposable gloves during operation... Read More | Product DescriptionOur Glycan Sequencing Kit includes the enzymes and buffer required to sequence ten N-linked oligosaccharides.ContentsNeuraminidase from Arthrobacter ureafaciens – 80 µlBeta-Galactosidase from Streptococcus pneumoniae – 60 µlN-Acetylglucosaminidase from Product DescriptionOur Glycan Sequencing Kit includes the enzymes and buffer required to sequence ten N-linked oligosaccharides.ContentsNeuraminidase from Arthrobacter ureafaciens – 80 µlBeta-Galactosidase from Streptococcus pneumoniae – 60 µlN-Acetylglucosaminidase from Streptococcus pneumoniae) – 40 µlAlpha-Mannosidase from Jack Bean – 20 µlCore Alpha-Mannosidase from X. manihotis) – 10 µl5X Reaction buffer – 400 µlAnalysisMany methods of analysis are available, including HPLC, gel electrophoresis, HPAEC, capillary electrophoresis, and mass spectrometry. For more information on these methods, please contact us.StabilityThe Glycan Sequencing Kit is stable at least 12 months when stored properly. Several days exposure to ambient temperatures will not reduce activity.PurityAll Enzymes are tested for contaminating protease by incubating 10 µg of denatured BSA with 2 µl of enzyme at 37°C for 24 hours. SDS-PAGE analysis of the treated BSA shows no evidence of degradation.The production host strains for our recombinant enzymes have been extensively tested and do not produce any detectable glycosidases. Enzymes purified from native sources are tested for contaminating exoglycosidases The absence of exoglycosidase contaminants is confirmed by extended incubations with the corresponding pNP-glycosides... Read More | Inquire | R669988 Component 50T Storage R669988A DNase I 1000 U -20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle. R669988B 10×Reaction Buffer 1000 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle. R669988C Buffer RL 35 mL RT R669988D Buffer RLC 35 mL RT R669988E Buffer RW1 40 mL RT R669988F Buffer RW2 (concentrate) 11 mL R669988 Component 50T Storage R669988A DNase I 1000 U -20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle. R669988B 10×Reaction Buffer 1000 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle. R669988C Buffer RL 35 mL RT R669988D Buffer RLC 35 mL RT R669988E Buffer RW1 40 mL RT R669988F Buffer RW2 (concentrate) 11 mL RT R669988G RNase-Free Water 10 mL RT R669988H Spin Columns FL with Collection Tubes 50 sets RT R669988I Spin Columns RM with Collection Tubes 50 sets RT R669988J RNase-Free Centrifuge Tubes (1.5 mL) 50 EA RTProductsThis kit is used for the extraction and purification of high-quality total RNA from a variety of plants, and is also suitable for the extraction of fungal mycelial RNA. The unique separation column is used for homogenization and filtration of high viscosity plant or fungal lysates, while the silicon matrix membrane is used to adsorb the RNA for purification, so that various contaminants, such as polysaccharides, are effectively removed by washing, and the eluted RNA can be directly used in various downstream experiments. The molecular weight of RNA extracted by this kit is more than 200 bases, with high purity and almost no DNA residue. For RNA experiments that are very sensitive to trace DNA, the residual DNA can be removed by digestion on a column using RNase-free DNase. The extracted RNA can be used in Northern Blot, Dot Blot, RT-PCR and in vitro translation experiments.Self-contained reagents: β-mercaptoethanol, anhydrous ethanol (freshly opened or for RNA extraction).Pre-experiment Preparation and Important Notes1. To prevent RNase contamination, attention should be paid to the following aspects:1) Use RNase-free plastics and tips to avoid cross-contamination.2) RNase-free water should be used to prepare the solution.(3) Operators wear disposable masks and gloves, and change gloves diligently during the experiment.2. To prevent RNase contamination, attention should be paid to the following aspects:1) Use RNase-free plastics and tips to avoid cross-contamination.(2) Glassware should be dry-roasted at 180°C for 4 hours before use, and plasticware can be soaked in 0.5M NaOH for 10 minutes, rinsed thoroughly with water and autoclaved.3) RNase-free water should be used to prepare the solution.(4) Operators wear disposable masks and gloves, and change gloves diligently during the experiment.3. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing of the extracted samples, otherwise it will affect the amount and quality of RNA extraction.4. Please add β-mercaptoethanol to Buffer RL before use, add 10µl of β-mercaptoethanol to 1ml of Buffer RL, it can be stored for 1 month at room temperature. Buffer RL with β-mercaptoethanol can be stored at room temperature for 1 month. β-mercaptoethanol is not required for use of Buffer RLC.5. Anhydrous ethanol should be added to Buffer RW2 before first use according to the instructions on the reagent bottle label.6. If precipitation occurs in Buffer RL and Buffer RLC, heat to dissolve and leave at room temperature.7. All centrifugation steps are carried out at room temperature and all steps are performed quickly. Procedure1. 50-100 mg of plant tissue is quickly ground to a powder in liquid nitrogen and added to 600 µl of Buffer RL (check for addition of β-mercaptoethanol before use) or Buffer RLC. vortexing and oscillating to allow for adequate lysis.Note: 1) The main component of Buffer RL is guanidine isothiocyanate, which is suitable for lysis of most plant tissues. However, in some plant tissues (e.g. endosperm of corn), due to the special secondary metabolites, guanidine isothiocyanate causes precipitation of the sample, resulting in poor RNA extraction, in this case, Buffer RLC can be added instead of Buffer RL.2) Incubation at 56°C for 1-3 minutes helps tissue lysis, but do not incubate at high temperatures for plants with high starch content.2. Transfer all the liquid obtained in step 1 to an adsorption column (Spin Columns FL) that has been loaded into a collection tube, centrifuge at 12,000 rpm (~13,400 x g) for 2 minutes, and transfer the supernatant from the collection tube to a new centrifuge tube (supplied).Note: 1) The tip of the tip of the gun can be cut off when aspirating liquids to facilitate sampling.2) Spin Columns FL removes most of the debris, but a small portion will still flow out and a precipitate will form in the collection tube after centrifugation, so be careful to avoid aspirating the precipitate when proceeding to the next step.3. Add 0.5 times the volume of anhydrous ethanol to the clean lysate obtained in step 2 and mix rapidly.Note: Precipitation may occur upon addition of ethanol, but does not affect subsequent tests.4. Transfer the solution obtained in the previous step to the Spin Columns RM in the collection tube. If it is not possible to add all of the solution to the column at one time, centrifuge the column at 12,000 rpm for 15 seconds in two batches, discard the waste solution and put the column back into the collection tube.5. Add 350 µl Buffer RW1 to the adsorbent column, centrifuge at 12,000 rpm for 1 min, discard the waste liquid and put the adsorbent column back into the collection tube.6. Preparation of DNase I mixture: Take 52µl of RNase-Free Water, add 8µl of 10×Reaction Buffer and 20µl of DNase I (1U/µl) to it, mix well, and make a final volume of 80µl of reaction solution.7. Add 80µl of DNase I mixture directly to the adsorption column and incubate at 20-30°C for 15 minutes.8. Add 350 µl of Buffer RW1 to the adsorption column, centrifuge at 12,000 rpm for 1 minute, discard the waste liquid and put the column back into the collection tube.9. Add 500 µl of Buffer RW2 to the column (check that anhydrous ethanol is added before use), centrifuge at 12,000 rpm for 15 seconds, and discard the waste solution.10. Repeat step 9.11. Place the adsorbent column back into the collection tube, centrifuge at 12,000 rpm for 1 minute, and allow the column to come to room temperature for a few minutes to thoroughly dry out the anhydrous ethanol in the adsorbent column.Note: The purpose of this step is to remove residual ethanol from the adsorption column; ethanol residue can interfere with subsequent enzymatic reactions (zymography, PCR, etc.).12. Load the adsorption column into a new centrifuge tube, add 30-50 µl of RNase-Free Water to the middle of the adsorbent membrane, leave it at room temperature for 1 minute, centrifuge at 12,000 rpm for 1 minute, and store the resulting RNA solution at -70°C to prevent degradation.Note: 1) The volume of RNase-Free Water should not be less than 30 µl, too small volume affects the recovery rate.2) If you want to increase the RNA yield, repeat step 12 with 30-50 µl of fresh RNase-Free Water.3) If the RNA concentration is to be increased, the resulting solution can be reintroduced into the adsorption column and step 12 repeated... Read More | The Succinic Acid (Succinate) assay kit is suitable for the specific assay of succinic acid in wine, cheese, eggs, sauce and other food products. Succinic acid (or succinate) is found in all plant and animal materials as a result of the central metabolic role played by this dicarboxylic acid in the The Succinic Acid (Succinate) assay kit is suitable for the specific assay of succinic acid in wine, cheese, eggs, sauce and other food products. Succinic acid (or succinate) is found in all plant and animal materials as a result of the central metabolic role played by this dicarboxylic acid in the Citric Acid Cycle. Succinic acid concentrations are monitored in the manufacture of numerous foodstuffs and beverages, including wine, soy sauce, soy bean flour, fruit juice and dairy products (e.g. cheese).Product Description： Succinic acid is found in all plant and animal materials as a result of the central metabolic role played by this dicarboxylic acid in the Citric Acid Cycle. Succinic acid concentrations are monitored in the manufacture of numerous foodstuffs and beverages, including wine, soy sauce, soy bean flour, fruit juice and dairy products (e.g. cheese). The ripening process of apples can be followed by monitoring the falling levels of succinic acid. The occurrence of > 5 mg/kg of this acid in egg and egg products is indicative of microbial contamination. Apart from use as a flavouring agent in the food and beverage industries, succinic acid finds many other non-food applications, such as in the production of dyes, drugs, perfumes, lacquers, photographic chemicals and coolants. Preparation Instructions：Suitable for succinate determination in food, beverage, agricultural products, and other biological samples.Note for Content：The number of manual tests per kit can be doubled if all volumes are halved. 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