| Description | Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase (PEPCK, EC 4.1.1.32) is widely present in animals, plants, microorganisms, and cells. It catalyzes the conversion of oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate and is a key regulatory enzyme in the gluconeogenesis pathway.Assay PrinciplePEPCK catalyzes the conversion of Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase (PEPCK, EC 4.1.1.32) is widely present in animals, plants, microorganisms, and cells. It catalyzes the conversion of oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate and is a key regulatory enzyme in the gluconeogenesis pathway.Assay PrinciplePEPCK catalyzes the conversion of Oxaloacetate to Phosphoenolpyruvate and CO₂. Pyruvate Kinase and Lactate Dehydrogenase subsequently catalyze the sequential oxidation of NADH to NAD⁺. The rate of decrease in NADH absorbance at 340 nm is measured, which reflects PEPCK activity.Component100TStorageExtraction Buffer100 mL2-8℃Reagent 118 mL2-8℃Reagent 216.5 µL2-8℃Reagent 31EA-20℃Reagent 41EA-20℃Required Materials and Equipment (Not Provided)Spectrophotometer / Microplate reader, benchtop centrifuge, adjustable pipettes, micro quartz cuvette / 96-well plate, mortar and pestle, ice, and distilled water.Sample Preparation:1.Bacteria or Cultured Cells:Collect cells by centrifugation and discard the supernatant.Add Extraction Buffer at a ratio of 1 ml per 5-10 million cells (e.g., 1 ml for 5 million cells).Sonicate on ice (20% power or 200W, pulse 3s on/10s off, repeat 30 times).Centrifuge at 8000 g, 4°C for 10 min. Collect the supernatant and keep it on ice for assay.2.Tissues:Homogenize tissue on ice in Extraction Buffer at a ratio of 1:5-10 (w/v) (e.g., 0.1 g tissue in 1 ml buffer).Centrifuge at 8000 g, 4°C for 10 min. Collect the supernatant and keep it on ice for assay.3.Serum (or Plasma) Samples:Assay directly.Assay Procedure:1.Preheat the spectrophotometer or microplate reader for at least 30 minutes. Set the wavelength to 340 nm. Zero the instrument with distilled water.2.Preparation of Working Solution: Just before use, transfer and dissolve Reagent 2 and Reagent 3 into Reagent 1. Mix well. Aliquot and store any unused portions at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.3.Preparation of Reagent 4: Just before use, dissolve the contents of the vial in 1 ml of distilled water. Mix well. Aliquot and store any unused portions at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.4.Pre-warm the Working Solution and dissolved Reagent 4 at 37°C (for mammalian samples) or 25°C (for other species) for 5 minutes.5.In a micro quartz cuvette or a well of a 96-well plate, add:10 µl sample10 µl dissolved Reagent 4180 µl pre-warmed Working SolutionMix immediately and record the initial absorbance (A₁) at 340 nm. Record the absorbance again (A₂) after exactly 1 minute. Calculate ΔA = A₁ - A₂.Note: For this kit, if ΔA is greater than 0.1, dilute the sample with Extraction Buffer by an appropriate factor (account for this dilution factor 'n' in the calculations) so that ΔA is less than 0.1 to improve detection sensitivity.PEPCK Activity Calculation:1. Calculation for Micro Quartz Cuvette (d = 1.0 cm)General Parameters for Cuvette:Vₜₒₜₐₗ (Total reaction volume) = 0.0002 L (200 µL)ε (NADH molar extinction coefficient) = 6220 L/mol/cmd (Cuvette light path) = 1.0 cmVₛₐₘₚₗₑ (Sample volume in reaction) = 0.01 mL (10 µL)T (Reaction time) = 1 minVₛₐₘₚₗₑₜₒₜₐₗ (Total extract volume) = 1 mL (for tissues/cells)Cpr (Sample protein concentration, mg/mL)W (Sample mass, g)500 (Cell/Bacteria count in millions for example calculation: 5 million)a. For Serum (Plasma):Definition: One unit of activity is defined as the amount of enzyme that consumes 1 nmol of NADH per minute per ml of serum.Calculation:PEPCK Activity (nmol/min/ml) = [ΔA × Vₜₒₜₐₗ ÷ (ε × d) × 10⁹] ÷ Vₛₐₘₚₗₑ ÷ TSimplified Formula: PEPCK (nmol/min/ml) = 3215 × ΔAb. For Tissues, Bacteria, or Cells: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:PEPCK Activity (nmol/min/mg prot) = [ΔA × Vₜₒₜₐₗ ÷ (ε × d) × 10⁹] ÷ (Vₛₐₘₚₗₑ × Cpr) ÷ TSimplified Formula: PEPCK (nmol/min/mg prot) = 3215 × ΔA ÷ CprBased on Sample Fresh Weight:Definition: One unit of activity is defined as the amount of enzyme that consumes 1 nmol of NADH per minute per gram of fresh tissue.Calculation:PEPCK Activity (nmol/min/g fresh weight) = [ΔA × Vₜₒₜₐₗ ÷ (ε × d) × 10⁹] ÷ (W × Vₛₐₘₚₗₑ / Vₛₐₘₚₗₑₜₒₜₐₗ) ÷ TSimplified Formula: PEPCK (nmol/min/g fresh weight) = 3215 × ΔA ÷ WBased 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.Calculation (example for 5 million cells in 1 ml extract):PEPCK Activity (nmol/min/10⁴ cell) = [ΔA × Vₜₒₜₐₗ ÷ (ε × d) × 10⁹] ÷ (500 × Vₛₐₘₚₗₑ / Vₛₐₘₚₗₑₜₒₜₐₗ) ÷ TSimplified Formula: PEPCK (nmol/min/10⁴ cell) = 6.43 × ΔA2. Calculation for 96-Well Plate (d = 0.5 cm)General Parameters for 96-Well Plate:(All parameters remain the same except for the light path 'd')d (96-well plate light path) = 0.5 cma. For Serum (Plasma):Simplified Formula: PEPCK (nmol/min/ml) = 6430 × ΔAb. For Tissues, Bacteria, or Cells:Based on Sample Protein Concentration:Simplified Formula: PEPCK (nmol/min/mg prot) = 6430 × ΔA ÷ CprBased on Sample Fresh Weight:Simplified Formula: PEPCK (nmol/min/g fresh weight) = 6430 × ΔA ÷ WBased on Bacterial or Cell Density:Simplified Formula: PEPCK (nmol/min/10⁴ cell) = 12.86 × ΔAPrecautionsBefore formal assay, it is essential to perform a pilot test with 2-3 samples expected to have significant differences in activity... Read More | Products contentNote: The amount of individual primers used is 1 µl, each N7-end primer can perform 10 DNA library constructs, and each kit can perform 240 DNA library constructs.Products IntroductionThis kit is a companion kit to the transposase-based Rapid DNA Library Construction Kit for Products contentNote: The amount of individual primers used is 1 µl, each N7-end primer can perform 10 DNA library constructs, and each kit can perform 240 DNA library constructs.Products IntroductionThis kit is a companion kit to the transposase-based Rapid DNA Library Construction Kit for Illumina platform library construction. Each kit contains one N5 primer and 24 N7 primers, which can be used to prepare 24 different single-ended Index libraries. All reagents provided in the kits have been subjected to stringent quality control and functional validation to maximize the stability and reproducibility of library construction. The libraries can be used for sequencing on Illumina platforms such as HiSeq X-10/4000/2500/2000 and MiSeq. Provide your own instruments, reagents and consumables1. Magnetic frame: DynaMagTM-2 is recommended.2. DNA purification and recovery kit: It is recommended to use Kangwei DNA purification and recovery kit by magnetic bead method.3. DNA building kit: It is recommended to use the Kangwei Century transposase method second-generation sequencing rapid DNA building kit.4. Anhydrous ethanol.5. Reaction tubes: It is recommended to use low adsorption PCR tubes with 1.5 ml centrifuge tubes; Tip: It is recommended to use a high quality filter tip to prevent contamination of kits and library samples. Pre-experiment Preparation and Important NotesPlease centrifuge briefly before opening the cap so that the liquid collects at the bottom of the tube to avoid cross-contamination between different primers. procedureFor the use of the CombiVision Second Generation Sequencing Multisample Primer Kit, please follow the CombiVision Second Generation Sequencing Rapid DNA Library Kit protocol. Index N501 Primer for Illumina Index N901-N996 Primer for Illumina... Read More | DescriptionMaterials included in the kit are designed to be used with the Hy-Energy′s PCTPro-2000 System. They also can be used for demonstration purposes and as standards during the development of novel hydrogen storage and battery materials | This product is a cDNA first strand synthesis kit specially prepared for the first step experiment of two-step RT-PCR. The reverse transcriptase used in this kit is a novel and efficient reverse transcriptase that utilizes E. coli engineered bacteria for recombination and expression. It removes This product is a cDNA first strand synthesis kit specially prepared for the first step experiment of two-step RT-PCR. The reverse transcriptase used in this kit is a novel and efficient reverse transcriptase that utilizes E. coli engineered bacteria for recombination and expression. It removes RNase H activity and enhances its thermal stability. It can synthesize cDNA first strands using extremely low amounts of total RNA or mRNA, with an initial sample size as low as pg level. SuperRT reverse transcriptase has strong affinity for RNA and can read RNA templates with high GC content and complex secondary structures, obtaining high yields of cDNA. This product contains all the reagents required for reverse transcription from RNA templates to cDNA first strand, including Super RT efficient reverse transcriptase, reaction buffer, primers, dNTP, etc. It is simple and convenient to use. This system has high compatibility with subsequent PCR and quantitative PCR experiments, and is suitable for various DNA polymerase reactions. S665657 Component 100 T Storage S665657A SuperRT, 200 U/µL 100 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle. S665657B 5×SuperRT Buffer 500 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle. S665657C Primer Mix 240 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle. S665657D dNTP Mix, 2.5 mM Each 500 µL -20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle. S665657E RNase-Free Water 1 mL -20℃. Avoid freeze/thaw cycle.Product features:·Efficient reverse transcription: It has a high affinity for RNA templates, with a reverse transcription efficiency of up to 90%, and can recognize pg level templates.·Free response to complex templates: Even templates with high GC content and complex secondary structures can achieve good results without high-temperature denaturation.Notes:1. During the operation process, RNase contamination should be avoided to prevent RNA degradation or cross contamination during experiments. It is recommended to perform RNA operations in specialized areas, use specialized instruments and consumables, and have operators wear masks and disposable gloves, and frequently change gloves.2. Disposable plastic containers should be used as much as possible for experiments. If glass containers are used, they should be treated with a 0.1% DEPC (diethyl pyrocarbonate) aqueous solution at 37 ℃ for 12 hours, and sterilized under high pressure at 120 ℃ for 30 minutes before use. Alternatively, glass containers should be sterilized under dry heat at 180 ℃ for 60 minutes before use. The sterile water used in the experiment should be treated with 0.1% DEPC and then subjected to high-pressure sterilization.3. All reagents in this reagent kit should be gently mixed upside down before use, avoiding foaming as much as possible, and used after brief centrifugation. The enzymes involved should be returned to -20 ℃ as soon as possible after use to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.If the initial amount of RNA is less than 50 ng, it is recommended to add RNA enzyme inhibitors (RNAsin). This kit is not provided.Usage:Note: 1 ng -5 µ g of total RNA can establish a 20 µ l reaction system. If the total RNA amount is greater than 5 µ g, please expand the reaction system proportionally.Steps for reverse transcription:1. Dissolve the RNA template, Primer Mix, dNTP Mix, SuperRT Buffer, SuperRT, and RNase Free Water and place them on ice for later use.2. Prepare a reaction system according to the following table, with a total volume of 20 µ L. Reagent 20 µlReaction system Final concentration dNTP Mix，2.5 mM Each 4 µl 500 µM Each Primer Mix 2 µl / RNA Template X µl 50 pg-5 µg SuperRT，200 U/µl 1 µl / RNase-Free Water up to 20 µl / Attention:1) If the initial amount of RNA is less than 50 ng, it is recommended to add RNA enzyme inhibitors (RNAsin). This kit is not provided.2) Primer Mix is formulated from Oligo (dT) and Random Primer. Oligo dT Primer or Gene Specific Primer can be used according to experimental needs, with a recommendation of 20 µ The reaction system Oligo dT Primer is 50 pmol, or Gene Specific Primer is 2 pmol.3. Vortex shake and mix well, briefly centrifuge to collect the solution on the pipe wall to the bottom of the pipe.Incubate at 4.42 ℃ for 30-50 minutes and 85 ℃ for 5 minutes. After the reaction is complete, centrifuge briefly and cool on ice.5. Reverse transcripts can be directly used for PCR reactions and fluorescence quantitative PCR reactions, or stored at -20 ℃ for a long time. Reagent 20 µ Final concentration of reaction system dNTP Mix, 2.5 mM Each 4 µ L 500 µ M Each Primer Mix 2 µ RNA Template X µ L 50 pg-5 µ g 5 x SuperRT Buffer 4 µ 1 x SuperRT, 200 U/ µ L 1 µ RNase Free Water up to 20 µ Lii If the reverse transcription efficiency is low, or the RNA template secondary structure is complex and the GC content is high, the following steps are recommended:1. Dissolve the RNA template, Primer Mix, dNTP Mix, SuperRT Buffer, SuperRT, and RNase Free Water and place them on ice for later use.2. Configure the reaction system according to the following table, with a total volume of 15 µ L. Reagent 20 µlReaction system Final concentration dNTP Mix，2.5 mM Each 4 µl 500 µM Each Primer Mix 2 µl / RNA Template X µl 50 pg-5 µg RNase-Free Water up to 15 µl / Note: Primer Mix is formulated from Oligo (dT) and Random Primer. Oligo dT Primer or Gene Specific Primer can be used according to experimental needs. 3. Incubate at 70 ℃ for 10 minutes and quickly ice bath for 2 minutes.4. Centrifuge briefly to collect the solution on the tube wall to the bottom of the tube.5. Continue to add the following reagents to the above reaction solution: Reagent 20 µlReaction system Final concentration 5×SuperRT Buffer 4 µl 1× SuperRT，200 U/µl 1 µl / Note: If the initial amount of RNA is less than 50 ng, it is recommended to add RNA enzyme inhibitors (RNasins). This kit is not provided. 6. Incubate at 42 ℃ for 30-50 minutes and 85 ℃ for 5 minutes.7. 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