| Description | Glutathione is a tripeptide containing a γ-amide bond and a sulfhydryl group, composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. It is widely found in animal and plant tissues and microorganisms. In living organisms, it helps maintain normal immune system function and has antioxidant and Glutathione is a tripeptide containing a γ-amide bond and a sulfhydryl group, composed of glutamate, cysteine, and glycine. It is widely found in animal and plant tissues and microorganisms. In living organisms, it helps maintain normal immune system function and has antioxidant and detoxifying effects. Glutathione exists in two forms: reduced (GSH) and oxidized (GSSG). GSSG, also known as glutathione disulfide, is formed by the oxidation of two glutathione molecules. GSSG can be reduced back to GSH by glutathione reductase; therefore, it exists primarily in the reduced form in organisms. The ratio of reduced to oxidized glutathione (GSH/GSSG) serves as a key dynamic indicator for assessing the cellular redox state. Detection Principle: Endogenous GSH in the sample is masked by 2-vinylpyridine. Under the catalysis of glutathione reductase (GR), GSSG is reduced to GSH. The generated GSH then reacts with 5,5'-Dithiobis-(2-nitrobenzoic acid) (DTNB) to produce yellow-colored 5-thio-2-nitrobenzoic acid (TNB), which has a characteristic absorption peak at 412 nm. The GSSG content is quantified by measuring the change in absorbance. Detection Range: 1-20 µM Sensitivity: 1 µM Applicable Samples: Animal/plant tissues, blood cells, cells, bacteria, serum (plasma).O1492795Component96TStorageO1492795AExtraction Buffer70 mL×22-8℃O1492795BInhibitor210 µL-20℃. Store in the dark.O1492795CAssay Buffer20 mL2-8℃O1492795DGR14 µL2-8℃. Store in the dark.O1492795EGR Cofactor2 EA-20℃. Store in the dark.O1492795FChromogen2 EA2-8℃. Store in the dark.O1492795GStandard1 EA2-8℃. Store in the dark.User-Provided Instruments and ReagentsTypeNameNotesInstrumentMicroplate ReaderCapable of measuring absorbance at 412 nm.Consumables96-well MicroplateStandard transparent plate.ReagentsPBS / Deionized WaterFor washing samples / Preparing reagents.OthersHomogenizer (for tissue samples), water bath, ice bucket, low-temperature centrifuge, adjustable pipettes and tipsUsing a multichannel pipette for large-scale detection can improve efficiency.Experimental Procedure1. Reagent PreparationReagent NameReagent PreparationPrecautionsExtraction BufferReady-to-use; equilibrate to room temperature before use.Store at 4°C.Diluted Extraction BufferAdd 500 µL Extraction Buffer to 4.5 mL deionized water.Obtained by 10-fold dilution of Extraction Buffer.InhibitorReady-to-use; equilibrate to room temperature before use.Store at -20°C protected from light. Toxic and irritant; recommended to handle in a fume hood.Assay BufferReady-to-use; equilibrate to room temperature before use.Store at 4°C.GR DilutionBefore use, prepare by adding 1 µL GR to 20 µL deionized water per sample.Prepare freshly before use.GR Cofactor DilutionBefore use, add 1.5 mL deionized water to each vial; equilibrate to room temperature protected from light.After dissolution, store at -20°C protected from light for up to 1 month.Chromogen DilutionBefore use, add 1.5 mL deionized water to each vial; equilibrate to room temperature protected from light.After dissolution, store at 4°C protected from light for up to 1 month.GSSG StandardDissolve in 1 mL of Diluted Extraction Buffer.20 mM; After dissolution, aliquot and store at -20°C protected from light for up to 1 month.2. Standard PreparationTake 100 µL of the 20 mM GSSG standard and dilute with 900 µL Diluted Extraction Buffer to obtain a 2 mM GSSG standard solution.Take 10 µL of the 2 mM GSSG standard and dilute with 990 µL Diluted Extraction Buffer to obtain a 20 µM GSSG standard solution.Further dilute the standard as shown in the table below. A standard curve must be prepared for each experiment. Diluted standard solutions are unstable and must be used within 4 hours.Standard Working Solution20µM Standard (µL)Diluted Extraction Buffer (µL)Concentration (µM)110002028020163604012440608520804610902759513. Sample PreparationNote: Fresh samples are recommended. If not used immediately, samples can be stored at -80°C for up to 10 days. Because the Extraction Buffer contains a protein precipitant, the supernatant cannot be used for protein concentration determination. If protein content needs to be measured, prepare another identical sample using deionized water instead of Extraction Buffer.3.1 Animal/Plant Tissue Samples:Use fresh tissue samples whenever possible. Weigh 0.1 g of tissue, add 1 mL of pre-cooled Extraction Buffer, and homogenize quickly on ice (pre-cool the homogenizer on ice). Centrifuge the homogenate at 8000 g, 4°C for 10 min. Collect the supernatant and keep on ice for detection.3.2 Serum/Plasma Samples:Use fresh serum (plasma) whenever possible. Centrifuge the collected serum (plasma) at 600 g, 4°C for 10 min. Within 30 minutes, aspirate the supernatant into another tube. Add an equal volume of Extraction Buffer, mix, then centrifuge at 8000 g, 4°C for 10 min. Collect the supernatant and keep on ice for detection.3.3 Cell or Bacterial Samples:Use fresh cells (bacteria) whenever possible; avoid using frozen cells (bacteria). Collect 5×10⁶ cells (bacteria). Wash twice with 1 mL of pre-cooled PBS (resuspend in PBS, centrifuge at 600 g, 4°C for 10 min). Add 3 times the volume of Extraction Buffer relative to the cell (bacterial) pellet to resuspend the cells (bacteria). Disrupt by ultrasound on ice (power 20% or 200 W, ultrasonicate for 3 s, interval 7 s, repeat 30 times). Centrifuge at 8000 g, 4°C for 10 min. Collect the supernatant and keep on ice for detection.Note: Cells can also be extracted using a freeze-thaw method (not suitable for bacteria): Resuspend cells and subject to 2-3 rapid freeze-thaw cycles (freeze in liquid nitrogen, thaw in a 37°C water bath). Centrifuge at 8000 g, 4°C for 10 min. Collect the supernatant and keep on ice for detection.4. Assay Steps4.1 Microplate Reader Preparation: Preheat for at least 30 minutes, set wavelength to 412 nm.4.2 Assay System Setup (Step 1 - Pre-treatment): Perform the following operations in 1.5 mL EP tubes. This step must be done in EP tubes. Do not add Inhibitor directly to the 96-well plate as it may corrode the plate. Inhibitor is toxic and irritant; recommended to handle in a fume hood.ReagentBlank Tube (µL)Standard Tube (µL)Test Tube (µL)Sample003Deionized Water30027Standard0300Inhibitor1.51.51.54.3 Mix well and incubate at 37°C for 30 minutes. This becomes the "Mixture".4.4 Assay System Setup (Step 2 - Reaction): Perform the following operations in a 96-well plate.ReagentBlank Well (µL)Standard Well (µL)Test Well (µL)Mixture212121Assay Buffer140140140GR Dilution222GR Cofactor Dilution202020Chromogen Dilution2020204.5 Absorbance Measurement: Mix thoroughly after addition. Read the absorbance at 412 nm (A1), recorded as A1 blank, A1 standard, and A1 test. Then incubate at 37°C protected from light for 10 minutes. Quickly read the absorbance at 412 nm again (A2), recorded as A2 blank, A2 standard, and A2 test. 5. Result Calculation The following provides both the derived formula and the simplified calculation formula, which are completely equivalent. 5.1 Data Processing Calculate ΔA = A2 - A1 for each. Then calculate ΔΔA standard = ΔA standard - ΔA blank And ΔΔA test = ΔA test - ΔA blank 5.2 Standard Curve Plotting 5.2 Standard Curve Plotting Plot the standard curve with standard concentration as the y-axis and ΔΔA standard as the x-axis. Substitute ΔΔA test into the equation to obtain the y value (µM). 5.3 Sample GSSG Content Calculation (1) Based on sample mass: GSSG (nmol/g) = y × V standard ÷ V sample × V extract ÷ W × n = 10 × y ÷ W × n (2) Based on cell or bacterial count: GSSG (nmol/10⁴) = y × V standard ÷ V sample × V extract ÷ 500 × n = 0.02 × y × V extract × n (3) Based on liquid volume: GSSG (nmol/mL) = y × V standard ÷ V sample × 2 × n = 20 × y × n (4) Based on protein concentration: GSSG (nmol/mg prot) = y × V standard ÷ V sample ÷ Cpr × n = 10 × y ÷ Cpr × n Parameter Description: 1 µM = 1 nmol/mL; V standard : Volume of standard added, 30 µL; V sample : Volume of sample added, 3 µL; V extract : Volume of Extraction Buffer added, 1 mL (for cells/bacteria, use the actual volume used); W: Sample mass, g; n: Sample dilution factor; Cpr: Sample protein concentration, mg/mL; 500: Cell or bacterial count, in units of 10⁴; 2: Dilution factor for liquid samples (added equal volume of Extraction Buffer).6. Result PresentationTypical Standard Curve: y = 8.0042x + 0.212, R² = 0.9997Example-1: 0.1 g of rat liver tissue was processed and assayed according to the procedure using a 96-well plate. Measured: ΔA test = A2 test - A1 test = 0.386 - 0.120 = 0.266 ΔA blank = A2 blank - A1 blank = 0.132 - 0.097 = 0.035 ΔΔA test = ΔA test - ΔA blank = 0.266 - 0.035 = 0.231 Substituting ΔΔA test into the standard curve equation gives y = 2.061 µM. Calculated based on sample mass: GSSG (nmol/g) = y × V standard ÷ V sample × V extract ÷ W × n = 10 × y ÷ W × n = 206.1 nmol/g.Precautions1. It is recommended to perform preliminary experiments using 2-3 samples expected to have significant differences before formal testing.2. The samples extracted with this kit are suitable for the detection of oxidized glutathione (GSSG). Because the extraction buffer contains a protein precipitant, the supernatant cannot be used for protein concentration determination. If protein content needs to be measured, prepare another identical sample using deionized water instead of the extraction buffer. For protein concentration determination, Aladdin BCA Protein Quantification Kit (B665595) or Ready-to-Use BCA Protein Quantification Kit (R1491648) are recommended.3. This kit is compatible with spectrophotometer detection. Adjust the preparation volume of detection reagents proportionally according to the spectrophotometer's requirements.4. It is recommended to establish your own standard curve for improved accuracy. If not, you may refer to the typical standard curve formula provided in the results section for calculation.5. Biochemical reagents are generally irritating and biologically toxic. For your safety and health, please wear appropriate personal protective equipment (lab coat, mask, gloves, hair cap, etc.) throughout the experiment and perform experiments in a fume hood or biosafety cabinet.6. This product is for scientific research use only. Not intended for clinical diagnosis.Frequently Asked Questions Q: What should I do if the sample ΔA test is too high or too low? Frequently Asked Questions Q: What should I do if the sample ΔA test is too high or too low? A: If the sample ΔA test is greater than the ΔA standard of the 20 µM standard, the GSSG content in the sample is too high. Dilute the sample appropriately with deionized water (multiply by the dilution factor in the calculation). If the sample ΔA test is less than 0.005, increase the sample amount.Q: Can blood cell samples be detected?A: Yes, blood cell samples can be detected. Centrifuge the collected anticoagulated blood at 600 g, 4°C for 10 min. Discard the upper plasma and wash the pellet 2-3 times with 3 volumes of PBS (resuspend blood cells in PBS, centrifuge at 600 g, 4°C for 10 min). Add an equal volume of Extraction Buffer, mix, and let stand at 4°C for 10 min. Centrifuge at 8000 g, 4°C for 10 min. Collect the supernatant and keep on ice for detection... Read More | Product content:E665636Component50 TStorageE665636ABuffer P115 mLRTE665636BBuffer P215 mLRTE665636CBuffer E315 mLRTE665636DBuffer PS15 mLRTE665636EBuffer PW (concentrate)10 mLRTE665636FEndo-Free Buffer EB10 mLRTE665636GRNase A (10 mg/mL)150 µLRTE665636HEndo-Remover FMwith Collection Tubes50 Product content:E665636Component50 TStorageE665636ABuffer P115 mLRTE665636BBuffer P215 mLRTE665636CBuffer E315 mLRTE665636DBuffer PS15 mLRTE665636EBuffer PW (concentrate)10 mLRTE665636FEndo-Free Buffer EB10 mLRTE665636GRNase A (10 mg/mL)150 µLRTE665636HEndo-Remover FMwith Collection Tubes50 EARTE665636ISpin Columns DMwith Collection Tubes50 EART Product Introduction:Endotoxins are a common pollutant in plasmid extraction. Due to the high sensitivity of eukaryotic cells to endotoxins, the presence of endotoxins in plasmids can greatly reduce the transfection efficiency of eukaryotic cells. This reagent kit provides a simple, fast, and efficient new method for extracting endotoxin free plasmids. The extracted plasmids remove endotoxins to the maximum extent possible and can effectively remove contamination of genomic DNA, RNA, proteins, etc. The operation is simple and convenient. This reagent kit is suitable for extracting 1-5mL of bacterial solution. On the basis of alkaline lysis of cells, it efficiently and specifically binds plasmid DNA through a new silicon-based membrane. Each adsorption column can adsorb up to 40% µ The plasmid DNA of g is effectively removed using a special buffer system and endotoxin removal filter column, effectively removing impurities such as endotoxins and proteins. The plasmid obtained from this kit has high purity and stable quality, making it particularly suitable for cell transfection. It can also be used for downstream experiments such as DNA sequencing, PCR, PCR based mutations, in vitro transcription, transformed bacteria, and endonuclease digestion.Self prepared reagents: anhydrous ethanol, isopropanol.Preparation and important precautions before the experiment：1. All components can be stably stored for 1 year in a dry, room temperature (15-30 ℃) environment. The adsorption column can be stored for a longer time at 2-8 ℃. Buffer P1 with RNase A added can be stably stored for 6 months at 2-8 ℃. 2. Before the first use, add all RNase A solution to Buffer P1, mix well, and store at 2-8 ℃. Before use, let it sit at room temperature for a period of time. After returning to room temperature, use.3.Before the first use, anhydrous ethanol should be added to the Buffer PW according to the instructions on the reagent bottle label.4. Before use, please check if there is any crystallization or precipitation in Buffer P2 and Buffer E3. If there is any crystallization or precipitation, you can take a water bath at 37 ℃ for a few minutes to restore clarity.5. Be careful not to come into direct contact with Buffer P2 and Buffer E3, and immediately cover them tightly after use.6.The amount and purity of plasmid extraction are related to factors such as bacterial culture concentration, strain type, plasmid size, and plasmid copy number.Operation steps：1. Take 1-5 mL of overnight cultured bacterial solution and add it to a centrifuge tube (provided). Centrifuge at 13000 rpm (~16200 × g) for 30 seconds to collect bacteria, and try to discard all the supernatant as much as possible.2. Add 250 to the centrifuge tube containing bacterial sediment µ L Buffer P1 (please check if RNase A has been added first), mix thoroughly with a pipette or vortex oscillator, and suspend bacterial precipitation.Attention: If the bacterial blocks are not thoroughly mixed, it will affect the cracking effect, resulting in low extraction amount and purity.3. Add 250 to the centrifuge tube µ L Buffer P2, gently invert and mix 8-10 times, allowing the bacterial cells to fully lyse. Leave at room temperature for 3-5 minutes. At this point, the solution should become clear and viscous.Attention: Mix gently and do not shake vigorously to avoid interrupting genomic DNA and mixing genomic DNA fragments in the extracted plasmid. If the solution does not become clear, it indicates that the bacterial count may be too high and the lysis may not be complete. The bacterial count should be reduced.4. Add 250 to the centrifuge tube µ L Buffer E3, immediately invert and mix 8-10 times until white flocculent precipitates appear. Let it stand at room temperature for 5 minutes. Centrifuge at 13000 rpm for 5 minutes, extract the supernatant, and add it to a filter column (Endo Remove FM). Centrifuge at 13000 rpm for 1 minute to filter, and collect the filtrate in a centrifuge tube (self provided).Attention: After adding Buffer E3, it should be mixed evenly immediately to avoid local precipitation. 5. Add 225 to the filtrate µ Mix L isopropanol upside down.6. Column balance: Add 200 to the spin columns DM that have been loaded into the collection tube µ L Buffer PS, centrifuge at 13000 rpm for 1 minute, discard the waste liquid in the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube.7. Transfer the mixed solution of filtrate and isopropanol from step 5 to an equilibrium adsorption column (already loaded into a collection tube).8.13000 rpm for 1 minute, discard the waste liquid in the collection tube, and place the adsorption column back into the collection tube.Attention: The maximum volume of the adsorption column is 750 µ L. If the sample volume is greater than 750 µ L can be added in batches. 9. Add 750 to the adsorption column µ L Buffer PW (please check if anhydrous ethanol has been added first), centrifuge at 13000 rpm for 1 minute, and discard the waste liquid in the collection tube.10. Place the adsorption column back into the recovery manifold and centrifuge at 13000 rpm for 1 minute. Note: The purpose of this step is to remove residual ethanol from the adsorption column, which can affect subsequent enzymatic reactions (such as enzyme digestion, PCR, etc.).11. Place the adsorption column in a new collection tube and add 50-100 to the middle of the adsorption membrane µ L Endo Free Buffer EB, let it stand at room temperature for 2-5 minutes, centrifuge at 13000 rpm for 2 minutes, and collect the plasmid solution into a centrifuge tube- Store the plasmid at 20 ℃.Note: 1) To increase the efficiency of plasmid recovery, the obtained solution can be added back to the adsorption column, left at room temperature for 2-5 minutes, centrifuged at 13000 rpm for 2 minutes, and collected into a centrifuge tube.2) When the plasmid copy number is low or>10 kb, preheating the Endo Free Buffer EB in a water bath at 65-70 ℃ can increase the extraction efficiency... Read More | The content of this cell is too long for an XLSX file (more than 32767 characters). 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