| Description | Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is the most common reactive oxygen species (ROS) in living organisms. It is a by-product of active oxygen metabolism, primarily produced by enzymes like SOD and XOD, and degraded by enzymes such as CAT and POD. H₂O₂ is not only a significant ROS but Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is the most common reactive oxygen species (ROS) in living organisms. It is a by-product of active oxygen metabolism, primarily produced by enzymes like SOD and XOD, and degraded by enzymes such as CAT and POD. H₂O₂ is not only a significant ROS but also a hub for the interconversion of reactive oxygen species. On one hand, H₂O₂ can directly or indirectly oxidize biological macromolecules like nucleic acids and proteins within cells, damaging cell membranes and thereby accelerating cellular aging and disintegration. On the other hand, H₂O₂ is also a key regulatory factor in many oxidative stress responses. It can activate factors like NF-κB, and these H₂O₂-related signaling pathways are associated with many diseases such as asthma, inflammatory arthritis, arteriosclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases. H₂O₂ is also closely related to processes like cell apoptosis and proliferation.Detection Principle: H₂O₂ oxidizes ferrous ions (Fe²⁺) to ferric ions (Fe³⁺). The Fe³⁺ then forms a purple complex with xylenol orange in a specific solution. The absorbance at 580 nm is directly proportional to the H₂O₂ concentration, allowing for the quantification of H₂O₂ levels.Detection Range: 1-100 µMSensitivity: 1 µMApplicable Samples: Animal/plant tissues, cells, bacteria, serum (plasma), urine.H1492752Component96T480TStorageH1492752AReaction Buffer5 mL25 mL-20℃. Store in the dark.H1492752BH₂O₂ Standard (1M)0.1 mL0.1 mL-20℃. Store in the dark.H1492752CAssay Buffer (10×)13 mL65 mL2-8℃Please check the quantity of each component before the experiment.An additional 10% of each component is provided beyond the specified volume for standard curve preparation or preliminary experiments.User-Provided Instruments and ReagentsTypeNameNotesInstrumentMicroplate ReaderCapable of measuring absorbance at 580 nm.Consumables96-well Microplate / Ultrafiltration tubesStandard transparent plate / 10 kDa MWCOReagentsPBS (pH 7.4) / Deionized Water / 30% ZnSO₄ solutionFor washing cells/bacteria / Reagent preparation / Protein removalOthersHomogenizer (for tissue samples), incubator, ice bucket, low-temperature centrifuge, adjustable pipettes and tipsUsing a multichannel pipette for large-scale detection can improve efficiency.Experimental Procedure1. Reagent PreparationReagent NameReagent PreparationPrecautionsReaction BufferReady-to-use; equilibrate to room temperature before use.Protect from light during the experiment; aliquot and store at -20°C in the dark.H₂O₂ Standard (1M)Ready-to-use; equilibrate to room temperature before use.Protect from light during the experiment; aliquot and store at -20°C in the dark.Assay Buffer (1×)Dilute the 10× Assay Buffer 1:10 with deionized water before use; equilibrate to room temperature.The diluted buffer can be stored at 4°C for at least 2 months. Used for diluting H₂O₂ standard and samples.2. Standard PreparationStandard Curve Setup:First, prepare a 2 mM H₂O₂ Standard: Dilute 2 µL of the 1M H₂O₂ Standard with 998 µL of Assay Buffer (1×).Then, prepare a 100 µM H₂O₂ Standard: Dilute 50 µL of the 2 mM H₂O₂ Standard with 950 µL of Assay Buffer (1×).Using the 100 µM H₂O₂ Standard, prepare further dilutions as shown in the table below.Prepare fresh standard solutions for each experiment.Prepared standards must be used within 4 hours.If the sample is a cell suspension, it is recommended to prepare the H₂O₂ standards using the culture medium.Standard Working Solution100µM Standard (µL)Assay Buffer (1×) (µL)Concentration (µM)1200010021001005034016020420180105101905641962721981Blank020003. Sample PreparationNote: Fresh samples are recommended. If not used immediately, samples can be stored at -80°C for up to 1 month. When ready for the experiment, thaw samples on ice. Note that this may affect sample stability, and results might be lower than expected. The following substances interfere with detection and should be avoided in samples: Ferric salts, iron salts, sucrose, glucose, ascorbic acid, SDS (>0.2%), sodium azide.3.1 Animal Tissues:Wash the tissue with cold PBS to remove as much blood as possible. Blot dry, weigh 0.1 g, and add 1 mL of pre-cooled Assay Buffer (1×). Homogenize the sample on ice. Centrifuge at 10000 g, 4°C for 5 min. Collect the supernatant and keep on ice for detection.3.2 Plant Tissues:Weigh approximately 0.1 g of sample, add 1 mL of pre-cooled Assay Buffer (1×), and grind. Disrupt by ultrasound on ice (power 20% or 200 W, ultrasonicate for 3 s, interval 7 s, repeat 30 times). Centrifuge at 10000 g, 4°C for 5 min. Collect the supernatant and keep on ice for detection.3.3 Cells/Bacteria:Collect 5×10⁶ cells or bacteria. Wash with cold PBS, then add 1 mL of pre-cooled Assay Buffer (1×). Homogenize on ice or disrupt by ultrasound on ice (power 20% or 200 W, ultrasonicate for 3 s, interval 7 s, repeat 30 times). Centrifuge at 10000 g, 4°C for 5 min. Collect the supernatant and keep on ice for detection.3.4 Plasma, Serum, and Urine (and other biological fluids):Remove proteins and use the supernatant. Protein removal methods:Use a 10 kDa ultrafiltration tube: filter and collect the filtrate.Mix sample : 30% ZnSO₄ solution = 20 : 1, vortex, then centrifuge at 10000 g, room temperature for 5 min, and collect the supernatant.4. Assay Steps4.1 Microplate Reader Preparation: Preheat for at least 30 minutes, set wavelength to 580 nm.4.2 Assay System Setup:ReagentStandard Well (µL)Test Well (µL)Standard (various conc.)600Sample060Reaction Buffer40404.3 Mix the reaction system thoroughly and incubate at 37°C for 10 minutes.4.4 Absorbance Measurement: Read the absorbance at 580 nm, recorded as A blank, A standard, and A test. 5. Result CalculationThe following provides both the derived formula and the simplified calculation formula, which are completely equivalent.5.1 Data ProcessingCalculate ΔA standard = A standard - A blank, ΔA test = A test - A blank. 5.2 Standard Curve PlottingPlot the standard curve with standard concentration as the y-axis and ΔA <sub> standard </sub> as the x-axis. Substitute ΔA <sub> test </sub> into the equation to obtain the y value (µM).5.3 Sample H₂O₂ Concentration Calculation(1) Based on sample mass:H₂O₂ Content (nmol/g fresh weight) = y × V sample ÷ (W × V sample ÷ V total ) × n = y ÷ W × n(2) Based on cell or bacterial count:H₂O₂ Content (nmol/10⁴ cells) = y × V sample ÷ (500 × V sample ÷ V total ) × n = y ÷ 500 × n(3) Based on liquid volume:H₂O₂ Content (nmol/mL) = y × V sample ÷ V sample × n = y × nParameter Description:1 µM = 1 nmol/mL;V sample : Volume of sample added;V total : Volume of Assay Buffer (1×) added, 1 mL;n: Sample dilution factor;W: Sample mass, g;500: Cell or bacterial count, in units of 10⁴.6. Result PresentationTypical Standard Curve: y = 207.21x + 1.4921, R² = 0.9988Example-1: 0.1 g of corn tissue was processed and assayed according to the procedure using a 96-well plate.Measured: ΔA test = A test - A blank = 0.278 - 0.048 = 0.230Substituting into the standard curve gives y = 49.15 µM.Calculated based on sample mass:H₂O₂ Content (nmol/g) = y ÷ W × n = 491.5 nmol/g.Precautions1. It is recommended to perform preliminary experiments using 2-3 samples expected to have significant differences before formal testing.2. This kit is compatible with spectrophotometer detection. Adjust the preparation volume of detection reagents proportionally according to the spectrophotometer's requirements.3. 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.4. 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.5. This product is for scientific research use only. Not intended for clinical diagnosis.Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What should I do if the sample ΔA <sub> test </sub> is too high or too low?A: If the sample ΔA test is greater than the ΔA standard of the 100 µM standard, the H₂O₂ content in the sample is too high. Dilute the sample appropriately with Assay Buffer (1×) (multiply by the dilution factor in the calculation). If the sample ΔA test is less than 0.005, increase the sample amount... Read More | The bacterial viability / toxicity detection kit contains two fluorescent dyes. Nucgreen is a green nucleic acid dye that can stain live and dead bacteria; Ethd III is a red nucleic acid dye that only stains dead bacteria with damaged cell membranes. When nucgreen and ethd III are properly mixed, The bacterial viability / toxicity detection kit contains two fluorescent dyes. Nucgreen is a green nucleic acid dye that can stain live and dead bacteria; Ethd III is a red nucleic acid dye that only stains dead bacteria with damaged cell membranes. When nucgreen and ethd III are properly mixed, the bacteria with intact cell membrane appear green, while the bacteria with damaged cell membrane can appear green and red under different channels, respectively. A common criterion for bacterial viability is the ability to propagate in a suitable nutrient medium, known as a growth assay. This kit is generally in good agreement with the growth assay results in liquid or solid medium. However, under certain conditions, membrane damaged bacteria may recover and propagate in nutrient medium, and such bacteria will be identified as dead bacteria in this assay. On the contrary, some bacteria with intact membranes may not be able to propagate in nutrient medium, but will be recognized as viable bacteria in this assay. Therefore, if there is a large difference between the test results of this kit and the bacterial growth assay, the above possibilities should be considered. Component： Product parameters： NucGreen: Ex/Em = 503/530 nm (结合 DNA)；EthD-III: Ex/Em = 530/620 nm (结合 DNA)。Usage:1 Preparation of control samples for live and dead bacteria (optional)1. Cultivate 4 mL of bacteria in liquid medium until late logarithmic phase.2. Prepare two 1 mL bacterial solutions in an EP tube and centrifuge for 10-15 minutes under 5000-10000 g conditions.3. Remove the supernatant and add 0.3 mL of 0.85% NaCl resuspended bacteria to one of the EP tubes, and 1 mL of 0.85% NaCl resuspended bacteria to the other tube.4. Add 0.7 mL of isopropanol to a tube containing 0.3 mL of 0.85% NaCl, and mix thoroughly (with a final concentration of 70% isopropanol) to prepare a dead bacterial sample.5. Incubate the two samples at room temperature for 1 hour and mix every 15 minutes.6. Centrifuge the two samples at 5000-10000 g for 10-15 minutes.7. Remove the supernatant, add 1 mL of 0.85% NaCl to resuspend the bacteria in both samples, and centrifuge again as in step 6.8. Use a spectrophotometer to measure the absorbance values (OD670) of two bacterial suspensions at 670 nm.9. Adjust the density of the two bacterial suspensions (live and dead) to 108 bacteria/mL (OD670 ≈ 0.3), and then dilute with 0.85% NaCl at 1:100 to achieve a final density of 106 bacteria/mL.10. Mix two bacterial suspensions as shown in the table below to obtain the required live cell ratio: dead cell ratio.Table 1 Mix live and dead bacterial suspensions by a certain volume to achieve the required ratio of live and dead cellsLive cells: Dead cellsVolume of viable bacterial suspension（mL）Volume of dead bacterial suspension（mL）0:10001.010:900.10.920:800.20.830:700.30.750:500.50.5100:01.00II Staining methods for fluorescence microscopy observation1. Mix 1 volume of component A, NucGreen, and 2 volumes of component B, EthD-III, in a microcentrifuge tube. After thorough mixing, add 8 volumes of 0.85% NaCl solution to obtain a 100 x dye solution.2. Every 100 µ L bacterial suspension, add 1 µ 100 x dye solution of L.3. Mix thoroughly and incubate at room temperature in the dark for 15 minutes.4. Take 5 µ The bacterial suspension after L staining was dropped onto a glass slide with an 18 mm square cover glass.5. Observe under a fluorescence microscope. The fluorescence of live and dead bacteria can be observed simultaneously under any standard FITC long-acting filter. Alternatively, live (green fluorescent) and dead (red fluorescent) bacteria can be observed using FITC and Cy3 (or Texas Red) channels, respectively.Attention: (1) Before staining bacteria, attention must be paid to removing residues of growth media. Nucleic acid and other media components can bind to NucGreen and EthD-III dyes in some way, resulting in unacceptable staining changes. A simple washing step is usually sufficient to remove interfering media components from bacterial suspension. It is not recommended to use phosphate buffer solutions as they can reduce staining efficiency. (2) Before starting the formal experiment, the dye concentration should be adjusted to distinguish between NucGreen labeling live bacteria and EthD-III labeling dead bacteria. The optimal concentration may vary depending on the bacterial strain. It is generally best to use the lowest dye concentration that can provide sufficient signal. The above conditions have been optimized for staining live/dead cells of Escherichia coli.III Before starting the staining method experiment of flow cytometry, please read the precautions under the fluorescence microscope staining steps.According to Table 1, add 11 different proportions of live and dead bacteria to the EP tube. Each of the 11 samples has a volume of 1 mL.2. Add 12 µ The A component of L, NucGreen, and 24 µ The B component EthD-III of L was mixed in a microcentrifuge tube. Add 3 to each of the 11 samples µ Mix the mixed dyes of L thoroughly by blowing them up and down several times. (Note: Additional control bacterial samples need to be prepared for separate NucGreen and EthD-III staining)3. Incubate at room temperature in the dark for 15 minutes.4. Analyze each sample using a flow cytometer, detect NucGreen positive cells using FITC channels, and detect EthD-III positive cells using PI or PE channels.Matters needing attention：1. please centrifuge the product to the bottom of the tube immediately before use, and then conduct subsequent experiments. 2. if the orifice plate is used for detection, a small amount of bacterial liquid can be left for imaging after standing for 10 min, which can effectively reduce the background. 3. in order to be closer to the real results, it is recommended to keep the brightness of red fluorescence consistent with that of green fluorescence in merge pictures. 4. fluorescent dyes have quenching problems. Please try to avoid light during experimental operation to slow down fluorescence quenching. 5. for your safety and health, please wear experimental clothes and disposable gloves.Scope of application：Staining of dead and live bacteria... 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