Cell-Based Assays Enzyme Activity Assays Products & Reviews

The High Sensitivity ß-Galactosidase Assay Kit provides an easy, rapid, and sensitive method for determining the ß-galactosidase activity in the lysates of cells transfected with a ß-galactosidase expression construct. Rapid, simple and sensitive >= 10-fold increase in sensitivity over ONPG-based kits Reduces amount of cell extract needed for assay Useful for cells that are difficult to transfect and have low ß-gal expression…

The DPPIV-Glo™ Protease Assay is a homogeneous, luminescent assay that measures dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPPIV) activity. DPPIV is a serine protease that cleaves N-terminal dipeptides from polypeptides with L-proline or L-alanine at the penultimate position. The DPPIV-Glo™ Assay provides a proluminescent DPPIV substrate, Gly-Pro-aminoluciferin, in a buffer system optimized for DPPIV and luciferase activities. The addition of a…

sufficient for 200 fluorometric tests

ICT’s Green Cathepsin B Assay allows researchers to detect and monitor intracellular cathepsin activity over time in vitro using live whole cells.  This in vitro assay employs the quenched substrate Rhodamine 110-(RR)2, which fluoresces green upon cleavage by active cathepsin enzymes. Analyze samples using flow cytometry or fluorescence microscopy.

Key features and details Assay type: Quantitative Detection method: Colorimetric Platform: Microplate reader Assay time: 30 min Sample type: Cell culture supernatant, Cell Lysate, Other biological fluids, Plasma, Serum, Tissue Lysate, Urine Sensitivity: 0.02 mM

Proteins purified from their natural, endogenous sources, preserving post-translational modifications and complex native structures for biologically relevant research applications.

SignalChem(part of Sino Biological) offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of biologically active recombinant enzymes as well as a broad range of high-quality, low-cost enzyme activators and inhibitors of different classes of enzymes including protein kinases, phosphatases, and epigenetic enzymes.

The H2A.X Phosphorylation Assay Kit (Flow cytometry) is a cell based assay formatted for flow cytometric detection of levels of phosphorylated Histone H2A.X. Cells are cultured in microplates, treated with agents that induce DNA damage or apoptosis, which stimulates H2A.X phosphorylation. Cells are then fixed and permeabilized in preparation for staining and detection. Histone H2A.X phosphorylated at serine 139 is detected by…

The TRAPeze® Telomerase Detection Kit is a highly sensitive in vitro assay system for detecting telomerase activity. The assay is a one-buffer, two-enzyme, system utilizing PCR to enhance the sensitivity of telomerase detection in small samples.

The TRAPEZE® XL Kit is a highly sensitive in vitro assay for the fluorometric detection of telomerase activity. As in the original TRAPEZE® Kit, primer sequence modifications that reduce amplification artifacts and an internal PCR control are included. In addition, the TRAPEZE® XL Kit uses fluorescence energy transfer (ET) primers to generate fluorescently labeled TRAP products which permit nonisotopic, quantitative analysis o…

GST fusion-protein, corresponding to the p21-binding domain (PBD, residues 67-150) of human PAK-1 provided bound to glutathione agarose. Specifically binds to and precipitates Rac-GTP and cdc42-GTP from cell lysates.

GST-tagged fusion protein, corresponding to residues 7-89 of mouse Rhotekin Rho Binding Domain, expressed in E.coli and bound to glutathione-agarose. Specifically binds to and precipitates GTP-Rho, but not GDP-Rho from cell lysates.

A GST-tagged fusion protein, corresponding to residues 7-89 of mouse Rhotekin Rho Binding Domain, expressed in E. coli. Provided bound to glutathione-agarose. Purity 90%.

This kit contains nonradioactive components for radiolabeling and purifying histone H4 peptide with [3H]-acetyl CoA. The radiolabeled peptide is a suitable substrate for assay of HDAC activity. HeLa nuclear extract, which is rich in histone deacetylase activity, is included as a positive control. The HDAC inhibitor sodium butyrate is provided to demonstrate specificity of the deacetylase activity.

Accessory reagent kit for the analysis of histone methyltransferase activity.

This assay is a simple two-step procedure performed in a microtiter plate. In the first step samples are incubated with the HDAC assay substrate, allowing deacetylation of the fluorometric substrate. Next, Activator Solution releases a fluorophore from the deacetylated substrate or standard.

This kit is designed to measure the phosphotransferase activity in a kinase cascade reaction initiated by activated Raf-1. Recombinant unactive MEK1 is the substrate for Raf-1. Once activated by Raf-1, MEK1 can phosphorylate and thereby activate another kit component, recombinant unactive MAP Kinase 2/Erk2. Activation of MAP Kinase 2/Erk2 is determined by phosphorylation of myelin basic protein (MBP), in vitro. Phosphorylation…

The assay kit is designed to measure B-Raf dependent phosphotransferase activity in a kinase cascade reaction using recombinant MEK1, unactive as a B-Raf substrate. Recombinant MAPK2/Erk2, unactive is phosphorylated and activated by the activated MEK1 leading to phosphorylation of a MAP Kinase substrate, myelin basic protein (MBP). [γ-32P]ATP is the final phosphate donor.

Intended for the assay of recombinant B-Raf (supplied) kinase activity with experimental variables as determined by the user. For assay of B-Raf activity from a cell lysate, we recommend an immunoprecipitation-kinase assay, using anti-B-Raf antibody (07-453).

Intended for the assay of recombinant Raf-1 (supplied) kinase activity, with experimental variables as determined by the user. For assay of Raf-1 activity from a cell lysate, we recommend an immunoprecipitation-kinase assay, using anti-Raf-1 antibody (07-396).

The 384 well format kit is a newer version of the tried and true non-radiographic HDAC assay. As in the previous kit, samples are first incubated with the HDAC Assay substrate, allowing deacetylation of the fluorometric substrate. After incubation, the activator solution is added, and releases a fluorophore from the deacetylated substrate or standard. The sample is then put into a microplate reader and fluorescence (i.e free/c…

This assay is a simple two-step procedure performed in a microtiter plate. In the first step, samples are incubated with the HDAC assay substrate, allowing deacetylation of the substrate. Next, the Activator Solution releases p-nitroanilide from the deacetylated substrate or standard.

The Rac1/Cdc42 Activation Assay provides an effective method for detecting Rac and Cdc42 activity in cell lysates. This assay uses the downstream effector of Rac/Cdc42, p21-activated protein kinase (PAK1), to isolated the active GTP-bound form of Rac/Cdc42 from the sample. The p21 binding domain (PBD) of PAK1 is expressed as a GST-fusion protein and coupled to agarose beads. After precipitation, an immunoblot is performed and…

Activation of ICE-family proteases/caspases initiates apoptosis in mammalian cells. Chemicon's Caspase-3 Colorimetric Activity Assay Kits provide a simple and convenient means for assaying the activity of caspases that recognize the sequence DEVD. The assay is based on spectophotometric detection of the chromophore p-nitroaniline (pNA) after cleavage from the labeled substrate DEVD-pNA. The free pNA can be quantified using a s…

Activation of ICE-family proteases/caspases initiates apoptosis in mammalian cells. Chemicon's Caspase-8 Colorimetric Activity Assay Kits provide a simple and convenient means for assaying the activity of caspases that recognize the sequence IETD. The assay is based on spectophotometric detection of the chromophore p-nitroaniline (pNA) after cleavage from the labeled substrate IETD-pNA. The free pNA can be quantified using a s…