Enzyme Substrates

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4-Nitrophenyl a-D-maltopentaoside serves as a substrate for enzymes functioning in carbohydrate metabolism, including α-amylase and maltase. Upon enzymatic hydrolysis, it yields a yellow 4-nitrophenolate product that can be easily detected and monitored spectrophotometrically. 4-Nitrophenyl a-D-maltopentaoside . This substrate is ideal for research purposes in fields such as biochemistry, enzymology, and glycobiology, providing an efficient tool for characterizing maltopentaoside-related enzymes and understanding their mechanisms of action.

Applications Glu-P2 is highly mutagenic in the Ames test. Studies have shown that broiled fish, fried beef, commercial beef extracts and protein pyrolsylates contain this mutagen. References Sugimura, T., et al.: Cancer, 49, 1970 (1982), Ohgaki, H., et al.,: Carcinogenesis, 5, 921 (1984), Mutation Research, 187, 99-103 (1987), Sugimura, T., et al.: Mutation Research, 290, 43 (1993), Eisenbrand & Tang: Toxicology, 84, 1 (1993)

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Luciferin-alpha-D-galactoside, sodium salt (LDA) is a bioluminescence substrate. It is used in diagnostic tests for the detection of bacteria and fungi. LDA is also used to measure the effectiveness of biocides and disinfectants. This product has been shown to be a potent fluorogenic substrate in chemiluminescent assays that can be used effectively with firefly luciferase.

Chromogenic substrate for alkaline phosphatase

Crimson-Gal (Crimson-beta-D-galactopyranoside) is a chromogenic indicator for beta-galactosidase activity. The colorless product is cleaved by lactose-utilizing bacteria in liquid media or on agar plates and yields a crimson colored precipitate. Crimson-Gal can also be used as detecting agent for beta-galactosidase activity in reporter gene assays or for identification of positive transformants on agar plates when using the α-complementation approach. Read more in the Application Notes.

Aldol® 467 beta-D-galactopyranoside is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of beta-galactosidase activity. The colorless product is cleaved by lactose-utilizing bacteria grown in liquid or solid media, yielding yellow coloration and green fluorescence. Aldol® 467 beta-D-galactopyranoside can also be used in beta-galactosidase gene reporter assays or immunoassay applications (ELISA). Aldol® 467 beta-D-galactopyranoside can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

5-Octanoylaminofluoroscein di-b-D-glactopyranoside is a chemiluminescent substrate that can be used for the detection of peroxidase activity. It is a bifunctional substrate, which means it has two reactive groups: one at the 5 position and one at the 8 position. The 5-octanoylaminofluorescein reacts with hydrogen peroxide in a 1:1 ratio, emitting light at 490 nm. The 8-position amine reacts with 2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline)6 sulphonic acid (ABTS) to produce an orange color product that acts as a chromogen. The substrate can be used in diagnostics, food testing, and enzyme substrates.

4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-4-O-(2-acetamido-3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-b-D-glucopyranosyl)-3,6-di-O -acetyl2 deoxy b D glucopyranosid e is a chemiluminescence substrate that reacts with hydrogen peroxide to produce light. It is used in diagnostics for the detection of bacterial and fungal cultures. The reaction between 4NPAA and hydrogen peroxide generates light at 540 nm. This product has been tested for purity and quality using various methods including culture media, environmental testing, bioluminescence, staining, fluorogenic substrate, enzyme substrate, food testing and conjugate.

Also known as Lapis-caprylate; targeting esterase with C8 activity; Blue color

Aldol® 470 nonanoate is a chemiluminescent substrate that can be used as a ligand for the detection of C8/C9-esterases, lipases activity, to result in an orange/green color. Aldol® 470 nonanoate has been shown to be active with horseradish peroxidase in a number of different assay systems. The purity and quality of Aldol® 470 nonanoate has been tested with culture media, environmental testing, bioluminescence, staining, fluorogenic substrate, chromogenic substrate, enzyme substrate, food testing and conjugates.

Bioluminescent substrate for cypridina luciferase

Chromogenic substrate for β-D-glucosidase. Yields a red precipitate upon cleavage.

Applications Labelled 3-O-Methyl-L-DOPA (M303815). 3-O-Methyl-L-DOPA is the major metabolite of L-DOPA via catechol O-methyltransferase (COMT). 3-Methoxy-L-tyrosine is neither a substrate for nor an inhibitor of L-amino acid decarboxylase activity. Inhibition of COMT enhances the anti-Parkinson activity of L-DOPA. References Soares-da Silva, P., et al.: Brain Res., 863, 293 (2000), Deleu, D., et al.: Clin. Pharmacokinet., 41, 261 (2002),

Aldol 518 Palmitate is a high purity and high quality, bioluminescent substrate for use in diagnostic applications. Aldol 518 Palmitate is an enzyme substrate that is used for the detection of hydrogen peroxide through chemiluminescence or bioluminescence. It can be used in the diagnosis of bacterial infections and to test food products for spoilage. The enzyme substrate has a CAS number of 646-12-2.

Remazol Brilliant Blue R D-xylan is a chromogenic substrate used for the detection and quantification of xylanase enzyme activity. This substrate consists of a xylan polymer backbone covalently linked to the Remazol Brilliant Blue R dye. Upon cleavage by xylanase enzymes, the dye is released, producing a vibrant blue color that can be easily measured spectrophotometrically. This substrate is widely used in various applications, including the study of xylanase-producing microorganisms, optimization of enzyme production, and evaluation of enzyme kinetics.

2-Naphthyl-β-D-galactopyranoside is a substrate for β-galactosidase. 2-Naphthol is released upon hydrolyzation. By simultaneous coupling with a suitable staining reagent, such as hexazonium p-rosaniline, the corresponding reddish-brown azo-dye is formed. Naphthols can also be detected by fluorescence analysis.

Aldol® 495 nonanoate is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of lipase activity. The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved by C9 esterases, yielding development of an orange coloration. In addition, green fluorescence is generated when Aldol® 355 fluorescence enhancer or a suitable matrix is present. Aldol® 495 nonanoate can be used in enzyme assays and live bacterial cultures. Aldol® 495 nonanoate is suitable for use in liquid and solid media, under aerobic as well as anaerobic conditions.

5-Acetamidofluorescein-di-(b-D-galactopyranoside), also known as C2FDG, is a fluorogenic substrate for beta-galactosidase that generates a green fluorescence after cleavage (Em ~520 nm). It is used in enzyme activity assays and in flow cytometry in animal, bacterial, and yeast cells.

2-Dodecylresorufin is a fluorescent probe that reacts with the hydroxyl radicals in the cell, which are generated by the enzyme superoxide dismutase. 2-Dodecylresorufin can be used to measure reactive oxygen species (ROS) and ROS-induced cellular damage. It is also used to study oxidative stress in vitro. The chemical structure of 2-dodecylresorufin contains a linker arm that provides a reversible linkage to the cell surface, allowing for extracellular measurements of reactive oxygen species (ROS). This compound has been shown to have high reactivity, making it useful for studying population dynamics and fluorescent techniques.

4-Nitrophenyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-a-D-glucopyranoside is a useful substrate for enzymatic assays. This high-sensitivity chromogenic pNP substrate offers enhanced selectivity and increased detection ability, allowing for a broad range of applications in the field of glycosidase research. Featuring rapid colorimetric readouts with easily detectable endpoint determination, this substrate delivers clear and accurate results every time.

4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-3-O-(2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-β-D-galactopyranosyl)-α-D-galactopyranoside is a chemiluminescent substrate that has been used in the detection of bacterial activity. It is used in the detection of bacterial activity through chemiluminescence and can be conjugated to an enzyme or protein for increased sensitivity. This product has been shown to have high purity and quality and is suitable for use in diagnostic applications.

2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl beta-D-maltotrioside, often abbreviated as CNP-G3, is a chromogenic substrate to detect and mesaure alpha-amylase activity. Evaluation and monitoring of alpha-amylase activity is important to help diagnose certain diseases such as pancreatitis.

2,4-Dinitrophenyl 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-β-D-glucopyranoside, sometimes referred as 2F-DNPG, is an enzyme substrate for measuring beta-glucosidase activity. It is a mechanism-based inactivator of glycosidases, including beta-glucocerebrosidase (Gcase), a lysosomal enzyme encoded by the GBA1 gene responsible for breaking down glucosylceramide into ceramide and glucose. The use of 2,4-dinitrophenyl 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-β-D-glucopyranoside as an enzyme substrate permits the study of the catalytic mechanism and reaction intermediate of these enzymes.

4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-alpha-D-galactopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate for alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase. Upon hydrolysis, para-nitrophenol is released yielding a yellowish colour. 4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-alpha-D-galactopyranoside is used in different applications such as the diagnosis of Schindler-Kanzaki disease and other lysosomal storage disorders.

2-Naphthyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-b-D-glucopyranoside (NAG tetra acetate) is a chromogenic enzyme substrate commonly used in the detection of β-galactosidase activity. Upon hydrolysis by the enzyme, it produces a yellow product that can be detected by spectrophotometry or visually. It is frequently used in bacterial assays to monitor gene expression or as a tool for screening potential inhibitors of the enzyme.

4-Nitrophenyl 2-O-trans-feruloyl-alpha-L-arabinofuranoside is a chromogenic substrate for alpha-L-arabinofuranosidase. Upon hydrolysis, para-nitrophenol is released yielding a yellowish colour. 4-Nitrophenyl 2-O-trans-feruloyl-alpha-L-arabinofuranoside is used in different applications such as the Plant biomass analysis, bacterial arabinan degradation assays

L-Leucine-PAB-resorufin is a substrate for enzymes such as β-glucuronidase, α-glucosidase, and β-galactosidase. It is used in the diagnosis of bacterial infections and the detection of certain bacteria in urine and stool samples. L-Leucine-PAB-resorufin can be used to detect the presence of bacteria that produce β-galactosidase and/or β-glucuronidase by releasing resorufin from the substrate. This reaction produces a blue color in the presence of a fluorogenic substrate like fluorescein diacetate or fluorescein isothiocyanate. L-Leucine-PAB-resorufin is also used to detect bacteria that produce α-glucosidase by releasing fluorescamine from the substrate. This reaction produces a green color in the presence of a chrom

Fluorescein-dipalmitoylphosphatidylethanolamine triethylammonium salt is a fluorescent phospholipid derivative for phospholipase. This substrate consists of a fluorescein conjugated to DPPE (dipalmitoylphosphatidylethanolamine), a key component of biological membranes. This compound is frequently used in membrane dynamics studies and lipid metabolism research. The fluorescein moiety allows visualization of lipid interactions in model membranes, liposomes, or live-cell imaging applications. The triethylammonium salt form enhances solubility and stability, property that facilitates its use in aqueous and lipid-based environments.

Aldol® 518 myo-inositol phosphate is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of phosphatidylinositol specific phospholipase C (PI-PLC, EC 4.6.1.13) activity. The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved by PI-PLC positive microorganisms grown in liquid or solid media, yielding intense red color. In combination with Aldol® 355 fluorescence enhancer, red fluorescence can also be obtained. Aldol® 518 myo-inositol phosphate thus enables the detection and identification of various bacteria, such as, pathogenic strains of Listeria, Clostridium, Bacillus, and Staphylococcus species. Aldol® 518 myo-inositol phosphate is suitable for use under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

Aldol® 515 N-glutaryl-L-phenylalanine amide is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of L-glutamate-phenylalanine (GluPhe)-specific peptidase activity. The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved the GluPhe-specific peptidase, yielding development of orange-red coloration. In addition, red fluorescence is generated when Aldol® 355 fluorescence enhancer or a suitable matrix is present. Aldol® 515 N-glutaryl-L-phenylalanine amide can be used in enzyme assays and live bacterial cultures. Aldol® 515 N-glutaryl-L-phenylalanine amide is suitable for use in liquid and solid media, under aerobic as well as anaerobic conditions.

Chromogenic substrate for esterase with C9 activity yielding a salmon colored precipitate upon cleavage.

2,4-Dinitrophenyl 2-deoxy-2-fluoro-beta-xylobioside, also known as DNFPX, is a substrate to study the activity of glycosidases. It is a derivative of xylobiose, which is a disaccharide composed of two xylose units. The 2-deoxy-2-fluoro modification on one of the xylose units makes the compound resistant to further hydrolysis by the enzyme, allowing it to be used as a reporter of enzyme activity. The 2,4-Dinitrophenyl group is used as a chromogenic group that enables rapid detection and measurement of the enzyme activity that can be quantitatively measured by monitoring the appearance of the yellow 2,4-dinitrophenyl group when cleavage of the glycosidic bond.

4-Methylumbelliferyl N-acetyl-alpha-D-neuraminic acid ammonium is a fluorogenic substrate for neuraminidase. After enzymatic cleaveage, free 4-methylumbelliferone (also known as hymecromone) is released, exhibiting blue fluorescence upon excitation with UV light. The strongest fluorescence of 4-methylumbelliferone requires deprotonation of the hydroxyl group (thus requires alkaline pH), with a maximal fluorescence intensity obtained with excitation at 350 to 370 nm and emission at 440 to 470 nm. The use of 4-methylumbelliferyl N-acetyl-alpha-D-neuraminic acid ammoniumas a substrate for measuring the neuraminidase activity is used for detecting the glycoproteins on the surface of influenza A and B viruses, as well as for sialidosis diagnosis.

2-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-a-D-glucopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate commonly used in enzyme assays for the detection and quantification of enzyme activity. It is a colorless substrate that is enzymatically converted into a yellowish product, the intensity of which is directly proportional to the enzyme activity present in the sample.

4-Methylumbelliferyl N,N-diacetyl-b-D-chitobioside is a fluorogenic substrate for peptide hormones. It is used in vitro to study the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of human serum and other biological samples. 4-Methylumbelliferyl N,N-diacetyl-b-D-chitobioside is an orally bioavailable prodrug that undergoes hydrolysis by esterases to release 4-methylumbelliferone, which is then converted into the fluorescent product methylumbelliferone by cellular esterases. This product can be detected using a fluorescence sensor with high specificity and sensitivity. The fluorescence signal generated by this product is proportional to the enzyme concentration and can be used as a biomarker for peptide hormone production or neuronal death.

Histochemical substrate for alkaline phosphatase

Applications A histochemical substrate for a-N-acetyl-galactosaminidase. References Zhu, et al.: Gene, 137, 309 (1994)

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3-Carboxyumbelliferyl b-D-galactoside BSA conjugate is a fluorogenic substrate that is used in chemiluminescent enzyme assays. The reaction of this compound with the enzyme β-galactosidase leads to an increase in the intensity of light emitted by the compound, which can be measured using a luminometer. This product is often used in diagnostics, such as food testing and environmental testing, as well as high quality research.

Chromogenic substrate for beta-glucosidase

Chromogenic substrate for β-glucuronidase (GUS) yieldinga blue precipitate. It is used for detection of GUS+ bacterial colonies and has been reported as chromogenic substrate in a number of chromogenic E. coli / coliform culture media. About 95% of common E. coli possess β-D-glucuronidase activity. Such chromogenic culture media are used for detection and enumeration of E. coli in food samples such as meat, dairy products, shellfish and have clinical applications in the assessment of urinary infections. It has gained international acceptance as highly accurate test for the presence of E. coli in drinking water samples. It is also used for the detection of the expression of GUS (E. coli β-glucuronidase) gene fusion marker constructs in plants.