Cytochrome Oxidase Activity Assay, Catalog: MA-0260

Catalog MA-0260

Size 100 wells

Sample Type Purified Mitochondria, Cells & Tissue Extracts

Method of Detection Colorimetric, OD 550 nm

Assay Type Quantitative

Application A plate-based simple, sensitive colorimetric assay designed to measure the enzyme activity of Cytochrome c oxidase in cell or tissue lysates and in purified mitochondria.

Storage Conditions -20°C

Shipping Temperature Gel Pack

Shelf Life One year from the date of delivery

Cytochrome c oxidase is a key enzyme complex in the mitochondrial electron transport chain. It catalyzes the final step of cellular respiration, transferring electrons from cytochrome c to molecular oxygen and pumping protons across the mitochondrial membrane. This process is essential for ATP synthesis, the primary energy source for cellular functions. Cyt. c oxidase activity reflects the overall metabolic state of cells. Changes in activity can indicate alterations in energy metabolism. Reduced activity is associated with mitochondrial dysfunction, contributing to various diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome. AkrivisBio’s Cytochrome c Oxidase Activity Assay is a simple, sensitive assay designed to measure enzyme activity in cell or tissue lysates and in purified mitochondria.