Beta Galactosidase Activity Assay, Catalog: MA-0282

Catalog MA-0282

Size 100 wells

Sample Type Prokaryote such as E.coli, Cell & Tissue Extracts, Food such as Yogurt, White Blood Cells

Method of Detection Fluorometric, Ex/Em = 480/530 nm

Assay Type Quantitative

Application A plate-based simple, sensitive assay to measure Beta Galactosidase activity in samples. 

Sensitivity <100 µUnits per sample

Storage Conditions -20°C

Shipping Temperature Gel Pack

Shelf Life One year from the date of delivery

Beta Galactosidase, also known as lactase, cleaves the disaccharide lactose into its monosaccharide components, glucose and galactose, attached through a β linkage. The gene for β-Galactosidase is commonly used as a reporter in  molecular biology. Senescence Associated β-Gal is an isoform with optimal activity at pH 6.0,(compared to most isoforms with a maximum activity at pH 4.5) is used as a biomarker for senescent cells. Beta Galactosidase is also part of the system activated during fruit ripening and softening. AkrivisBio’s Beta Galactosidase Activity Assay is a simple, sensitive way to measure Beta Galactosidase activity in samples with a sensitivity below 100 µUnits per sample.