100 wells, Colorimetric, OD 570 nm or Fluorometric, Ex/Em = 535/587 nm
PRODUCT SUMMARY
Catalog MA-0298
Size 100 wells
Sample Type Cell & Tissue Lysates, Urine, Plasma, Serum, Other biological fluids
Method of Detection Colorimetric, OD 570 nm or Fluorometric, Ex/Em = 535/587 nm
Assay Type Quantitative
Application A plate-based assay to measure measure free glycerol in a variety of samples.
Sensitivity < 50 picomoles
Storage Conditions -20°C
Shipping Temperature Gel Pack
Shelf Life One year from the date of delivery
DESCRIPTION
Glycerol participates in glycolysis, gluconeogenesis and cellular respiration. It is the backbone of triglycerides and functions as an osmolyte, regulating cell volume. Glycerol metabolism is linked to obesity and metabolic syndrome as well as diabetes and insulin resistance. Defects in glycerol metabolism can lead to various medical conditions. Glycerol kinase deficiency results in hyperglycerolemia and glyceroluria with symptoms ranging from asymptomatic to severe metabolic crises. Glycerol is also an important commercial product, widely used in foods, beverages, solvents, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. AkrivisBio’s Glycerol Assay provides a simple, sensitive way to measure free glycerol in a variety of samples with a sensitivity below 50 picomoles.
