Metabolism Assays
Oxidative Stress, Amino Acids & Proteins, Glycolysis & Lipid Metabolism
Cells are the fundamental units of biological structure and function and are the primary sites of metabolism. Metabolic assays involve detecting the content or activity of metabolites in metabolic reactions and cellular processes to understand the metabolic pathways and phenotypic changes of cells in related studies, such as cancer and metabolic diseases.
Our partner Elabscience®'s metabolism assay kits have a complete set of indicators and a wide range of applications, including:
- Oxidative stress
- Energy metabolism
- Cuproptosis & ferroptosis
- Glycolysis & lipid metabolism
- Liver & renal function
- Inhibitor screening
- Plant physiology series
- Inorganic ions
- Amino acids & proteins
The assay kits are suitable for a variety of sample types and the commonly used detection instruments which have spectrophotometer, microplate reader, fluorescence microplate reader, and flow cytometers.
Oxidative Stress
Oxidative stress refers to the imbalance between the production and elimination of oxygen free radicals in the body or cells, which leads to the accumulation of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) and Reactive Nitrogen Species (RNS) in vivo or in cells, resulting in oxidative damage. Elabscience® has developed a series of metabolism assays for ROS, RNS, glutathione (GSH), and antioxidant activity, covering a wide range of indicators related to oxidative stress to meet your research needs.
Product Highlights
| Art. N° | Product Description |
|---|---|
| ELA-E-BC-K019-M | Total Superoxide Dismutase (T-SOD) Activity Assay Kit (Hydroxylamine Method), 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K019-S | Total Superoxide Dismutase (T-SOD) Activity Assay Kit (Hydroxylamine Method), 100 Assays / 50 Assays |
| ELA-E-BC-K020-M | Total Superoxide Dismutase (T-SOD) Activity Assay Kit (WST-1 Method), 500 Assays / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K025-M | Malondialdehyde (MDA) Colorimetric Assay Kit (TBA Method), 500 Assays / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K028-M | Malondialdehyde (MDA) Colorimetric Assay Kit (Cell Samples), 500 Assays |
| ELA-E-BC-K030-M | Reduced Glutathione (GSH) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K031-M | Catalase (CAT) Activity Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K035-M | Nitric Oxide (NO) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K074-M | Myeloperoxidase (MPO) Activity Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K096-M | Glutathione Peroxidase (GSH-Px) Activity Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K096-S | Glutathione Peroxidase (GSH-Px) Activity Assay Kit, 100 Assays, 50 Assays |
| ELA-E-BC-K097-M | Total Glutathione (T-GSH)/Oxidized Glutathione (GSSG) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K135-M | Nitric Oxide (NO) Colorimetric Assay Kit (Nitrate Reductase Method), 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K136-M | Total Antioxidant Capacity (T-AOC) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K138-F | Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Fluorometric Assay Kit, 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K219-M | Total Antioxidant Capacity (T-AOC) Colorimetric Assay Kit (ABTS, Enzyme Method), 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K225-M | Total Antioxidant Capacity (T-AOC) Colorimetric Assay Kit (FRAP Method), 500 Assays / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K298-M | Thiobarbituric Acid Reactants (TBARS) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 500 Assays / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K801-M | Total Antioxidant Status (TAS) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K802-M | Total Oxidant Status (TOS) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K804-M | NAD+/NADH Colorimetric Assay Kit (WST-8), 96 T |
Energy Metabolism
Energy metabolism is a fundamental cellular process involving key biochemical pathways, including glycolysis, lipid metabolism, the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation. It serves as a vital indicator of cellular health.
Product Highlights
| Art. N° | Product Description |
|---|---|
| ELA-E-BC-F002 | ATP Chemiluminescence Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-F004 | ATP/ADP Ratio Chemiluminescence Assay kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-F068 | Oxygen Consumption Rate (OCR) Fluorometric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-F069 | Extracellular Acidification Rate (ECAR) Fluorometric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K157-M | ATP Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K784-M | Fatty Acid Oxidation (FAO) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K834-M | Cell Mitochondrial Complex I (NADH-CoQ Reductase) Activity Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K835-M | Cell Mitochondrial Complex II Activity Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K836-M | Cell Mitochondrial Complex III (Coenzyme Q-Cytochrome C Reductase) Activity Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K837-M | Cell Mitochondrial Complex IV (Cytochrome C Oxidase ) Activity Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K838-M | Cell Mitochondrial Complex V (F0F1-ATPase/ATP Synthase) Activity Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
Ferroptosis and Cuproptosis
Ferroptosis and cuproptosis are newly identified forms of cell death, distinct from apoptosis, necrosis, and autophagy. Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent form of regulated cell death (RCD), is closely related to the pathophysiological processes of various diseases, including tumors, nervous system diseases, kidney injury, and more. Cuproptosis is a copper-dependent cell death and occurs by means of direct binding of copper to lipoylated components of the TCA cycle, which results in lipoylated protein aggregation and subsequent iron-sulfur cluster protein loss and leads to proteotoxic stress and ultimately cell death.
Product Highlights
| Art. N° | Product Description |
|---|---|
| ELA-E-BC-F022 | Ferroptosis Inhibitory Protein-1 (FSP-1) Activity Fluorometric Assay Kit, 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-F047 | alpha-Ketoglutarate (alpha-KG) Fluorometric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-F066 | Cystine Uptake Fluorometric Assay Kit, 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-F102 | Cellular Cuprous Fluorometric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K176-M | Lipid Peroxide (LPO) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K772-M | Total Iron Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K775-M | Cell Copper (Cu) Colorimetric Assay Kit (Complexing Method), 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K880-M | Cell Total Iron Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K881-M | Cell Ferrous Iron Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K883-M | Glutathione Peroxidase 4 (GPX4) Activity Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
Glycolysis and Lipid Metabolism
The regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism is a fundamental process in energy regulation during life activities. Metabolic disorders in these processes are closely related to the occurrence and development of diabetes, obesity, fatty liver, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Research on the pathways related to glucose and lipid metabolism is a major research hotspot. Elabscience® provides assay kits for key indicators in glucose and lipid metabolism processes, including glucose uptake, glycolysis, fat synthesis, and lipid oxidation, to assist in research on glucose and lipid metabolism.
Product Highlights
| Art. N° | Product Description |
|---|---|
| ELA-E-BC-F039 | Free Fatty Acids (NEFA/FFA) Fluorometric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-F065 | Adipogenesis Fluorometric Assay Kit, 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K002-M | D-Lactic Acid/Lactate(LA)Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K044-M | L-Lactic Acid (LA) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K046-M | Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) Activity Assay Kit, 500 Assays / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K109-M | Total Cholesterol (TC) Colorimetric Assay Kit (Single Reagent, COD-PAP Method), 500 Assays / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K205-M | Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol(LDL-C) Assay Kit, 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K221-M | High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C) Colorimetric Assay Kit (Double Reagents), 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K234-M | Glucose (Glu) Colorimetric Assay Kit (GOD-POD Method), 500 Assays / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K261-M | Triglyceride (TG) Colorimetric Assay Kit (Single Reagent, GPO-PAP Method), 500 Assays / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K785-M | beta-Hydroxybutyrate (Ketone Body) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
Liver and Renal Function
The liver and kidneys are important metabolic organs, and their functional evaluation is widely used in studying disease mechanisms and drug research. Liver biomarkers are very sensitive to liver diseases and injuries, with common indicators including ALT, AST, and bilirubin. Renal function evaluation is generally based on changes in indicators such as creatinine, urea nitrogen, and uric acid to determine whether it is normal or the degree of damage. Elabscience® offers a variety of metabolism assay kits related to liver and renal biomarker research to meet your research needs.
Product Highlights
| Art. N° | Product Description |
|---|---|
| ELA-E-BC-K057-M | Albumin (ALB) Colorimetric Assay Kit (Bromocresol Green Method), 500 Assays / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K091-M | Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Activity Assay Kit, 500 Assays / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K126-M | gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT/gamma-GT) Activity Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K181-M | Total Bile Acid (TBA) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 500 Assays / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K183-M | Urea (BUN) Colorimetric Assay Kit (Urease Method), 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K188-M | Creatinine (Cr) Colorimetric Assay Kit (Sarcosine Oxidase Method), 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K235-M | Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/GPT) Activity Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K236-M | Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/GOT) Activity Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
Inhibitor Screening
Enzymes are key drug targets. Elabscience® has developed a range of assay kits designed for inhibitor screening, supporting advancements in drug discovery.
Product Highlights
| Art. N° | Product Description |
|---|---|
| ELA-E-BC-D001 | Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) Inhibitor Screening Kit, 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-D003 | Matrix Metalloproteinase 3 (MMP-3) Inhibitor Screening Kit, 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-D004 | Neuraminidases (NA) Inhibitor Screening Assay Kit, 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-D007 | Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV (DPP4) Inhibitor Screening Assay Kit, 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-D008 | Ferroptosis Suppressor Protein-1 (FSP-1) Inhibitor Screening Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-D011 | 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA Reductase (HMGR) Inhibitor Screening Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-D012 | Monoamine Oxidase A (MAO-A) Inhibitor Screening Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
Plant Physiology Series
Plants have the ability to ensure their own growth and development by regulating various metabolic pathways and metabolite contents while subjected to different stresses (such as drought and microbial invasion). Studying the physiological changes of plants under stress will contribute to understanding the molecular mechanisms of plant stress resistance and benefit the improvement of plant stress resistance characteristics. Elabscience provides multiple kits for the determination of plant metabolites and enzymes, meeting the needs of research on plant physiological mechanisms.
Product Highlights
| Art. N° | Product Description |
|---|---|
| ELA-E-BC-K007-M | alpha-Amylase Activity Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K034-M | Vitamin C (VC) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K034-M | Vitamin C (VC) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K177-S | Proline (Pro) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 100 Assays / 50 Assays |
| ELA-E-BC-K284-S | Plant Flavonoids Colorimetric Assay Kit, 100 Assays / 500 Assays |
| ELA-E-BC-K353-S | Ascorbate Peroxidase (APX) Activity Assay Kit, 100 Assays / 50 Assays |
| ELA-E-BC-K861-M | Lipoxygenase (LOX) Activity Assay Kit, 100 Assays / 50 Assays |
Inorganic Ions
Inorganic ions are trace elements in biological cells that are closely related to life activities and are indispensable. For example, high or low plasma levels of sodium, potassium, iron, and zinc can cause corresponding diseases. Elabscience® has developed metabolism assay kits for detecting various inorganic salt ions. Through strict quality control and validation of multiple samples, we ensure the stability of the reagent kits. The operation is simple and fast, and the quality is excellent, which can meet your various needs.
Product Highlights
| Art. N° | Product Description |
|---|---|
| ELA-E-BC-K103-M | Calcium (Ca) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K137-M | Zinc (Zn) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K207-M | Sodium (Na) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K279-M | Potassium (K) turbidimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K776-M | Selenium Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
Amino Acids and Proteins
Amino acid metabolism involves processes such as deamination, decarboxylation, ammonia metabolism, and oxidative decomposition, and is a crucial foundation for life activities. Elabscience® provides various methods for detecting total protein content, such as the BCA method, biuret method, and Coomassie Brilliant Blue method, which are widely used in WB experiments, metabolic detection, and other assays. We also develop various amino acid and enzyme protein activity detection kits to meet your scientific research needs.
Product Highlights
| Art. N° | Product Description |
|---|---|
| ELA-E-BC-K069-M | Glycosylated Serum Protein (GSP) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K168-M | Bradford Protein Colorimetric Assay Kit, 500 Assays / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K174-M | Acetylcholinesterase (AchE) Activity Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K318-M | BCA Protein Colorimetric Assay Kit, 500 Assays / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K352-M | Cysteine (Cys) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K524-M | Diamine oxidase (DAO) Activity Assay Kit, 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K631-M | beta - galactosidase (beta -GAL) Activity Assay Kit, 96 T |
| ELA-E-BC-K852-M | gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Colorimetric Assay Kit, 48 T / 96 T |
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