Glutathione Fluorometric Assay Kit

• Description:

  Glutathione is the principal intracellular low-molecular-weight thiol that plays a critical role in the cellular defense against oxidative and nitrosative stress in mammalian cells. Diminished glutathione levels have been observed in the early stages of apoptosis. BioVision’s ApoGSH™ Glutathione Detection Kit provides a simple in vitro assay for detection of total glutathione changes in apoptosis and other samples. The assay utilizes monochlorobimane (MCB), a dye that appears to form an adduct exclusively with glutathione. The unbound MCB is almost nonfluorescent, whereas the dye fluoresces blue (Ex./Em. = 380nm/461nm) when bound to glutathione of reduced or oxidized form. The reaction is catalyzed by glutathione S-transferase. Thus, the amount of total glutathione can be easily detected using a fluorometer or a 96-well fluorometric plate reader.

• Features & Benefits:

  • Simple two-step procedure; takes only 2 hours • Fast and convenient • The assay utilizes a dye that has a high affinity for glutathione. The unbound dye is almost nonfluorescent; whereas the dye fluoresces blue when bound to glutathione.

• Shipping Conditions:

  gel pack

• Storage Conditions:

  -20°C

• Shelf Life:

  12 months