Fluorogenic Substrates

6,8-Difluoro-4-methylumbelliferyl 2-acetamido-3-O-(b-D-galactopyranosyl)-a-D-galactopyranoside is a chemiluminescent substrate that reacts with oxygen in the presence of luciferase to produce light. This product is an excellent replacement for luminol, especially in applications where aqueous solvents are not suitable. 6,8-Difluoro-4-methylumbelliferyl 2-acetamido-3-O-(b-D-galactopyranosyl)-a-D-galactopyranoside has been extensively tested and shown to be nonhazardous in a variety of different culture media. It is also nonhazardous to the environment, as it can be easily degraded by microorganisms.

Caspase substrates are a class of pharmacological agents that regulate apoptosis. Caspases are proteases that cleave specific proteins in the cell, leading to apoptosis. Pro-apoptotic proteins activate caspases, while anti-apoptotic proteins inhibit them. Caspase substrates can be either pro-caspase or anti-caspase, depending on the desired effect. They may also be used to regulate caspases without affecting their activity. The caspase substrate is cleaved by caspases and releases a polypeptide fragment that triggers apoptosis in some cells, but not others. For example, the Hl-60 cell line is resistant to the pro-apoptotic effects of the substrate because it contains an anti-apoptotic protein called Bcl-2. In contrast, myocardial cells contain pro-apoptotic proteins and are sensitive to the pro-apoptotic effects of the substrate. In

4-Methylumbelliferyl 2,3-di-O-benzoyl-4,6-O-benzylidene-b-D-galactopyranoside is a fluorogenic substrate that is used in the detection of β-galactosidase activity. This product is a white to off white powder that has a purity of 99.2%. It has been given CAS number 53654–95–1 and it can be found in the Diagnostics section of Acros Organics.

4-Methylumbelliferyl 3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-2-deoxy-2-trifluoroacetamido-b-D-glucopyranoside is a fluorogenic substrate specifically designed for the detection and quantification of hexosaminidase enzymes. Upon cleavage by the target enzyme, it generates a bright fluorescent signal facilitating the investigation of enzyme activity, screening of inhibitors, and diagnostics.

3-Carboxyumbelliferyl b-D-galactopyranoside is a fluorescent probe that can be used to study protein synthesis in live cells. It binds to the active site of the enzyme peptidyl transferase, which catalyzes the covalent linkage of amino acids to form a polypeptide chain. 3CMBG is specific for the amino acid proline and is a substrate for peptidyl transferase. The fluorescence of 3CMBG increases when it is bound to peptidyl transferase, making it useful as a marker for protein synthesis.

L-Citrulline-p-nitroanilide hydrobromide is a substrate for enzymes such as beta-galactosidase, beta-glucuronidase, and alkaline phosphatase. It is used in biochemical assays for the detection of microorganisms and in medical diagnostics. This compound has been shown to be useful in fluorescence microscopy and bioluminescence. It also has applications in food testing, environmental testing, and high purity research.

4-Methylumbelliferyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzoyl-b-D-galactopyranoside-6-sulfate is a fluorogenic substrate for β-galactosidase and a chromogenic substrate for β-glucuronidase. It is used in food testing, environmental testing, and diagnostics.

Fluorogenic substrate targeting esterase and lipase