Enzyme Substrates

Modified naphtol AS substrate used in histochemical and cytochemical staining

Coelenterazine and its derivatives spontaneously complex with aequorin to develop a Ca2+-dependent fluorescent signal.

8-Hydroxyquinoline b-D-glucopyranoside (8-OHG-glu) is a chromogenic enzyme substrate commonly used to detect the presence of beta-glucosidase in biological samples. When hydrolyzed by beta-glucosidase, 8-OHG-glu produces a yellow-orange color, indicating the presence of the enzyme. This substrate is particularly useful for measuring beta-glucosidase activity in soil and plant samples.

Modified naphtol AS substrate used in histochemical and cytochemical staining

Luc-Listeria Na is a chemiluminescent substrate that is used as a reporter molecule in enzyme assays. Luc-Listeria Na reacts with the luciferase enzyme, emitting light. The light emission can be detected using a luminometer and the intensity of light is proportional to the amount of substrate present. Luc-Listeria Na has been shown to react with Listeria monocytogenes and other bacteria that are resistant to conventional staining techniques. This product has passed testing for purity and quality, as well as being tested for its ability to cause an adverse effect on the environment when disposed of.

4-Nitrophenyl 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-acetyl-a-D-thiomannopyranoside is a pNP substrate that serves as a chromogenic substrate for enzyme assays. It has been tested for the detection of a-D-mannosidase activity in a variety of biological samples, including cell lysates, body fluids, and tissue homogenates.

Fluorogenic substrate for β-glucosidase

Fluorogenic substrate targeting beta-glucosidase

Methylumbelliferyl butyrate is structurally based on 4-methylumbelliferone and is a MOSCERDAM® substrate. It targets the esterase enzyme.

The 4-Nitrophenyl a-D-xylopyranoside is a highly sensitive and reliable chromogenic substrate tailored for the detection and analysis of alpha-D-xylosidase enzyme activity. Upon enzymatic hydrolysis, it forms 4-nitrophenol, a yellow compound with remarkable fluorescence that enables a straightforward, quantitative assay in areas including environmental science, metabolism studies, and enzyme modifier exploration.

4-Nitrophenyl phosphate bis(cyclohexylammonium) is an excellent chromogenic substrate designed for the detection and quantification of phosphatase enzyme activities. Aided by the presence of the cyclohexylammonium cation, it undergoes enzymatic hydrolysis, yielding the colored 4-nitrophenolate ion, which can be readily observed at 405 nm. The substrate has become an essential tool for biomedical research, playing a crucial role in unearthing cellular mechanisms, function, and potential drug targets.

4-Nitrophenyl decanoate is a chromogenic substrate for lipase. Upon hydrolysis, para-nitrophenol is released yielding a yellowish colour. 4-Nitrophenyl decanoate is used in different applications such as the Pancreatic insufficiency diagnosis, lipid metabolism studies

Chromogenic substrate for beta-glucosidase

5-Iodo-3-indolyl b-D-galactopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate used for beta-galactosidase. It is incorporated into media or detection kits for rapid and direct identification of microorganisms.

4-Nitrophenyl beta-D-cellotrioside is a chromogenic substrate for cellulase. Upon hydrolysis, para-nitrophenol is released yielding a yellowish colour. 4-Nitrophenyl beta-D-cellotrioside is used in different applications such as the Biomass conversion research, paper industry applications

4-Methylumbelliferyl 6-thio-palmitate-b-D-glucopyranoside (Mu-6S-Palm-β-Glc) is a fluorogenic substrate of palmitoyl-protein thioesterase 1 (PPT1), used in the diagnosis of infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (INCL). INCL, also known as infantile CLN1 disease, is a rapidly progressing lysosomal storage disorder (LSD), caused by a deficiency of PPT1. Mu-6S-Palm-β-Glc is also used as the substrate in the PPT assay to investigate the retention of lysosomal enzyme activity of bi-functional IgG-PPT1 fusion protein in the delivery across blood-brain barrier.

Chromogenic cephalosporin substrate for the detection of beta-lactamase activity

Naphthol AS-OL is a widely used chromogenic enzyme substrate that forms a colored product upon reaction with specific enzymes. It is commonly employed in histochemical and cytochemical staining techniques to visualize enzyme activity in cells and tissues. Naphthol AS-OL is particularly useful for detecting the presence of enzymes such as alkaline phosphatase, acid phosphatase, and esterases. The resulting colored product can be easily observed under a microscope, allowing researchers to study the distribution and localization of these enzymes in various biological samples.

AquaSpark® Enhanced HRP Detection Solution is a sensitive chemiluminescent substrate solution for detecting horseradish peroxidase (HRP) conjugates on immunoblots (Western blot, dot blot) and in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA). The ready-to-use detection solution contains the AquaSpark® substrate and the oxidizing reagent hydrogen peroxide (H2O2).

Chromogenic substrate for alkaline phosphatase