Chromogenic Substrates

<p>Water soluble, chromogenic substrate for visualizing alkaline phosphatase activity. Produces a blueinsoluble end product that is detected visually when used together with nitroblue tetrazolium. The substrate system is versatile and functions in a variety of applications, including Northern, Southern, and Western blotting, in situhybridization, ELISAs and immunohistochemistry.</p>

<p>Chromogenic substrates targeting beta-xylosidase</p>

<p>5-Bromo-4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl-b-D-cellotetraoside is a chromogenic substrate used to detect the specific enzymatic activity of cellulase. After cleavage, 5-bromo-4-chloro-indoxyl is released, resulting in a blue to blue-green color change in bacterial colonies or media. 5-Bromo-4-chloro-1H-indol-3-yl-b-D-cellotetraoside is used in bacterial cellulase detection and biomass conversion research.</p>

<p>2-Nitrophenyl beta-L-fucopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate used to detect the enzymatic activity of beta-L-fucosidase. After cleavage, the nitrophenyl moiety is released exhibiting a light yellowish color. 2-Nitrophenyl beta-L-fucopyranoside is used in bacterial fucose metabolism studies to identify and quantify the enzymatic activity in, for example, Bacteroides spp..</p>

<p>2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl alpha-D-mannopyranoside is a substrate used to measure the alpha-mannosidase activity. This enzyme plays a crucial role in the lysosomal degradation of asparagine-linked carbohydrate cores of glycoproteinsis. The use of 2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl alpha-D-mannopyranoside in diagnostic assays is important as a deficiency in alpha-mannosidase leads to the accumulation of mannose-rich oligosaccharides in lysosomes, causing a range of health problems collectively known as alpha-mannosidosis.</p>

<p>2-O-(4-Nitrophenyl)-a-D-N-glycolylneuraminic acid is commonly used to measure the activity of sialidase enzymes, specifically those that cleave glycoconjugates containing 2-O-(4-nitrophenyl)-alpha-D-N-glycolylneuraminic acid. The resulting product can be detected by measuring the absorbance at a specific wavelength using a spectrophotometer. This substrate offers a high degree of specificity for glycolylneuraminic acid-containing substrates and is useful for both research and diagnostic purposes.</p>

<p>Aldol® 515 beta-D-xylopyranoside is a chemiluminescent ligand that can be used for the detection of beta-xylosidase activity to yield a red color.</p>

<p>Aldol® 515 caprylate is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of lipase activity. The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved by C8 esterases, yielding development of red coloration. In addition, red fluorescence is generated when Aldol® 355 fluorescence enhancer or a suitable matrix is present. Aldol® 515 caprylate can be used in enzyme assays and live bacterial cultures. Aldol® 515 caprylate is suitable for use in liquid and solid media, under aerobic as well as anaerobic conditions.</p>

<p>4-Nitrophenyl laurate is a chromogenic substrate for lipase. Upon hydrolysis, para-nitrophenol is released yielding a yellowish colour. 4-Nitrophenyl laurate is used in different applications such as the Lipase activity screening, clinical diagnostics</p>

<p>Aldol® 484 beta-D-glucopyranoside is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of beta-glucosidase activity. The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved by bacteria producing beta-glucosidase in liquid or solid media, yielding intense red color and green fluorescent signal. Aldol® 484 beta-D-glucopyranoside can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.</p>

<p>5-Bromo-4-Chloro-3-Indolyl b-D-Mannopyranoside, also known as X-Man, is an enzyme substrate commonly used for detecting mannosidase enzymes. Upon hydrolysis by the enzyme, it produces a blue-green colored compound that can be detected visually or measured spectrophotometrically. This substrate is useful in characterizing the activity of mannosidases involved in glycoprotein processing and quality control.</p>

<p>4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-4-O-(2-acetamido-2-deoxy-b-D-glucopyranosyl)-2-deoxy-a-D-galactopyranoside is an enzyme substrate that is used in the detection of phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan. It is also used for environmental testing, bioluminescence, culture media, chemiluminescence, fluorogenic substrate, food testing, diagnostics and other applications.</p>

<p>6-Bromo-2-naphthyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate used to detect alpha-glucosidase enzyme activity. When cleaved by the enzyme alpha-glucosidase, it releases 6-bromo-2-naphthol, which can be coupled with diazonium salts (for example 4'-amino-2,3'-dimethylazobenzene, also known as Fast Garnet GBC) to form a colored precipitate. 6-Bromo-2-naphthyl alpha-D-glucopyranoside is used in biochemical assays, histochemistry, and diagnostic tests for conditions like lysosomal storage disorders (e.g. Pompe disease) and carbohydrate metabolism studies.</p>

<p>Aldol® 467 beta-D-galactopyranoside is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of beta-galactosidase activity. The colorless product is cleaved by lactose-utilizing bacteria grown in liquid or solid media, yielding yellow coloration and green fluorescence. Aldol® 467 beta-D-galactopyranoside can also be used in beta-galactosidase gene reporter assays or immunoassay applications (ELISA). Aldol® 467 beta-D-galactopyranoside can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.</p>

<p>Chromogenic substrate yielding a soluble yellow chromophor for the colorimetric assay of α-L-fucosidase, especially in human serum.</p>

<p>6-Chloro-3-indolyl b-D-glucuronide sodium salt is a chromogenic substrate for beta-glucuronidase, a reporter gene used to monitor gene expression by detecting the enzyme's activity. It yields a salmon colored precipitate upon cleavage.</p>

<p>Aldol® 495 phosphate is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of phosphatase activity. The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved by acid and alkaline phosphatases secreted by bacteria in liquid or solid media, yielding orange color and green fluorescence. Aldol® 495 phosphate can also be used in Western blots and other immunoassay applications with phosphatase-coupled secondary antibodies. Aldol® 495 phosphate can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.</p>

<p>Aldol 495 is a chemiluminescent substrate for the detection of aldehyde reductase (ALR) activity. It is an acetate ester that reacts with ALR to form an aldehyde product, which then reacts with luminol in the presence of hydrogen peroxide to produce light. Aldol 495 is used in the diagnosis of ALR deficiency, which can cause acute intermittent porphyria and other diseases. Aldol 495 has been shown to be non-toxic and non-mutagenic.</p>

<p>2-Chloro-4-nitrophenyl beta-D-maltotrioside, often abbreviated as CNP-G3, is a chromogenic substrate to detect and mesaure alpha-amylase activity. Evaluation and monitoring of alpha-amylase activity is important to help diagnose certain diseases such as pancreatitis.</p>

<p>Chromogenic substrate for β-D-Cellobiosidase yielding a yellow solution upon cleavage.</p>