Chromogenic Substrates

<p>Beta-naphthyl stearate is a chromogenic substrate for measuring enzymatic activity.</p>

<p>6-Bromo-2-naphthyl-b-D-xylopyranoside (BNX) is a chromogenic enzyme substrate used primarily to detect xylosidase activity. It is cleaved by the enzyme, resulting in the release of a colored product that can be measured spectrophotometrically. BNX is widely used as a substrate in research studies for the detection and quantification of various glycoside hydrolases, and it is particularly useful for studying cellulases and xylanases.</p>

<p>4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-6-O-(2-acetamido-2-deoxy-b-D-glucopyranosyl)-3-O-(b-D-galactopyranosyl)-2-deoxy-a-D-galactopyranoside is a specific chromogenic substrate designed for the highly sensitive and accurate detection of glycosidase enzyme activity. Glycosidases are responsible for the cleavage of glycosidic bonds between saccharide units in various carbohydrates. The hydrolysis of this substrate by glycosidase enzymes produces 4-nitrophenol, a yellow-colored compound that can be easily monitored through spectrophotometric measurements due to its strong absorbance at 405 nm. This chromogenic substrate is widely used in the analysis of glycosidase activity in various biological samples, including bacterial, fungal, and plant tissues, as well as in environmental samples and biotechnological applications.</p>

<p>5-Bromo-4-Chloro-3-Indoxyl-N-Acetyl-Beta-D-Galactosaminide is a chromogenic substrate for detecting beta-galactosidase and GalNAc-transferase 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 Beta-Galactosidase and GalNAc-transferase enzymes involved in glycobiology research and diagnostic applications.</p>

<p>Aldol® 484 beta-D-galactopyranoside is a chromogenic enzyme substrate for beta-galactosidase activity. The colorless product is cleaved by lactose-utilizing bacteria in liquid or solid media, yielding intense red color. Aldol® 484 beta-D-galacto-pyranoside can also be used in beta-gal reporter gene assays or for identification of beta-gal positive transformants on agar. Aldol® 484 beta-D-galactopyranoside can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.</p>

<p>2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl-beta-D-cellotetraoside is a chromogenic substrate for measuring cellulase activity and other glycosyl hydrolases. The release of 2-chloro-4-nitrophenol can be detected at 405 nm.</p>

<p>4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-a-D-glucopyranoside is a chromogenic pNP substrate specifically designed for the analysis of N-acetylglucosaminidase activity. Upon enzyme action, the substrate releases 4-nitrophenol, a yellow compound that can be detected by spectrophotometric methods, providing a reliable and sensitive means of quantifying enzyme activity. This versatile substrate is widely used in biochemical studies, disease diagnostics, and the enzyme production industry.</p>

<p>5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indolyl a-L-arabinofuranoside is a chromogenic substrate used to detect the specific enzymatic activity of alpha-L-arabinofuranosidase. 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-3-indolyl a-L-arabinofuranoside is used in bacterial arabinan degradation assays (e.g. Bacillus spp.).</p>

<p>2-Naphthyl butyrate is used as a chromogenic substrate in hematological studies via measuring esterase activity. This type of assays are important as it can help in distinguishing acute leukemias with monocytic or granulocytic differentiation. After hydrolysis of 2-naphthyl butyrate by the esterase (for example acylase), b-napthol is released that can be quantified spectrophotometrically (Exc 320 nm; Em 410 nm).</p>

<p>Chromogenic substrate for alpha-L-rhamnosidase</p>

<p>Histochemical substrate for alkaline phosphatase</p>

<p>2-Nitrophenyl b-D-xylobioside is a chromogenic substrate for the enzyme xylanase.</p>

<p>5-Bromo-4-chloro-3-indoxyl-alpha-D-N-acetylneuraminic acid, cyclohexylammonium salt is a chemiluminescent substrate that provides a significant increase in light emission. It has a CAS number of 59820-92-0 and is supplied in high purity and high quality. This product is used for the detection of various biological reactions, including diagnostics, enzyme substrates, food testing, and more.</p>

<p>4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranoside-6-sulfate sodium salt is a chromogenic substrate for N-acetylglucosamine-6-sulfatase. Upon hydrolysis, para-nitrophenol is released yielding a yellowish colour. 4-Nitrophenyl 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranoside-6-sulfate sodium salt is used in different applications such as the Mucopolysaccharidosis IIID (Sanfilippo D) diagnosis</p>

<p>4-Nitrophenyl 6-O-(alpha-D-glucopyranosyl)-beta-D-glucopyranoside is a chromogenic substrate for beta-glucosidase. Upon hydrolysis, para-nitrophenol is released yielding a yellowish colour. 4-Nitrophenyl 6-O-(alpha-D-glucopyranosyl)-beta-D-glucopyranoside is used in different applications such as the Cellulose metabolism research, biofuel production</p>

<p>Aldol® 458 phosphate is a chromogenic and fluorogenic enzyme substrate used for detection of phosphatase activity. The colorless enzyme substrate is cleaved by phosphatases secreted by bacteria grown in liquid media, yielding yellow color and green fluorescence. Aldol® 458 phosphate can also be used in assays involving phosphatase-coupled antibodies in immunoassay applications (ELISA). Aldol® 458 phosphate can be used under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.</p>

<p>Chromogenic substrate to visualize the activity of alpha-D-mannopyranoside; red color produced</p>

<p>Substrate for beta-galactosidase</p>

<p>Chromogenic beta-Glucosidase substrate yielding a yellow solution upon cleavage.</p>

<p>6-Bromo-2-naphthyl beta-D-glucuronide is a substrate for beta-glucuronidase, an enzyme involved in detoxification and bacterial metabolism. Upon enzymatic hydrolysis, it releases 6-bromo-2-naphthol, which forms a detectable dye when reacted with diazonium salts. This compound is widely used in microbiology to detecting E. coli in water testing and histochemical staining. 6-Bromo-2-naphthyl beta-D-glucuronide is also been used in cancer research studies. It has been found that some tumors are related to a high activity of beta-glucuronidase, responsible to reactivate the carcinogens and promote tumor progression, developing a drug resistance to chemotherapy.</p>