Glutamine Colorimetric Assay Kit

Glutamine (Gln) is one of the most abundant amino acids containing an uncharged amide as a side chain. It is synthesized via condensation of glutamate and ammonia. Gln is classified as a non-essential amino acid, however, Gln is important in several biological processes such as protein synthesis, regulation of acid-balance in mammalian kidneys and cell growth. It constitutes cell’s main source of nitrogen for the synthesis of nucleotides and hexosamines. Glutamine-rich diets benefit patients suffering from Crohn’s disease, severe burns, HIV/AIDS and cancer. BioVision’s Glutamine Colorimetric Assay kit is a simple and sensitive assay that detects the biologically relevant concentrations of Gln in various fluids and tissues. The assay is based on the hydrolysis of Glutamine to Glutamate producing a stable signal, which is directly proportional to the amount of Gln in the sample. The assay can detect as little as 25 µM of Gln in a variety of biological samples.

• Detection method: Absorbance (450 nm) • Applications: Measurement of Glutamine in various biological samples

• Convenient & Rapid Protocol • This kit can detect as little as 25 µM of Glutamine in a variety of biological samples

Glutamine

none

• Hydrolysis Buffer • Development Buffer • Hydrolysis Enzyme Mix (Lyophilized) • Development Enzyme Mix (Lyophilized) • Developer (Lyophilized) • Gln Standard (Lyophilized)

-20°C

gel pack

12 months

see datasheet

Measurement of Glutamine in various biological samples

• Serum, plasma, urine or other biological fluids • Mammalian tissues: kidney, liver, brain samples etc.

Biovision supplies other types of Assays as 1.

Colorimetric assays or detection use UV absorption or enzymatic color reaction.