Beta Galactosidase Assay Kit (Green) (ab287846) uses the fluorescein digalactoside (FDG) beta galactosidase enzyme substrate.
- Homogenize cell or tissue samples.
- Centrifuge samples and collect supernatant for assay
- Readout on readout on fluorometric plate reader (Ex/Em 490/525 nm)
- Kit includes beta gal positive control enzyme and fluorescein for standard curve
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Isoform 1. Cleaves beta-linked terminal galactosyl residues from gangliosides, glycoproteins, and glycosaminoglycans. Isoform 2. Has no beta-galactosidase catalytic activity, but plays functional roles in the formation of extracellular elastic fibers (elastogenesis) and in the development of connective tissue. Seems to be identical to the elastin-binding protein (EBP), a major component of the non-integrin cell surface receptor expressed on fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells, chondroblasts, leukocytes, and certain cancer cell types. In elastin producing cells, associates with tropoelastin intracellularly and functions as a recycling molecular chaperone which facilitates the secretions of tropoelastin and its assembly into elastic fibers.
ELNR1, GLB1, Beta-galactosidase, Acid beta-galactosidase, Elastin receptor 1, Lactase
Beta Galactosidase Assay Kit (Green) (ab287846) uses the fluorescein digalactoside (FDG) beta galactosidase enzyme substrate.
- Homogenize cell or tissue samples.
- Centrifuge samples and collect supernatant for assay
- Readout on readout on fluorometric plate reader (Ex/Em 490/525 nm)
- Kit includes beta gal positive control enzyme and fluorescein for standard curve
Beta Galactosidase Assay Kit (Green) (ab287846) provides a quick and easy way to monitor Beta Galactosidase activity in a variety of samples. In this kit, Beta Galactosidase hydrolyses a non-fluorescent substrate to generate a strong fluorescent product. The assay is simple, sensitive, and high-throughput adaptable. Detection limit: 0.1 mU.
Other Beta Galactosidase Assay Kits and Staining Kits
To measure beta galactosidase activity as part of a senescence assay:
- use Beta Galactosidase Staining Kit (Senescence) Beta Galactosidase Staining Kit (Senescence) ab65351 to stain senescent cells blue and visualize by light microscopy
- use Beta Galactosidase Assay Kit (Senescence) Beta Galactosidase Assay Kit (Senescence) ab228562 to detect beta galactosidase activity in senescent cells by flow cytometry.
To measure beta galactosidase activity as part of a LacZ assay with cell cultures:
- use Beta Galactosidase Assay Kit (LacZ, Green) Beta Galactosidase Assay Kit (LacZ, Green) ab176721 in an easy-to-use assay with readout on fluorometric plate reader
- use Beta Galactosidase Assay Kit (LacZ, Blue) Beta Galactosidase Assay Kit (LacZ, Blue) ab189815 with readout on fluorometric plate reader or flow cytometer
- use Beta Galactosidase Staining Kit (LacZ) Beta Galactosidase Staining Kit (LacZ) ab102534 to stain LacZ cells blue and visualize by light microscopy
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Beta-galactosidase also known as beta-gal or b-gal is an enzyme with a molecular weight of approximately 116 kDa. It catalyzes the hydrolysis of beta-galactosides into monosaccharides. Beta-galactosidase functions mainly in the lysosomes but also localizes to the cytosol and plasma membranes in some cell types. Notably in prokaryotic systems like E. coli beta-galactosidase's expression is highly regulated often serving as a model for gene regulation studies.
The enzyme plays a significant role in carbohydrate metabolism by breaking down lactose into glucose and galactose which cells use for energy. It is part of a larger enzyme complex known as the lac operon in bacteria which involves other proteins such as lacZ. This operon functions to regulate the metabolic conversion of lactose when glucose is scarce allowing for tight control and efficient resource utilization.
Beta-galactosidase is integral to the lactose degradation pathway. This pathway supplies glucose to the glycolytic cascade facilitating energy production in cells. In eukaryotes the enzyme's metabolic role connects with galactose metabolism intersecting pathways where enzymes like galactokinase and aldolase play important roles. These interrelations ensure precise metabolic balancing and adaptation to nutrient availability.
Deficiencies in beta-galactosidase are linked to metabolic diseases such as galactosialidosis and GM1 gangliosidosis. Galactosialidosis involves a malfunction in a complex with protective protein/cathepsin A while GM1 gangliosidosis results from ineffective ganglioside metabolism affecting nervous system function. These conditions highlight the importance of beta-galactosidase in normal metabolic processes and neurological health.
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Beta Galactosidase Assay Kit (Green).
Example of specific measurement of Beta Galactosidase acitivty using ab287846, in samples of Yoghurt (8 ug), rat spleen (8 ug), White blood cell homogenates(8 ug).
Beta Galactosidase Assay Kit (Green).
Example of standard curve using ab287846, a new standard curve should be run with each assay.
Beta Galactosidase Assay Kit (Green).
Example of measurement of Beta Galactosidase acitivty using ab287846, in samples of Yoghurt (8 ug), rat spleen (8 ug), White blood cell homogenates(8 ug).
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