Hypochlorite Assay Kit (Colorimetric)

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Hypochlorite Detection Kit (Colorimetric) (ab219929) provides a sensitive assay for measuring hypochlorite (HClO, hypochlorous acid) with high specificity in cell and tissue lysates and biological fluids. The hypochlorite sensor used in the assay selectively reacts with hypochlorite (hypochlorous) to generate a red color product which can be measured with an absorbance microplate reader at OD 555 nm.

Hypochlorite anion (ClO-) and its protonated form, hypochlorous acid (HClO) are critical reactive oxygen species (ROS) in biological systems. Uncontrolled production of hypochlorite (hypochlorous acid) can lead to tissue damage and diseases including arthritis, renal failure and cancers. In addition, sodium hypochlorite (NaClO) has been widely used as a bleaching agent for surface cleaning, odor removal and water disinfection in our daily lives. Exposure to large amount of sodium hypochlorite can lead to poisoning with the symptoms of serious breathing problems, stomach irritation, redness and pain on skin and eye. Therefore, highly selective and sensitive detection of hypochlorite (hypochlorous acid) is of toxicological and environmental importance.