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Beta-Galactosidase Assay Kit

Product Description: The bacterial enzyme b-galactosidase (b-Gal) is a widely used reporter
enzyme, the activity of which can be conveniently measured spectrophotometrically (J. Med.
Chem. 7:574,1964). The b-Gal assay kit utilizes the spectroscopically active compound
o-nitrophenyl-b-D-galactopyranoside (ONPG) for quantitative measurements of b-Gal activity
in cells (higher eukaryotes, yeast, or bacteria) transfected or transformed with b-Gal reporter
DNA (see b-Galactosidase Staining Kit). The enzyme converts ONPG to o-nitrophenol, which
exhibits an extinction coefficient of 4,500 M-1cm-1 at 420 nm. Each assay kit includes 25 ml
of optimized ONPG Substrate Solution sufficient for 250 assays in microplate formats. Cell
Lysis Solution is compatible with luciferase (see Luciferase Assay Kit) and CAT enzyme
assays permitting flexibility and maximum sensitivity. Substrate is stable for at least one year
if handled and stored properly. The method is adaptable to automation.
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