Acetylcholinesterase Assay Kit (Fluorometric -Red) (ab138873)
Key features and details
- Assay type: Enzyme activity
- Detection method: Colorimetric/Fluorometric
- Platform: Microplate reader
- Assay time: 20 min
- Sample type: Cell Lysate, Plasma, Serum
- Sensitivity: 0.1 mU/ml
Overview
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Product name
Acetylcholinesterase Assay Kit (Fluorometric -Red)
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Detection method
Colorimetric/Fluorometric -
Sample type
Serum, Plasma, Cell Lysate -
Assay type
Enzyme activity -
Sensitivity
0.1 mU/ml -
Assay time
0h 20m -
Species reactivity
Reacts with: Mammals, Other species -
Product overview
Acetylcholinesterase Assay Kit (Fluorometric -Red) ( ab138873) uses a red indicator to quantify the choline produced from the hydrolysis of acetylcholine by AChE through choline oxidase-mediated enzyme coupling reactions.
The assay can be used for monitoring and quantifying AChE activity in blood, cell extracts or other solutions. The fluorescence intensity of the indicator is proportional to the amount of choline formed, which is proportional to the AChE activity.
The assay is an optimized “mix and read” assay using a simple one-step fluorometric protocol to detect as little as 0.01 mU AChE in a 100 µl assay volume (0.1 mU/ml). The assay can be performed in a 96-well or 384-well microtiter-plate format, and can be easily read with a fluorescence microplate reader at Ex/Em = 540/590 nm or with an absorbance microplate reader at OD = 575 nm.
Acetylcholinesterase assay protocol summary:
- add samples and standards to wells
- add assay mixture and incubate for 10-30 min
- analyze with microplate reader -
Notes
Please note this product does not differentiate between acetylcholesterase (AchE) or butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) activity as both enzymes can hydrolyze acetylcholine.
If you are looking for a colorimetric kit, we recommend Acetylcholinesterase Assay Kit (Colorimetric) (ab138871). If your plate reader has a filter to measure green fluorescnce (Ex/Em = 490/520 nm), you can use Acetylcholinesterase Assay Kit (Fluorometric - Green) (ab138872).
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Platform
Microplate reader
Properties
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Storage instructions
Store at -20°C. Please refer to protocols. -
Components 200 tests AbRed Indicator 1 vial Acetylcholine 1 vial Acetylcholinesterase Probe 2 units Acetylcholinesterase Standard 1 vial Assay Buffer 1 x 10ml Dilution Buffer 1 x 10ml DMSO 1 x 100µl -
Research areas
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Function
Terminates signal transduction at the neuromuscular junction by rapid hydrolysis of the acetylcholine released into the synaptic cleft. Role in neuronal apoptosis. -
Tissue specificity
Isoform H is highly expressed in erythrocytes. -
Sequence similarities
Belongs to the type-B carboxylesterase/lipase family. -
Cellular localization
Cell membrane; Cell junction > synapse. Secreted. Cell membrane and Nucleus. Only observed in apoptotic nuclei. - Information by UniProt
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Alternative names
- ACEE
- ACES_HUMAN
- Acetylcholinesterase
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Images
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Functional studies - ab138873 Acetylcholinesterase Assay Kit (Fluorometric -Red)
AChE measured in cell lysates showing activity per 1 million cells
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Functional studies - ab138873 Acetylcholinesterase Assay Kit (Fluorometric -Red)AChE measured in various species showing activity per mL sample tested
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Sample Standard Curve for AcetylcholinesteraseAcetylcholinesterase dose response was measured in a solid black 96-well plate with ab138873 using a fluorescence microplate reader. As low as 0.01 mU/well (0.1 mU/ml) acetylcholinesterase can be detected with 20 minutes incubation (n=3).
