Galactose and Lactose Assay Kit (ab83378)
Key features and details
- Assay type: Quantitative
- Detection method: Colorimetric/Fluorometric
- Platform: Microplate reader
- Assay time: 1 hr
- Sample type: Cell culture supernatant, Other biological fluids, Plasma, Serum, Tissue Extracts, Urine
Overview
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Product name
Galactose and Lactose Assay Kit -
Detection method
Colorimetric/Fluorometric -
Sample type
Cell culture supernatant, Urine, Serum, Plasma, Other biological fluids, Tissue Extracts -
Assay type
Quantitative -
Assay time
1h 00m -
Product overview
Abcam's Galactose and Lactose Assay Kit provides a simple, convenient means for direct measurement of galactose and lactose levels in various biological samples (serum, plasma, other body fluids, food, growth media, etc.). To detect Galactose, galactose oxidase specifically oxidizes free galactose, generating a product that reacts with the Galactose Probe to produce color (OD570nm) and fluorescence (Ex/Em 535/587). To detect lactose, lactose is hydrolyzed by lactase to generate free galactose which is then measured. Thus, Lactose level = Total Galactose – Free Galactose.
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Notes
Galactose (C6H12O6 FW: 180.16) and lactose (C12H22O11 FW: 342.3) are naturally occurring sugars. Lactose consists of one galactose and one glucose. Some people, particularly infants, lack the enzyme necessary to digest galactose leading to galactose accumulation in blood (Galactosemia) causing enlarged liver, renal failure, cataracts and brain damage.
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Platform
Microplate reader
Properties
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Storage instructions
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Components Identifier 100 tests Galactose Assay Buffer WM 1 x 25ml Galactose Enzyme Mix (Lyophilized) Green 1 vial Galactose Probe (DMSO solution) Red 1 x 200µl Galactose Standard (100nmol/ul) Yellow 1 x 100µl HRP (Lyophilized) Purple 1 vial Lactase (Lyophilized) Blue 1 vial -
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Relevance
Galactose (C6H12O6 FW: 180.16) and lactose (C12H22O11 FW: 342.3) are naturally occurring sugars. Lactose consists of one galactose and one glucose. Some people, particularly infants, lack the enzyme necessary to digest galactose leading to galactose accumulation in blood (Galactosemia) causing enlarged liver, renal failure, cataracts and brain damage.
Images
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Functional Studies - Galactose and Lactose Assay Kit (ab83378)Example of a Colorimetric standard curve using ab83378.
