Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Activity Assay, Catalog: MA-0169

Catalog MA-0169

Size 100 wells

Sample Type Cell Lysate, Serum, Plasma, Culture Media 

Method of Detection Colorimetric, OD 450 nm

Assay Type Quantitative

Application A simple, sensitive plate based colorimetric method to monitor ALDH activity in a variety of sample types with a sensitivity below 50 µUnits.

Sensitivity <50 µUnits

Storage Conditions -20°C

Shipping Temperature Gel Pack

Shelf Life One year from the date of delivery

Aldehyde Dehydrogenase is primarily known for its role in alcohol detoxification with the conversion of acetaldehyde to acetate. It has a number
of lesser-known functions beyond that as a key ingredient in detoxification of endogenous products during lipid metabolism and oxidative stress;
as an important influence in neuroprotection (removal of aldehydes formed during dopamine catabolism) and in retinal health; protection off the
heart against ischemic injury. Dysregulation and elevated levels are found in a variety of cancers where it appears to contribute to resistance to
chemotherapy and in promoting tumor progression. This wide range of activities contributed by a number of different isotypes makes the ability
to monitor ALDH levels important. AkrivisBio’s Aldehyde Dehydrogenase Activity Assay is a very simple, sensitive way to monitor ALDH activity
in a variety of sample types with a sensitivity below 50 µUnits.