Creatine Kinase Activity Assay, Catalog: MA-0171

Catalog MA-0171

Size 100 wells

Sample Type Cell & Tissue Culture Supernatants, Plasma, Serum

Method of Detection Colorimetric, OD 450 nm

Assay Type Quantitative

Application A plate based simple, sensitive colorimetric assay to measure creatine kinase activity in samples.

Storage Conditions  -20°C

Shipping Temperature Gel Pack

Shelf Life One year from the date of delivery

Creatine Kinase catalyzes the reversible transfer of the high energy phosphate from ATP to creatine. During periods of low energy demand, muscle cells convert ATP to phosphocreatine to store energy since high levels of ATP cannot be stored efficiently. When demand increases, CK reverses the reaction generating large amounts of ATP very quickly. CK is widely expressed in various tissues and cell types, with the highest concentrations in muscle and brain. Increased CK levels is characteristic of several conditions, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, muscular dystrophy and rhabdomyolysis all of which result in elevated blood CK levels. Myocardial infarcts and heart failure cause an increase in a specific CK isozyme (MB) in the blood. AkrivisBio’s Creatine Kinase Activity Assay is a simple, sensitive way to measure creatine kinase activity with sub-mU sensitivity.