Adenosine Deaminase - Assay

Source:
Calf Spleen
CAS:
9026-93-1
EC:
3.5.4.4

Adenosine Deaminase Assay

Method
The reaction velocity is measured by a change in absorbance at 265 nm resulting from the deamination of adenosine. One unit converts one micromole of adenosine to inosine per minute at 25°C and pH 7.4 under the specified conditions.
Reagents
  • 1.4 mM Adenosine in 0.05 M Phosphate buffer, pH 7.4
  • 0.05 M Phosphate buffer, pH 7.4
Enzyme

Dilute immediately before use in ice cold 0.05 M phosphate buffer, pH 7.4 to a concentration of 0.2 - 0.8 units / ml.

Procedure

Adjust spectrophotometer to 265 nm and 25°C.

Pipette into cuvettes as follows:

0.05 M Phosphate buffer, pH 7.4 2.88 ml
1.4 mM Adenosine 0.1 ml

Incubate in spectrophotometer for 3-5 minutes to achieve temperature equilibration and establish blank rate, if any. At zero time add 0.02 ml enzyme solution and mix thoroughly. Record decrease in A265 for 2-3 minutes. Use the initial rate to calculate ΔA265/min.

Calculation

Adenosine Deaminase Products

Description
Activity
Code
Cat. #
Size
Price
Description
Adenosine Deaminase
Source:
Calf Spleen
A chromatographically purified, dialyzed, lyophilized powder. Prepared by a modification of the method of Pfrogner, Arch. Biochim. Biophys., 119, 141 (1967).
Store at 2-8°C.
Activity
≥15 units per mg dry weight
Code
ADA
LS009043
250 un
$210.00
LS009044
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