A dyed substrate for the assay of endo-1,4-beta-glucanases. 1994

A Rescigno, and A C Rinaldi, and N Curreli, and A Olianas, and E Sanjust
Istituto di Chimica Biologica, Università di Cagliari, Italy.

A new dyed substrate was prepared for the rapid determination of endo-1,4-beta-glucanases. Carboxymethylcellulose was coupled with Ruthenium red to obtain a violet powder, which was stable enough to allow for reproducible assays. The spontaneous reaction is based on ionic interactions between the negatively charged carboxymethylcellulose and the complex cation of the dye. The enzymic assay is based on spectrophotometric measurement at 535 nm of the enzyme-released dyed fragments with low-molecular-weight filterable through a 0.22 microns filter. The release of coloured fragments from this dyed substrate was proportional to its solubilization. The absorbance was directly proportional to the enzyme amount in the range 0.5-5.5 mU enzyme (A535 = 0.1-0.95). This enzymic assay is advantageous for both rapid time of analysis and sensitivity.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D002266 Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium A cellulose derivative which is a beta-(1,4)-D-glucopyranose polymer. It is used as a bulk laxative and as an emulsifier and thickener in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and as a stabilizer for reagents. Carboxymethyl Cellulose,Carboxymethylcellulose,Aquacel,Aquaplast,Carmellose Sodium,Cellolax,Cethylose,Croscarmellose Sodium,Polycell,Ruspol,Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose,Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium,Cellulose, Carboxymethyl,Sodium, Carboxymethylcellulose,Sodium, Carmellose,Sodium, Croscarmellose
D002480 Cellulase An endocellulase with specificity for the hydrolysis of 1,4-beta-glucosidic linkages in CELLULOSE, lichenin, and cereal beta-glucans. Endo-1,4-beta-Glucanase,Cellulysin,Endoglucanase,Endoglucanase A,Endoglucanase C,Endoglucanase E,Endoglucanase IV,Endoglucanase Y,beta-1,4-Glucan-4-Glucanohydrolase,Endo 1,4 beta Glucanase,beta 1,4 Glucan 4 Glucanohydrolase
D012430 Ruthenium Red An inorganic dye used in microscopy for differential staining and as a diagnostic reagent. In research this compound is used to study changes in cytoplasmic concentrations of calcium. Ruthenium red inhibits calcium transport through membrane channels. Ammoniated Ruthenium Oxychloride,Oxychloride, Ammoniated Ruthenium,Red, Ruthenium,Ruthenium Oxychloride, Ammoniated
D013997 Time Factors Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations. Time Series,Factor, Time,Time Factor

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