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MAK355

Sigma-Aldrich

Taurine Assay Kit

sufficient for 100 colorimetric tests

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UNSPSC Code:
12352200

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usage

sufficient for 100 colorimetric tests

application(s)

cosmetics
food and beverages

detection method

colorimetric

relevant disease(s)

endocrinological disorders, diabetes; cardiovascular diseases

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid with various beneficial roles in biological processes, such as, calcium flux and neuronal excitability, osmoregulation, detoxification and membrane stabilization. It is synthesized in cells as an end product of cysteine metabolism. Taurine level in urine is inversely proportional to the risk factor in cardiovascular diseases. Emerging beneficial effects of Taurine in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes model establishes its effectiveness as a therapeutic molecule. Therefore, determination of Taurine levels in biological samples is an important tool for research in disease diagnostics and molecular therapeutics.

Application

Suitable for the detection of Taurine in urine and other body fluids, as well as energy drinks and other food extracts.

Biochem/physiol Actions

The Taurine Assay Kit enables the measurement of Taurine level in both biological fluids as well as food products, such as energy drinks. The kit utilizes the ability of an enzyme to convert Taurine into aminoacetaldehyde and sulfite. The produced sulfite is measured using a probe which can be detected using a microplate reader (A415 nm). This assay kit is simple, high-throughput compatible and can detect as low as 5 nmols of Taurine.

Features and Benefits

Compatible with high-throughput handling systems.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Eye Irrit. 2 - Met. Corr. 1 - Repr. 1B - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

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