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MAK057

Sigma-Aldrich

Citrate Assay Kit

sufficient for 100 colorimetric or fluorometric tests

Synonym(s):

Citrate Test Kit

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UNSPSC Code:
12161503
NACRES:
NA.84

usage

sufficient for 100 colorimetric or fluorometric tests

application(s)

cosmetics
food and beverages

detection method

colorimetric
fluorometric

relevant disease(s)

cancer

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Citrate is a key Tricarboxylic Acid (TCA) cycle intermediate formed by the addition of oxaloacetate to the acetyl group of acetyl-CoA. Citrate is transported out of the mitochondria via the citrate-malate shuttle and converted back to acetyl-CoA for fatty acid synthesis. Citrate is an allosteric modulator of both fatty acid synthesis via its actions on acetyl-CoA carboxylase and of glycolysis via its actions on phospho- fructokinase. Citrate metabolism and disposition can vary widely due to sex, age, and a variety of other factors including disease states. Cellular citrate levels are decreased in prostrate cancer cells and citrate levels may be a marker of prostrate cancer growth rate. The Citrate Assay Kit provides a simple, sensitive, and rapid means of quantifying citrate in a variety of samples.

Application

Citrate Assay kit has been used to determine the concentration of citrate in samples.[1][2][3]

Suitability

Suitable for the measurement of citrate in a variety of samples including tissue and cells

Principle

Citrate concentration is determined by a coupled enzyme assay, which results in a colorimetric (570 nm)/ fluorometric (λex = 535/λem = 587 nm) product, proportional to the citrate present. Typical sensitivites of the Citrate Assay Kit are between 0.1 to 10 nmoles (2 μM-10 mM) of citrate in a variety of samples.

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Hazard Statements

H412

Precautionary Statements

P273 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

188.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

87 °C - closed cup

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8J28K06550
8B08K06550
7F22K06550
6L09K06550

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Science advances, 6(31), eabb2529-eabb2529 (2020-08-14)
Mild mitochondrial stress experienced early in life can have beneficial effects on the life span of organisms through epigenetic regulations. Here, we report that acetyl-coenzyme A (CoA) represents a critical mitochondrial signal to regulate aging through the chromatin remodeling and
Nishikant Wase et al.
Plant physiology, 174(4), 2146-2165 (2017-06-28)
Microalgae are proposed as feedstock organisms useful for producing biofuels and coproducts. However, several limitations must be overcome before algae-based production is economically feasible. Among these is the ability to induce lipid accumulation and storage without affecting biomass yield. To
Ricardo Villa-Bellosta et al.
Scientific reports, 9(1), 11374-11374 (2019-08-08)
Vascular calcification is highly prevalent in patients with chronic hemodialysis. Increased acetatemia during hemodialysis sessions using acetate-acidified bicarbonate has also been associated with several abnormalities, By contrast, these abnormalities were not induced by citrate-acidified bicarbonate dialysis. Moreover, citrate is biocompatible
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Questions

  1. How are the detection range and sensitivity determined for the MAK057 assay?

    1 answer

    1. The calculation of the higher limit of detection is determined by dividing the highest concentration of the standard by the minimum sample volume. Similarly, the lower limit of detection is calculated by dividing the lowest concentration standard by the maximum sample volume. In the event that a sample exceeds the range of the standard curve, it is advisable to conduct a dilution and then adjust for the dilution factor.
      For instance, for the MAK057 test:

      Colorimetric:
      • Lower range: 2 nmol/50 = 0.04 mM or 40 uM
      • Higher range: 10 nmol/1 uL = 10 mM or 10,000 uM
      Fluorometric:
      • Lower range: 0.2 nmol/50 = 0.004 mM or 4 uM
      • Higher range: 1 nmole/1 uL = 1 mM or 1000 uM

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