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Urokinase Activity Fluorometric Assay Kit

Sufficient for 100 Fluorometric tests

Synonym(s):

Plasminogen Activity Assay Kit, uPA Activity Assay Kit

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About This Item

EC Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.84

detection method

fluorometric

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... PLAUH(5328)
mouse ... PLAUH(18792)
rat ... PLAUH(25619)

General description

Urokinase (Urokinase-type plasminogen activator, uPA) is a serine protease that catalyzes the conversion of plasminogen to active plasmin. Urokinase is involved in diverse cellular processes including blood coagulation, cell adhesion, fibrinolysis, and cell migration. Studies in cultured fibroblasts have revealed urokinase induces MMP-9 expression and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Suppression of uPA expression has been studied for therapeutic implications in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Urokinase activity measurements may be useful for the study of cell functions and cancer therapy.

Suitability

Suitable for the detection of Urokinase Activity in variety of samples such as serum, cell and nuclear extracts, and with purified enzymes.

Principle

The Urokinase Activity Fluorometric Assay Kit provides a simple and direct procedure for measuring urokinase activity (ranging from 0.01-0.5 IU/well) in a variety of samples. Urokinase activity is determined using the enzymatic cleavage of an AMC-based (amido-methylcoumarin) peptide substrate, which results in the generation of AMC (λex = 350/λem = 450 nm) proportional to the enzymatic activity present.

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids


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