Cytochrome c Oxidase Assay Kit
SIGMA/CYTOCOX1 - sufficient for 100 tests, soluble and membrane bound mitochondria
Synonym: Cytochrome c Oxidase Activity Assay Kit
Product Type: Chemical
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| shipped in | dry ice |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| usage | sufficient for 100 tests |
| Application: | The Cytochrome c Oxidase Assay Kit uses an optimized colorimetric assay based on observation of the decrease in absorbance of ferrocytochrome c measured at 550 nm, which is caused by its oxidation to ferricytochrome c by cytochrome c oxidase. This kit is suitable for the detection of mitochondrial outer membrane integrity/mitochondrial stress and for the detection of mitochondria in subcellular fractions. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Cytochrome c oxidase [EC 1.9.3.1] is located on the inner mitochondrial membrane dividing the mitochondrial matrix from the intermembrane space, and has traditionally been used as a marker for this membrane. It is also located in the cytoplasmic membrane of bacteria. Cytochrome c oxidase provides energy for the cell by coupling electron transport through the cytochrome chain with the process of oxidative phosphorylation. |
| Features and Benefits: | • Simple, optimized protocol - Obtain reproducible results without special training needs • Useful for determining cytochrome c activity from any mitchondrial source - The enzyme is present in all mitochondria regardless of species • Useful for detecting the presence of mitochondria in subcellular fraction - Save time and increase confidence in the quality of organelle preparations • May be used in conjunction with the MITOISO1 Mitochondrial Isolation Kit - Standardized mitochondrial preparation and analysis ensures reproducibility • Use to analyze the intactness of mitochondrial membranes • Simple colorimetric measurement of solution |
| Symbol | GHS05 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H315 - H318 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P362 + P364 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 12161503 |
| Components | Cytochrome c from equine heart, ≥95% (SDS-PAGE) 50 mg; n-Dodecyl β-D-maltoside, ≥98% (GC) 10 mg |


