| Assay Method Information | |
| | Enzymatic Activity Assay |
| Description: | A protocol for determination of the carbonic anhydrase enzymatic activity at rt using the pH indicator method is described below:1 μL inhibitor (50 mM stock solution in DMSO) is diluted to a final test concentration ranging from 100 μM down to 1 nM (or 1 μL water in controls) and incubated for 2 min with 0.5 to 2 EU human Carboanhydrase I (180 U/mg) in 400 μL water and 200 μL phenol red indicator solution (20 mg/L). An enzymactic unit (EU) is defined as an amount which doubles the non catalyzied rate. The hydration reaction is initiated by adding 100 μL 0.5M bicarbonate buffer (0.3M Na2CO3; 0.2M NaHCO3) and subsequent dumping of CO2 through a needle (0.7×30 mm; 22 G×1.25) into the assay solution at a rate of 10 mL gas/minute. The time to colour change (pH 7.2) is determined with a microchronometer or stop watch. |
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