On our website, we are proud to present our extensive range of NeogenMegazyme, which utilize enzymatic assay methods to provide accurate and reliable analytical results across a wide range of applications.
Enzymatic assays have revolutionized many industries by providing highly accurate and specific measurements of biochemical processes. Here, we explain how these tests work and why they are so important for modern research and industry.
What are enzymatic assays?
Enzymatic assays are techniques that utilize the ability of enzymes to catalyze specific chemical reactions. These assays are used to measure the concentration of substrates, enzymes, or products in a sample solution. The techniques are highly reliable and can be adapted for various types of measurements, ranging from spectrophotometry to fluorometry and chromatography.
Applications of enzymatic assays
Enzymatic assays have a wide range of applications. They are used in everything from food analysis and medical diagnostics to biotechnology research and drug development. In the food industry, they are used to measure nutritional content and contaminants, while in medicine they can help detect enzyme defects and diseases.
- Food analysis: Enzymes are used to quantify nutrients such as sugars, fats, and proteins, as well as to identify contaminants that may affect product quality and safety.
- Drug development: Enzymatic assays are critical in drug development, where they are used to test how potential drugs interact with specific enzymes, which is essential for understanding the drug’s efficacy and safety.
- Biotechnology: In biotechnology, enzymes are used to catalyze reactions that are essential for the production of biofuels, bioplastics, and other bio-based products.
The Benefits of Megazyme Tests
Megazyme offer several advantages that make them the best choice for your enzymatic analysis needs:
- High precision: Our tests are designed to deliver accurate and reliable results every time, which is essential for ensuring quality and efficiency in your business.
- Automation and Efficiency: With our advanced analysis tools, you can automate the entire testing process—from sample preparation to data analysis—saving time and reducing the risk of errors.
- Flexibility: Megazyme can be customized to meet specific needs across various industries, making them a versatile tool for a wide range of applications.
The method principle for most Megazyme is shown below, followed by a list of available test kits.To use the kits, you will need aUV spectrophotometer and a standard laboratory equipped witha balance, vortex mixer, bench-top centrifuge, water bath, and heating bath. There are over 150 test methods to choose from.In our online store, we have listed only the most common kits, but we are working on adding Megazyme entire Megazyme.
List of Megazyme :
| Article | Test kit | Number |
|---|---|---|
| K-ACHYD | Acetaldehyde Assay Kit | 50 assays (manual) / 500 assays (microplate) / 500 assays (automated) |
| K-ACET | Acetic Acid Assay Kit (ACS Manual Format) | 53 assays per kit |
| K-ACETAF | Acetic Acid Assay Kit (ACS Analysis Format) | 456 assays (0.31 mL) |
| K-ACETAK | Acetic Acid Assay Kit (Acetate Kinase Assay Format) | 550 assays (0.31 mL) |
| K-ACETGK | Acetic Acid GK Assay Kit (Assay Format) | 500 assays (0.22 mL) |
| K-ACETRM | Acetic Acid Assay Kit (Acetate Kinase Manual Format) | 72 assays (manual) / 720 assays (microplate) |
| K-AMIAR | Ammonia Assay Kit (Rapid) | 96 assays (manual) / 960 assays (microplate) / 960 assays (automated) |
| K-CERA | α-Amylase Assay Kit (Ceralpha Method) | 100 assays per kit |
| K-AMYLSD | α-Amylase SD Assay Kit | 160 assays (manual) / 640 assays (automated) |
| R-CAAR4 | α-Amylase Reagent (Ceralpha) | 200 assays per kit (4 vials) |
| R-AMHR4 | α-Amylase HR Reagent | 200 assays per kit (4 vials) |
| K-BETA3 | β-Amylase Assay Kit (Betamyl-3) | 100 assays per kit |
| R-BAMR3 | β-Amylase Assay Reagent (Betamyl-3) | 200 assays per kit (4 vials) |
| K-AMYL | Amylose/Amylopectin Assay Kit | 100 assays per kit |
| R-AMGR3 | Amyloglucosidase Assay Reagent | 200 assays per kit (4 vials) |
| K-ARAB | Arabinan Assay Kit | 100 assays per kit |
| K-ARGA | L-Arabinose/D-Galactose Assay Kit | 115 assays (manual) / 1,150 assays (microplate) / 1,150 assays (automated) |
| K-LARGE | L-Arginine/Urea/Ammonia Assay Kit | 50 assays per kit |
| K-ASCO | Ascorbic Acid Assay Kit (L-Ascorbate) | 40 assays (manual) / 400 assays (microplate) / 400 assays (automated) |
| K-ASNAM | L-Asparagine/L-Glutamine/Ammonia Assay Kit (Rapid) | 100 assays (50 of each) per kit |
| K-ASPTM | Aspartame Assay Kit | 50 assays (manual) / 500 assays (microplate) / 500 assays (automated) |
| K-AVCHO | Available Carbohydrates Assay Kit | 100 assays per kit |
| K-ACHDF | Available Carbohydrates/Dietary Fiber Assay Kit | 100 assays of each component |
| K-CARREZ | Carrez Clarification Kit | 40–1,000 assays per kit (depending on the application) |
| K-CATAL | Catalase Assay Kit | 100 / 200 assays per kit |
| K-Cell G5-4V | Cellulase Assay Kit (CellG5 Method) | Variations |
| K-CellG3 | Cellulase Assay Kit (CellG3 Method) | 180 / 360 assays per kit |
| K-CITR | Citric Acid Assay Kit | 72 assays (manual) / 720 assays (microplate) / 840 assays (automated) |
| K-ETOH | Ethanol Assay Kit | 60 assays (manual) / 600 assays (microplate) / 600 assays (automated) |
| K-ETOHLQR | Ethanol Assay Kit (Liquid Ready) | 60 assays (manual) / 600 assays (microplate) / 600 assays (automated) |
| K-TDFR-200A | Total Dietary Fiber Assay Kit | Variations |
| K-INTDF | Integrated Total Dietary Fiber Assay Kit | 100 assays per kit |
| K-RINTDF | Rapid Integrated Total Dietary Fiber Assay Kit | 100 assays per kit |
| K-TDFC | Total Dietary Fiber Controls | Contains 6 controls: Use with K-TDFR, K-INTDF, or K-RINTDF |
| K-FRHYD | Formaldehyde Assay Kit | 50 assays (manual) / 500 assays (microplate) / 500 assays (automated) |
| K-FORM | Formic Acid Assay Kit | 25 assays (manual) / 250 assays (microplate) / 220 assays (automated) |
| K-FRUCHK | Fructan HK Assay Kit | 50 assays per kit |
| K-FRUC | Fructan Assay Kit | 100 assays per kit |
| K-FRUGL | D-Fructose/D-Glucose Assay Kit | 110 assays (manual) / 1,100 assays (microplate) / 1,100 assays (automated) |
| K-FRGLQR | D-Fructose/D-Glucose Assay Kit (Liquid Ready) | 1,100 assays (microplate) / 1,100 assays (automated assays) |
| K-FUCOSE | L-Fucose Assay Kit | 100 assays (manual) / 1,000 assays (microplate) / 1,020 assays (automated) |
| K-GALM | Galactomannan Assay Kit | 100 assays per kit |
| K-BGLU | β-Glucan Assay Kit (Mixed Linkage) | 100 assays per kit |
| K-EBHLG | Enzymatic Yeast β-Glucan Assay Kit | 50 assays per kit |
| K-YBGL | β-Glucan Assay Kit (Yeast and Mushroom) | 100 assays per kit |
| K-MBG4 | Malt β-Glucanase/Lichenase Assay Kit (MBG4 Method) | 100 assays (manual) / 400 assays (automated) |
| K-MBGL | β-Glucanase Assay Kit (Malt and Microbial) | 100 assays per kit |
| K-GLUM | Glucomannan Assay Kit | 50 assays per kit |
| K-GATE | D-Gluconic Acid/D-Glucono-δ-lactone Assay Kit | 60 assays (manual) / 600 assays (microplate) / 600 assays (automated) |
| K-GAMINE | D-Glucosamine Assay Kit | 50 assays (manual) / 500 assays (microplate) / 500 assays (automated) |
| K-GLUC | D-Glucose Assay Kit (GOPOD Format) | 660 assays per kit |
| R-GLC4 | Glucose Determination Reagent | 1,300 assays per kit (4 vials) |
| K-GLUHK-220A | D-Glucose HK Assay Kit | Variations |
| K-MRGLUC | D-Glucose Assay Kit (Megaplex Red) | 1,000 assays (microplate) / 100 assays (manual) / 400 assays (automated) |
| K-GLOX | Glucose Oxidase Assay Kit | 200 assays (manual) / 2,000 assays (microplate) / 1,960 assays (automated) |
| K-URONIC | D-Glucuronic/D-Galacturonic Acid Assay Kit | 100 assays (manual) / 1,000 assays (microplate) / 1,000 assays (automated) |
| K-AGLUA | α-Glucuronidase Assay Kit | 50 assays (manual) / 200 assays (microplate) |
| K-GEUX3 | Glucuronoyl Esterase Assay Kit | 100 assays per kit |
| K-GLUT | L-Glutamic Acid Assay Kit | 60 assays (manual) / 600 assays (microplate) / 700 assays (automated) |
| K-GLNAM | L-Glutamine/Ammonia Assay Kit (Rapid) | 50 assays each (manual) / 500 assays each (microplate) |
| K-GCROL | Glycerol Assay Kit | 70 assays (manual) / 700 assays (microplate) |
| K-GCROLGK | Glycerol GK Assay Kit | 70 assays (manual) / 700 assays (microplate) / 600 assays (automated) |
| K-HISTA | Histamine Assay Kit | 100 assays per kit |
| K-MRH2O2 | Hydrogen Peroxide Assay Kit (Megaplex Red) | 1,000 assays (microplate) / 100 assays (manual) / 400 assays (automated) |
| K-HDBA | D-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid (β-Hydroxybutyrate) Assay Kit | 60 assays (manual) / 600 assays (microplate) / 740 assays (automated) |
| K-INOSL | Myo-Inositol Assay Kit | 50 assays per kit |
| K-ISOC | D-Isocitric Acid Assay Kit | 100 assays (manual) / 1,000 assays (microplate) / 1,000 assays (automated) |
| K-DATE | D-Lactic Acid (D-Lactate) (Rapid) Assay Kit | 50 assays (manual) / 500 assays (microplate) / 450 assays (automated) |
| K-DLATE | D-/L-Lactic Acid (D-/L-Lactate) (Rapid) Assay Kit | 100 assays (50 of each) per kit |
| K-LATE | L-Lactic Acid (L-Lactate) Assay Kit | 50 assays (manual) / 500 assays (microplate) / 450 assays (automated) |
| K-LOLAC | Lactose Assay Kit – Sequential/High Sensitivity | 65 assays per kit |
| K-LACGAR | Lactose/Galactose Assay Kit (Rapid) | 115 assays per kit |
| K-LACSU | Lactose/Sucrose/D-Glucose Assay Kit | 100 assays per kit |
| K-LACTUL | Lactulose Assay Kit | 50 assays per kit |
| K-DMAL | D-Malic Acid Assay Kit | 100 assays (manual) / 1,000 assays (microplate) / 1,100 assays (automated) |
| K-LMAL-116A | L-Malic Acid Assay Kit (Manual Format) | Variations |
| K-LMALAF | L-Malic Acid Assay Kit (Assay Format) | 1,116 assays (0.22 mL) |
| K-LMALQR | L-Malic Acid Assay Kit (Liquid Ready) | 1,100 assays (microplate) / 1,100 assays (automated assays) |
| K-LMALMQ | L-Malic Acid Assay Kit (MegaQuant™ Format) | 60 assays per kit |
| K-MALTA | Malt Amylase Assay Kit | 100 assays (50 of each) per kit |
| K-MASUG | Maltose/Sucrose/D-Glucose Assay Kit | 100 assays (34 of each) per kit |
| K-MANOL | D-Mannitol Assay Kit | 60 assays (manual) / 600 assays (microplate) / 580 assays (automated) |
| K-MANGL | D-Mannose/D-Fructose/D-Glucose Assay Kit | 55 assays per kit |
| K-PECID | Pectin Identification Assay Kit | 500 assays per kit |
| K-PullG6 | Pullulanase/Limit-Dextrinase Assay Kit (PullG6 Method) | 100/200 assays per kit |
| K-PHYTASE | Phytase Assay Kit | 100 assays per kit |
| K-PHYT | Phytic Acid Assay Kit | 50 assays per kit |
| K-PANOPA | Primary Amino Nitrogen Assay Kit (PANOPA) | 100 assays (manual) / 1,000 assays (microplate) / 1,100 assays (automated) |
| K-PDCAAS | Protein Digestibility Assay Kit | 50 assays per kit |
| K-PHOS | Phosphate Assay Kit | 100 assays (manual) / 400 assays (automated) |
| K-PYRUV | Pyruvic Acid Assay Kit | 100 assays (manual) / 1,000 assays (microplate) / 1,000 assays (automated) |
| K-RAFGA | Raffinose/D-Galactose Assay Kit | 120 assays per kit |
| K-RAFGL | Raffinose/Sucrose/D-Glucose Assay Kit | 120 assays per kit |
| K-RHAMNOSE | L-Rhamnose Assay Kit | 50 / 100 assays (manual) / 550 assays (microplate) / 550 assays (automated) |
| K-SORB | D-Sorbitol/Xylitol Assay Kit | 58 assays (manual) / 580 assays (microplate) / 700 assays (automated) |
| K-DSTRS | Digestible and Resistant Starch Assay Kit | 40 assays per kit |
| K-SDAM | Starch Damage Assay Kit | 200 assays per kit |
| K-RAPRS | Resistant Starch Assay Kit (Rapid) | 100 assays per kit |
| K-RSTAR | Resistant Starch Assay Kit | 100 assays per kit |
| K-RSTCL | Resistant Starch Control Flours | 5 controls per kit: For use with K-RSTAR |
| K-TSTA-100A | Total Starch Assay Kit (AA/AMG) | Variations |
| K-TSHK | Total Starch HK Assay Kit | 100 assays per kit |
| K-TSCK | Total Starch Control Flours | 6 controls per kit: For use with K-TSTA or K-TSHK |
| K-SUCC | Succinic Acid Assay Kit | 20 assays (manual) / 200 assays (microplate) / 270 assays (automated) |
| K-SUFRG | Sucrose/D-Fructose/D-Glucose Assay Kit | 300 assays (100 of each) per kit |
| K-SUCGL | Sucrose/D-Glucose Assay Kit | 250 assays per kit |
| K-FSULPH | Free Sulfite Assay Kit (Liquid Ready) | 80 assays (manual) / 800 assays (microplate) / 800 assays (automated) |
| K-TSULPH | Total Sulfite Assay Kit (Liquid Ready) | 80 assays (manual) / 800 assays (microplate) / 800 assays (automated) |
| K-ETSULPH | Total Sulfite Assay Kit (Enzymatic) | 50 assays (manual) / 500 assays (microplate) / 588 assays (automated) |
| K-SULPH | Total and Free Sulfite Assay Kit (Liquid Ready) | 40 assays each (manual) / 400 assays each (microplate) / 400 assays each (automated analyzer) |
| K-TART | Tartaric Acid Assay Kit (Liquid Ready) | 200 assays (manual) / 2,000 assays (microplate) / 2,000 assays (automated) |
| K-TREH | Trehalose Assay Kit | 100 assays (manual) / 1,000 assays (microplate) / 1,100 assays (automated) |
| K-URAMR | Urea/Ammonia Assay Kit (Rapid) | 100 assays (50 of each) per kit |
| K-XylX6-2V | Xylanase Assay Kit (XylX6 Method) | Variations |
| K-AZOWAX | Xylanase Assay Kit (Azo-Wax) | 200 assays per kit |
| K-XYLS | Xylanase Assay Kit (Xylazyme AX) | 200 assays per kit |
| K-XYLOSE | D-Xylose Assay Kit | 100 assays (manual) / 1,000 assays (microplate) / 1,300 assays (automated) |
If you are looking for specific enzymes for your own research or analytical method, you can order individual enzymes. Download the catalog listing of available Megazyme .
Summary
Enzymatic assays offer a powerful and precise method for analyzing and understanding complex biochemical processes. By using Megazyme, you can ensure that you obtain the most reliable and accurate results, helping you make informed decisions and improve the quality of your products and services. Explore our range of Megazyme enzymatic assays today and discover how they can revolutionize your work!
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