Redox Related Kit

Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase (ALDH) (EC 1.2.1.10) is a type of aldehyde dehydrogenase, which widely exists in various animals, plants and microorganisms. Its main function is to oxidize acetaldehyde into acetic acid, playing a major role in alcohol metabolism. In humans and many animals, mitochondrial acetaldehyde dehydrogenase can convert alcohols that are harmful to organisms, so acetaldehyde dehydrogenase has received great attention in cell detoxification research. At the same time, acetaldehyde dehydrogenase has been widely studied and applied in molecular biology and the detection of related diseases.

In the pentose phosphate pathway, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH) and 6PGDH sequentially catalyze the synthesis of NADPH, which is closely related to energy balance, growth rate, and cell viability. In addition, 6PGDH plays an important role in stress physiology.

Ascorbic Acid (AsA), among other functions, are also known as Vitamin C, acts as a coenzyme, free radical scavenger, electron donor/acceptor, and substrate for the biosynthesis of oxalate and tartrate. As the most important antioxidant in plant cells, AsA plays a crucial role in protecting chloroplasts from oxidative damage and is also an important indicator for measuring the quality of agricultural products.

Glutamic Acid (Glu) is widely found in animals, plants, microorganisms, and cultured cells. It is not only one of the 20 amino acids that make up proteins but also participates in the synthesis of various amino acids through transamination, serving as a major source of amino groups in organisms. Furthermore, Glu is the primary active component of monosodium glutamate (MSG), commonly used as a food additive and in flavor production.

Anthocyanins are a class of naturally occurring pigments that are easily soluble in polar solvents and belong to the flavonoid family. They are widely distributed in the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits of plants, giving them colors ranging from red to purple. Anthocyanins are the primary pigments responsible for the coloration of plants.

Chloroplasts are the most important and ubiquitous plastids in plant cells, serving as organelles for photosynthesis. Chloroplasts utilize their chlorophyll to convert light energy into chemical energy, transforming CO₂ and water into sugars. They represent the world's lowest-cost, highest-yielding biological factories in terms of material production. The accurate and comprehensive isolation of chloroplasts with preserved normal activity has become a prerequisite for many research studies.

Chalcone isomerase (CHI) is the first recognized enzyme involved in the synthesis of flavonoids and is one of the key enzymes in the flavonoid metabolic pathway. Together with chalcone synthase, it constitutes the rate-limiting enzyme for the biosynthesis of flavonoids.