Fructosyl-peptide Oxidase (FPOX-CE)
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I get Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of products?
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SDS and specification documents are available on each product page. They are also available from HERE. ⇒
Enzymes for Clinical Chemistry
- What precautions should be taken when handling the product after opening?
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To avoid moisture absorption of the enzyme powder, please allow it to return to room temperature in a sealed state before use. (Recommended conditions: around 25°C, humidity below 55%)
- How should FPOX-CE be stored?
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Please store at or below -20°C.
- How is the activity of FPOX-CE measured?
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An example of activity measurement: The oxidase activity is assayed in a reaction mixture containing fructosyl glycine as a substrate, peroxidase, 4-aminoantipyrine and TOOS. The production of hydrogen peroxide is colorimetrically evaluated by measuring absorbance at 555 nm.
- What is the substrate specificity of FPOX-CE?
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It shows 100% activity toward fructosyl valyl histidine (F-ValHis), 84% toward ε-fructosyl lysine (εF-Lys) and 53% toward Fructosyl-glycine (F-Gly).
- What protease is used in combination with FPOX-CE for HbA1c measurement?
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Please contact sales representative.
- What stabilizers are used in FPOX-CE?
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Sodium glutamate and EDTA are used as stabilizers.
- How thermostable is FPOX-CE?
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It is stable in liquid form below 45°C (Fig.4). In powder form, it remains stable at 37°C for at least one month (Fig.5).
- What are the optimal pH and temperature for FPOX-CE?
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The optimal pH is 7.5–8.0, and the optimal temperature is 35–42°C.
- What is the molecular weight of FPOX-CE?
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The molecular weight is approximately 60 kDa (gel filtration), and it exhibits a monomeric structure of 52 kDa (SDS-PAGE).
- What are the main applications of FPOX-CE?
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It is useful for the determination of HbA1c, an indicator for diabetes diagnosis and blood glucose control, in clinical analysis.