Fructosyl-peptide Oxidase (FPOX-CE)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get Safety Data Sheet (SDS) of products?

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?

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?

Please store at or below -20°C.

How is the activity of FPOX-CE measured?

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?

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?

Please contact sales representative.

What stabilizers are used in FPOX-CE?

Sodium glutamate and EDTA are used as stabilizers.

How thermostable is FPOX-CE?

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?

The optimal pH is 7.5–8.0, and the optimal temperature is 35–42°C.

What is the molecular weight of FPOX-CE?

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?

It is useful for the determination of HbA1c, an indicator for diabetes diagnosis and blood glucose control, in clinical analysis.

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