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Analysis Note

Protein determined by biuret

Application

α-glycerophosphate dehydrogenase was used in 2-deoxy-ribose 5-phosphate aldolase (DERA) cleavage (retroaldol) assay.

Biochem/physiol Actions

α-glycerophosphate dehydrogenase catalyzes the conversion of dihydroxyacetone to glycerol phosphate.

Physical form

Lyophilized sulfate-free powder containing buffer salts as citrate and EDTA

Unit Definition

One unit will convert 1.0 µmole of dihydroxyacetone phosphate to α-glycerophosphate per min at pH 7.4 at 25 °C.