Glycogen Synthase (GCS) Activity Assay Kit

Cat.No. :

Kit-3858

Product Overview :

Principle of Measurement: GCS catalyzes the reaction between UDP-glucose and glucose residues to form glycogen and UTP. Pyruvate kinase and lactate dehydrogenase subsequently catalyze NADH oxidation to NAD⁺. The decrease in NADH absorbance at 340 nm reflects GCS activity.
Significance of Measurement: Glycogen synthase (GCS, EC 2.4.1.11) catalyzes glycogen elongation through α-1,4-glycosidic bonds and is the rate-limiting enzyme of glycogen synthesis in liver and muscle. It is a major target enzyme of insulin and plays an essential role in glucose metabolism regulation and maintenance of blood glucose homeostasis.

Size :

100t/96s

Storage :

Store at -20 °C. Shelf life: 6 months.

Synonyms :

GCS Kit

Detection method :

Spectrophotometer/Microplate Reader