Thermo Scientific™ BACE1 (β-Secretase) FRET Assay Kit, red

Thermo Scientific™ BACE1 (β-Secretase) FRET Assay Kit, red

BACE1 (β-secretase) is a key enzyme involved in the production of Amyloid beta-peptides (Abeta) found in extracellular amyloid plaques of Alzheimers disease (AD). In some cases, early onset familial AD can be attributed to a "Swedish" mutation in the amyloid precursor protein (APP), dramatically enhancing the cleavage of this protein by BACE1. This and other genetic and pathological evidence has led to therapeutic approaches focusing on the inhibition of BACE1 and other APP-cleaving enzymes, such as gamma-secretase. The BACE1 fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) Assay Kit provides a sensitive and efficient method for screening potential BACE1 inhibitors. This kit uses purified baculovirus-expressed BACE1 and a new red FRET peptide substrate based on the "Swedish" mutant.

Features

• Red emission to reduce compound interference
• Excitation at 545 nm and read emission at 585 nm
• An easy-to-use, rapid, homogeneous assay that is performed in solution
• Versatile formatting for high-throughput screening
• Stable results—measurements can be made for up to 24 hours

Contents

• Components of the BACE1 FRET Assay Kit are listed in Table 1. Sufficient reagent is supplied for 400 high-throughput kinetic or endpoint assays. The BACE1 Enzyme is also available separately