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A-YGS

Arxula - Yeast Glucocorticoid Screen

Detection of glucocorticoid effects

 

320 €
Test Specification
Duration of Assay
ca. 26 h
Number of Samples
max. 40
Number of Samples (LID)
Validation
in-house
Calibration Range
0 - 250 µg/L (CN)
Limit of Detection
14.8 µg/L (CN)
Concerned about data analysis?

 

 

 

 

 

 

  •  Comes with our test kits
  •  Web tool with free access
  •  Simple and intuitive use
  •  Statistical assessment of results
  •  Comprehensive report with graphics
  •  Customized report available

 

Further documents 

 

A-YGS data sheet

 

Technical requirements

 

 

Available test kit format

 

 

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Product Description
The A-YGS (Arxula-Yeast Glucocorticoid Screen) is an effect-based 96well assay for the detection of hormonal activity of glucocorticoids in various types of water samples. The A-YGS uses the non-conventional and recombinant yeast Arxula adeninivorans as a glucocorticoid responsive biosensor. No sterile conditions are required for the whole test procedure.


Key Characteristics

The A-YGS determines the CEQ (Corticosterone Equivalents) of aqueous samples.

Validation and Standardization

A factorial in-house validation was performed for method validation of the A-YGS.


 

Data Evaluation

Concerned about data analysis? With the purchase of our test kits you get free access to BioVAL for the statistical analysis and reporting of your test results.

Support

Will this test fits to my purposes? We give sufficient support for choosing the right test for your application as well as before and during test establishment and for data evaluation.

 

Type of samples
Aqueous extracts
Ultrapure, drinking and mineral water
Surface water
Ground water and well water
Wastewater
For substance testing

Test Principle

Genetic Modifications

In the yeast genome the gene for the human glucocorticoid receptor and a reporter gene cassette have been integrated.

Transactivation

Glucocorticoids bind to the receptors and the resulting complexes trigger the transcription of the reporter gene.


 

Calibration

The reference standard for calibration and quantification is Corticosterone (CN). The dose-response curve corresponds to a non-linear model.

Detection

The detection is performed after reaction of the reporter enzyme phytase with the chromogenic substrate p-nitrophenyl phosphate at 405 nm.

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