Can the calibrator and water blank be measured after the samples, and if so how long after?

We recommend measuring calibrator and water blank simultaneously with the samples, to avoid any potential sources of error, but it is not essential. Potential sources of error that can be introduced by non-simultaneous measurement are: variations in pipetting volumes, variation in microplate reader performance, evaporation of reagents caused by long incubation, etc.

There are yellow chrystals in the pNPP vial - can I still use the product?

Yes, but you first have to dissolve the crystals. The yellow crystals are phenol which has separated from the reagent during the freezing process. Heat the vial until all phenol crystals disappear (melting point is around 40 °C), and mix well before use.

Is pNPP light sensitive? Does it need to be handled in the dark room only, and dark colored 96well plates necessary?

pNPP is light sensitive and must be stored protected from light, but it can be used under normal laboratory conditions. Only clear flat bottom microplates should be used. Do not use plates, where the bottom is not clear and flat.

How do I measure ALP activity animal tissue?

Homogenize tissue sample in 10 mM Tris Buffer (pH 8.5), 50 mM NaCl, or lysis buffer of your choice.- The assay is compatible with up to 2% SDS or Tween-20 in the sample.- The assay is incompatible with EDTA, oxalate, fluoride, citrate.- Centrifuge homogenized tissue sample at 10,000 x g for 10 min at 4°C.- Use the clear supernatant for alkaline phosphatase assay.For more detailed product information and questions, please feel free to Contact Us. Or for more general information regarding our assays, please refer to our General Questions.

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Bhattacharya, A et al (2006). Effect of fish oil on bone mineral density in aging C57BL/6 female mice. J. Nutr. Biochem 18(6):372-379. Assay: ALP in mouse serum.Kim HJ, et al (2006). Glucocorticoids suppress bone formation via the osteoclast. J Clin Invest. 116(8):2152-60. Assay: Alkaline phosphatase in mouse serum. Lian Q, et al (2006). Establishing clonal cell lines with endothelial-like potential from CD9(hi), SSEA-1(-) cells in embryonic stem cell-derived embryoid bodies. PLoS One 1:e6. Assay: Alkaline phosphatase in mouse Stem cell line.To find more recent publications, pleaseclick here.