Product Overview :
L-tryptophan (L-Trp) is an essential amino acid necessary for protein synthesis in mammalian cells and the L-Trp to kynurenine (Kyn) pathway is firmly established as a key regulator of innate and adaptive immunity. Catabolism of L-Trp to Kyn maintains an immunosuppressive microenvironment by starving immune cells of L-Trp and releasing degradation products of L-Trp that have immunosuppressive functions. Tryptophan 2,3 dioxygenase (TDO) is upregulated in many tumors, providing cancer cells with an avenue for immune evasion.
Description :
The TDO Inhibitor Screening Assay Kit is designed to measure TDO enzyme inhibition. The TDO Inhibitor Screening Assay Kit is simple to use. Inhibitor and enzyme are added to a sample containing L-Trp substrate. After a room temperature incubation, activity is measured by measuring the absorption of reaction product at = 320-325 nm.
Applications :
Useful for the study of TDO enzymology, screening inhibitors and selectivity profiling.
Storage :
Stable at least 6 months from date of receipt, when stored as directed. Kit components require different storage conditions. Be sure to store each component at the proper temperature upon arrival.
Kit Components :
TDO His-Tag: 100 µg; -80°C TDO Reaction Solution: 4 x 10 ml; -80°C TDO Assay Buffer: 2 x 1 ml; -80°C UV transparent 384-well plate: 1; Room Temp.
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