Bacterial RNA Polymerase Pyrophosphate Assay Kit

SKU:BHT16300104
Overview
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Colorimetric Bacterial RNA Polymerase Pyrophosphate Assay Kit for measuring RNA polymerase activity and screening inhibitors. Pyrophosphate from RNA synthesis is converted to phosphate and read at 650 nm in 384-well plates. Includes buffer, DNA template, NTP mix, pyrophosphatase and dye for 100 assays; enzyme not included.
Assay Target Bacterial RNA polymerase activity
Detection Method Colorimetric
Detection Wavelength Absorbance 650 nm
Plate Format 384-well plate
Assay Time About 63 min
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Catalog no. Size
RPAP100K 100 assays
Available Options

Select the variant that best fits your experiment. Availability and lead time may vary by option.

  • Options: Size: 100 assays
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  • Shipping: Shipped frozen.
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Field Specification
Applications
  • Enzyme Activity
  • Compound Profiling
Assay type
  • Enzyme Activity Assay
  • Inhibitor Screening Assay
Assay target Bacterial RNA polymerase activity
Assay area Antibacterial Drug Discovery
Target type RNA Polymerase
Detection method
  • Colorimetric
Detection wavelength Absorbance 650 nm
Instrument required Absorbance microplate reader
Plate format 384-well plate
Assay time
  • About 63 min
Storage Please contact us to confirm storage conditions.
Shipping Shipped frozen.
Catalog no. (Mfr.) RPAP100K
Main SKU BHT16300104
Drug Target Assay Kit

Bacterial RNA polymerase makes the mRNA, tRNA and rRNA of the cell. The bacterial holoenzyme is built from several subunits with a total mass of about 400 kDa, and it is a target for the discovery of new antibacterial compounds.

Kit Components

Component RPAP100K
Buffer RP 400 µl
100 x DNA 33 µl
100 x NTP mix 33 µl
1000 x Pyrophosphatase 5 µl
Phosphate detection dye (also sold separately as MicroMolar Phosphate Assay Reagent, BHT16300173) 4500 µl

All reagents except the RNA polymerase are included; the kit is set up for 100 E. coli RNA polymerase reactions in 384-well format.

Assay Principle

The kit follows RNA synthesis on a double-stranded DNA template by measuring the pyrophosphate released in the reaction. Pyrophosphatase in the reaction converts the pyrophosphate to phosphate, which is then read with a phosphate detection dye by absorbance at 650 nm; inhibitors of the polymerase lower the signal.

Specifications

Assay Target Bacterial RNA polymerase activity
Target Type RNA Polymerase
Assay Type Enzyme Activity Assay; Inhibitor Screening Assay
Detection Method Colorimetric
Detection Wavelength Absorbance 650 nm
Plate Format 384-well plate
Instrument Required Absorbance microplate reader
Assay Time About 63 min (60 min reaction + 3 min detection)
Size 100 assays
Storage Please contact us to confirm storage conditions.
Shipping Shipped frozen.

Protocol

The manufacturer's protocol describes the procedure and reaction volumes.

  • RNA Polymerase Pyrophosphate Assay (PDF, see Documents): Covers catalog # RPAP100K.

Safety & Handling

For Research Use Only (RUO). Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. The Bacterial RNA Polymerase Pyrophosphate Assay Kit is shipped frozen. Follow standard laboratory safety practices when handling the reagents. Please contact us to confirm storage conditions.
Q.What does this kit measure?
A.It measures bacterial RNA polymerase activity by detecting the pyrophosphate released during RNA synthesis on a DNA template. It is used to screen RNA polymerase inhibitors in 384-well plates.
Q.What is included in the kit?
A.The Bacterial RNA Polymerase Pyrophosphate Assay Kit (100 assays) includes Buffer RP (400 µl), 100 x DNA (33 µl), 100 x NTP mix (33 µl), 1000 x Pyrophosphatase (5 µl) and phosphate detection dye (4500 µl).
Q.Is a protocol available?
A.Yes. The manufacturer's protocol (RNA Polymerase Pyrophosphate Assay, linked under Documents) covers catalog # RPAP100K.
Q.How long does the assay take?
A.About 63 min (60 min reaction + 3 min detection). See the protocol for the exact steps.
Q.How should the kit be stored?
A.The Bacterial RNA Polymerase Pyrophosphate Assay Kit is shipped frozen. Please contact us for long-term storage conditions.

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