Biocytin [Epsilon-Biotinoyl-L-Lysine] – 100 mg

Overview

Biocytin [Epsilon-Biotinoyl-L-Lysine] is a unique biotin derivative that plays an essential role in biotinidase activity measurement. Unlike standard biotin, biocytin is more polar, making it a valuable substrate for various biochemical applications. This compound is particularly useful for diagnosing biotinidase deficiency, a condition that can have significant effects on metabolism and overall health. Biocytin also serves as a cell tracing agent, acting as a histological stain for nerve cells, which is crucial for neurological studies.

Key Features

• Natural substrate of the enzyme biotinidase
• More polar than biotin for enhanced solubility
• Utilized in diagnostic applications to measure biotinidase activity
• Serves as a histological stain for tracing nerve cells
• Offered in a convenient 100 mg package

Specifications

FAQ

What is biocytin used for?

Biocytin is primarily used to measure biotinidase activity, which is important for diagnosing biotinidase deficiency. It is also used in histological staining for nerve cells.

How does biocytin differ from biotin?

Biocytin is a more polar derivative of biotin, which enhances its solubility. This property makes it a suitable substrate for various biochemical assays and analyses.

Where can I learn more about related products?

If you’re interested in more biotin derivatives, check out our collection of non-fluorescent options or explore our streptavidin products for enhanced labeling applications.

Take control of your biochemical research and purchase Biocytin [Epsilon-Biotinoyl-L-Lysine] today to ensure accurate measurement and analysis in your laboratory.

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