What is the role of the chromogenic substrate TOPS in the creatinine assay kit?
Release time:
2023-08-28
Creatinine is a metabolic product in the body, and its determination is of great significance in clinical medicine and biochemical experiments, especially in evaluating renal function and diagnosing kidney diseases. The chromogenic substrate TOPS (N-ethyl-N-sulfopropyl-3-methylamine sodium salt) in the creatinine assay kit plays a crucial role in determining creatinine concentration. Here we will introduce the role and reaction mechanism of the chromogenic substrate TOPS in the determination of creatinine.
1、 Reaction of chromogenic substrate TOPS
The chromogenic substrate TOPS is a molecule with chromogenic properties that reacts specifically with creatinine to generate chromogenic products. The reaction between TOPS and creatinine molecules involves specific chemical reaction pathways, including the following steps:
(1) Coordination reaction: TOPS undergoes a coordination reaction with creatinine molecules, where its pyridine group coordinates with the amino group in the creatinine molecule.
(2) Oxidation reaction: After coordination and binding, TOPS undergoes an oxidation reaction under specific conditions, forming a chromogenic oxidation product.
(3) Color reaction: The oxidation product has color sensitivity and can absorb specific wavelengths of light, thereby observing an increase in absorbance in the spectrophotometer, indicating the occurrence of a color reaction.
2、 The role of chromogenic substrate TOPS in creatinine determination
The creatinine assay kit usually contains a series of chemical reagents, with the chromogenic substrate TOPS as one of the reagents. During the creatinine determination process, it undergoes specific coordination and oxidation reactions with the creatinine molecules in the sample, producing chromogenic oxidation products. This color product can absorb specific wavelengths of light, and its absorbance is proportional to the concentration of creatinine in the sample. By measuring the absorbance of the color product with a spectrophotometer, the concentration of creatinine in the sample can be indirectly determined.
3、 Advantages of TOPS as a chromogenic substrate in the creatinine assay kit
1. High selectivity: There is a specific reaction between the chromogenic substrate TOPS and creatinine, which is not affected by other interfering substances, thus ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the measurement results.
2. High sensitivity: The color products of TOPS have obvious absorbance and can be accurately measured in a spectrophotometer, thus achieving sensitive determination of low concentration creatinine.
3. Easy to operate: The use of TOPS does not require complex operating steps. Simply prepare the raw reagent into a solution and add it to the sample. After color reaction, the absorbance can be measured.
TOPS plays an important role in creatinine assay kits, achieving accurate determination of creatinine concentration through specific reactions with creatinine molecules. Its high selectivity, sensitivity, and ease of operation make it an indispensable part of the field of creatinine measurement, providing reliable analytical tools for clinical medicine and biochemical experiments.
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