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Colorimetric glucose assay using thermostable glucokinase.

D A Scott1, C R Goward, M D Scawen

  • 1Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.

Annals of Clinical Biochemistry
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A new glucose assay uses thermostable glucokinase for accurate measurement in serum and plasma. This method offers reliable results with minimal interference, enhancing diagnostic capabilities.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Enzymology

Background:

  • Accurate glucose quantification is crucial for diagnosing and managing metabolic disorders.
  • Existing glucose assays may face limitations in stability or sensitivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and characterize a novel glucose assay utilizing thermostable glucokinase.
  • To optimize the assay for sensitivity, stability, and minimal interference.

Main Methods:

  • Coupling of Bacillus Stearothermophilus glucokinase with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase to generate NADPH.
  • Colorimetric detection of NADPH-dependent reduction of MTT tetrazolium dye to formazan at 570 nm.
  • Evaluation of reagent stability under various conditions and assessment of potential interferences.

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Main Results:

  • The assay accurately quantifies glucose in serum/plasma up to 30 mmol/L using an endpoint method.
  • Optimal formazan detection at 570 nm significantly enhanced sensitivity compared to UV detection.
  • Maximal reagent half-life of approximately 30 days at room temperature was achieved with optimized formulation.
  • No significant interference was observed from common drugs and metabolites.

Conclusions:

  • A stable and sensitive glucose assay based on thermostable glucokinase has been successfully developed.
  • The method demonstrates good performance characteristics for clinical laboratory use.
  • This assay offers a reliable alternative for glucose determination in biological samples.