Enzyme Activity Assays

Enzyme activity assays are performed to identify the presence or quantity of a specific enzyme. Enzymes play an important role in cellular processes, and their activity is often measured in molar amounts. Cellular processes depend on enzymes to catalyze chemical reactions, and the absence of an enzyme can lead to impaired function. Assays measuring enzymatic activity are thus essential for research into cell function. These assays are performed under conditions that optimize enzyme activity. The determination of enzyme activity can support the development of an ever-expanding portfolio of assays and facilitate the understanding of the enzyme’s role in physiological processes. Enzyme activity assays are an important tool for researchers in a variety of fields.