| abstract |
Kits and methods for measuring enzyme activities and metabolites using NADH and NADPH analogs are disclosed. The analogs have extended stability in aqueous solutions and can used as replacements for NADH or NADPH cofactors in analytical procedures. Preferred aspects of the invention include kits containing the NADH and NADPH analogs for use in the measurement of ALT activity, AST activity, Urea, Ammonia, Salicylate, Triglycerides, Pyruvic Acid, Sorbitol Dehydrogenase activity, 5'-Nucleotidase activity, Creatine Kinase activity, 2,3-Diphosphoglyceric Acid, Adenosine 5'-triphosphate, alpha -Hydroxybutyrate Dehydrogenase activity, Lactate Dehydrogenase activity and the Carbon Dioxide content in analytical samples. |