Ketohexokinase Assay – Transcreener Application

Transcreener® ADP2 Assays for universal screening and profiling of any ATPase

Ketohexokinase Assay - A Transcreener ADP2 Assay Application

The Transcreener ADP2 Assay is a far-red, competitive assay that measures ketohexokinase (also known as KHK) activity via direct detection of ADP produced during an enzyme reaction. It is designed for high-throughput screening, with a single-addition, mix-and-read format. The assay is an excellent tool for researchers screening compound libraries to discover ketohexokinase modulators. 

This ketohexokinase assay provides excellent data quality (Z' ≥ 0.7) and signal (≥ 85 mP polarization shift) at low substrate conversion (typically 10% or less). It accommodates ATP concentrations ranging from 0.1 µM to 1,000 µM.

The kit comes complete with the detection reagents required to measure activity. Ketohexokinase enzyme is not included in the inhibitor screening assay kit. Please contact us for questions related to acquiring the enzyme. This assay is designed to be used with purified enzyme preparations. Transcreener assays are not validated with cell lysates, blood, serum, or other biological samples.

How Does This Ketohexokinase Assay Work?

The Transcreener Ketohexokinase Assay determines KHK enzyme activity by using the Transcreener ADP2 monoclonal antibody to directly detect ADP produced during the enzyme reaction. This antibody is highly selective to ADP over ATP. ADP produced in the reaction competes with a far-red fluorescent ADP2 tracer, changing the fluorescent properties and providing a fluorescent readout.

The ketohexokinase assay is available with FP, FI, and TR-FRET. It is a simple mix-and-read format. Perform your enzyme reaction, add the detection reagents, and measure. The simplicity of the system yields robust results that also makes it extremely amiable to HTS. 

Direct Detection of ADP to Measure Ketohexokinase Enzymatic Activity

Fluorescent Polarization (FP)

Transcreener Ketohexokinase Assay Schematic

The workhorse. Used in many large screens. Best deck and signal stability.

Fluorescent Intensity (FI)

ADP FI Kinase Assay Kit

Positive FI signal. Compatible with simple fluorescence plate readers. Faster read time than FP or TR-FRET.

Time-Resolved Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (TR-FRET)

ADP TR-FRET Kinase Assay Kit

For customers who prefer TR-FRET detection. Uses the same filter set as HTRF®.

Applications

  • Measure Enzymatic Activity of Ketohexokinases
  • Screen Compound Libraries for Ketohexokinase Modulators
  • Quantify Inhibitor Potency
  • Inhibitor Selectivity Profiling
  • Measure Drug-Target Residence Time

Features

  • Direct detection of unlabeled ADP
  • Easy to use, homogenous, one-step format
  • Robust Assay Z’ > 0.7 under initial velocity conditions
  • Far-red fluorescent readouts minimize compound interference
  • A safe, non-radioactive method
  • Available in FP, FI, or TR-FRET readouts

Easy-to-Use, Mix-and-Read, HTS-Ready Assay

Run your enzyme reaction, add Transcreener reagents, and read your plates. The ketohexokinase assay is compatible with 96, 384, and 1536-well formats. 

Transcreener Mix and Read Assay

Robust Assay Yields Quality Data

Z’ measurements using optimized KHK reaction conditions indicate a robust assay.  Robust data like this is vital for sizeable high throughput screens that are difficult to complete due to massive sample quantity. Z' shown here = 0.94.

KHK Assay Z' Data

Detection of ADP Under Ketohexokinase Initial Velocity

Assay demonstrates linearity when raw data is converted to ADP using a standard curve. Here we performed a 12 point, 2-fold dilution starting at 500 nM KHK enzyme. Substrate concentrations of 0.15 mM ATP and 7 mM Fructose were used. Linearity is shown here under initial velocity conditions when raw data is converted to ADP formed. The buffer included 25 mM Tris pH 7.5, 10 mM MgCl2, 0.01% Triton, 10 mM CaCl2, and 10 mM KCl. The detection mixture included 1X Stop and Detect Buffer, 225 μg/mL ADP2 Antibody, and 8 nM ADP2 Tracer. The KHK enzyme reaction took place for 60 minutes at 30ºC.

KHK Enzyme Titration

Ketohexokinase Assay Enzyme Titration

Linear Response

Linear Response Data with Ketohexokinase

Screen for Inhibitors & Perform SAR

Transcreener Assays are designed for screening compound libraries in a high throughput format. Follow-up SAR can also be performed using the assay to determine inhibitor potency with ease. Assay conditions include 22 nM KHK enzyme, 0.15 mM ATP, 7 mM Fructose, 25 mM Tris (pH 7.5), 10 mM MgCl2, 10 mM CaCl2, 10 mM KCl, and 0.01% Triton for 60 minutes at 30ºC. The Detection Mix included 225 μg/mL ADP2 Antibody, 8 nM ADP2 Tracer, and 1X Stop and Detect Buffer.

Dose-Response (Ketohexokinase Inhibitor)

Dose Response Curve with KHK Inhibitor

IC50 = 0.29 μM

Ketohexokinase Assay Services

BellBrook Labs offers ATPase Profiling Services for several ATPase enzyme targets using our trusted Transcreener ATPase Assay. BellBrook scientists will use their extensive biochemistry and enzymology expertise to work with you and accelerate your ATPase program. We tailor our expertise to meet your specific needs, saving you both time and money. Accelerate your KHK program with our ATPase profiling services.

Scientist Studying DDX41

ATPase Profiling Services Include:

  • Inhibitor Screening – To identify or confirm activity with the target.
  • Inhibitor Potency Profiling – Dose-response with target and/or related proteins. Fast IC50 results.
  • Residence Time Measurements – Determination of koff using ‘jump dilution’ enzymatic assay method.
  • Mechanism of Action Studies – Kinetic analysis to define the mode of inhibition.
  • Triaging Non-stoichiometric Inhibitors - Run assays under different conditions such as varying detergent and enzyme concentrations.

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What's Included

What You Will Need

Transcreener ADP2 Assay Kits - For KHK Activity Assays

* For custom or bulk orders (over 100,000 wells) please contact us (info@bellbrooklabs.com) for a quote.

Cat. No.Product DescriptionPriceAdd to Cart
3013-ATranscreener ADP2 FI Assay (200 Assay, 96 Well)$359.00Add to Cart
3013-1KTranscreener ADP2 FI Assay (1,000 Assay, 384 Well)$759.00Add to Cart
3013-10KTranscreener ADP2 FI Assay (10,000 Assay, 384 Well)$4,299.00Add to Cart
3013-100KTranscreener ADP2 FI Assay (10 X 10,000 Assay, 384 Well)$21,495.00Add to Cart
3010-1KTranscreener ADP2 FP Assay (1,000 Assay, 384 Well)$725.00Add to Cart
3010-10KTranscreener ADP2 FP Assay (10,000 Assay, 384 Well)$4,099.00Add to Cart
3010-100KTranscreener ADP2 FP Assay (10 X 10,000 Assay, 384 Well)$20,495.00Add to Cart
3011-1KTranscreener ADP2 TR-FRET Red Assay (1,000 Assay, 384 Well)$789.00Add to Cart
3011-10KTranscreener ADP2 TR-FRET Red Assay (10,000 Assay, 384 Well)$4,449.00Add to Cart
3011-100KTranscreener ADP2 TR-FRET Red Assay (10 X 10,000 Assay, 384 Well)$22,245.00Add to Cart

Assay Plates for FI & FP

Cat. No.Product DescriptionPriceAdd to Cart
2233Corning 96-Well Black Assay Plates (#3686), 3-Pack (200+ Assays)$55.00Add to Cart
2229Corning 384-Well Black Assay Plates (#4514), 3-Pack (1,000+ Assays)$60.00Add to Cart
2230Corning 384-Well Black Assay Plates (#4514), 30-Pack (10,000+ Assays)$479.00Add to Cart

Assay Plates for TR-FRET

Cat. No.Product DescriptionPriceAdd to Cart
2234Corning 96-Well White Assay Plates (#3642), 3-Pack (200+ Assays)$55.00Add to Cart
2231Corning 384-Well White Assay Plates (#4513), 3-Pack (1,000+ Assays)$65.00Add to Cart
2232Corning 384-Well White Assay Plates (#4513), 30-Pack (10,000+ Assays)$529.00Add to Cart

The Role of Ketohexokinase As a Therapeutic Target

Ketohexokinase phosphorylates in the fructose metabolic pathway. The fructose metabolic pathway is involved in metabolic disorders. Studies show KHK loss-of-function mutations lead to accumulating fructose in plasma and urinary excretion, and genetic deletions decrease harmful metabolic effects from fructose that lead to obesity, insulin resistance, hyperlipidemia, and more (Gutierrez et al, 2021). 

As such, ketohexokinase inhibitors show potential to inhibit the fructose metabolic pathway, making it a target of interest for metabolic syndrome. Accelerate your discovery of KHK inhibitors with the Transcreener Ketohexokinase Assay.

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