assay for pepsin activity

Elizabeth Fowler (efowler@ma.ultranet.com)
Wed, 29 Jul 1998 13:09:34 -0400 (EDT)

Dear ABRFers:

We are trying to develop an assay to detect a low level of pepsin activity
in the presence of a large amount of protein. The approach of measuring
production of TCA soluble peptides from hemoglobin is not sensitive enough.
Does anyone know of a suitable colorimetric substrate, such as the BAEE
assay for trypsin? Or have any other types of assays to suggest we look at?

Many thanks,

Beth Fowler
Elizabeth Fowler
Director, Biochemistry and Process Development
AutoImmune Inc.
128 Spring Street
Lexington, MA 02173
Phone: 781-860-0710 x 230
FAX: 781-860-0705
Email: efowler@ma.ultranet.com