Isocitrate Dehydrogenase is an enzyme of the oxidoreductase class that catalyzes the conversion of isocitrate and NAD+ to yield 2-ketoglutarate, carbon dioxide, and NADH. It occurs in cell mitochondria. The enzyme requires Mg2+, Mn2+; it is activated by ADP, citrate, and Ca2+, and inhibited by NADH, NADPH, and ATP. The reaction is the key rate-limiting step of the citric acid (tricarboxylic) cycle. Recombinant MDH is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Unit Definition:
One unit is defined as 1umol of NAD+ production per minute under the assay conditions (25 degrees C, pH 7.5).
Storage and Stability:
For long-term storage, add HSA or BSA (0.1% final concentration), aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.