Comparison of batch and chromatographic assays of cyclic nucleiotide phosphodiesterases

Gulyassy, P.F.; Farrand, J.R.

Journal of Chromatography 129: 107-113

1976


ISSN/ISBN: 0021-9673
PMID: 187607
Document Number: 101899
An improved method for the assay of cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases (CNPases) is described in which residual 3H-cAMP or 3H-cGMP is separated from products by chromatography on thin layers of PEI-cellulose. Comparison of CNPase activity in crude or purified rat kidney enzyme assayed by the PEI-cellulose method with a batch anion-exchange resin method showed serious underestimation of activity by the latter method. The batch method underestimated CNPase activity by 34-82%. The error was due to substantial binding of nucleosides (adenosine and guanosine) to the resin, which is assumed not to occur by those using this method.

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