Merck, MAK178-1KT, Enolase Activity Assay Kit

Enolase is a multifunctional glycolytic enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of D-2-phosphoglycerate to phospho(enol)pyruvate (PEP) and water. It can function as a plasminogen receptor in endothelial, epithelial, and hematopoietic cells and hence, may be involved in fibrinolytic and intravascular systems. It is also known to act as a heat shock protein, which may have implications in transcriptional and pathological functions. Enolase has been implicated in autoimmune and systemic diseases. Furthermore; serum neuron-specific enolase is known to function as a predictor of patient outcome post cardiac arrest. Thus enolase assays can be used for studying cellular functions like carbohydrate metabolism, transcription and other pathophysiological processes.