enzyme activity assays

Enzyme activity assays are laboratory tests that measure how well an enzyme performs its specific function, usually by monitoring a chemical change it causes in a substrate. These tests involve adding the enzyme to a solution containing a substrate and then measuring the amount of product formed or substrate used over time. This helps determine the enzyme’s efficiency, how conditions like pH or temperature affect it, and whether it’s working properly. Such assays are crucial in research, medical diagnostics, and drug development to understand enzyme behavior and function.