Measure oxidative metabolism and glycolytic activity

Measure oxidative metabolism and glycolytic activity

To survive, cells require fuel in the form of ATP to carry out most essential bioprocesses. This fuel is generated through glycolysis and mitochondrial respiration. While both produce ATP, glycolysis can function in the absence of oxygen, whereas mitochondria require oxygen for the final step in oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS). Understanding how these pathways respond to effector compounds can provide useful insights into the overall function of cells and the underlying mechanisms that determine cell fate.

Read our application note to learn about real-time data acquisition and analysis of the progression of oxygen consumption and glycolic activity: