Determine amount of glucose-1-phosphate & glucose-1,6-diphosphate

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Homework Statement

In a mixture of glucose-1-phosphate and glucose-1,6-diphosphate, how could you determine the amount of each in the mixture?

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The Attempt at a Solution

I was thinking of using a strong acid to separate the phosphate from the glucose and use Fiske-Subbarow assay to determine the amount of glucose-1-phosphate, but won't this also affect the glucose-1,6-diphosphate? I am having trouble figuring out how to determine the amount of glucose-1,6-diphosphate in the mixture.

 

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One possible approach could be using a specific enzyme that can only bind to glucose-1,6-diphosphate and then measuring the activity of the enzyme in the mixture. Another approach could be using chromatography techniques to separate the two compounds and then quantifying them individually using spectrophotometry or other analytical methods. Further research and experimentation would be needed to determine the most accurate and efficient method for determining the amount of each compound in the mixture.

 

[Blueshift5]

There are a few different methods that could potentially be used to determine the amount of glucose-1-phosphate and glucose-1,6-diphosphate in a mixture. One possible approach could be to use enzymatic assays specific for each compound. For example, you could use a hexokinase assay to measure the amount of glucose-1-phosphate and a phosphoglucomutase assay to measure the amount of glucose-1,6-diphosphate. These assays would be specific for each compound and would not be affected by the presence of the other compound in the mixture.

Another approach could be to use chromatography techniques, such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), to separate and quantify the individual compounds in the mixture. This method would require the use of standards for each compound to accurately quantify their amounts.

As for your suggestion of using a strong acid to separate the phosphate from the glucose, it is possible that this could affect the glucose-1,6-diphosphate as well. This method would also require the use of standards and may not be as specific or accurate as the other methods mentioned above.

Overall, the best approach for determining the amount of glucose-1-phosphate and glucose-1,6-diphosphate in a mixture would depend on the specific resources and techniques available in the laboratory. It may be helpful to consult with a colleague or supervisor for guidance on the most appropriate method to use in this situation.