title: A simple turbidimetric method for specific measurement of Staphylococcus aureus lipase activity.
abstract: We have developed a simple semiquantitative method for measuring Staphylococcus aureus lipase activity. Enzymatic activity is measured as the decrease in spectrophotometric absorbancy in a lipid emulsion after incubation with the sample. The sensitivity, precision and accuracy are adequate for routine purposes. The assay is rapid and simple and does not require advanced technical equipment.
mesh_terms: D008049:Lipase / Q000032:analysis*; D009391:Nephelometry and Turbidimetry / Q000379:methods*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000201:enzymology*
chemical_list: D008049:Lipase