Short Description
Measures SOD activity by inhibition of superoxide reduction.
Development Stage
Research-Grade Protein & Enzyme Assay Development
Description
The ModifiSite™ Superoxide Dismutase Assay Kit utilizes WST-1 reduction inhibition for the high-throughput measurement of SOD activity in oxidative stress panels. This assay validates the first line of antioxidant defense, crucial for cellular survival. It supports the evaluation of SOD mimetics and the assessment of oxidative damage in aging and disease models.
Features
WST-1 reduction inhibition; High-throughput measurement of SOD activity in oxidative stress panels.
Process Relevance
Oxidative Stress Panel
Application Stage
Discovery
Applications
First-line antioxidant defense evaluation.
Qualified With
Internal performance validation using reference standards under defined assay conditions.
Detection Method
Absorbance at 440 nm
Sample Type
Serum, citrate-plasma, urine, cell lysate, culture medium
Research Areas
Oxidative Stress; Neuroscience (ALS)
Datasheet