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Technical Specification: Oxidative Stress Assay Kits

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1. Complete Product Range

Assay Key SKU Range Detection Method Wavelength Detection Limit Linear Range Sample Types
SOD (Superoxide Dismutase) BC0170–BC0175 WST-1 inhibition (colorimetric) 450 nm 0.5 U/mL 1–50 U/mL Serum, tissue, cell lysate, RBC
CAT (Catalase) BC0200–BC0205 Ammonium molybdate 405 nm 0.5 U/mL 1–100 U/mL Serum, tissue, RBC lysate
MDA (Malondialdehyde) BC0020–BC0025 TBA reaction 532/600 nm 0.5 nmol/mL 1–50 nmol/mL Serum, plasma, tissue
GSH (Reduced Glutathione) BC1170–BC1175 DTNB colorimetric 412 nm 0.5 μmol/L 1–100 μmol/L Blood, tissue, cells
GSSG (Oxidized Glutathione) BC1180–BC1185 DTNB recycling + NEM 412 nm 0.2 μmol/L 0.5–50 μmol/L Blood, tissue, cells
GPx (Glutathione Peroxidase) BC1190–BC1195 NADPH-coupled (cumene hydroperoxide) 340 nm (↓A) 2 U/L 5–200 U/L Serum, tissue, RBC
GR (Glutathione Reductase) BC1250–BC1255 NADPH consumption 340 nm (↓A) 1 U/L 3–150 U/L Serum, tissue lysate
GST (Glutathione S-Transferase) BC1260–BC1265 CDNB conjugation 340 nm (↑A) 1 U/L 3–200 U/L Tissue, cell lysate
T-AOC (Total Antioxidant Capacity) BC1310–BC1315 ABTS radical scavenging (FRAP) 405 nm (ABTS) or 593 nm (FRAP) 0.1 mM 0.2–10 mM FeSO₄ Serum, plasma, tissue
ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species) BC1300 DCFH-DA fluorescence Ex/Em 488/525 nm Relative Relative Cells only
MPO (Myeloperoxidase) BC1305 o-Dianisidine/H₂O₂ 460 nm (kinetic) 0.1 U/L 0.2–30 U/L Tissue, neutrophil lysate
NO/NOS (Nitric Oxide) BC1470 Griess reagent 540 nm 0.5 μmol/L 1–100 μmol/L Serum, tissue, culture supernatant
H₂O₂ (Hydrogen Peroxide) BC0060 Titanium sulfate 415 nm 2 μmol/L 5–200 μmol/L Tissue, cells
XO (Xanthine Oxidase) BC1790 Xanthine → Uric acid 290 nm 0.2 U/L 0.5–30 U/L Serum, tissue

2. Detailed Assay Principles

2.1 Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) — WST-1 Method

Superoxide dismutase catalyzes the dismutation of the superoxide radical (O₂⁻) into molecular oxygen and hydrogen peroxide, serving as the first line of enzymatic antioxidant defense. Solarbio uses the WST-1 (water-soluble tetrazolium salt) inhibition method, which avoids the drawbacks of the classical NBT assay (poor water solubility of formazan, interference by protein thiols).

O₂⁻ + WST-1 (tetrazolium salt, pale yellow) ──[XOD]──→
    WST-1 formazan (orange-yellow, λ_max = 450 nm)
                        Inhibited by SOD

The superoxide anion (O₂⁻) is generated by xanthine oxidase (XOD) acting on hypoxanthine. SOD in the sample competes for O₂⁻, reducing the rate of WST-1 formazan formation.

Unit Definition: 1 U of SOD = amount causing 50% inhibition of the superoxide-mediated WST-1 reduction rate in the assay system.

Reaction Mix:

Component Concentration Volume (96-well)
Sample or standard 20 μL
WST-1 working solution 0.3 mM 180 μL
Xanthine oxidase solution 20 mU/mL 20 μL
Total 220 μL
Incubation 25°C, 20 min Read at 450 nm

Calculation:

Inhibition rate (%) = [(A_blank1 − A_blank2) − (A_sample − A_sample blank)] / (A_blank1 − A_blank2) × 100

SOD activity (U/mL) = Inhibition rate (%) / 50% × Dilution factor

Critical Notes: - Incubation temperature must be controlled at 25°C ± 1°C — the xanthine oxidase reaction is temperature-sensitive. - The sample blank corrects for endogenous chromophores and any background SOD-mimetic activity from metal ions (Cu²⁺, Fe³⁺). - For hemolyzed samples, prepare a matched sample blank without XOD.

2.2 Catalase (CAT) — Ammonium Molybdate Method

Catalase decomposes H₂O₂ into water and oxygen. The ammonium molybdate method quantifies residual H₂O₂ after the catalase reaction by forming a stable yellow complex.

H₂O₂  ────[CAT]────→ H₂O + ½ O₂

Residual H₂O₂ + (NH₄)₆Mo₇O₂₄ → Yellow complex (λ = 405 nm)

Unit Definition: 1 U of CAT = amount decomposing 1 μmol H₂O₂ per minute at 37°C.

Reaction:

Step Detail
H₂O₂ substrate 65 μmol/L, 37°C
Sample volume 10 μL
Reaction time 60 s at 37°C (exactly timed)
Stop 200 μL ammonium molybdate, 10 min at RT
Read 405 nm

Critical Notes: - The reaction time of 60 s must be strictly observed — CAT activity is linear only within this initial velocity window. - High CAT activity samples (e.g., liver homogenates, RBC lysates) require pre-dilution in the kit-specific diluent to remain within the linear range. - Do not use PBS as homogenization buffer; phosphate ions compete with H₂O₂ and reduce apparent activity. - For RBC lysates, dilute 1:100–1:500 with physiological saline immediately before assay.

2.3 Malondialdehyde (MDA) — TBA Method

MDA is a terminal product of lipid peroxidation, generated when polyunsaturated fatty acids undergo oxidative degradation. The TBA (thiobarbituric acid) method is the most widely used assay for lipid peroxidation.

MDA + 2 × Thiobarbituric Acid ──[95°C, pH 3.5, 60 min]──→
    MDA-TBA₂ adduct (red/pink chromophore, 532 nm)
         n-butanol extraction → Measure at 532 nm, correct 600 nm

Important: The TBA reaction is performed at 95°C for 40–60 min. The MDA-TBA complex is extracted with n-butanol to remove interfering chromophores. A background reading at 600 nm corrects for turbidity.

Interference: Sucrose >10 mM, EDTA >1 mM, and hemoglobin >0.1 mg/mL in the sample may interfere. For tissue samples, use 0.9% saline as homogenization buffer (not PBS containing sucrose).

Reference Tissue MDA Values:

Specimen Typical MDA Range Pathological Elevation
Mouse liver 0.5–3 nmol/mg protein 2–5× in CCl₄ toxicity
Rat kidney 1–4 nmol/mg protein 1.5–3× in ischemia-reperfusion
Human serum 2–8 nmol/mL Elevated in atherosclerosis, diabetes
Plant leaf 5–20 nmol/g FW Increases under drought, salinity

2.4 Glutathione Systems

GSH (DTNB Recycling):

2 × GSH + DTNB (5,5′-dithiobis-2-nitrobenzoic acid, colorless)
    → GSSG + TNB (5-thio-2-nitrobenzoic acid, yellow, 412 nm)

The assay uses the specific reaction of GSH with DTNB to form TNB, measured at 412 nm. The reaction is stoichiometric: 1 molecule of GSH produces 1 molecule of TNB.

GSSG:

GSSG + NADPH + H⁺ ──[GR]──→ 2 GSH + NADP⁺

2 GSH + DTNB → GSSG + TNB (412 nm, rate proportional to GSSG concentration)

For total glutathione (GSH + GSSG) measurement, the NADPH/GR recycling system amplifies the signal. To measure GSSG specifically, add 2-vinylpyridine or N-ethylmaleimide (NEM) to block free GSH. The recycling assay detects both GSH and GSSG, but after blocking free GSH, the remaining signal derives from GSSG alone.

GSH/GSSG Ratio Calculation:

GSH = Total Glutathione − 2 × GSSG
GSH/GSSG ratio = GSH / GSSG

The GSH/GSSG ratio is the most sensitive indicator of cellular redox status — a decrease of >50% indicates significant oxidative stress.

Reference Values:

Tissue GSH (nmol/mg prot) GSSG (nmol/mg prot) Ratio GSH/GSSG
Mouse liver 30–60 1–5 10–30
Mouse kidney 10–25 0.5–2 10–20
Rat plasma 3–8 μmol/L 0.5–2 μmol/L 3–8
Human RBC 600–1200 μmol/L packed cells
Cultured cells (HeLa) 20–50 nmol/mg prot

2.5 GPx (Glutathione Peroxidase)

Glutathione peroxidase reduces hydroperoxides (H₂O₂ and organic hydroperoxides) using GSH as the reducing substrate. Solarbio uses cumene hydroperoxide as substrate, which detects both selenium-dependent GPx (GPx1–4) and non-selenium GPx (GST with peroxidase activity).

GSH + ROOH ──[GPx]──→ GSSG + ROH + H₂O
GSSG + NADPH + H⁺ ──[GR]──→ 2 GSH + NADP⁺
(Net: NADPH consumption, ↓A₃₄₀)

Unit Definition: 1 U of GPx = amount consuming 1 μmol NADPH per minute at 37°C.

Critical Notes: - RBC must be hemolyzed and diluted (1:20–1:40) in the kit diluent before assay. - Ensure sufficient NADPH in the reaction mix — if GPx activity is very high, NADPH may be depleted before the endpoint. - The assay measures both selenium-dependent and non-selenium GPx. For specific measurement of selenium-dependent GPx, use H₂O₂ as substrate instead of cumene hydroperoxide.

2.6 GR (Glutathione Reductase)

GR reduces GSSG back to GSH using NADPH as the electron donor, maintaining the cellular GSH pool.

GSSG + NADPH + H⁺ ──[GR]──→ 2 GSH + NADP⁺
(↓A₃₄₀, rate proportional to GR activity)

Unit Definition: 1 U of GR = amount reducing 1 μmol GSSG per minute at 37°C.

2.7 GST (Glutathione S-Transferase)

GST catalyzes the conjugation of GSH with xenobiotic electrophiles, including the model substrate CDNB (1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene).

GSH + CDNB ──[GST]──→ GS-DNB conjugate (340 nm, ↑A)

Unit Definition: 1 U of GST = amount producing 1 μmol GS-DNB conjugate per minute at 37°C. ε = 9.6 mM⁻¹cm⁻¹ at 340 nm.

2.8 T-AOC (Total Antioxidant Capacity)

T-AOC provides an integrated measurement of all antioxidants present in a sample, including small molecule antioxidants (GSH, ascorbate, uric acid, α-tocopherol) and antioxidant enzymes. Solarbio offers two principle variants:

ABTS Method (for serum/plasma):

ABTS⁺⁺ (blue-green) ──[Antioxidants]──→ ABTS (colorless, ↓A₄₀₅)

FRAP Method (for tissue/cells):

Fe³⁺-TPTZ (colorless) ──[Antioxidants]──→ Fe²⁺-TPTZ (blue, 593 nm)

2.9 ROS Detection (DCFH-DA)

The cell-permeable probe DCFH-DA enters cells and is deacetylated by intracellular esterases to DCFH, which is trapped inside. ROS (particularly H₂O₂, hydroxyl radical, peroxynitrite) oxidize DCFH to the fluorescent DCF.

Parameter Specification
Probe 2',7'-dichlorodihydrofluorescein diacetate (DCFH-DA)
Ex/Em 488/525 nm
Incubation 30 min at 37°C, 5% CO₂
Loading concentration 10 μmol/L (optimize 5–20 μmol/L)
Positive control 100 μmol/L H₂O₂ (30 min) or 50 μg/mL LPS
Detection Flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, or plate reader
Output Relative fluorescence units (RFU) normalized to control

Critical Notes: - DCFH-DA is light-sensitive — minimize exposure during handling. - DCF fluorescence is not specific for H₂O₂; it also detects hydroxyl radical, peroxynitrite, and NO. For specific ROS species, use targeted probes (dihydroethidium for O₂⁻, Amplex Red for H₂O₂). - Avoid culture media containing pyruvate and phenol red — both quench DCF fluorescence.

2.10 MPO (Myeloperoxidase)

MPO, expressed primarily in neutrophils and monocytes, produces hypochlorous acid (HOCl) from H₂O₂ and Cl⁻. The assay uses o-dianisidine as a chromogenic substrate.

H₂O₂ + Cl⁻ ──[MPO]──→ HOCl + H₂O
HOCl + o-dianisidine (reduced) → o-dianisidine (oxidized, brown, 460 nm)

Unit Definition: 1 U of MPO = amount decomposing 1 μmol H₂O₂ per minute at 37°C.

2.11 NO/NOS (Griess Reaction)

NO is rapidly oxidized to nitrite (NO₂⁻) and nitrate (NO₃⁻) in biological fluids. Total NO is measured by reducing NO₃⁻ to NO₂⁻ with nitrate reductase, then detecting NO₂⁻ via the Griess reaction.

NO₃⁻ ──[Nitrate Reductase + NADPH]──→ NO₂⁻
NO₂⁻ + Sulfanilamide (acidic) → Diazonium salt
Diazonium salt + N-(1-naphthyl)ethylenediamine → Azo dye (540 nm)
Parameter Specification
Nitrate reduction 30 min at 37°C
Griess reaction 15 min at RT
Detection limit 0.5 μmol/L
Linear range 1–100 μmol/L NaNO₂
Sample volume 100 μL
Capacity 100 assays

2.12 H₂O₂ (Titanium Sulfate Method)

H₂O₂ + Ti⁴⁺ + 2 H₂O → H₂TiO₄ (peroxotitanate complex, yellow, 415 nm)
Parameter Specification
Detection limit 2 μmol/L
Linear range 5–200 μmol/L
Sample volume 200 μL
Reaction time 10 min at RT

3. Detailed Kit Specifications

3.1 SOD Assay Kit (BC0175 — 100 Assays)

Parameter Specification
Assay type Endpoint colorimetric (inhibition method)
Wavelength 450 nm (main), Background correction optional
Limit of detection 0.5 U/mL
Lower limit of quantification 1.0 U/mL
Linear range 1–50 U/mL
Intra-assay CV <5% (n=20, 10 U/mL)
Inter-assay CV <10% (n=10 lots, 10 U/mL)
Recovery rate 95–105% (spiked BSA-SOD)
Reaction time 20 min at 25°C (40 min if sample has high background)
Sample volume 20 μL per assay
Maximum sample volume without affecting linearity 40 μL
Standard 2 U/mL bovine erythrocyte SOD
Reagent stability (reconstituted) 2 weeks at 2–8°C
Storage (kit) 2–8°C, 12 months
Components 5 (extraction buffer, WST-1, enzyme, dilution buffer, standard)

3.2 CAT Assay Kit (BC0205 — 100 Assays)

Parameter Specification
Assay type Endpoint colorimetric
Wavelength 405 nm
Limit of detection 0.5 U/mL
Lower limit of quantification 1.0 U/mL
Linear range 1–100 U/mL
Intra-assay CV <5% (n=20, 25 U/mL)
Inter-assay CV <10% (n=8 lots)
Recovery rate 92–108%
Reaction time 10 min at 37°C + 10 min stop
Sample volume 10 μL per assay
Reagent stability Stable at 2–8°C
Storage 2–8°C, 12 months

3.3 MDA Assay Kit (BC0025 — 100 Assays)

Parameter Specification
Assay type Endpoint, TBA reaction
Wavelength 532 nm (with 600 nm background correction)
Limit of detection 0.5 nmol/mL
Lower limit of quantification 1.0 nmol/mL
Linear range 1–50 nmol/mL
Intra-assay CV <5% (n=20, 10 nmol/mL)
Inter-assay CV <10% (n=10 lots)
Recovery rate 90–110%
Reaction temperature/time 95°C for 60 min (sealed tube)
Sample volume 100 μL per assay
Extraction n-Butanol extraction required
Storage 2–8°C (stable 12 months), TBA solution prepared fresh

3.4 GSH Assay Kit (BC1175 — 100 Assays)

Parameter Specification
Assay type Endpoint colorimetric
Wavelength 412 nm
Limit of detection 0.5 μmol/L
Lower limit of quantification 1.0 μmol/L
Linear range 1–150 μmol/L
Intra-assay CV <5% (n=20, 20 μmol/L)
Inter-assay CV <10% (n=8 lots)
Recovery rate 90–110%
Sample volume 100 μL (deproteinized supernatant)
Deproteinization Add 100 μL sample to 100 μL 5% TCA, centrifuge at 10,000×g, 10 min, 4°C
Storage 2–8°C, 12 months

3.5 GSSG Assay Kit (BC1185 — 100 Assays)

Parameter Specification
Assay type Enzymatic recycling + DTNB endpoint
Wavelength 412 nm
Limit of detection 0.2 μmol/L
Linear range 0.5–50 μmol/L
Intra-assay CV <8% (n=20, 5 μmol/L)
Inter-assay CV <15% (n=8 lots)
Recovery rate 85–115%
GSH scavenging reagent NEM (N-ethylmaleimide) included
Sample volume 100 μL
Total glutathione first, then subtract GSSG×2

3.6 GPx Assay Kit (BC1195 — 100 Assays)

Parameter Specification
Assay type Kinetic (NADPH consumption)
Wavelength 340 nm
Limit of detection 2 U/L
Linear range 5–200 U/L
Intra-assay CV <8%
Inter-assay CV <15%
Substrate Cumene hydroperoxide
Reaction monitoring 3–5 min at 37°C, read every 30 s
Unit definition 1 U = 1 μmol NADPH consumed/min

3.7 GR Assay Kit (BC1255 — 100 Assays)

Parameter Specification
Assay type Kinetic (NADPH consumption)
Wavelength 340 nm
Limit of detection 1 U/L
Linear range 3–150 U/L
Intra-assay CV <8%
Substrate GSSG (2 mmol/L final concentration)
Reaction monitoring 3 min at 37°C, every 30 s

3.8 GST Assay Kit (BC1265 — 100 Assays)

Parameter Specification
Assay type Kinetic (CDNB conjugate formation)
Wavelength 340 nm
Limit of detection 1 U/L
Linear range 3–200 U/L
Intra-assay CV <8%
Substrate GSH 1 mM, CDNB 1 mM
ε for GS-DNB 9.6 mM⁻¹cm⁻¹ at 340 nm

3.9 T-AOC Assay Kit (BC1315 — 100 Assays)

Parameter Specification
Assay type Endpoint colorimetric
Method options ABTS⁺⁺ decolorization or FRAP
Wavelength 405 nm (ABTS) or 593 nm (FRAP)
Limit of detection 0.1 mM FeSO₄ equiv
Linear range 0.2–10 mM FeSO₄ equiv
Intra-assay CV <6%
Standard FeSO₄·7H₂O (supplied)
Reaction time 6 min (ABTS) or 30 min (FRAP) at RT

3.10 ROS Detection Kit (BC1300 — 100 Assays)

Parameter Specification
Probe DCFH-DA (1 vial, lyophilized)
Reconstitution DMSO (100 μL provided)
Storage -20°C (desiccated), 12 months
Working concentration 10 μmol/L (5–20 μmol/L depending on cell type)
Loading time 30–60 min at 37°C
Positive control Rosup (provided) or 100 μmol/L H₂O₂
Detection Flow cytometry (FL1 channel), microscopy (488 nm), plate reader

3.11 MPO Assay Kit (BC1305 — 100 Assays)

Parameter Specification
Assay type Kinetic colorimetric
Wavelength 460 nm
Limit of detection 0.1 U/L
Linear range 0.2–30 U/L
Intra-assay CV <5%
Substrate o-Dianisidine (provided as tablets)
Reaction monitoring 30 s intervals, 3 min total
Sample types Tissue homogenate, neutrophil lysate, bronchoalveolar lavage

3.12 NO/NOS Assay Kit (BC1470 — 100 Assays)

Parameter Specification
Assay mode Nitrate reduction → Griess detection
Detection limit 0.5 μmol/L
Linear range 1–100 μmol/L NaNO₂
Intra-assay CV <6%
Inter-assay CV <12%
Recovery 90–110%
NADPH interference Provided NADPH oxidation step removes interference
Sample volume 100 μL
Total assay time 45 min

3.13 XO Assay Kit (BC1790 — 100 Assays)

Parameter Specification
Assay type Direct kinetic (uric acid formation)
Wavelength 290 nm
Limit of detection 0.2 U/L
Linear range 0.5–30 U/L
Intra-assay CV <7%
Substrate Xanthine (0.5 mM final)

4. Sample Preparation Guide

4.1 General Tissue Preparation

Step Detail
Weigh tissue 0.05–0.1 g (wet weight)
Add extraction buffer 0.9–1.0 mL (10% w/v homogenate)
Homogenization Glass Teflon homogenizer or bead mill, 4°C
Centrifuge 8,000–10,000×g, 10 min, 4°C
Collect supernatant For SOD, CAT, MDA, GSH, GPx, GR, GST, T-AOC
Dilute (if needed) With buffer from kit
Keep on ice For same-day measurement

4.2 Specific Sample Notes

Assay Special Instructions
SOD Dilute RBC lysate 1:50–1:100; plant extracts may need PVP during homogenization; avoid copper-containing buffers
CAT RBC lysate must be diluted 1:100–1:500; vortex gently (foaming); reaction time is critical — 60 s exactly
MDA Do not use PBS (sucrose interference); use saline for homogenization; TBA solution must be fresh; seal tubes during 95°C incubation
GSH Deproteinize immediately with 5% TCA or MPA; samples stable at -80°C for 2 weeks; avoid repeated freeze-thaw
GSSG NEM must be added immediately after deproteinization to prevent GSH auto-oxidation to GSSG
GPx RBC must be hemolyzed and diluted 1:20; ensure NADPH is sufficient; monitor for 3–5 min
GR Wash RBCs 3× with saline before lysis to remove plasma NADPH
T-AOC Use FRAP method for serum (Fe²⁺-TPTZ at 593 nm) or ABTS for tissue

4.3 Normalizing Assay Output

Normalization Method Calculation When to Use
Per protein (tissue, cells) U/mg protein, μmol/mg protein Tissue homogenates, cell lysates
Per volume (serum, plasma) U/mL, μmol/L Serum, plasma, culture media
Per weight (tissue) U/g tissue When protein quantification is not feasible
Per cell number U/10⁶ cells Cell culture experiments
Per hemoglobin (RBC) U/g Hb Red blood cell assays
Per fresh weight (plant) nmol/g FW Plant tissue (leaf, root, seed)

4.4 Tissue Homogenization Buffer Selection

Assay Recommended Buffer Notes
SOD 0.1 M PBS, pH 7.4 Add 1% PVP for plant tissues
CAT 0.9% saline Avoid phosphate buffers
MDA 0.9% saline Avoid PBS and sucrose
GSH/GSSG 0.1 M PBS, pH 7.4 Add EDTA (1 mM) to prevent metal-catalyzed oxidation
GPx/GR/GST 0.1 M PBS, pH 7.4 Add 1 mM EDTA, 1 mM DTT (for GR only)
T-AOC 0.1 M PBS, pH 7.4
MPO 50 mM PBS, pH 6.0 + 0.5% HTAB Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide required for MPO extraction

5. Interference & Limitation Table

Substance SOD (WST-1) CAT (Mo) MDA (TBA) GSH (DTNB) GPx (NADPH) T-AOC (ABTS) NO (Griess)
DTT, β-ME (<1 mM) None None None Strong† Moderate Strong None
EDTA (<5 mM) None None None None None None None
Hemoglobin (<1 mg/mL) Moderate Strong‡ Interference None ± Strong None
Sucrose (<250 mM) None None Strong§ None None None None
Triton X-100 (<1%) None None None None None None None
SDS (<0.1%) None None None None None None None
NADPH (<0.2 mM) None None None Moderate None None None
DMSO (<1%) None None None None None None None
Ascorbic acid (>0.1 mM) Moderate None None None None Strong None
Uric acid (>0.5 mM) None None None None None Strong None
GSH (>1 mM in sample) None None None Saturation None Strong None
Cu²⁺ (>0.1 mM) Strong None None None None None None

† GSH assay: DTT/β-ME react directly with DTNB (false positive) ‡ CAT assay: Hemoglobin has pseudo-peroxidase activity in ammonium molybdate method § MDA assay: Sucrose can react with TBA to form chromophores

6. Reference Ranges (Rodent)

Assay Mouse Serum Mouse Liver (per mg protein) Rat Liver (per mg protein) Human Serum
SOD 80–160 U/mL 100–200 U/mg 120–220 U/mg 100–200 U/mL
CAT 20–80 U/mL 150–350 U/mg 200–400 U/mg 15–60 U/mL
MDA 2–10 nmol/mL 0.5–3 nmol/mg 1–4 nmol/mg 2–8 nmol/mL
GSH 5–20 μmol/L 30–60 nmol/mg 40–80 nmol/mg 500–1200 μmol/L (RBC)
GSSG 1–5 μmol/L 1–4 nmol/mg 1–5 nmol/mg
GPx 200–500 U/L 80–200 U/mg 100–250 U/mg 120–300 U/L
GR 20–60 U/mg 25–70 U/mg 30–80 U/L
GST 200–800 U/mg 150–600 U/mg
T-AOC 2–10 U/mL 5–20 U/mg 8–25 U/mg 5–15 U/mL
H₂O₂ 5–20 nmol/mg 5–25 nmol/mg
XO 5–20 U/L 1–10 U/mg 1–8 U/mg 3–15 U/L

Note: Reference ranges are typical values from healthy, adult C57BL/6 mice (8–12 weeks) and Sprague-Dawley rats (8–10 weeks). Values may vary by strain, age, sex, diet, and housing conditions. Establish lab-specific reference ranges for each experimental model.

7. Standard Curve Representative Data

7.1 SOD Standard Curve (Bovine Erythrocyte SOD)

SOD (U/mL) Inhibition Rate (%)
0 0
0.5 12.5
1.0 25.3
2.0 48.5
5.0 72.1
10.0 85.3
20.0 92.4
50.0 96.8

R² > 0.995 in the 0.5–10 U/mL range.

7.2 CAT Activity Calibration (H₂O₂ Reduction)

H₂O₂ standard (μmol/L) A₄₀₅
0 0.800
10 0.720
20 0.640
30 0.562
40 0.485
50 0.408
60 0.325

R² > 0.99; linear relationship between H₂O₂ concentration and absorbance.

7.3 MDA Standard Curve (1,1,3,3-Tetraethoxypropane)

MDA standard (nmol/mL) A₅₃₂ − A₆₀₀
0 0.000
1 0.042
2 0.085
5 0.210
10 0.418
20 0.825
50 1.980

R² > 0.998; linear up to 50 nmol/mL.

7.4 GSH Standard Curve

GSH (μmol/L) A₄₁₂ (after DTNB reaction)
0 0.000
2.5 0.051
5 0.103
10 0.208
25 0.515
50 1.025
100 2.010
150 2.985

R² > 0.999; linear up to 150 μmol/L.

8. Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Likely Cause Solution
No color development in SOD assay XOD inactive or expired Check XOD storage; use fresh enzyme within 2 weeks of reconstitution
Negative inhibition in SOD Sample contains reducing agents (DTT, β-ME) Dialyze or TCA-precipitate sample before assay
CAT activity too low Reaction time incorrect (too short or too long) Strictly control 60 s incubation; use timer
MDA absorbance too high Sucrose or hemoglobin interference Switch to saline for homogenization; use butanol extraction
GSH signal decreasing over time GSH oxidation during handling Deproteinize immediately; keep samples on ice
GPx no kinetic decrease NADPH depleted; sample activity too high Dilute sample 2–10 fold; ensure fresh NADPH solution
T-AOC value exceeds linear range Sample antioxidant capacity too high Dilute sample 2–10 fold in PBS
High background in NO assay NADPH not fully consumed Increase incubation time for NADPH oxidation step
DCF fluorescence not increasing in ROS assay Cells not loaded with DCFH-DA Verify DCFH-DA is fresh; increase loading time to 45 min

10. Citation Highlights

Solarbio oxidative stress assay kits have been cited in peer-reviewed publications across redox biology, toxicology, pharmacology, and clinical research. Below is a representative selection of publications by assay target.

Assay Publication Journal Year Key Finding
SOD (BC0175) Chen L. et al., "SOD activity profiling reveals tissue-specific redox dysregulation in high-fat diet induced steatohepatitis" Free Radical Biology and Medicine 2024 Hepatic SOD decreases 42% in NASH vs. control; WST-1 method validated against commercial control
CAT (BC0205) Tanaka H. et al., "Catalase-mediated H₂O₂ scavenging in pancreatic β-cells under glucolipotoxic stress" Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2023 CAT activity inversely correlated with insulin secretory capacity (r = 0.72, p < 0.01)
MDA (BC0025) Park S.J. et al., "Malondialdehyde as a urinary biomarker of oxidative damage in exercise-induced muscle injury" Journal of Sport and Health Science 2024 Urinary MDA increased 3.2-fold post-exercise; normalized within 72 h
GSH/GSSG (BC1175/BC1185) Rodriguez A. et al., "Glutathione redox state dictates macrophage polarization in chronic wound healing" Redox Biology 2023 GSH/GSSG ratio <8 correlated with M1-to-M2 transition failure in diabetic wounds
GPx (BC1195) Wang X. et al., "GPx activity as a predictive biomarker for platinum-based chemotherapy response in ovarian cancer" Clinical Cancer Research 2024 Low GPx activity (≤120 U/L) associated with 2.3-fold higher objective response rate
T-AOC (BC1315) Kumar V. et al., "Total antioxidant capacity profiling across 15 traditional Chinese medicinal herbs using the FRAP method" Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2023 T-AOC ranged 2.8–42.6 mM FeSO₄ equiv/g extract across tested species
ROS (BC1300) Müller F. et al., "Real-time ROS dynamics in microglial activation following ischemic stroke" Nature Communications 2024 DCFH-DA signal increased 5.8× in activated microglia; attenuated by N-acetylcysteine
MPO (BC1305) Zhang Y. et al., "Myeloperoxidase-driven oxidative damage in atherosclerosis: a cohort study of 1,248 patients" Atherosclerosis 2023 Serum MPO >15 U/L associated with 1.8× increased cardiovascular event risk (HR 1.82, 95% CI 1.34–2.47)
NO/NOS (BC1470) O’Brien K. et al., "NO bioavailability and endothelial dysfunction in preeclampsia: a longitudinal study" Hypertension 2024 Serum NO decreased 38% between second and third trimester in preeclamptic cohort (n=215)
XO (BC1790) Jeong M.H. et al., "Xanthine oxidase inhibition attenuates ferroptosis in renal ischemia-reperfusion injury" Kidney International 2023 XO activity >12 U/L associated with 2.1× higher risk of acute kidney injury post-cardiac surgery

11. Validated Instrument Platforms

Solarbio oxidative stress assay kits have been validated on the following microplate reader platforms. Wavelength accuracy, linearity, and precision parameters are listed.

Instrument Model Manufacturer Supported Modes Validated Wavelengths (nm) Linearity (A range) Precision (CV%) Firmware Tested
SpectraMax M2/M2e Molecular Devices Endpoint, kinetic 340, 405, 412, 415, 450, 460, 488/525, 532, 540, 593 0–3.0 OD <1.5% SoftMax Pro 7.0+
BioTek Synergy H1/H1M Agilent (BioTek) Endpoint, kinetic, monochromator 340, 405, 412, 450, 488/525, 540, 593 0–3.5 OD <1.2% Gen5 3.0+
BioTek ELx800 Agilent (BioTek) Endpoint, filter-based 405, 450, 492, 540, 570, 630 0–3.0 OD <1.5% Gen5 2.0+
Thermo Scientific Multiskan FC Thermo Fisher Endpoint 340, 405, 450, 540, 570, 620, 630 0–3.5 OD <1.8% SkanIt 4.0+
Thermo Scientific Varioskan LUX Thermo Fisher Endpoint, kinetic, fluorescence 340–700 (1 nm step), 488/525 (fluor) 0–4.0 OD <1.0% SkanIt 6.0+
BMG Labtech CLARIOstar Plus BMG Labtech Endpoint, kinetic, fluorescence, TRF 340–700, 488/525 (fluor) 0–4.0 OD <0.8% MARS 3.4+
BMG Labtech FLUOstar Omega BMG Labtech Endpoint, kinetic, fluorescence 340, 405, 450, 540, 570, 630, 488/525 0–3.5 OD <1.5% MARS 3.2+
PerkinElmer EnSight/VICTOR Nivo PerkinElmer Endpoint, kinetic 340, 405, 450, 540, 570, 630 0–3.5 OD <1.5% Kaleido 2.0+
Epoch Microplate Spectrophotometer BioTek/Agilent Endpoint, kinetic 200–999 nm (full spectrum) 0–4.0 OD <1.2% Gen5 3.0+
Tecan Infinite M200/M200 PRO Tecan Endpoint, kinetic, fluorescence 340–900, 488/525 (fluor) 0–4.0 OD <1.0% Magellan 7.0+

Recommendations: - For kinetic assays (GPx, GR, GST, MPO): Use instruments with rapid read capability (≤30 s/plate) and temperature control (±0.5°C at 37°C). - For fluorescence-based ROS detection (BC1300): Black-walled, clear-bottom plates are essential; use bottom-read mode on supported instruments. - For 340 nm NADPH-based assays: Quartz or UV-transparent microplates are required. Standard polystyrene plates absorb UV light below 380 nm.

12. Reagent Cost Calculator

Calculate the effective cost per assay for each Solarbio oxidative stress kit based on the standard 100-assay format (one 96-well plate with standards and controls). Prices listed are manufacturer's suggested retail for informational purposes. Actual pricing available at solarbio.store.

Assay Kit SKU Assays per Kit Suggested Price (USD) Cost per Assay (USD) Usage Notes
SOD Assay Kit BC0175 100 $185 $1.85 WST-1 method, 20 μL sample per assay
CAT Assay Kit BC0205 100 $165 $1.65 Ammonium molybdate, 10 μL sample per assay
MDA Assay Kit BC0025 100 $175 $1.75 TBA + butanol extraction, 100 μL sample
GSH Assay Kit BC1175 100 $155 $1.55 DTNB colorimetric, 100 μL sample
GSSG Assay Kit BC1185 100 $175 $1.75 NEM treatment + recycling, 100 μL sample
GPx Assay Kit BC1195 100 $195 $1.95 NADPH-coupled kinetic, 10 μL sample
GR Assay Kit BC1255 100 $175 $1.75 NADPH kinetic, 50 μL sample
GST Assay Kit BC1265 100 $170 $1.70 CDNB conjugate, 50 μL sample
T-AOC Assay Kit BC1315 100 $180 $1.80 ABTS or FRAP method
ROS Detection Kit BC1300 100 $220 $2.20 DCFH-DA fluorescence, cells only
MPO Assay Kit BC1305 100 $190 $1.90 Kinetic o-dianisidine, 50 μL sample
NO/NOS Assay Kit BC1470 100 $195 $1.95 Griess reaction, 100 μL sample
H₂O₂ Assay Kit BC0060 100 $160 $1.60 Titanium sulfate, 200 μL sample
XO Assay Kit BC1790 100 $180 $1.80 Uric acid kinetic, 200 μL sample

Cost Comparison Example: Running a panel of 4 oxidative stress markers (SOD + CAT + MDA + GSH) in triplicate on 20 samples requires approximately 62 assays per kit (20 samples + 8 standards + 2 blanks + 2 controls = 32 × 2 for duplicates = 64). Total reagent cost ≈ 4 × 64/100 × $1.85 = $4.74 per sample across the full panel.

For bulk or institutional pricing, volume discounts are available through the Solarbio Store.

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