- Detection method: Colorimetric method
Detection principle
The activity of SOD was measured by WST-1 method in this kit and the principles of the WST-1 is as follows. Xanthine Oxidase (XO) can catalyze WST-1 react with O2.- to generate a water-soluble formazan dye. SOD can catalyze the disproportionation of superoxide anions, so the reaction can be inhibited by SOD, and the activity of SOD is negatively correlated with the amount of formazan dye. Therefore, the activity of SOD can be determined by the colorimetric analysis of WST-1 products.
Performance characteristics
Synonyms |
T-SOD |
Sample type |
Serum,plasma,hydrothorax,ascites,urine,cells,tissue |
Sensitivity |
0.2 U/mL |
Detection range |
0.2 -14.4 U/mL |
Detection method |
Colorimetric method |
Assay type |
Enzyme Activity |
Assay time |
30 min |
Precision |
Average inter-assay CV: 3.7%Average intra-assay CV: 2.9% |
Other instruments required |
Micropipettor, Multichannel pipettor, Vortex mixer, Incubator |
Other reagents required |
Normal saline (0.9% NaCl) or PBS (0.01 M, pH 7.4) |
Storage |
Reagent 3: -20℃, others: 2-8℃ |
Valid period |
12 months |
Images
The activity of SOD increased at the beginning of the UV exposure until 80 mJ/cm2, then decreased with the UV fluence reached 120 mJ/cm2. The induced SOD activity was higher in the UV/Cl2 process (purple) compared with that of the UV alone process.
Q Wan et al investigate the efficiency and mechanism of fungal spore disinfection using UV-LEDs irradiation and chlorine. Total superoxide dismutase (T-SOD) activity of fungal spore was determined using T-SOD activity assay kit (E-BC-K020-M).
Dilution of sample
The optimal sampling volume are different for different species, the SOD also are different for different samples. It is recommended to take 2~3 samples to do a pre-experiment, diluting a series of diluent and determine the dilution factor when the SOD inhibition ratio is 25%~65% (the optimal inhibition ratio is the range of 40%~60%.) before formal experiment.
The recommended dilution factor for different samples is as follows (for reference only):
Sample type
|
Dilution factor
|
Human serum
|
3-5
|
Rat serum
|
20-30
|
Urine
|
1
|
Human hydrothorax
|
2
|
Cell culture supernatant
|
2-3
|
10% Rat liver tissue homogenate
|
340-370
|
10% Rat heart tissue homogenate
|
80-100
|
10% Rat kidney tissue homogenate
|
100-120
|
10% Rat brain tissue homogenate
|
50-100
|
10% Plant tissue homogenate
|
5-10
|
HepG2 cells (3 mgprot/mL)
|
30-40
|
Note: The diluent is normal saline (0.9% NaCl) or PBS (0.01 M, pH 7.4).