How is Antioxidant Capacity Measured in Histology?
Several methods are employed to measure antioxidant capacity in tissues. Common techniques include: - DPPH Assay: Measures the ability of antioxidants to reduce the DPPH radical. - ABTS Assay: Similar to DPPH but uses the ABTS radical cation. - FRAP Assay: Measures the reduction of ferric to ferrous ion. - ORAC Assay: Measures the inhibition of peroxyl-radical induced oxidation.
These assays help in quantifying the antioxidant capacity of tissue samples, providing insights into their protective mechanisms against oxidative stress.
