Constant generation of low levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and free radicals is a basic feature of all living cells. Low levels of ROS play an essential role in signaling pathways, whereas increased under oxidative stress, ROS activity result in damage to nucleic acids, proteins and membrane lipids. Accumulation of ROS during oxidative stress is also associated with aging, apoptosis or necrosis, and is implicated in pathological conditions such as; vascular diseases, diabetes, renal ischemia, arteriosclerosis, pulmonary disorders, inflammatory diseases, and cancer. Cellular activity of ROS is offset by antioxidants, numerous repair systems, and replacement of damaged DNA. Probes for measuring intracellular ROS levels provide importa
Size
250 assays
Concentration
n/a
Applications
? Measurement of intracellular levels of ROS. ? Screening compounds with a stress inducing and/or antioxidant function