SOD Activity Calculator

Calculate Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) enzyme activity using various assay methods and experimental parameters.

SOD Assay Parameters

Results

Enter assay parameters to calculate SOD activity

SOD Activity Assay Guide

Assay Methods

  • • Xanthine Oxidase: Most common method
  • • Cytochrome c: High sensitivity
  • • NBT Reduction: Colorimetric
  • • Pyrogallol: Simple method
  • • Manual: Direct calculation

SOD Types

  • • Cu/Zn-SOD: Cytosolic
  • • Mn-SOD: Mitochondrial
  • • EC-SOD: Extracellular
  • • Total SOD: All isoforms
  • • Different locations

Units & Calculations

  • • Units/mL: Activity per volume
  • • Units/mg: Specific activity
  • • Inhibition %: SOD effect
  • • 50% inhibition: One unit
  • • Temperature dependent