Table 1 Oxidative stress biomarkers in female reproductive tract
Study | Biomarker | Methodology | Measurement units |
|---|---|---|---|
Sugino et al [41] | Enzymatic antioxidants: Cu SOD, Mn SOD, catalase, glutathione peroxidase | Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction | cDNA sequences |
Attaran et al [4] | Total antioxidant capacity | Enhanced chemiluminescence assay | Trolox equivalents |
Jozwik et al [15] | Lipid peroxides; Malondialdehyde, conjugated dienes, Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances. | Thiobarbituric acid method | Micromole of malondialdehyde/L |
Seino et al [52]. | Oxidative DNA adducts | 8-hydroxy 2-deoxyguanosine | Immunocytochemical staining |