Description
The hydroxyl radical (·OH) is the neutral form of the hydroxide ion (OH⁻) and possesses strong oxidizing capacity. Hydroxyl radicals act on biological molecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids within the body, damaging cellular structure and function, which can lead to metabolic disorders and disease. The hydroxyl radical scavenging capacity is a key indicator of antioxidant ability and is widely used in research on antioxidant health products and pharmaceuticals.Detection Principle: H₂O₂/Fe²⁺ generates hydroxyl radicals via the Fenton reaction. Salicylic acid effectively captures these generated hydroxyl radicals and reacts with them to produce a purple compound, 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid. When a substance capable of scavenging hydroxyl radicals is added, it inhibits the formation of this purple product. Therefore, a darker color indicates a higher hydroxyl radical content, and vice versa. The change in absorbance at 520 nm is measured to calculate the sample's hydroxyl radical scavenging capacity.Applicable Samples: Animal and plant tissues, serum (plasma), cells, bacteria, cell culture supernatants, fruit juice, honey, urine, and other samples.P1501782Component48 T96 TStorageP1501782AFerrous Salt10 mL20 mL2-8℃. Store in the dark.P1501782BH₂O₂5 mL10 mL2-8℃. Store in the dark.P1501782CSalicylic Acid10 mL20 mL2-8℃. Store in the dark.Please check the quantities of all components before starting the experiment.An additional 10% of each component is provided beyond the specified volumes for standard curve preparation or preliminary experiments.User-Prepared Instruments and ReagentsTypeNameNotesInstrumentMicroplate ReaderCapable of measuring absorbance at 520 nm.Consumables96-well MicroplateStandard microplate.ReagentsPBS (pH7.4)For washing samples.OthersHomogenizer (for tissue samples), Incubator, Ice Box, Refrigerated Centrifuge, Adjustable Micropipettes and TipsUsing a multi-channel pipette can improve efficiency for large-scale assays.Experimental Procedure1. Reagent PreparationReagent NameReagent PreparationNotesFerrous SaltReady-to-use; Equilibrate to room temperature before use.Store at 4°C protected from light. Corrosive. Use appropriate personal protective equipment.H₂O₂Ready-to-use; Equilibrate to room temperature before use.Store at 4°C protected from light.Salicylic AcidReady-to-use; Equilibrate to room temperature before use.Store at 4°C protected from light. Irritating to skin and mucous membranes. Use appropriate personal protective equipment.2. Sample PreparationNote: Fresh samples are recommended. If not used immediately, samples can be stored at -80°C for one month. To compare the hydroxyl radical scavenging capacity of different samples, the dilution factor must be the same for the same batch of samples, and extracts or drugs should be prepared at the same concentration.2.1 Animal Tissue SamplesWeigh approximately 0.1 g of tissue, add 1 mL of deionized water, and homogenize in an ice bath. Centrifuge at 10,000 g, 4°C for 10 minutes. Collect the supernatant and keep it on ice for assay.2.2 Plant Tissue SamplesWeigh approximately 0.1 g of tissue, add 1 mL of deionized water and grind. Sonicate in an ice bath for 5 minutes (power 20% or 200W, pulse 3s on, 7s off, repeat 30 times). Centrifuge at 10,000 g, 4°C for 10 minutes. Collect the supernatant and keep it on ice for assay.2.3 Cells or BacteriaCollect 5×10⁶ cells or bacteria into a centrifuge tube. Wash with pre-cooled PBS, centrifuge, and discard the supernatant. Add 1 mL of deionized water. Sonicate in an ice bath for 5 minutes (power 20% or 200W, pulse 3s on, 7s off, repeat 30 times). Centrifuge at 10,000 g, 4°C for 10 minutes. Collect the supernatant and keep it on ice for assay.2.4 Serum (Plasma) and Other Protein-Rich or Turbid LiquidsTake 0.1 mL of sample, add 1 mL of deionized water and mix well. Centrifuge at 10,000 g, 4°C for 10 minutes. Collect the supernatant and keep it on ice for assay.2.5 Honey, Urine, and Other Clear Liquids with Low Protein ContentAssay directly.2.6 Extracts or DrugsCan be prepared to a specific concentration, e.g., 0.5 mg/mL.3. Assay Steps3.1 Microplate Reader Preparation: Preheat for at least 30 minutes. Set the wavelength to 520 nm.3.2 Assay System Setup: Perform the following operations in a 96-well plate. The Blank and Standard wells only need to be set up 1-2 times. Each test well requires a corresponding control well.ReagentBlank Well (µL)Standard Well (µL)Test Well (µL)Control Well (µL)Ferrous Salt40404040H₂O₂040400Deionized Water120804080Salicylic Acid40404040Sample0040403.3 Absorbance Measurement: Mix well, incubate at 37°C for 20 minutes. Read the absorbance at 520 nm, recorded as A blank, A standard, A test, and A control respectively.4. Calculation of ResultsBoth the derived formula and the simplified formula provided below are equivalent.4.1 Data ProcessingCalculate ΔA test = A test - A control Calculate ΔA standard = A standard - A blank 4.2 Calculation of Hydroxyl Radical Scavenging RateHydroxyl Radical Scavenging Rate D% = (ΔA standard - ΔA test ) / ΔA standard × 100%5. Representative ResultsExample: 0.1 g of nectarine pulp was taken and assayed according to the procedure using a 96-well plate.Measured: ΔA standard = A standard - A blank = 1.020 - 0.051 = 0.969ΔA test = A test - A control = 0.465 - 0.052 = 0.413Calculated Hydroxyl Radical Scavenging Rate D% = (0.969 - 0.413) / 0.969 × 100% = 57.38%Precautions1. Before formal testing, it is recommended to perform a preliminary test with 2-3 samples expected to have significant differences.2. For tissue samples, cell samples, etc., results can be normalized between samples by measuring protein concentration. Aladdin's BCA Protein Quantification Kit (B665595) or Ready-to-Use BCA Protein Quantification Kit (R1491648) is recommended.3. This kit is compatible with spectrophotometer detection. Adjust the reagent preparation volumes proportionally according to the spectrophotometer's requirements.4. Biochemical reagents are generally irritating and potentially biologically toxic. For your safety and health, implement appropriate biosafety precautions throughout the experiment, including wearing lab coats, masks, gloves, and head covers. Perform experiments in a fume hood or biosafety cabinet.5. This product is for research use only. Not for use in clinical diagnosis.Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What should I do if the measured ΔA test for the sample is too high or too low?A: If ΔA test < 0.02, appropriately increase the sample volume and re-run the assay. If ΔA test > ΔA standard, further dilute the sample with deionized water or reduce the amount of sample used for extraction, and re-run the assay