Oxidative stress occurs when reactive oxygen species (ROS) exceed cellular antioxidant defenses, disrupting redox balance. This imbalance contributes to inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, tissue damage, and aging. Understanding redox biology is essential for deciphering disease mechanisms and cellular resilience. Total Oxidant Status (TOS) and Total Antioxidant Status (TAS) assays provide complementary insights, quantifying oxidative load versus antioxidant capacity. Integrating these measures offers a more complete view of cellular redox dynamics than single markers alone. These assays are applicable in diverse research areas, including inflammation, metabolic disorders, and tissue injury, helping scientists assess oxidative stress, evaluate interventions, and explore the molecular mechanisms underlying disease.
In summary, TOS and TAS measurements provide a holistic approach to studying oxidative balance and advancing understanding of redox biology.
Learning Outcomes:
● Key drivers of oxidative stress at the cellular levels
● How redox imbalance influences disease mechanisms, including inflammation and tissue damage
● Practical approaches to measure TOS and TAS in research models
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Speaker
Dr Sundas R Qureshi
Business Development Scientist
Elabscience Bionovation Inc.
Dr. Qureshi is a versatile scientist and business leader with expertise in biotechnology, cell biology, immunology, and entomology. She has delivered over 150 international technical training courses in cell culture, flow cytometry, immunology, and metabolism. She bridges research and industry to advance global biotechnology and support emerging scientists.
