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SERVICE PROGRAM

Dr. Park's laboratory provides scientists several assay services. This program is a part of USDA program to allow techniques developed in the laboratory available to scientists interested in the assays. The service is provided on a collaborative base. To use a service, select the service you want, sign the service agreement, and send samples with the agreement once approved. Contact us via E-mail.

Vitamin C Assay
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a powerful antioxidant providing beneficial effects on human health. Vitamin C in non hazardous biological sanples is mesaured using HPLC system equipped with electrochemical detector.
COX I and II Assay
 
CoxI and II enzymes are involved in numerous pathophysiological conditions in humans such as inflamation, arthritis and cancer. Cox I and II activities are measured using cheminoluninescent substrate. Using this service, inhibiotry effects of phytochemicals on the activities can be determined.
Cell Death Assay
 
Numerous phytochemicals induce cell death, which is a first line of screening procedure.
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