Comparison on Antioxidant Enzyme Activities in Six Strains of Nostoc commune
Objective: To compare antioxidant enzyme activities in 6 strains of Nostoc commune and screen the strain with higher stress resistance. Methods: Catalase (CAT) and ascorbate peroxidase (APX) were determined by spectrophotometry. Glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) was determined by DTNB staining method. Results: the highest activity of CAT was determined in Heyeping strain, which revealed a significant difference from the other five. In addition, Qiuqiangou stain revealed significantly higher activities of GSH-Px and APX than the other strains. Conclusion: Qinqiangou strain has higher stress resistance than the other strains investigated on the basis of antioxidant analysis.