How Is Sodium-Potassium ATPase Activity Assessed in Toxicology Studies?
In toxicological studies, sodium-potassium ATPase activity is often assessed using biochemical assays that measure the enzyme's ability to hydrolyze ATP in the presence of sodium and potassium ions. These assays can be used to evaluate the degree of enzyme inhibition following exposure to a suspected toxin. Additionally, molecular techniques such as Western blotting and immunohistochemistry can be employed to assess changes in the expression levels of the enzyme.
