OXIDATIVE STRESS IN TRAFFIC POLICE OF KURNOOL TOWN
S.Shamshad, Indira Priyadarsini A*, Shameela. S and I. S. Chakrapani, Mohammad Osman Ahmed
ABSTRACT
The aim of present study is to estimate Oxidative Stress in traffic police who are occupationally exposed due to higher free radical generation. Blood samples were collected for analysis of Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, an indicator of oxidative stress using spectrophotometer. Elevated levels of MDA were observed in traffic police. The studies revealed the presence of high levels of MDA -a biomarker of oxidative stress, in traffic police exposed to environmental air pollutants.
Keywords: MDA, Oxidative Stress, Environmental Air Pollutants.
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