Malondialdehydi
Malondialdehyde, often abbreviated as MDA, is an organic compound with the chemical formula CH2(CHO)2. It is a dialdehyde, meaning it contains two aldehyde functional groups. Malondialdehyde is a reactive molecule and is not typically found in significant free concentrations under normal physiological conditions. Its significance arises primarily from its role as a marker of oxidative stress.
MDA is a byproduct of lipid peroxidation, a process where free radicals damage polyunsaturated fatty acids
The measurement of MDA is commonly performed using biochemical assays, such as the thiobarbituric acid reactive