Cell viability

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001781",
  "term": "Cell viability",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The proportion of living, healthy cells within a population, indicating the overall health and metabolic activity of the cells. It is a measure of the ability of cells to maintain their structural and functional integrity. Cell viability is commonly assessed using assays that measure membrane integrity, metabolic activity, or ATP content.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. 'Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 1134 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-05-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cell-viability/"
}