Cytokine release assay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002839",
  "term": "Cytokine release assay",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A laboratory test that measures the amount of cytokines secreted by immune cells in response to a specific stimulus. This assay is used to assess the immune system's reactivity to antigens or other agents, providing insight into cellular immune responses. The released cytokines are quantified using methods such as ELISA or multiplex bead arrays.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cytokine"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1153 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cytokine-release-assay/"
}