Cytotoxic T lymphocyte assay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002844",
  "term": "Cytotoxic T lymphocyte assay",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A laboratory method used to measure the ability of cytotoxic T lymphocytes to kill target cells. This assay quantifies the specific lysis of target cells by effector T cells, often using radioactive labels or fluorescent dyes. It is a common tool in immunology research to assess cell-mediated immunity.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "lymphocyte",
    "target cell"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1154 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cytotoxic-t-lymphocyte-assay/"
}