Cytotoxicity assay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002845",
  "term": "Cytotoxicity assay",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A laboratory procedure designed to evaluate the toxic effects of a substance on cells. These assays measure parameters such as cell viability, cell proliferation, or cell death after exposure to a test compound. Common methods include MTT assays, lactate dehydrogenase release assays, and flow cytometry.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cell mortality",
    "cell viability"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. 'Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 1136 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-05-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cytotoxicity-assay/"
}