Flow cytometry assay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004495",
  "term": "Flow cytometry assay",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A laboratory technique used to analyze the physical and chemical characteristics of cells or particles as they pass one by one through a laser beam while suspended in a fluid stream. The instrument, a flow cytometer, measures light scattering and fluorescence to count and characterize the cells. This method is applied in biomolecular screening to measure cellular properties like viability, apoptosis, and cell cycle status.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "cell-based assay"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. 'Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 1140 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-05-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/flow-cytometry-assay/"
}