Functional assay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004707",
  "term": "Functional assay",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "An experimental procedure designed to measure the physiological or biochemical effect of a substance on a specific biological target, such as a receptor, enzyme, or cell. Unlike a binding assay that only measures physical association, a functional assay quantifies the response triggered by that interaction, like enzyme activation or a change in cell signaling. The response is measured as a function of the substance's concentration to determine parameters like potency and efficacy.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. 'Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 1141 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-05-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/functional-assay/"
}