Median effective dose
Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-007122
The dose of a substance that produces a specified effect in 50% of the test population. This value, often denoted as ED50, is a measure of the potency of a chemical in eliciting a particular biological response. It is a key parameter in pharmacology and toxicology for comparing drug efficacy or toxicant effects.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CHM-007122 |
|---|---|
| Field | Chemistry |
| Subject | Chemistry and Human Health |
| References | PAC, 1993, 65, 2003. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 1993)' on page 2068 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199365092003) |
| See also | Dose |
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