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cell viability assay
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This assay type measures the cellular state of living or dying by measuring an indicator of life or death. Cell life indicators include ATP content, cell number, dehydrogenase activity, DNA content, esterase activity, mitochondrial membrane potential, membrane integrity, and protease activity. Cell death indicators include caspase activity, chromatin condensation, and phospholipid redistribution.
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cell viability assay
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Subclass of:
- bioassay
- has assay format some cell based format
- has endpoint some percent cell viability
- has assay method some viability measurement method
- involves biological process some cell death