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Term information

alternative term

viability assay

viability assays

definition

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.