Assays

Activity assay

- show that compound is present and functioning - used with enzymes to confirm that the expected reaction is taking place

ELISA

-enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay -determine presence & concentration of a specific protein -more in notes...

Potency assays

determine how the dosage of a drug affects its activity & how long it stays in the body

Pharmacodynamic (PD) assay

experiment deigned to show the biochemical effect of a drug on the body

Pharmacokinetic (PK) assay

experiment designed to show how a drug is metabolized in the body

stability assays

show the shelf life of a product & the proper storage conditions for the compound to maintain its activity

toxicology assays

show what quantities of the drug are toxic to cells, tissues, & model organism

concentration assay

use colored indicator solutions to determine amount of protein in solution using a spectrophotometer