Biotech CHAPTER 6 Types of Assays
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potency assay
an experiment designed to determine the relative strength of a drug for the purpose of determining proper dosage
toxicology assay
an experiment designed to find what quantities of a drug are toxic to cells, tissues, and model organisms
Pharmodynamic assay
an experiment designed to show the biochemical effect of a drug on the body
Pharmocokinetic assay
an experiment to show how a drug is metabolized or processed in the body
stability assay
an expermient designed to determine the conditions that affect the shelf life of a drug
activity assay
not only shows that a compound is present but that it is active and functioning
concentration assay
using color indicator solutions to determine the estimated concentration of a protein in a solution
