assay
An assay is a method of either qualitatively assessing or quantitatively measuring the presence, quantity, or functional activity or response of a sample. Bioassay is a method for evaluating biological responses using biological materials such as experimental animals and cultured cells. Among the bioassays, the method of measuring biological activity using cultured cells is called a cell-based assay.
In recent years, various bioassays have been developed to reduce the use of experimental animals from the viewpoint of animal welfare. In addition, the development of hPSCs (human pluripotent stem cells) has enabled the use of human-derived cells, which has expanded the range of cell-based assays.
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