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Cytotoxicity Assay

A cytotoxicity assay is a method used to measure the toxicity of a chemical, compound or drug in cells. It is a useful tool for determining the potential toxicity of a substance as well as its efficacy for medical applications (e.g. drug screening). In this assay, cells are exposed to a given agent and their growth …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 39× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

A cytotoxicity assay is a method used to measure the toxicity of a chemical, compound or drug in cells. It is a useful tool for determining the potential toxicity of a substance as well as its efficacy for medical applications (e.g. drug screening). In this assay, cells are exposed to a given agent and their growth or death is measured; this helps to understand the effects of the agent on the cells. During the assay, the cells are stained with a dye or a fluorescent molecule and then visualized under a microscope or flow cytometry. The results of the assay can then be used to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a chemical, compound or drug.

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3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

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The 3 articles above have been cited 39 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

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Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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