cytotoxicity
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9.2
- noun
- /ˌsaɪtəʊtɒkˈsɪsɪti/
- Specialized
- A low level of cytotoxicity in this compound makes it a safer alternative for use in treatments.
- cell cytotoxicity
Examples
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In a few studies on CML experimental models, miR-30a enhanced imatinib-induced cytotoxicity and promoted intrinsic apoptosis of CML cells.
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Therefore, measuring cytotoxicity is very valuable for identifying compounds that may cause certain health risks in vivo.
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Modified natural polymers have attracted much attention because of their better biocompatibility and lower cytotoxicity compared with synthesized polymers.
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The sMUA AuPAMAM constructs showed the highest stability, gene transfection efficacy, and a reasonable cytotoxicity profile.
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Glutathione, along with other antioxidants, protected the isolated outer hair cells against this cytotoxicity, suggesting a free radical mechanism for aminoglycoside toxicity.
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In cytotoxicity experiments, T cells lysed hepatocytes that expressed HBcAg, and this cytotoxicity could be blocked by antibody to HBcAg or by HLA class I molecules.
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Measuring cytotoxicity helps researchers understand how certain drugs impact living cells.
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The study focused on the cytotoxicity of various chemicals to determine their effects on cancer cells.
Synonyms
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7.2
How poisonous a substance is to people or animals
Antonyms
How Toxic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Cytotoxicity combines cyto- meaning 'cell' and toxic meaning 'poison', like in the word toxin. So cytotoxicity is the 'poison' effect on living cells, and it tells us how harmful something is to cells.