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MTT vs. WST-1 vs. CCK-8: Sensitivity Comparison & Guide
Struggling to choose between MTT, WST-1, and CCK-8 for your cell viability experiments? This guide breaks down the critical differences in sensitivity, workflow, and toxicity. Discover why CCK-8 is replacing the "Gold Standard" MTT, how to avoid common interference errors with colored drugs, and which assay delivers the cleanest data for your specific cell lines.
Feb 276 min read


CCK-8 Assay Incubation Time Optimization: A Simple Guide
Stop guessing your CCK-8 incubation times! While the CCK-8 assay is the gold standard for cell viability due to its non-toxicity and high sensitivity, the "2-hour rule" often leads to poor data quality. This Ultimate Guide explains the science of WST-8 kinetics and provides a step-by-step pilot protocol to determine the perfect incubation time for your specific cell line. Learn to avoid saturation, handle suspension cells, and troubleshoot bubbles to get publication-ready res
Jan 235 min read
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