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MTT Assay vs. Live/Dead Staining: Your Guide to The Right Cell Viability Assay
Are you struggling to choose between the cost-effective MTT assay and the visually striking Live/Dead fluorescence staining? This guide breaks down the science, mechanisms, and pros and cons of the two most popular cell viability methods. Whether you are running high-throughput drug screenings or analyzing complex 3D spheroids, understanding the difference between metabolic activity and membrane integrity is key. Dive in to discover which assay reigns supreme for your specifi
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Guide to Calculating and Interpreting IC50 & EC50 Values in Cell Viability Assays
Unlock the power of your cell viability data! This guide demystifies the two most critical metrics in dose-response analysis: IC
50
and EC
50
. Discover the key difference between measuring inhibition (IC
50
) and activation (EC
50
), learn the step-by-step process for calculating these values, and see how they reveal the synergistic power of combination therapies.
Sep 175 min read
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