Review:
Biological Assays
overall review score: 4.5
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Biological assays are used to measure the biological activity of a substance or mixture in a living organism or cell culture.
Key Features
- Measure biological activity
- Used in drug discovery and development
- Can be qualitative or quantitative
- Involve living organisms or cells
Pros
- Provides valuable information on the effects of substances on living organisms
- Critical in drug development and testing
Cons
- Can be time-consuming and costly
- Results may not always translate directly to human reactions