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What are the advantages of XTT assays?
Posted June 21, 2023
Chemical ReagentsCell CytotoxicityCell Proliferation AssaysCell SignalingCell Viability Assays
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XTT assays are a type of colorimetric method used to determine cell cytotoxicity and cell proliferation as response to different growth factors. XTT assays offer several advantages. They are fast, safe, and easy to use, with high sensitivity and accuracy.

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