Live cells and cytotoxicity assessment.
Problems with the use of conventional cytotoxicity tests to evaluate biological risk with biomaterials are leading to the development of alternative procedures based on cell function. These tests, recently discussed at a conference in China, provide an attractive option for the future.
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David
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Morgan & Masterson, Brussels, Belgium. peggy@morgan-masterson.com
D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001681:Biological Assay / Q000379:methods*; D002478:Cells, Cultured / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000502:physiology*; D003603:Cytotoxins / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008422:Materials Testing / Q000379:methods*; D018675:Toxicity Tests / Q000379:methods*
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003603:Cytotoxins