cytotoxití
Cytotoxicity refers to the quality or state of being toxic to cells. It describes the ability of a substance, organism, or process to cause damage or death to cells. This can occur through various mechanisms, including direct damage to cellular components like DNA or membranes, interference with essential cellular functions, or induction of programmed cell death (apoptosis).
Many substances exhibit cytotoxicity, ranging from environmental toxins and heavy metals to certain therapeutic drugs and
In biological research, cytotoxic assays are commonly used to measure the degree to which a substance can