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A Batch Test Tube Method for the Calculation of an Adsorbent’s Available Capacity Protocol - http://www.cshprotocols.org/cgi/content/extract/2006/1/pdb.prot4212

Category: Chromatography Protocols: Affinity Chromatography Protocols

Protocol describes a batch test tube method for the calculation of an adsorbent’s available capacity. - [Read A Batch Test Tube Method for the Calculation of an Adsorbent’s Available Capacity Protocol]

Agarose Overlay Assay Protocol - http://embryo.ib.amwaw.edu.pl/invittox/prot/31.htm

Category: Pharmacology and Toxicology Protocols: Cytotoxicity Protocols: Cytotoxicity Assays in Cell Culture Protocols

Protocol descibes the use of L929 mouse fibroblast cells cultured in vitro in an agarose overlay assay to assess the toxicity of test substances. The assay may be useful in assessing the irritation potential of test substances (e.g. surfactant-based products) as an alternative to the Draize rabbit eye test. - [Read Agarose Overlay Assay Protocol]

Allium Test - http://embryo.ib.amwaw.edu.pl/invittox/prot/8.htm

Category: Pharmacology and Toxicology Protocols: Cytotoxicity Protocols

The Allium test provides a rapid screening procedure for chemicals, pollutants contaminants, etc. which may represent environmental hazards. Root growth inhibition and adverse effects upon chromosomes provide an indication of likely toxicity. - [Read Allium Test]

Allium Test - http://embryo.ib.amwaw.edu.pl/invittox/prot/8.htm

Category: Plant Biology Protocols

Ames Test - http://embryo.ib.amwaw.edu.pl/invittox/prot/30.htm#TOP

Category: Pharmacology and Toxicology Protocols: Cytotoxicity Protocols: Microorganism Cytotoxicity Assays Protocols

The AMES procedure evaluates the mutagenic potential of test chemicals by their effect on five histidine requiring strains of the bacterium, Salmonella typhimurium in the absence and presence of a rat liver metabolising system. - [Read Ames Test]

Bovine Spermatozoa Cytotoxicity Test - http://embryo.ib.amwaw.edu.pl/invittox/prot/21.htm

Category: Pharmacology and Toxicology Protocols: Cytotoxicity Protocols: Cell Specific Cytotoxicity Assays Protocols

Bovine spermatozoa cytotoxicity test. - [Read Bovine Spermatozoa Cytotoxicity Test]

Bradford Protein Concentration Assay - http://web.chemistry.gatech.edu/~williams/bCourse_Information/4581/techniques/bradford/bradford.html

Category: Protein Protocols: Protein Quantitation Concentration Protocols: Bradford Protein Assay Protocols

Includes Abbreviations, Background, and Procedure steps using BSA. The Bradford protein assay (1) is one of several simple methods commonly used to determine the total protein concentration of a sample. The method is based on the proportional binding of the dye Coomassie to proteins. The assay is colorimetric; as the protein concentration increases, the color of the test sample becomes darker. Coomassie absorbs at 595 nm. - [Read Bradford Protein Concentration Assay]

Cell Culture Phototoxicity Test Protocol - http://embryo.ib.amwaw.edu.pl/invittox/prot/44.htm

Category: Pharmacology and Toxicology Protocols: Cytotoxicity Protocols: Cytotoxicity Assays in Cell Culture Protocols

Human A431 cells and mouse 3T3 cells are exposed in culture to UV light both in the presence and absence of test compound. Phototoxicity is expressed as a decrease in cell viability as determined by the MTT assay. - [Read Cell Culture Phototoxicity Test Protocol]

Cell Freezing using Liquid Nitrogen N2 - http://www.liv.ac.uk/~giles/methods/cell_freezing.htm

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: Cell Culture Techniques: Cell Line Preservation Freezing

Freezing gealthy cells (> 95% viable) the protocol obtains a culture 80-90% viable 24 hours after thawing and growing on test vial from step 9. Antisense Research Group - [Read Cell Freezing using Liquid Nitrogen N2]

CGH of Direct Labeled Test DNA vs Normal DNA Protocol - http://waldman.ucsf.edu/Protocols/directcgh.html

Category: Cytogenetics Protocols

This CGH Protocol is used for DNA of good quality when available in sufficient amounts. We usually do replicate hybridizations using samples labeled "inversely" (reversing the label for test and normal DNA's). If appreciable artifact occurs, then alternative labels are tried. - [Read CGH of Direct Labeled Test DNA vs Normal DNA Protocol]

Colorimetric Cytotoxcity Assays for Anchorage Dependent Cells Protocol - http://embryo.ib.amwaw.edu.pl/invittox/prot/43.htm

Category: Pharmacology and Toxicology Protocols: Cytotoxicity Protocols: Cytotoxicity Assays in Cell Culture Protocols

The potential cytotoxicity of compounds under hypoxic conditions is determined by exposing cell cultures to test compounds in a low oxygen atmosphere. Subsequent cell survival is determined by the MTT and methylene blue colorimetric assays. - [Read Colorimetric Cytotoxcity Assays for Anchorage Dependent Cells Protocol]

CYP1A1-Inducing Potency and Cytotoxicity Test in the HEPA-1 Mouse Hepatoma Cell Line - http://embryo.ib.amwaw.edu.pl/invittox/prot/112.htm

Category: Pharmacology and Toxicology Protocols: Cytotoxicity Protocols: Liver Toxicity Assays Protocols

This bioassay utilizes cultured Hepa-lclc7 (Hepa-1) mouse hepatoma cells to assess the CYPlA1-inducing potency or cytotoxicity of pure test chemicals or environmental samples. In the Hepa-l induction test , the CYPlA1-inducing potency of the test sample is detected as increased aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase (AHH) and 7-ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase (EROD) activities. - [Read CYP1A1-Inducing Potency and Cytotoxicity Test in the HEPA-1 Mouse Hepatoma Cell Line]

Cytoskeletal Alterations as a Parameter for Assessment of Toxicity - http://embryo.ib.amwaw.edu.pl/invittox/prot/24.htm#TOP

Category: Pharmacology and Toxicology Protocols: Cytotoxicity Protocols

Changes in the balance of cytoskeletal proteins after exposure to test compounds can be detected by indirect immunofluorescence microscopy and quantitative biochemical methods. - [Read Cytoskeletal Alterations as a Parameter for Assessment of Toxicity]

Deglycosylation of Glycoproteins Using Endoglycosidases - http://www.glycotech.com/protocols/Proto3.html

Category: Molecular Biology Protocols: Carbohydrate Protocols

Deglycosylation steps are different with every glycoprotein and must be determined empirically (Methods in Enzymology, 1994, 230: 44-57). A typical test reaction of human transferrin is described. T.H. Plummer, Jr. and A.L. Tarentino, Department of Biochemistry, New York State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center for Laboratories and Research, Albany, New York - [Read Deglycosylation of Glycoproteins Using Endoglycosidases]

Effects of Cyclopamine on Mouse Vibrissa Follicle Explants - http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/sgilber1/DB_lab/Mouse/Vibrissa02.html

Category: Mouse Protocols

Protocol to test the effects of cyclopamine on mouse vibrissa follicle explants. - [Read Effects of Cyclopamine on Mouse Vibrissa Follicle Explants]

EMBRYONIC STEM CELL TEST (EST) - http://ecvam-sis.jrc.it/IP1685/published/indexed_113.html

Category: Cell Biology and Cell Culture: ES Stem Cell Biology and Culture: Embryotoxic Potential Testing of Chemicals

EMBRYONIC STEM CELL TEST (EST). The embryotoxic potential of chemicals is determined by the evaluation of the inhibition of differentiation of embryonic stem cells (ES) and the inhibition of growth of ES and 3T3 cells. Scientific Information Service - [Read EMBRYONIC STEM CELL TEST (EST)]

Epitope Mapping Using Synthetic Biotin-Labeled Peptides Protocol - http://www.cshprotocols.org/cgi/content/extract/2006/18/pdb.prot4278

Category: Antibody Protocols: Epitope Mapping Antibody Protocols

A set of overlapping synthetic peptides is synthesized, each corresponding to a small segment of the linear sequence of a protein antigen and arrayed on a solid phase. The panel of solid-phase peptides is then probed with a test antibody, and bound antibody is detected using an enzyme-labeled secondary antibody. This method is very rapid and can be extraordinarily successful. - [Read Epitope Mapping Using Synthetic Biotin-Labeled Peptides Protocol]

Estimating the Yield of DIG-labeled Nucleic Acids Protocol - http://www.roche-applied-science.com/PROD_INF/MANUALS/InSitu/pdf/ISH_65-70.pdf

Category: Cytogenetics Protocols: In Situ Hybridization Protocols

Protocol for estimating the yield of DIG-labeled nucleic acids. Includes: Estimating the yield in a spot test with a DIG-labeled control. - [Read Estimating the Yield of DIG-labeled Nucleic Acids Protocol]

Frame Modified Neutral Red Uptake Cytotoxcity Test - http://embryo.ib.amwaw.edu.pl/invittox/prot/3.htm

Category: Pharmacology and Toxicology Protocols: Cytotoxicity Protocols: Cytotoxicity Assays in Cell Culture Protocols

The cytotoxic effect of chemicals upon cells in culture is measured by cell viability (neutral red uptake) method. - [Read Frame Modified Neutral Red Uptake Cytotoxcity Test]

Genotyping Transgenic Rodents by PCR - http://www.med.umich.edu/tamc/pcr.html

Category: Transgenic Mouse Protocols: Mouse Genotyping Protocols

Test mice and rats for the presence of the transgene by PCR. University of Michigan, Transgenic Animal Model Core - [Read Genotyping Transgenic Rodents by PCR]

H-4-II-E Rat Hepatoma Cell Bioassay Protocol - http://embryo.ib.amwaw.edu.pl/invittox/prot/49.htm

Category: Pharmacology and Toxicology Protocols: Cytotoxicity Protocols: Liver Toxicity Assays Protocols

This bioassay utilises cultured H-4-II-E rat hepatoma cells to assess the aryl hydrocarbon hydroxylase (AHH) inducing potencies of planar aromatic hydrocarbons and/or contaminated environmental samples. The response of the cells to pure test chemicals or extracts of mixtures is compared with their response to the standard 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD). - [Read H-4-II-E Rat Hepatoma Cell Bioassay Protocol]

Hamster Ovary Cell NA+/K+ -ATPase Test - http://embryo.ib.amwaw.edu.pl/invittox/prot/35.htm

Category: Pharmacology and Toxicology Protocols: Cytotoxicity Protocols: Cell Specific Cytotoxicity Assays Protocols

Accumulation of lipophilic substances in the plasma membrane may affect the membrane lipid order and consequently affect the function of these proteins. Changes in the activity of the Na+/K+ -ATPase, which is the major active transport system responsible for the electrochemical potential in mammalian cells, can therefore be an indication of the effect that a chemical may have on the viability of the cell membrane and possibly the whole cell. - [Read Hamster Ovary Cell NA+/K+ -ATPase Test]

Hepatoma Cell Cultures as In Vitro Models for Hepatotoxicity - http://embryo.ib.amwaw.edu.pl/invittox/prot/13.htm

Category: Pharmacology and Toxicology Protocols: Cytotoxicity Protocols: Liver Toxicity Assays Protocols

This test is designed to detect irreversible toxic effects on both cell growth and survival, by the evaluation of colony-forming (CF) efficiency, in hepatoma cell lines derived from man, rat and mouse. - [Read Hepatoma Cell Cultures as In Vitro Models for Hepatotoxicity]

How to Test for Complementation Between Mutant Strains - http://www.fgsc.net/neurosporaprotocols/How%20to%20test%20for%20complementation%20.pdf

Category: Fungi Protocols: Neurospora Protocols

Information and tips on how to test for complementation between mutant strains. - [Read How to Test for Complementation Between Mutant Strains]

How to Test Heat, Osmotic, and Oxidative Tolerance of Neurospora Conidia and Young Mycelia - http://www.fgsc.net/neurosporaprotocols/How%20to%20test%20thermal%20osmotic%20and%20oxidative%20stress%20tolerance.pdf

Category: Fungi Protocols: Neurospora Protocols

Information and tips on how to test heat, osmotic, and oxidative tolerance of Neurospora conidia and young mycelia. - [Read How to Test Heat, Osmotic, and Oxidative Tolerance of Neurospora Conidia and Young Mycelia]