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In Vitro Assays

Meaning

In Vitro Assays are controlled experimental procedures conducted in a non-living environment, typically using isolated cells, cell components, or purified molecules in laboratory glassware or plasticware. In the context of hormonal health, these assays are fundamental for rapidly and precisely studying the direct interaction of hormones, drugs, or endocrine-disrupting chemicals with specific cellular receptors or enzyme systems. They provide essential mechanistic data before progression to complex animal or human studies.