In general, the qualitative or quantitative analysis of a substance In MGI, an assay is a type of experiment that is designed to detect the level of gene expression of a particular gene, or to determine the pattern of expression of a gene among different tissue types, anatomical structures, or developmental stages The assay may detect one or more of the RNA transcripts of a gene or one or more of its protein products Assay types in MGI include: Immunohistochemistry Northern blot Protein histochemistryRNA In situ hybridization RNAse protection RT-PCR Western blot
a test, especially one used to detect the presence and/or concentration of a component, drug, or microorganism in the blood or other body fluids or tissues
A method to analyze or quantify a substance in a sample An assay is an analysis done to determine: 1 The presence of a substance and the amount of that substance 2 The biological or pharmacological potency of a drug
The analysis of a substance or mixture to determine its constituents or their level In Life Sciences, it is also the estimation of strength of a drug or substance by comparing its effects in test animals to a reference standard
make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
to analyse ore or other mineral to determine the amount or proportion of metal contained within
means a procedure for the determination of the presence or quantity of a substance
an instrument, kit or test system which applies one or more technical procedures or one or more analytical methods, using a defined and characterized protocol, to determine, measure or otherwise describe the presence or absence of an analyte
Trial by danger or by affliction; adventure; risk; hardship; state of being tried