Methods for determining cellular response to stimuli

Details Methods for determining cellular response to stimuli Methods for determining cellular response to stimuli

2007-10-09

2007-10-09

Le, Long V. (Department: 1641)

Chemistry: analytical and immunological testing

Including sample preparation

Liberation or purification of sample or separation of...

C436S056000, C436S149000, C435S004000, C435S007200

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11313418

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method for determining cellular response to stimuli. The cells to be tested, for example, may be contained in a section of taste-bud containing lingual epithelium.

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