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GlossaryMTT assay (MTT test)

measures cell viability by converting yellow dye to purple

The MTT assay, also known as the MTT reduction assay, is a laboratory test used to measure cell viability and proliferation. It involves adding a yellow dye called MTT to cells; living cells convert this dye into a purple formazan product, which can be quantified by measuring its absorbance with a spectrophotometer. This assay is commonly used in research to assess the effects of drugs, toxins, or other treatments on cell health.

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research Lenalidomide Augments Differentiation of Cultured Hair Follicle Derived Melanocyte Stem Cells Into Functional Melanocytes

April 2023 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual”

Lenalidomide helps hair follicle stem cells turn into melanocytes, which may improve repigmentation in vitiligo.

research Testosterone Metabolism in Human Skin Cells In Vitro and Its Interaction with Estradiol and Dutasteride

21 citations, January 2003 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology”

Different skin cells process testosterone differently, and certain drugs can change this process, possibly helping treat acne and hair loss.

Expression of Type 1 5α-Reductase and Metabolism of Testosterone in Reconstructed Human Epidermis: A New Model for Screening Skin-Targeted Androgen Modulators

research Expression of Type 1 5α-Reductase and Metabolism of Testosterone in Reconstructed Human Epidermis: A New Model for Screening Skin-Targeted Androgen Modulators

3 citations, December 2000 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.

research Induction of Autophagy Improves Skin and Hair Conditions in Dogs with Underlying Diseases

1 citations, January 2023 in “Frontiers in veterinary science”

Activating autophagy in dogs with certain diseases improves their skin and hair.

research Encapsulation of Curcumin in Polystyrene-Based Nanoparticles: Drug Loading Capacity and Cytotoxicity

21 citations, April 2021 in “ACS omega”

Curcumin can be effectively loaded into polystyrene nanoparticles, which are safe for human cells and more biocompatible with curcumin inside.

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