steroidogenesis assay

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11261

Procedure in which the effect of a test substance on steroid synthesis is studied, usually in a human adrenocortical carcinoma cell line.

Note: This assay is part of the OECD framework for the "Testing and Assessment of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals".
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 809 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'steroidogenesis assay' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11261 RIS BibTex EndNote
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