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 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)