active

in biomolecular screening
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.14105
Sample that produces a response or signal above a defined threshold at a tested concentration in a single assay or screen.
Note: When the properties and identity of an active or hit are confirmed by subsequent experiment it becomes a confirmed hit.
See also: inactive
Source:
PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. (Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)) on page 1131 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'active' 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.14105 RIS BibTex EndNote
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