inactive

in biomolecular screening
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.14150
Sample that, at the tested concentration, does not produce a response above the hit threshold in an assay.
Note: A sample may also be designated as inactive when attempts to confirm an active fail.
See also: artefact
Source:
PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. (Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)) on page 1144 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'inactive' 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.14150 RIS BibTex EndNote
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