What Does MTT Stand For?
MTT stands for Methylthiazol Tetrazolium Assay
MTT, or Methylthiazol Tetrazolium Assay, is a colorimetric assay that evaluates cell viability and proliferation. It is based on the reduction of the yellow MTT dye into a purple formazan product by metabolically active cells. This conversion allows quantification of viable cells through spectrophotometric analysis, making it a widely used method in cell biology and pharmaceutical research for assessing cytotoxicity and cell growth responses to various treatments.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym