What Does NBT Stand For?
NBT stands for Nitroblue Tetrazolium Assay
NBT, or Nitroblue Tetrazolium Assay, is a biochemical test used to assess the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in cells. It involves the reduction of nitroblue tetrazolium, a yellow compound, to a blue formazan precipitate in the presence of superoxide radicals, typically generated by activated phagocytes. This assay is valuable in immunology and medical research for evaluating oxidative stress and the functional status of immune cells.
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