Research Journal of Applied Sciences

Year: 2017
Volume: 12
Issue: 7
Page No. 372 - 378

A Review on Di Methyl Thiazoldiphenyl-Tetrazoliumbromide (MTT) Assay in Cell Viability

Authors : Khor Goot Heah, Nur Rawaidah Bt Mohd Shobri, Nurul Ain Bt Khoruddin, Syairah Nabila Bt Suhaimi, Yusmiaidil Putera B. Mohd Yusof and Tang Thean Hock

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