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Cell death analysis is looking at Apoptosis (cell death). Studying cell death is used to assess the toxicity of a chemical. The number of cells that die between set time points are determined. This data then allows the scientist to draw conclusions about how toxic a component (added to the media) really is. Cell death analysis is carried out in an analytical instrument called a flow cytometer. Different dyes are used in this process. Viable cells and dead cells are stained differently. This difference is used to measure the number of dead cells

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What is another name for Apoptosis?

Another name for apoptosis is programmed cell death.


What is cell injury and cell death?

Cell injury refers to any damage or disruption to a cell's structure or function caused by various insults. Cell death is the irreversible cessation of cellular activities and functions, leading to the demise of the cell. Cell death can occur through different mechanisms, including apoptosis and necrosis.


What is nonpathological cell death called?

Nonpathological cell death is called "physiological cell death." This type of cell death occurs as a normal part of development, maintenance, and homeostasis in multicellular organisms, often through processes such as apoptosis or autophagy, which are essential for removing damaged or unnecessary cells without causing inflammation or harm to surrounding tissues.


What are the controlled series of steps that lead to cell death?

Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is a controlled series of steps that lead to cell death. It involves activation of cellular signaling pathways that result in the condensation and fragmentation of the cell's DNA, followed by cell shrinkage, membrane blebbing, and packaging of the cell into small membrane-bound vesicles called apoptotic bodies. These apoptotic bodies are then recognized and engulfed by neighboring cells or phagocytes, preventing inflammation and tissue damage.


What is decreased apoptosis?

Decreased apoptosis refers to a reduction in the natural process of cell death that helps maintain the balance of cell turnover in the body. This can lead to the accumulation of unhealthy or damaged cells, which can contribute to diseases like cancer.