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Comet Assay  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A genotoxicological technique for measuring DNA damage in an individual cell using single-cell gel electrophoresis. Cell DNA fragments assume a "comet with tail" formation on electrophoresis and are detected with an image analysis system. Alkaline assay conditions facilitate sensitive detection of single-strand damage.

Entry terms

  • Electrophoresis, Gel, Single-Cell
  • Gel Electrophoresis, Single-Cell

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