Cytotoxicity

Cytotoxicity is the ability of certain substances to cause cell death. It is an important concept used in biomedical research and toxicology, as different substances may cause various degrees of cytotoxicity. Cytotoxicity is used to determine the safety of drugs, medical products and biological agents such as vaccines. It is also used to study the effects of toxins and to screen for potentially toxic substances. In addition, it can help identify substances that have the potential to be used as therapeutic agents against different diseases.