Cell Viability Assays: Methods and Protocols

Abstract

This book is intended to provide an overview and to discuss the strengths and pitfalls of commonly used cell ftness indicators. We aim to give an in-depth view of protocols that are used in the classical cell-based viability screening approach and to provide experimental methods for advanced cell viability assaying strategies, including evaluation of e.g. cellular transporter activity, intracellular calcium signaling, electrical network activity, synaptic vesicle recycling or ligand-gated ion channel function.