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coord IM with histol type of neopl + precoord organ/neopl term (IM or NIM) if pertinent
Scope Note
A cytologic technique for measuring the functional capacity of tumor stem cells by assaying their activity. It is used primarily for the in vitro testing of antineoplastic agents.
Entry Version
TCFU ASSAY
Entry Term(s)
Clonogenic Cell Assay, Tumor
Colony Forming Units Assay, Tumor
Colony-Forming Units Assay, Tumor
Neoplasm Stem Cell Assay
Stem Cell Assay, Tumor
Previous Indexing
Colony-Forming Units Assay (1979-1983)
specific neoplasm (1972-1983)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under COLONY-FORMING UNITS ASSAY 1984-90
History Note
91(84); was see under COLONY-FORMING UNITS ASSAY 1984-90
A cytologic technique for measuring the functional capacity of tumor stem cells by assaying their activity. It is used primarily for the in vitro testing of antineoplastic agents.