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Formazans MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Formazans
Tree Number(s)
D02.172.600
Unique ID
D005562
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005562
Scope Note
Colored azo compounds formed by the reduction of tetrazolium salts. Employing this reaction, oxidoreductase activity can be determined quantitatively in tissue sections by allowing the enzymes to act on their specific substrates in the presence of tetrazolium salts.
Entry Term(s)
Formazan
Pharm Action
Indicators and Reagents
Registry Number
0
Previous Indexing
Azo Compounds (1972-1974)
Formic Acids (1972-1974)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under AZO COMPOUNDS 1975-90
History Note
91(75); was see under AZO COMPOUNDS 1975-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1974/11/19
Revision Date
2020/05/27
Formazans Preferred
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