Bradford assay

noun

An assay that quantifies protein concentration using color changes.

Meanings

nounBradford assay (plural Bradford assays)

plural Bradford assays

  1. molecular biologyAn assay that quantifies protein concentration using color changes.

Origin

Named for its inventor, scientist Marion M. Bradford.

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