Western blot

noun

An analytical technique using targeted antibodies to detect specific proteins in a given sample of tissue homogenate or extract.

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Meanings

noun
  1. molecular biologybiochemistryAn analytical technique using targeted antibodies to detect specific proteins in a given sample of tissue homogenate or extract.
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