bioactivity


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bi·o·ac·tiv·i·ty

 (bī′ō-ăk-tĭv′ĭ-tē)
n.
The effect of a given agent, such as a vaccine, upon a living organism or on living tissue.
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bi•o•ac•tiv•i•ty

(ˌbaɪ oʊ ækˈtɪv ɪ ti)

n.
any effect on, interaction with, or response from living tissue.
[1970–75]
bi`o•ac′tive, adj.
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But that metabolite is produced by the hydrolysis of all of the various paraben compounds, so it is nonspecific to individual parabens, which vary widely in estrogenic bioactivity.
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New drug candidates must undergo preclinical studies to establish a toxicology profile and assess the safety, efficacy and bioactivity prior to filing an investigational new drug (IND) application.
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This method increases bioactivity and biodegradability of the product and the mechanical strength of the structure.
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