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Analytical serviceBiological Activity & Functional Assays
Functional investigation measures defined biological effects in cellular and biochemical systems: signalling events, target-associated responses and concentration-dependent activity. The result is an assay-defined biological function, reported with the experimental system, the conditions and the reference used to interpret it.
Illustrative figure — the shape of the measurement, not a result.
Quantitative functional-assay results and concentration-response analysis.
Methodology classes
- Cell-based pharmacological investigations
- Receptor-associated signalling measurements
- Functional response assays with defined readouts
- Concentration-response experiments against references
Applicable sample categories
- Peptides and related biomolecules
- Formulated preparations
- Comparator molecules
- Experimental cell systems selected with the client
Measurable parameters
- Assay-defined functional response
- Concentration-response relationship and fitted parameters
- Response relative to a defined reference
- Signalling and target-associated readouts
Reporting outputs
- Functional-assay results with concentration-response analysis
- Experimental system and conditions stated
- Reference and control responses documented
- Limits of the assay named with the result
Fees for this service
Fees are per sample in pounds sterling, excluding VAT, and apply to the methods and scope described on the corresponding service page. Where no fee is listed, the investigation is scoped and quoted after a pre-submission enquiry. Multi-sample series and recurring programmes are priced on request.
| Biological activity & functional assays | Fee |
|---|---|
| Cell-based concentration-response — one experimental system, eight points, triplicate | Request a quotation |
Describe the sample and the question.
A pre-submission enquiry establishes analytical suitability, experimental requirements, sample handling and reporting expectations before any material is sent.