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Table 1 In vitro assays and their modes of action
| Name/ s of assay | Mode of action/ endpoint |
|---|---|
| AR CALUX (anti-) | Androgen receptor (activation or blocking) |
| DR CALUX | AH receptor binding |
| ER CALUX (anti-) | Alpha and beta/estrogen receptors |
| GR CALUX (anti-) | Glucocorticoid receptor |
| PAH CALUX | AH receptor binding |
| PR CALUX | Progesterone receptor |
| Acetylcholinesterase inhibition assay | Inhibition of acetylcholinesterase activity |
| Carboxylesterase inhibition assay | Inhibition of carboxylesterase activity |
| Ames | Mutagenicity |
| umuC | Primary DNA damage |
| TTR-binding | Competition with thyroid hormone for binding to TTR (transport protein) |
| TRb CALUX | Thyroid receptor beta |
| EROD | EROD induction |
| YES | ER receptor |
| YAS | AR receptor |
| P-53 accumulation | Genotoxicity |
| Green screen | Genotoxicity |
| RYA | ER receptor |
| ABC assay | Antibiotic activity |
