Comet Assay

**Definition:** A genotoxicological technique for measuring DNA damage in an individual cell using single-cell gel electrophoresis. Cell DNA fragments assume a comet with tail formation on electrophoresis and are detected with an image analysis system. Alkaline assay conditions facilitate sensitive detection of single-strand damage.

**Tree numbers:** - E05.196.401.153.150 - E05.301.300.100.150 - E05.393.560.150 - E05.940.560.150

**Synonyms:** - Electrophoresis, Gel, Single-Cell - Gel Electrophoresis, Single-Cell