The reason for the drop in IC50 value from 20 µMto 1 µM is not at all surprising shouldbe determined. Concept introduction: The IC50, half maximal inhibitory concentration, is the capacity of a substance to inhibit biological molecules and biochemical reactions. IC50 is the quantitative measurement of the inhibitor, which indicates the amount of inhibitor required to inhibit the biological substance.

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The reason for the drop in IC50 value from 20 µMto 1 µM is not at all surprising shouldbe determined.

Concept introduction:

The IC50, half maximal inhibitory concentration, is the capacity of a substance to inhibit biological molecules and biochemical reactions. IC50 is the quantitative measurement of the inhibitor, which indicates the amount of inhibitor required to inhibit the biological substance.

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