Western blot


Western blot

noun

Definition of WESTERN BLOT

: a blot consisting of a sheet of nitrocellulose or nylon that contains spots of protein for identification by a suitable molecular probe and is used especially for the detection of antibodies
Western blotting noun

Origin of WESTERN BLOT

after Southern blot
First Known Use: 1983

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