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
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“Western blot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Western%20blot. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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Western blot
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West·ern blot
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Medical Definition of Western blot
: a blot consisting of a sheet of cellulose nitrate or nylon that contains spots of protein for identification by a suitable molecular probe and is used especially for the detection of antibodies — compare northern blot, southern blot
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The first known use of Western blot was in 1981
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