Term Name: | terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase dUTP nick end labeling assay evidence |
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Synonyms: | TdT-mediated dUTP-biotin nick end labeling assay, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-dUTP nick end labeling assay evidence, TUNEL assay evidence |
Definition: | A type of apoptotic assay evidence resulting from the visualization of DNA fragmentation by detection of exposed 3'-OH ends, localized by terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT) which then catalyzes the addition of labeled dUTPs. |
Ontology: | Evidence Ontology [ECO:0001133] |