Ames test

The Ames test is also called the Salmonella typhimurium / mammalian microsome test. This method uses the performance of back mutation of a histidine auxotrophic strain of Salmonella typhimurium to detect whether the test substance is mutagenic. The Ames test is a more important test method for rapid screening of chemical carcinogens. The Ames test can quickly identify the carcinogenicity of chemicals, new pesticides, and new food additives. It is widely used as a screening method for carcinogens and can detect the carcinogenicity of many substances.