IN VITRO TESTING

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Using cell-based models and advanced organ-on-a-chip systems provides an essential foundation for understanding a drug’s potential toxicity before further clinical trials.

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IN VITRO TESTING

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Advantages of In vitro Testing

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• Rapid Screening
• Cost-Effectiveness
• Controlled Environment
• Ethical Considerations

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Are a crucial part of the drug development process, allowing researchers to evaluate the potential efficacy and safety of drug candidates before moving to animal and human trials.

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IN VITRO DRUG STUDIES

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Cell-based Assays:

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• Cell Line Selection
• Functional Readouts
• Toxicity Evaluation

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In vitro studies provide a fast and efficient way to screen potential drug candidates, enabling a quicker identification of promising leads.

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RAPID SCREENING

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In vitro studies are generally less expensive to conduct than in vivo studies, reducing overall drug development costs.

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COST-EFFECTIVENESS

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In vitro studies allow for precise control of variables, minimizing external factors that can influence experimental outcomes.

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CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT

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In vitro studies do not involve living organisms, eliminating potential ethical outcomes associated with animal welfare.

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ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS

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Choosing the appropriate cell line is crucial, as it should be representative of the target tissue ot disease state.

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CELL LINE SELECTION

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Cell-based assays can measure various cellular response, such as proliferation, differentiation, or signaling pathway activation.

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FUNCTIONAL READOUT

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These assays can assess the cytotoxic effects of a drug candidates on cells, helping identify potential safety concerns.

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TOXICITY EVALUATION

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Genotoxicity and Mutagenicity Testing

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• Ames Test
• Micronucleus Assay
• Comet Assay

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Evaluating chromosomal damage and aneuploidy in ___?

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MAMMALIAN CELLS

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Evaluating chromosomal damage and aneuploidy in mammalian cells.

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MICRONUCLEUS ASSAY

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Detecting mutagenic potential using bacterial reverse mutation assays.

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AMES TEST

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Measuring DNA strand breaks and alkaline-labile sites in individual cells.

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COMET ASSAY

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Receptor Binding Assays

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• Receptor Specificity
• Binding Affinity
• Functional Activation

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These assays determine the selectivity of a drug candidate for its intended receptor target, versus off-target receptors

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RECEPTOR SPECIFICITY

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quantify the strength of the interaction between a drug candidate and its target receptor.

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BINDING AFFINITY

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Some receptor binding assays also measure the ability of a drug candidate to activate or inhibit the recepto’r downstream signaling pathways:

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FUNCTIONAL ACTIVATION

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Biochemical/Enzyme Activity Enzyme

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• Enzyme Inhibition
• Enzyme Kinetics
• High- Throughput Screening

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These assays determine the ability of a drug candidate to inhibit the activity of a target enzyme, which can be a potential mechanism of action.

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ENZYME INHIBITION

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Enzyme activity assays can provide information on the kinetic parameters of an enzyme-drug interaction, such as the rate of catalysis or inhibition.

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ENZYME KINETICS

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Measuring DNA strand breaks and alkaline-labile sites in?

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INDIVIDUAL CELLS

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Enzyme activity assays are well-suited for high throughput screening of large chemical libraries to identify potential drug candidate.

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HIGH-THROUGHPUT SCREENING

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Permeability Studies:

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• Passive Diffusion
• Active Transport
• Blood-Brain Barrier

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Measures the ability of a drug candidate to passively diffuse across cell membranes, which is crucial for oral bioavailability.

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PASSIVE DIFFUSION

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Evaluates the potential for a drug candidate to be a substrate or inhibitor of membrane transporter proteins.

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ACTIVE TRANSPORT

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Assess the likelihood of a drug candidate to cross the ____ and reach the central nervous system.

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BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER

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Assess the likelihood of a drug candidate to cross the Blood Brain Barrier and reach the _______.

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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

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Metabolic Stability Studies

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• Metabolism Pathways
• Metabolite Profiling
• Half-Life Determination

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These studies identify the major metabolic pathways and enzymes involved in the biotransformation of a drug candidate.

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METABOLISM PATHWAY

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Metabolic stability assays can provide a comprehensive understanding of the drug’s metabolic fate and potential metabolite-mediated effects.

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METABOLITE PROFILING

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The rate if drug metabolism is crucial for determining the appropriate dosing regimen and predicting in vivo pharmacokinetics.

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HIGH-LIFE DETERMINATION

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Are a vital part of the drug development process, providing valuable insights into the potential efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetic properties of a drug candiates.

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IN VITRO DRUG STUDIES