Preclinical Research

 

During the preclinical stage, studies in animal models are combined with cellular and biochemical assays to understand the effects of lead drug candidates and provide detailed reporting on the pharmacological profile, acute toxicity in at least two animal species, and short-term toxicity studies. Early dosage studies are also performed to guide the implementation of subsequent clinical phases. Show more

Testing includes the pharmacology of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME), metabolic stability, pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity/ADA, biomarker analysis, and the mutagenicity, reproductive effects, and in vitro and in vivo toxicity of candidates and their metabolites. Data from this phase are used to determine whether to proceed to human testing, and the no observable adverse effect levels (NOAELs) are used to guide starting dosages in clinical trials. Show less

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Solutions for Preclinical Research

Gene Expression

Gene Expression

Rapidly evaluate responses in metabolic, signaling, and other biological pathways and characterize mutagenesis with Droplet Digital™ PCR Assays and automated real-time PCR systems and ddPCR™ Systems.

Droplet Digital PCR Systems
Real-Time PCR Automation

PCR Instrument Validation Tools and Services

 

Protein Purification and Analysis

Protein Purification

Develop large-scale purification strategies for your protein or antibody drug using our range of chromatography resins (media).

NGC™ Medium-Pressure Chromatography Systems
Chromatography Columns and Resins

Protein Expression

Protein Analysis

Explore our tools and assays for the identification, and analysis of protein profiles to support ADME and biomarker studies.

Multiplex Cancer Immunoassays
Western Blotting Reagents and Equipment

Cell Analysis

Cell Analysis

View changes in cell phenotype upon introduction of a drug using our advanced cell analysis systems. Develop robust cell-based screening assays using our fast, highly sensitive cell counting, cell sorting, and flow cytometry instrumentation. Our comprehensive range of antibodies and custom options allows you to monitor safety, ADME, and toxicity with ease.

Cell Imaging
Cell Counting
Cell Sorting and Flow Cytometers
Antibodies for Flow Cytometry

Antibodies

Antibodies

Choose from an extensive range of antibodies for use in your preclinical testing assays or utilize our custom antibody services.

Antibodies by Application
Antibodies by Target Species
Cell Signaling Antibodies
HuCAL® Custom Antibody Services

 
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