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Advances in 3D Cell Culture in Drug Research, Discovery and Biologic Manufacture
5 Nov 2018Cellular research is optimal when using physiologically relevant cell phenotypes and genotypes of human origin. This assertion has accelerated the adoption of primary cells, stem cells, and, increasingly, patient-specific cells in drug discovery. Over the past five years, technological improvements in 3D cell culture technology, to better mimic in vivo physiology, have also advanced. This is true not only in the areas of cancer and neurological research, but also in the assessment of clinical candidates for metabolic and toxicological liabilities. Furthermore, 3D cell culture is facilitating novel approaches to both the scale-up and manufacture of biologics, including those used in immuno- and stem cell-based therapies.
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Cell / Tissue CultureCell culture or tissue culture is used to study the biology of cells or tissues and to isolate cellular products in an environment which can be manipulated and well defined. Accurately control your culture environment with bioreactors or culture incubators, bind your cells to a surface or together with an extracellular matrix. Distinguish cell types with differential media or proliferate cells with certain characteristics using selective media. Enrich your media with supplements such as growth factors, sera and vitamins. Find the best cell and tissue culture products, kits and equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Research and DevelopmentBiologicsBiologics are medical products derived from living organisms, including vaccines, gene therapies, and monoclonal antibodies. These treatments are key to modern healthcare, especially in oncology and autoimmune diseases. Explore biologics research tools in our peer-reviewed product directory; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.SpheroidsSpheroids are clusters of cells that have been grown in 3D culture to be used as <i>in vitro</i> model systems. These 3D microtissues can be used for toxicology testing, DMPK studies and many other applications involving cell analysis.ScreeningUsing robotics, data processing and control software, liquid handling devices and sensitive detectors, screening allows a researcher to quickly conduct millions of chemical, genetic or pharmacological tests.WebinarDrug Discovery & Development Screening