In vivo invertebrate and ex vivo animal tissue models to study pharmaceutical formulations and ingredients

Synopsis

Characterising pharmaceutical formulations using biological methods is imperative in ensuring their safety, efficacy, and compatibility with the human body. These methods provide valuable insights into how these substances interact with living organisms, shedding light on their biological activity, potential side effects, and overall performance. Multicell biological models offer distinct advantages over traditional cell culture assays when characterising pharmaceuticals. This talk will showcase the services offered by Physicochemical, Ex vivo and Invertebrate Tests and Analysis Centre (PEVITAC), in particular, the use of live invertebrates and ex vivo mammal tissues in the studies of toxicity and adhesive properties of pharmaceutical formulations.