Drug metabolism studies (the “DM” of DMPK) are a critical part of understanding drug efficacy and safety across the entire drug development continuum. In this blog, we provide an overview of metabolite profiling and identification studies, including: four types of...
Since 1978, when the U.S. FDA issued the Guidance for Industry Good Laboratory Practices Regulations, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) have been an essential part of the quest to ensure the highest standards in drug development. GLP regulations have ensured that...
Drug-Drug Interactions (DDIs) occur when a drug affects the efficacy of another drug that is being co-administered, which can result in unexpected side effects. Most drugs are metabolized in the body by enzymes, and changes to these enzymes can alter the effects of...
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) target and destroy cancer cells like few available therapies. Highly potent and laser-focused, these tools have been around since 2000; currently, just 14 of them have been approved for use. ADCs are made up of a monoclonal antibody, a...
Genetic toxicology studies are an integral part of the basic toxicological information package used in the risk assessment and decision-making process for a new drug. In this short guide, we walk through four critical in vitro genotoxicity assays drug developers need...
The endocrine system comprises myriad glands, hormones and receptors throughout the body that regulate biological processes from birth to death. Chief among those processes is the differentiation, growth and function of the human reproductive system. Human...
U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) recently issued two new chapters (665/1665) on production equipment and patient safety for polymeric components and systems used in biomanufacturing. These new requirements demonstrate a heightened focus on the extractables and leachables in...
Toxicology studies are required for Investigational New Drug (IND) and New Drug Application (NDA) submissions in order to fully define the safety profile of a drug – and maintain the highest level of patient safety. In this short guide, we cover the core battery of...
Every great chef has a secret "something" to their name—a recipe, a technique, an ingredient. It stands to reason that a lab essentially concerned with chemistry would also have its own special something. After all, cooking is a form of chemistry, isn't it? While some...
Extractable and leachable (E/L) studies are becoming more and more important to drug development programs. Here’s why – and an overview of what E/L looks like for biopharma. As drug manufacturing changes and becomes more flexible with plastic systems, the requirements...
Pharmaceutical manufacturers have used single-use products since the 1990s, when plastic filters and tubing were integrated with stainless steel bioreactors, revolutionizing biomanufacturing. Prior to this breakthrough, manufacturers were forced to clean and prepare...