- Application of Cell cultures are used in pharma for drug development, toxicity testing, vaccine production, and disease modeling, enabling safer, faster, and cost-effective research and manufacturing processes.
- Below are some most common Application of Cell Cultures in Pharmaceutical Industry and Research:
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Drug Discovery and Development:
- Screening of potential drug candidates for efficacy and cytotoxicity.
- Studying drug mechanisms and interactions at the cellular level.
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Vaccine Production:
- Culturing viruses in cell lines to produce vaccines (e.g., influenza vaccines grown in MDCK cells).
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Monoclonal Antibody Production:
- Hybridoma technology combines immune cells with myeloma cells to produce specific antibodies.
- Used in therapies for cancer, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions.
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Gene Therapy Research:
- Developing and testing vectors for gene delivery.
- Studying gene expression and regulation in controlled environments.
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Cancer Research:
- Investigating the molecular basis of cancer using transformed cell lines.
- Testing anti-cancer agents and studying resistance mechanisms.
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Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering:
- Culturing stem cells for potential therapeutic applications.
- Developing artificial tissues and organs for transplantation.
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Toxicology Testing:
- Assessing the safety of chemicals and pharmaceuticals without animal testing.
- Evaluating the effects of substances on cell viability and function.
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Personalized Medicine:
- Using patient-derived cells to test drug responses.
- Tailoring treatments based on individual cellular reactions
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