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Human neuronal cells: possibilities in drug safety testing

Drug Target Review

Our approach to seizure liability screening is especially pertinent in the context of the recent FDA modernization act which allows applicants to use methods other than animal testing to establish drug safety and effectiveness. 2018 Mar;17(3):167–81. 2018 Dec 11;94(10):390–411. 2018;(136):56573. 2016;81:37–46.

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The essential role of recombinant phage display antibody libraries

Drug Target Review

FDA no longer needs to require animal tests before human drug trials [Internet]. 2018 Dec 5;11(1):178–90. 1975 Aug;256(5517):495–7. Crescioli S, Kaplon H, Chenoweth A, et al. Antibodies to watch in 2024. 2024 Jan 5;16(1). www.science.org. Available from: [link] ‌Baker M. Reproducibility crisis: Blame it on the antibodies.

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Article Periodic Thank You EPA issues new chemicals decision framework to assess eye irritation and corrosion

Agency IQ

The framework supports EPA’s mandate to develop and implement alternative test methods and strategies, or new approach methodologies (NAMs), that do not require vertebrate animal testing for assessing risk of injury to health or the environment. BY PATRICIA ISCARO, ESQ. |

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Everything Wrong with Mouse Studies (Kinda)

Codon

” Other scientists have said much the same thing since at least 2018. Each animal had a different microbiome. The FDA used to require animal tests before a human drug trial could proceed; they reversed that decision in January. The estrous cycle of female mice shows only “a very weak effect on their behavior.”

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New Draft Guidance Provides Detailed (and Burdensome) Recommendations for Chemical Assessments to Support Medical Device Biocompatibility

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Since the first issuance of FDA’s guidance Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, “Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process” in 2016, sponsors submitting premarket submissions to FDA have had the option of using these techniques to evaluate certain biocompatibility endpoints.

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Analysis Life Sciences Thank You The 53 regulations that FDA is currently working on

Agency IQ

For example, the FDA does not have a proposed rule listed that would change how it regulates animal testing requirements following the passage of the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 It’s also interesting to see what isn’t on this list. provisions of the Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act (FDORA) in 2022.

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Tort-Related Implications of Recent FDA Device Draft Guidances

Drug & Device Law

is important for the device to be used safely.” For certain implants, information regarding raw materials and critical aspects of manufacturing and processing steps. . . may be important to understanding the safety. . . of the final, finished device.”

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