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Closing the translation gap in oncology drug development

Drug Discovery World

The recent passage of the FDA Modernization Act, which removed the requirement for animal testing when suitable alternatives are available, has highlighted the inadequacy of animal models most often used for in vivo research.

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Exploring alternatives to animal testing in drug discovery

Drug Target Review

Animal testing plays a significant role in pre-clinical research and therefore requires the use of millions of animals. million scientific procedures involving live animals were carried out in 2020. million scientific procedures involving live animals were carried out in 2020. In Britain, 2.88 In Britain, 2.88

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FDA Modernization Act 2.0: A step in the right direction

Drug Discovery World

Products and technologies such as cell-based assays, microphysiological systems and computer modelling will now all be regarded as suitable alternatives to animal testing in the early phases of drug development. Lost in translation: animal models and clinical trials in cancer treatment.

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