Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5857270 | Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
A meeting was held to review the state-of-the-art of various in vitro models for prediction of developmental toxicity. Although the predictivity of individual assays is improving, a battery of several assays is likely to have even higher predictivity, which is necessary for regulatory acceptance. The workshop concluded that an important first step is a thorough survey of the existing rat and rabbit studies, to fully characterize the frequency of responses and the types of effects seen. At the same time, it is important to continue the optimization of in vitro assays. As more experience accumulates, the optimal conditions, assay structure, and applicability of the alternative assays are expected to emerge.
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Authors
Jan Willem van der Laan, Robert E. Chapin, Bert Haenen, Abigail C. Jacobs, Aldert Piersma,