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Non-clinical safety studies using minipigs

Scantox, which we represent, is a leading European CRO with over 40 years of experience in non-clinical safety testing of pharmaceuticals. They undertake toxicity testing using a variety of small and large animals, and are particularly proud of their world-class track record in toxicity testing using miniature pigs.

Please feel free to contact the Lunapath Toxicologic Pathology Laboratory for any inquiries or requests for testing with Scantox.

About Scantox

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As a contract research organization (CRO), Scantox supports a wide range of drug development activities, from lead compound optimization through in vitro and in vivo efficacy test models, formulation development, regulatory toxicity testing, to drug manufacturing for Phase I and II clinical trials. With our trusted collaboration based on our advanced technical capabilities and over 40 years of scientific experience, we are able to provide a one-stop service for your development projects.

In particular, we are one of the world's leading CROs in the field of pharmaceutical safety testing using miniature pigs, and we also have extensive experience in efficacy testing and genotoxicity testing in the fields of neurological disorders and rare diseases.

Facility Overview

Preclinical trials for neurodegenerative and rare diseases

  • In vitro:

Alzheimer's disease model, Parkinson's disease model, neuroinflammation, lesion induction model

  • In vivo:

Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, ALS, Huntington's disease, MS, NPC1, MPS, lipid storage diseases such as Gaucher, Alport syndrome, dyslipidemia, psychosis, anxiety, schizophrenia, autism

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