Toxicology

Oncology and Xenograft Studies

oncologyWe have evaluated many potential anti-cancer compounds in mice and rats.  Our in-house expertise allows us to optimally design studies that provide critical preclinical efficacy data. CBI provides a variety of validated cell lines for the assessment of anti-tumor agents. We can help you advance your product by conducting the following evaluations:

  • Numerous cell lines validated
  • Subcutaneous, intravenous and orthotopic implantation, including infusion
  • Immunocompromized and immunocompetent rodents, including knockout and transgenics and syngeneics  
  • Angiogenesis, gene therapy, nanoparticle and stem cell capabilities
  • Maximization of test article effectiveness and minimum effective dosage
  • Combination therapy
  • Comparison of formulation and routes of administration
  • Maximum tolerated dose and pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics including radiolabel
  • ATCC and custom tumor cells lines
  • Tumor growth data managed by LABCAT
  • Supporting capabilities: clinical pathology, immunology, histopathology, immunohistochemistry

Validated Tumor Cell Lines at Comparative Biosciences, Inc.

Breast MDA MB-231, MCF-7, MDA-MB-435, 4T1
Colon Caco-2, HCT-116, COL 205, L5174T Carcinoma
Lung A549, LS174T, Lewis Lung (syngeneic)
Prostate LNCAP, PC-3, DU-145
Melanoma B16F0, B16F10 (syngeneic)
Ovarian SK-OV-3, OVCAR 3
CNS U87-MG
Myeloid Daudi
Pancreatic PANC-I, PANC-II, ASPC1

Other ATCC lines and custom lines are available upon request.