Hepatocytes
Availability and Reliability –
the Piedmont Research Center difference
Need for consistency, quality and reliability in animal research products drives Piedmont's presence in the hepatocyte market. With every drug discovery dollar being scrutinized more closely than ever, effective lead candidate screening continues as an integral part of strategic drug development. Use of hepatocytes in predictive in vitro assays optimizes preclinical resources through early compound differentiation.
Piedmont Research Center mouse and rat hepatocytes are primary isolates for use in a wide range of in vitro applications including:
- Bioavailability
- Drug-Drug interaction assays
- Drug transporter inhibition
- Hepatotoxicity
- Metabolic profiling and stability
- Species-specific dosing
Our fresh or cryopreserved cells are suitable for plated or suspension applications, a statement of viability accompanies each lot purchased. Customized hepatocytes orders in alternate rodent species are available upon request. Standing orders can be reserved.
Piedmont Research Center Added Benefit:
Our unique ability to offer custom hepatocytes harvested after in vivo dosing of your investigational agent. An industry recognized expert in preclinical oncology services, PK/PD and toxicology, Piedmont's clients receive high-quality, one-stop support for their drug discovery program.
