In a head-to-head comparison of local anesthetics in pig postoperative pain, Exparel, Marcaine, and Naropin ranked in exactly the order observed in human clinical data (Castel et al., 2017, J Pain Res). Translational value for pain drug decisions. #PainResearch#Preclinical
Pharmacological validation in the MD Biosciences pig PNT model: gabapentin reverses mechanical allodynia; aprepitant does not. Mirrors human clinical outcomes. Full datasheet with behavior, histology, and electrophysiology endpoints at https://t.co/mNOfjQqFOP.
Psychiatric drug safety beyond behavior. MD Biosciences runs a Göttingen minipig aggressiveness model (risperidone 2 mg/kg reduced dominance behavior, p<0.001), and vitro cortical neuron screening for relative BDNF intensity and synaptic density and strength.
In a porcine intradermal bupivacaine PK study, female animals showed peak blood concentrations approximately twice those of males (approx. 6,000 ng/ml vs 3,000 ng/ml, same 8 mg/kg dose). A 2x exposure difference by sex, measurable preclinically #Pharmacokinetics#SexDifferences
In MD Biosciences SCI models, female Sprague-Dawley rats show greater tcMEP amplitude at 16 weeks post-injury than males. Sex as a design variable in SCI efficacy studies is not optional.
Sex differences may influence systemic drug exposure.
Female Göttingen minipigs showed higher exposure and delayed Tmax after bupivacaine administration in a recent MD Biosciences study.
Read the abstract:
https://t.co/VCx5K8hkYl
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Rodent data often looks strong early. But predictability can decline later when translational questions around scale, delivery, durability, or procedures haven’t been evaluated.
See where these challenges emerge: https://t.co/IBuRdMcLBO
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Our programs are supported by AAALAC International accreditation, NIH OLAW Foreign Assurance, and a purpose-built GLP translational research facility.
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We're now accredited by AAALAC International! What this means for partners:
-Independent validation of animal care program
-Stronger data reliability
-Reduced regulatory risk
-Confidence that research is ethical
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Curious about large animal models? Learn how pigs provide more clinically relevant data than rodents in preclinical research for CNS, pain, and wound healing. 🐖
Download the full paper here: https://t.co/7boG8UsyQK
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From acute to chronic inflammation, including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, our translational models measure immune activation, tissue changes, and therapeutic effects with clinically relevant endpoints. Learn more here: https://t.co/Bl9u1uwiVk
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Join us at the Non-Opioid Pain Summit! We’re eager to connect with experts advancing non-opioid pain management and share how our preclinical models support this important research.
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Final day at SfN! 🧠 We’ve had a great week connecting with the neuroscience community. If you’re still here, swing by booth 820 before the day ends.
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