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Accurately Predict In Vivo Hepatic Clearance (CL_int) with TruVivo^®

TruVivo mimic the microarchitecture of the human liver

Accurate in vitro prediction of hepatic clearance (CL_int) is pivotal for successful drug development. Designing drugs for oral administration with low first-pass metabolism and longer half-lives requires addressing challenges in predicting slow metabolism and low CL_int values.

The substrate depletion method faces limitations due to the absence of phase II metabolism and transporter interactions in current in vitro systems.

While cryopreserved human primary hepatocytes in 2D culture are a gold standard, challenges such as interindividual variability, transporter issues, and prolonged culture times for low CL molecules persist. Current models are suboptimal for predicting in vivo outcomes, especially for slowly metabolized compounds.

TruVivo provides a solution for obtaining more relevant CL_int data with high IVIVE accuracy. TruVivo is an optimized in vitro hepatic system that addresses the shortcomings of standard 2D culture identified for accurate CL_int. TruVivo combines pre-qualified primary human hepatocytes with human feeder cells of stromal and endothelial origin. Hepatocytes in this system maintain their morphology, metabolic health, drug metabolizing capacity (phase I and phase II), and transporter function and orientation for more than 14 days. This means that TruVivo can provide CL data for high, intermediate, and low CL_int compounds in a single model.

Elevating TruSIMPLICTY to a Service

Our TruVivo service offers true ease and simplicity. Our experts have developed the following standard protocol for assessing CL_int in TruVivo, bringing simplicity to your biggest data challenges and allowing you to leave the work to us.

TruVivo intrinsic clearance standard assay protocol

TruVivo intrinsic clearance study plate layout

Potential reference compound list for use in TruVivo intrinsic clearance assay

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Tests We Offer in TruVivo

Metabolite ID
Intrinsic Clearance Rates
Transporter Interactions
Enzyme Induction
Hepatotoxicity
Drug-drug Interactions
Enzyme Inhibition
Cytotoxicity Screening Panel

Our Process Sets Us Apart From Other Laboratories

Consultation – We partner with you to determine the best approach, offering customized study plans that draw from our 60-plus years of combined in vitro testing experience. We may recommend utilizing more than one assay when performing a thorough cytotoxicity screening.

Assay Development – We develop and validate your customized assay using many different cell models, with an emphasis on all-human primary cells and biospecimens to simulate in vitro conditions, which provides more relevant, reliable results than traditional testing methods. This is part of our commitment to advancing alternative methods to support organizations in moving away from traditional animal-based models.

Data Analysis – We provide expert data analysis, including offering adaptable options when needed based on early results.

Results Review – Our clear, concise reports bring simplicity to your biggest data challenges, putting your organization in the best position for regulatory reviews. We may suggest follow-up studies to further your organization’s research goals.

We offer extensive testing capabilities. Our facilities are Good Laboratory Practice-compliant.