04/03/2009 11:36
CTL Writes Book Chapter on Validating Reference Samples for Use in Cell-Based Assays
Cellular Technology Limited has contributed a key chapter to the book, Validation of Cell-Based Assays in the GLP Setting: A Practical Guide. This text is one of the latest offerings by Research and Markets, a leading source for international market research and market data.
This book describes the development, optimization and validation of various cell-based assays, such as cytokine ELISPOT and ELISA assays, for which validation procedures have been developed. In addition, it discusses the validation of these assays for select targets using step-by-step instructions. Chapter 9 ("Validating reference samples for comparison in a regulated ELISPOT assay") was written by CTL personnel Magdalena Tary-Lehmann, Christina D. Hamm, and Paul V. Lehmann. In this chapter, they discuss the utility and performance of the ELISPOT method, as well as key considerations in validating such assays.
Validation of Cell-based Assays in the GLP Setting is an invaluable reference source for pharmaceutical companies and biotechnology firms that need to evaluate drug targets derived from genomics and proteomics. It is also a useful reference for companies that use cell-based technologies for biomarker discovery and development.
In addition, the potential of biomarkers to facilitate the development of effective and safe drugs is being recognized as an integral part of all phases of drug development, and cell-based technologies are a critical part of biomarker discovery and development.
For more information visit www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c89231.
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