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Translational Pig Models

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Preclinical neurology CRO offering animal models of pain and neurodegeneration

Bridging the gap between preclinical and clinical studies

Advancing neurology and pain treatments is challenging due to limited predictive models, fewer known biomarkers for quantifying disease, and a narrow scope of human data. As a result, drug development relies on qualitative and subjective measures, which are inadequate predictors of disease and treatment. MD Biosciences is transforming this landscape with cutting-edge translational pig models and novel quantitative tools, bridging the gap between preclinical research and clinical success.

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Leaders in Large Animal Models

MD Biosciences is at the forefront of developing translational pig models, pioneering advanced methodologies and novel quantitative measures to de-risk clinical trials and drive success in neuroscience and pain research.

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Advantages of the Pig as a Preclinical Model

Increasing the clinical translatability of preclinical data requires models that accurately reflect the human condition. The pig shares valuable similarities with humans, including skin and neurological characteristics. Additionally, studies in the pig are more relevant for topical treatments, closely mimic human drug dose volumes, allow evaluation of medical devices, exhibit nerve stimulation and behavioral changes that closely resemble humans, and have similarity in >93% of relevant biomarkers.

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Innervation

Pig sensory nerve function closely mirrors human sensory function, particularly in key pain biomarkers such as TRPV1, with comparable silent nociceptor activity and nerve ending density.

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Skin Structure

Pig skin closely resembles human skin in both structure and permeability. Pig skeletal muscle aligns with human muscle in contractile, metabolic, and morphological characteristics.

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Similarity & Practicality

Pigs exhibit similarities to humans in their digestive, immune, nervous, and cardiovascular systems, making them predictive models for topical treatments, medical devices, and drug dosing studies.

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Translational Models offered by MD Biosciences

As a leading preclinical CRO in neurodegeneration and pain research, we have developed several translational pig models in the pig. 

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Clinically Relevant Assessments

MD Biosciences offers comprehensive in vivo measures and endpoint assessments, delivering robust data packages to support critical research decisions in the evolving landscape of drug development and biomedical research.
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Behavior 

Conduct extensive pain, sensory, motor, and cognitive behavioral testing.

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Biomarkers

Explore inflammatory and pain biomarkers in disease-specific tissues.

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Histology

Characterize tissue and cellular changes in disease, pain, and neurodegeneration.

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Electrophysiology

Measure motor and sensory evoked potentials to assess disease progression and pain.

 

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MD Biosciences is your dedicated partner in drug development, offering tailored study designs, translational models, and comprehensive endpoints. With short lead times, competitive pricing, and deep scientific expertise, we help move your pipeline forward efficiently.

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