WatchFrog
 
Answers through bioluminescence

Fluorescent-based screening in translucent amphibian models:
the new generation of WatchFrog tests "light up" to provide biological answers.

In vivo information...

  • integrated approach: taking into account the complete metabolism of the compound
  • amphibian model: main organs system like those of mammals and humans
  • in particular for the endocrine, angiogenic, immune and neurogenic systems
  • simultaneous poly-detection of multiple biological markers

... from in vitro tools:

  • simplicity of administering liquid sample by direct contact with the larvae
  • compatibility with standard equipment
  • small quantity of active substance needed: tests in micro-wells
  • high statistical validity: each set of eggs giving approx. 2000 individual tests
  • rapidity of screening: fluorescence detectable after a few hours
  • ease of reading results by measuring fluorescence via transparency
  • ease of quantification
  • minimization of ethical issues by virtue of using amphibian larvae
  • low cost of amphibian maintenance and production.
 

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>> Automatisation
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