Cell Line-derived Xenograft (CDX) Mouse Models  

Cell-line derived xenograft (CDX) mouse models represent one of the first steps of determining the efficacy of your novel anticancer therapies in an in vivo model 

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InnoSer’s Cell Line-derived Xenograft (CDX) Mouse Models Services

Cell line-derived xenograft (CDX) mouse models are established from immortalized human cancer cells that are implanted and grown in immunodeficient mice. However, to fully recapitulate the intricacies between the immune system and the rodent tumor microenvironment, humanized models are recommended instead of immunodeficient mice. In comparison to syngeneic mouse models, human cell line-derived xenograft (CDX) models offer you the advantage of working with a mouse model with relevant human cancer target proteins as opposed to rodent proteins.  

Therefore, experts at InnoSer recommend the use of CDX models as a first step to evaluate the efficacy of your novel targeted anti-cancer compounds using in vivo models of human cancer. Accordingly, cell line-derived xenograft (CDX) mouse models represent an easy-to-use and relatively inexpensive mouse model with short study timelines (2-4 weeks), offering you a cost-effective alternative to other preclinical screening models. However, for running more advanced studies, InnoSer’s experts recommend performing in vivo studies using patient-derived xenograft (PDX) mouse models, offering you the most clinically relevant in vivo cancer model.

✓  Available as subcutaneous, metastatic, or orthotopic models (follow-up can be also done via imaging methods such as ultrasound).  

✓  Both murine and rat cell lines are available. 

✓  Complementary biodistribution, microenvironment studies, and PK/PD profiling services 

CDX

Developing new, safe, and efficacious anticancer therapies is an extremely intricate process. As a preclinical oncology contract research organization (CRO), InnoSer partners with you to help you navigate the complexities of this research area.  

Scientists at InnoSer collaborate with you to develop the most optimal study design to help answer your research questions in the most cost-effective way. With flexible and fast study start times you can perform your research at an accelerated pace. By outsourcing your preclinical oncology studies to InnoSer, you gain access to our in vitro and in vivo oncology drug development portfolio. 

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Key Cell Line-derived Xenograft (CDX) Mouse Models Readouts

InnoSer's Recommended Readouts


Test the efficacy of your treatments using CDX mouse models with the following readouts: 

 

  • Response to treatment (tumor growth kinetics, body weight, clinical signs, survival analyses) 
  • In vivo imaging (bioluminescence imaging, ultrasound)  
  • Isolation of tumors and other relevant organs for histopathology analyses 
  • Blood sampling for biomarker analyses (MSD) 

    The People Behind Your Research

    Céline Erens, PhD, Immunology Study Director

    An expert team led by our immuno-oncology study director, Céline Erens helps you choose the right tools and set up optimal study designs. Curating the preclinical testing of your lead compounds with a deep understanding of the field is your solution to accelerating your drug development.

    Yanick Fanton, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer

    As Chief Science Officer at InnoSer, Yanick is responsible for all customer studies at InnoSer and takes care of the scientific and technical coordination.

    Oncology Board Members

    Prof. Dr. Esther Wolfs

    A member of InnoSer’s Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. Wolfs is a leading researcher in stem cell therapy. Currently a professor at the University of Hasselt, Ester uses stem cells in anticancer therapy and as a model to study Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A.

    Marije Slingerland

    MD, PhD Marije Slingerland

    A member of InnoSer’s Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. Slingerland from Leiden University Medical Center focuses on clinical trials in gastrointestinal cancer and in head and neck cancer, particularly on intratumoral immune parameters.

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