How Do In Vitro Methods Contribute to Drug Development?
In vitro testing methods are integral to the drug development process. They are used in the early stages to screen for potential drug candidates by evaluating their efficacy and toxicity. In vitro methods help identify promising compounds before proceeding to more costly and time-consuming in vivo studies. They also aid in understanding the mechanisms of action of drugs, predicting possible side effects, and optimizing drug formulations.
