What are the Applications of In Vitro Models in Toxicology?
In vitro models are used in various applications within toxicology:
- Drug testing: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of new drug candidates. - Chemical safety: To assess the toxicity of industrial chemicals and environmental pollutants. - Cosmetic testing: As alternatives to animal testing for evaluating the safety of cosmetic ingredients. - Mechanistic studies: To investigate the underlying mechanisms of toxicity at a cellular or molecular level.
