
Immuno-Oncology in vitro assays
Therapeutic Area
Recent therapeutic advances in IO include the use of check-point-inhibitors, bispecific antibodies and cellular therapeutics within the clinic. Our assays are designed to test single and combinatorial therapy using all therapeutic modalities. Our T cell assays cover key mechanisms such as CD8 cytotoxicity, NK assays cover ADCC and MHC independent cytotoxicity.

Key Assays
Example of key assays designed to test novel immuno-oncology therapies such as check-point-inhibitors, bispecifics, ADC’s, cellular therapies and nutraceuticals
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer 3D tumour models to study immune cell mediated tumour killing?
Yes, we provide 2D and 3D in vitro tumor models to study direct or immune-mediated tumor killing for immuno-oncology research. Our 2D and 3D models are used to test efficacy of mono and combination therapeutics.
What tumour types can you work with in your assays?
We work with a wide range of tumor types, including lung, breast, colorectal, and melanoma. Our immune-mediated tumor killing assays use real-time imaging and key inflammatory cytokines such as IFNγ to assess therapeutic effects. We have a panel of clinically relevant NucLight Red labelled tumour cell lines for screening and can include new tumour types, on request.
What type of therapeutics can be tested in your assays?
Our in vitro immune oncology assays are designed to test therapeutics that target both immune cells and tumour cells including small molecules, monoclonal antibodies, checkpoint inhibitors, cellular therapies and antibody-drug conjugates.
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