Local Production of Critical Immuno-oncology Models Now Available in Europe
RENSSELAER, N.Y., Feb 17 (Bernama) — Taconic Biosciences, a global leader in providing drug discovery animal model solutions, announces its humanized immune system mice models are now being produced in Europe. Local production provides European drug discovery researchers with easier access to this critical oncology research tool.
Humanized immune system mice enable drug discovery research by modeling various aspects of the human immune system. These models are critical for immuno-oncology studies, which leverage a patient’s own immune system to fight cancer. This approach is helping to create effective new treatments against various cancer forms. Taconic’s humanized models are built upon the NOG Portfolio, a suite of immunodeficient mice that support engraftment and/or differentiation of various human immune cells. Both the huNOG and huNOG-EXL models are now available for off the shelf sales from local European inventory. Having Taconic’s humanized animal model portfolio produced proximal to European researchers reduces the transit time for these incredibly valuable assets.