We leverage gold-standard technologies to investigate target engagement; potency of lead compounds, and their mode of action; and to enable a smooth transition to the clinic. Patient tissues are handled in our biobanks.
Novalix’s core indications include oncology, immuno-inflammation, infectious diseases, fibrosis, kidney diseases, osteoarthritis, metabolic disorders, and NASH.
Histology
Histology plays a crucial role in deciphering spatial context related to disease pathology and target expression. IHC (immunohistochemistry), ISH (in situ hybridization), and special stains highlight specific proteins, mRNA, or structure at the tissue level.
The integration of AI-based technologies enhances quantitative analysis (Visiopharm®), reinforces statistics, and contributes significantly to drug discovery.
Our fully automated process from tissue preparation to analysis combined with our proprietary tissue FFPE block BIOBANK in different therapeutic areas is a key added value to improve workflow efficiency and the understanding of the target of interest.
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| Immunohistochemistry IHC | In situ hybridization ISH | Special stain |
| – Chromogenic or fluorescent IF – Single or combined or multiplex IHC – Combined with ISH – Al-assisted mapping and quantification | – RNAscope technology – Chromogenic or fluorescence – Single or combined ISH – Combined with IHC – Al-assisted mapping and quantification | – Client custom-made stain – Histopathology hallmarks stainina – Many. proposed stains as – Hematoxylin-eosin HE – Picrosirius red PSR – Periodic acid-Schiff – Masson trichroma |
Relying on these techniques, we can deliver:
- Target of interest: quantification, localization; cell expression at mRNA and protein levels; target engagement
- Structural and cellular modifications induced by tested compound
- Pathway and phenotypic analysis
- Cell quantification
- Define the relevant animal model for your target with our proprietary FFPE biobank samples