Introduction:
GenEvolutioN is an expert spin off, dedicated to in vitro genetic toxicology and toxicology expertise using new Human cell models. GenEvolutioN is in line with the evolution of biological and technological progress. The use of stem cells and a whole panel of new techniques is a mark-up. GenEvolutioN is the interaction between the various techniques according to industrial or clinical requirements with an adequate approach to requests in a regulated environment. GenEvolutioN is a genetic toxicology platform with different approaches and also innovative techniques. This project is the result of many years of research and aims to improve the care of patients exposed to genotoxic agents, as well as to further develop personalized medical treatment.
Genetic Toxicology
Telomere – centromere analysis
Innovative technology to analyze chromosome structure.
Recent publication showed implication of shorthenen Telomere size in toxicity after test article exposure. (Radhia publi).
Regarding personnalized medicine, resistance and/or to chimiotherapy treatment is showed to be related to telomere size (publi à ajouter).
You will benefit from a quick and confident technique implemented by Radhia M’Kacher and performed by our skilled team.
Applications
Preclinical and clinical safety evaluation of your test article
Combination of telomere-centromere measurement with chromosome aberration test (OECD 473).
Identification of micronucleus components when combined to in vitro micronucleus assay (OECD 487)
Medical diagnosis to adapt radiotherapy and/or chimiotherapy protocol according to telomere size
Evaluation of potential genotoxic impurities/intermediates, metabolites and batch qualification (ICH M7)
Technical points
GLP and screening in vitro genetic Toxicology Studies
In vitro testing on cell line (TK6) or on human blood from donor or patients
Qualitative and quantitative approach
Test article from chemical synthesis or plant extract
We are also dedicated to perform standard genetic toxicology studies according to OECD guidelines. Our team with 25 years-experience will assist for analysis and interpretation of results.
- Cytogenetics
- In vitro micronucleus (OECD 487) on TK6 or human blood
DAPI staining + telomere and centromere staining
Metafer technology for image analysis
- Chromosome aberration test (OECD 473) on human blood
DAPI staining or mFISH+ telomere and centromere staining
Metafer technology for image analysis
- Ames Test (OECD 471)
Salmonella typhimurium and/or E. Coli: 5 strains, +/- metabolic activation
- Mouse lymphoma assay (OECD 490) on L5178Y(TK locus) cell line
In vitro Toxicology
We offer services to evaluate your ingredients, cosmetic substances, plant extracts, chemicals or drugs regarding phototoxicity, corrosion and irritation potential according to regulatories ie SCCS 9th revision, REACH, OECD.
GLP and screening in vitro Toxicology Studies
In vitro Skin Irritation assay (OECD 439)
Reconstructed Human Epidermis Test Method
Classification irritant (UN GHS category 2) / non irritant (UN GHS no category)
In vitro Skin Corrosion assay (OECD 431)
Reconstructed Human Epidermis model
Classification corrosive (UN GHS subcategory 1A/ sub categories 1B-1C/ non corrosive (UN GHS no category)
In vitro 3T3 NRU phototoxicity test (OCDE 432)
Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) assay (JaCVAM protocol, Sept 20th 2013)
The sensitive assessments will be performed using the GARD™ technology developed by the company SENZAGEN, allowing evaluation under GLP regulatory procedures for cosmetic and chemicals compounds. In vitro Human skin sensitization evaluation using GARD™ method, replace LLNA (in vivo method)
Others tests
Embryotoxicity evaluation
Embryonic Stem cell Test (EST)
Evaluation of the developmental toxicity potential of compounds during in vitro cell differenciation into cardiomyocyte-cell type. This assay can be a great solution scientifically validated by ESAC as a screening test
and in accordance with the EU Cosmetic regulation (EC N°1223/2009) where in vivo studies for reproductive purpose have been prohibited since 2013.
Mouse D3 stem cell/3T3 fibroblasts
ECVAM protocol
Classification non embryotoxic, weak/moderate or strong embryotoxic
Cytotoxicity test
3T3 fibroblasts
Neutral red Uptake
Parameter: determination of IC50
Stem cell characterization
GenEvolutioN’s innovation is part of our “break strategy” using integrated cytogenomics techniques and cellular engineering developed by our partnership.
Genomic instability (to qualify stem cell batches) :
G-Banding, M-FISH (5 colors), telomere centromere staining
New in vitro models:
Propose new in vitro pathologic models and healthy model with stem cells (Blood cells, cardiac cells etc ) with our partners ….
Scientific advisor and consulting
Based on sharing of many years of knowledge in biotechnology fields with a strong professional network we are able to fix a strategic plan for a tier.