Animal subcellular fractions, such as microsomes, S9, and cytosol, are used in preclinical drug development as in vitro test systems in assays predictive of in vivo behaviors and conditions. These assays specifically provide information on hepatic and extrahepatic metabolism of a drug compound as part of its ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) profile. or for species comparison to inform later definitive in vitro or in vivo ADME and drug-drug interaction (DDI) studies.
Mouse Subcellular Fractions for In Vitro Assays in Preclinical Drug Development
We offer pooled microsomal, S9, and cytosolic fractions isolated from liver, intestine, kidney, lung, and skin tissue from four different preclinical model strains of mouse (CD-1, BALB/c, C57BL/6, and B6C3F1). Other custom preparations of mouse tissue may be available upon request.
Liver
Our pooled mouse liver cell fractions are isolated from hepatic tissue of CD-1, BALB/c, C57BL/6 or B6C3F1 mice. Liver subcellular fractions present a high-quality test system for many in vitro assays. Choose mouse liver microsomes, cytosol, or S9 fraction from male or female pools demonstrating high ezyme activity levels.
Intestine
We offer pooled mouse intestinal cell fractions isolated from enteric tissue of male CD-1 mouse, using specialized techniques to ensure test systems demonstrating the high enzyme activity levels. Options include matching microsomal, S9, and cytosolic fractions prepared with or without PMSF.
Kidney
Pooled mouse kidney cell fractions isolated from male CD-1 mouse kidney tissue can be used for in vitro assays exploring renal metabolism. Our options include matching microsomal, S9, and cytosolic fractions, all demonstrating high enzyme activity levels.
Lung
We offer mouse lung cell fractions isolated from pooled male CD-1 mouse pulmonary tissue. Options include matching microsomal, S9, and cytosolic fractions demonstrating high enzyme activity levels.
Skin
Mouse skin cell fractions are isolated from pooled male CD-1 mouse full-thickness dorsal skin tissue. Options include matching microsomal and S9 fractions to minimize variation, each lot , demonstrating high enzyme activity levels ensuring reliable, high-quality data.
Make sure your microsomes and S9 fractions are properly activated
For best results from assays using microsomes and S9 fractions, we recommend using NADPH regeneration to support high metabolism levels by ensuring that the NADPH levels are not a limiting factor in your incubations. Our preferred system, RapidStartTM , uses an enzymatic reaction that converts NADP to NADPH, which is then used as a cofactor by CYPs and oxidized back to NADP, and the cycle continues ensuring stable NADPH levels throughout the incubation. RapidStartTM NADPH regeneration is easily activated by simply adding water. Our easy-to-use formula is the most convenient and flexible NADPH regenerating system you’ll find, allowing users to easily tailor the system’s capability by simply varying the amount of water added. RapidStartTM is perfect for long- and short-term incubations and supports the function of recombinant enzymes and subcellular fractions, allowing you to achieve the most accurate and reliable data during your in vitro assays.
Don’t see what you need? Other preparations can be made available!
If you require subcellular test systems not available through our standard product offerings, Custom Subcellular Preparations can be easily ordered to meet the specific needs of your study.
Our designated Custom Products team regularly prepares and isolates cells and/or subcellular fractions from more than 45 different species and has capabilities to meet unique needs that are unavailable through most vendors– non-standard rodent strains, farm animals, insects, precarious tissue isolations such as adrenal gland or jejunum. Our specialists can carry out over 40 characterization assays, providing the end-user with a good foundation for their DMPK assays. See our Custom Products page for examples of past custom preparations or get in touch with a specialist to find out how we can meet your needs.
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