Kidney Renal Proximal Tubule On-a-Chip Model Introduction

Walking in the front section of biotechnology, Creative Biolabs demonstrates the need for better predictive models for nephrotoxicity for use in discovery and early development. Our three-dimensional in vitro Kidney Renal Proximal Tubule (RPT) on-a-chip has gained significant interest as a platform for nephrotoxicity in drug development, which will provide you a with generate predictive, animal free-system for the detection of nephrotoxicity.

Kidney Renal Proximal Tubule (RPT) on-a-chip Model at Creative Biolabs

In this innovative approach, the fishing line, which serves as a channel template, is encapsulated within a gelatin-fibrinogen solution that is cast into each chip. Once the matrix is enzymatically cross-linked, the fishing line is removed leaving behind open tubules that can be seeded with organoid-derived proximal tubule epithelial cells.

3D OPTEC-on-a-chip model.Fig 1. 3D OPTEC-on-a-chip model. (Aceves, 2022)

Our experienced scientists have developed a sophisticated process to generate the RPT on-a-chip model. The workflow below shows an overview of process used to create the RPT model. Talk to our expertise for more information.

Schematic overview of process used to create RPT on-a-chip model.Fig 2. Schematic overview of process used to create RPT on-a-chip model. (Creative Biolabs)

Advantages of Our Kidney Renal Proximal Tubule (RPT) on-a-chip Model

  • Improved characteristics such as increased tight-junction formation and increased number of cilia and microvilli at the apical membrane.
  • A reliable medium-throughput, standardized, automatable system that proved efficacious in identifying nephrotoxicants and provided insights into their mode of toxicity.
  • Partial differentiation in our RPT chip models avoids reductions in tight junction expression and epithelial barrier function, as well as limitations in the replication of cell polarization-dependent drug-induced toxicity.
  • Screening-friendly, human-relevant in vitro test systems.

Applications

  • Applied to study the implications of epithelial polarization and localization of drug transporters for replication of membrane-dependent drug toxicity in vitro.
  • Achieving a safety profile for candidate drugs lacking renal adverse effects prior to the clinical phase of development.
  • Recapitulating the microenvironment of the physiological proximal tubule.
  • Replicating polarization-dependent nephrotoxicity.

Why Choose Us?

The kidney renal proximal tubule (RPT) on-a-chip model of Creative Biolabs aims to enhance proximal tubule cultures towards their in vivo phenotype, and it is highly predictive and physiologically relevant in vitro proximal tubule model. Our kidney micro-physiological systems could be applied in the future to improve preclinical prediction of drug-induced kidney toxicity and eventually reduce kidney-related adverse effects of candidate drugs. View below for more barrier tissue-on-a-chip models.

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In combination with our diverse range of barrier tissue-on-a-chip models, we are excited to introduce tailored 3D biology-based assays, poised to elevate your preclinical research efforts. With a team of 3D biology experts, we are enthusiastic about sharing in-depth insights into our comprehensive suite of services and products. If you have specific needs for our barrier tissue-on-a-chip models and related services, please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

Reference

  1. Aceves, J.; et al. 3D proximal tubule-on-chip model derived from kidney organoids with improved drug uptake. Scientific Reports. 2022, 12(1): 1-14.
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