Significance of In vitro studies
In vitro studies are scientific experiments conducted in controlled environments outside of living organisms. These studies are often employed to evaluate the properties and effects of various substances, such as plant extracts, drug formulations, and synthesized compounds, on biological systems. They can investigate aspects like wound healing, anti-inflammatory activity, and the efficacy of treatments against pathogens and cancer cells. Overall, in vitro studies are crucial for understanding the biological and pharmacological effects of substances before proceeding to in vivo testing.
Synonyms: Laboratory studies, Experimental studies, Controlled studies
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The concept of In vitro studies in scientific sources
In vitro studies involve experiments conducted in controlled environments outside living organisms, such as test tubes, to analyze biological activity and study the effects of substances like plant extracts.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) Experiments performed outside a living organism, often in a controlled laboratory environment, to investigate the behavior of cells treated with herbal preparations.[1] (2) Experiments conducted outside of a living organism, often in a controlled lab environment, to study the effects of drugs.[2] (3) In vitro studies refer to experiments performed in a controlled environment outside a living organism, often used in assessing the performance of drug delivery systems.[3] (4) Research performed outside of a living organism, often in controlled environments, to investigate drug absorption and actions.[4] (5) Experimental research conducted in a controlled environment outside of living organisms, often used to test the biological properties of compounds.[5]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) Experiments conducted in a controlled environment outside of a living organism, specifically examining the effects of various substances on thyroid gland activity.[6] (2) Experiments conducted in a controlled environment outside of a living organism, showing various effects of Cardiospermum halicacabum.[7] (3) Experiments conducted in a controlled environment outside a living organism, often to test the effectiveness of substances.[8] (4) Laboratory experiments conducted outside of a living organism, particularly used in this research to study the effects of the extract on cancer cells in a controlled environment.[9] (5) Laboratory studies conducted outside of a living organism, often using cells or biological molecules to assess the effects of substances, such as the activity of Terminalia belerica extracts.[10]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) Experiments conducted in a controlled environment outside of a living organism, often in test tubes or petri dishes.[11] (2) Laboratory experiments conducted outside of a living organism, typically using cultured cells to assess effects such as cytotoxicity and antioxidant activity.[12] (3) Experiments conducted in a controlled environment outside of a living organism to test the properties and effects of a substance, particularly regarding wound healing in this research.[13] (4) Laboratory experiments conducted to observe the effects of various treatments, including homeopathic remedies, on cells infected with herpes.[14] (5) Experimental methods carried out in a controlled environment outside of a living organism to test the DPP-IV inhibitory effects of Calebin A.[15]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) Laboratory-based experiments conducted outside of a living organism to assess the efficacy of various irrigants.[16] (2) Laboratory studies conducted outside of a living organism, such as on cultured cells or lenses, to investigate the effects of treatments on cataract.[17] (3) Experiments conducted outside of a living organism, in a controlled environment, to study the effects of plant extracts.[18] (4) Experiments conducted in a controlled environment outside of a living organism to test biological activity.[19] (5) Experiments conducted in controlled environments outside of living organisms, such as test tubes.[20]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Experiments conducted outside of a living organism, in a controlled environment, used to study the effects of P. betle's properties.[21] (2) Experiments conducted in a controlled environment outside of a living organism (e.g., in test tubes or petri dishes) to evaluate the effects of treatments on parasites.[22] (3) Experiments performed outside living organisms, revealing the cellular effects of C. asiatica on neuronal health.[23] (4) Experiments conducted outside of living organisms, often using extracted teeth to study fluid movement and permeability characteristics.[24]
From: International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
(1) Laboratory studies conducted in controlled conditions outside a living organism, often used to test the effects of substances on cancer.[25]
From: Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
(1) Experiments conducted outside of a living organism, typically in a controlled laboratory environment, to assess biological behavior.[26]