Breaking Barriers in Liver Cancer
Alfa Cytology Leads Preclinical Innovation

Alfa Cytology is a leading provider of preclinical services dedicated to advancing the innovative therapy development for liver cancer. With cutting-edge technology and a team of experienced scientists, we offer comprehensive preclinical development solutions, and service modules tailored to your needs, accelerating the transition from research to clinical trials for biotech or pharmaceutical companies.

Who is Alfa Cytology?

  • Preclinical service provider
  • Cutting-edge technology
  • Experienced team of scientists
  • Comprehensive solutions
  • Tailored service modules
  • Security
  • Effectiveness
  • Compliance
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Introduction to Liver Cancer

What is the Challenge of Liver Cancer Therapy Development?

Liver cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide. It often stems from chronic liver disease, such as hepatitis B/C, cirrhosis, or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Developing effective treatments remains challenging for multiple complex reasons. Current therapies include surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, gene therapy, and combination therapy.

How Many Types of Liver Cancer Are There?

Hepatocellular Carcinoma, HCC

  • Most common type
  • It originates from liver cells and often develops based on chronic liver disease.

Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma, ICC

  • Second most common type
  • Originated from intrahepatic bile duct epithelial cells.

Combined Hepatocellular-Cholangiocarcinoma, cHCC-CCA

  • Rare type
  • Diagnosis and treatment are complex, and the prognosis is poor.

Hepatoblastoma

  • Common in children
  • It originates in embryonic cells of the liver and is highly malignant.

Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, FLC

  • Rare type
  • There is a lot of fibrous tissue between the tumor cells.

Metastatic Liver Cancer

  • The liver is a common metastatic site for cancers of other sites, such as colon, stomach, breast, lung, etc.

Challenges in the Development of New Therapies

Developing effective therapies for liver cancer presents several significant challenges due to the complex nature of the disease and the unique environment of the liver.

  • Heterogeneity of Liver Cancer
  • Late Diagnosis
  • Resistance to Therapy
  • Tumor Microenvironment
  • Limited Biomarkers
  • Side Effects and Toxicity
  • Limited Preclinical Models
  • High Recurrence Rates

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Pioneering Preclinical Solutions for the Next Generation of Liver Cancer Therapy

With extensive experience in preclinical research, Alfa Cytology provides cutting-edge services to accelerate liver cancer therapy development. By leveraging advanced technologies and a deep understanding of liver cancer biology, we support the development of innovative, safe, and effective therapies. Partner with us to transform liver cancer therapy.

What are the New Therapies for Liver Cancer?

Significant progress has been made in liver cancer therapy, with some innovative therapies emerging. As a leader in novel therapy development for liver cancer, Alfa Cytology has extensive experience in cutting-edge treatment option development and pre-clinical services. Our areas of expertise cover but are not limited to the following.

Targeted Therapy

Immunotherapy

Gene Therapy

Radiation Therapy

Cell Therapy

Epigenetic Therapy

Metabolic Therapy

Combination Therapy

Key Assays for Liver Cancer Therapy Development

During the development of liver cancer therapies, multiple experiments are needed to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of drugs or therapies. Alfa Cytology's experimental technology platform includes a one-stop evaluation program that includes in vitro evaluation, in vivo assessment, and mechanistic research

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  • Cell proliferation and viability tests
  • Apoptosis detection
  • Migration and invasion test
  • Gene and protein expression analysis
  • 3d cell culture and organoid models
  • Tumor growth inhibition assay
  • Pharmacokinetic (pk) studies
  • Toxicological studies
  • Biomarker testing
  • Genomics and transcriptomic analysis
  • Metabolomics analysis
  • Immune microenvironment analysis
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Drug Screening and Optimization

Drug Screening and Optimization is a critical process in drug discovery and development to identify and refine potential drug candidates for further development. It involves a series of scientific and technical steps to select the most promising compounds and optimize their properties for efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics.

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Preclinical Evaluation for Liver Cancer Therapy

  • Pharmacodynamic studies: The antitumor activity of the drug was evaluated using liver cancer cell lines, organoid models, and animal models (e.g., mice and rats).
  • Pharmacokinetic and toxicological studies: Provide a comprehensive ADME and safety assessment to support IND filings.
  • Biomarker development: Discovery and validation of biomarkers associated with response to liver cancer treatment.
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Want to Explore Our Characteristic Biological Technology Platform for Preclinical R&D?

The biological technology platform developed by Alfa Cytology is a comprehensive experimental and technology platform for liver cancer therapy development, designed to support the full process of research, from target validation to drug candidate screening. It covers a variety of experimental equipment, from molecules, and cells to animal models. Through this platform, our researchers can systematically validate targets, screen drugs, and evaluate efficacy and safety, thereby accelerating the development of new drugs for liver cancer.

Equipment

  • Real-time Fluorescent Quantitative PCR (qPCR)
  • Western Blot System
  • Flow Cytometry
  • High-Content Imaging
  • 3D Cell Culture System
  • Surgical microscope and microinjection equipment
  • High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
  • Microplate reader
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Experiment

  • Gene knockout/knock-down assay
  • High Throughput Screening (HTS)
  • Phenotypic screening
  • Pathway Analysis
  • Immune microenvironment analysis
  • Pharmacodynamic evaluation
  • Toxicology tests
  • ADME Studies

Test/Assay

  • Cell viability test
  • Cell apoptosis detection
  • Cell Cycle Analysis
  • Migration and Invasion Experiment
  • Protein expression and Modification
  • Tumor volume and weight
  • Histopathological analysis
  • Drug concentration detection
  • Metabolite analysis
  • Blood biochemical indicators

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What is the Process of Our Workflow?

01

Project Consulting and Demand Analysis

  • Customer communication
  • Needs assessment
02

Program Design and Protocol Formulation

  • Research program design
  • Agreement signing
03

Project Start-up and Resource Allocation

  • Team building
  • Resource preparation
04

Experiment Execution and Data Collection

  • Experimental operation
  • Data recording
05

Data Analysis and Verification

  • Statistical and bioinformatics analysis
  • Result verification
06

Report Writing and Delivery

  • Detailed research reports
  • Customer review
07

Project Summary and Follow-up Support

  • Summary meetings
  • Follow-up support
08

Quality Assurance and Compliance

  • Quality control
  • Compliance check
09

Intellectual Property and Confidentiality

  • Intellectual property protection
  • Data security

FAQs

What preclinical development services do you offer for liver cancer therapies?

Alfa Cytology provides comprehensive preclinical development services for liver cancer therapies, including target validation, drug screening, pharmacodynamic evaluation, pharmacokinetic (PK) studies, toxicological (Tox) evaluation, biomarker development, and IND filing support.

Do you support customization?

Yes, Alfa Cytology can provide customized service solutions according to the specific needs of our customers, covering the full process from early-stage research to pre-clinical development or modular services.

What technology platforms do you use for liver cancer therapy development?

Alfa Cytology has advanced molecular biology, cell biology, and animal experimental platforms, including CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, 3D cell culture, high throughput screening (HTS), flow cytometry, small animal imaging (e.g. IVIS, MRI), etc.

What experimental models of liver cancer do you use?

Alfa Cytology uses a variety of liver cancer models, including liver cancer cell lines, patient-derived xenotransplantation models (PDX), genetically engineered mouse models (GEMM), and organoid models.