Cellomatics Biosciences
Cellomatics Biosciences
Cellomatics Biosciences

Precision Cut Lung Slices & Fibrosis Model

Respiratory Assays

Precision Cut Lung Slices & Fibrosis Model

Our precision cut lung slices provide a physiologically relevant ex vivo platform for studying lung fibrosis, tissue remodelling, and therapeutic responses within intact lung architecture. By preserving the native structural complexity of the lung, including epithelial, mesenchymal, and immune cell populations, these models enable researchers to investigate cellular interactions and disease-associated changes in a biologically relevant environment. Precision cut lung slices support the evaluation of fibrotic pathways, extracellular matrix deposition, inflammatory responses, and tissue repair mechanisms while maintaining the three-dimensional organisation of the tissue. This makes them a valuable tool for assessing the efficacy and mechanism of action of novel anti-fibrotic therapies and advancing translational respiratory research. 

Cytokine release after fibrotic stimulation and an anti-fibrotic compound

Healthy-donor PCLS show cytokine release after fibrotic stimulation and Nintedanib.

PCLS from two healthy donors treated with fibrotic cocktail ± Nintedanib; supernatant cytokine panel measured by Luminex Assay (n=2; n=1 for Nintedanib). (Stats: one-way ANOVA; n as stated; mean ± SEM; *p<0.05, **p<0.01, ***p<0.001

Cytokine release

Nintedanib modulates cytokine release in fibrotic-donor PCLS under fibrotic stimulation.

Fibrotic-donor PCLS were treated with Nintedanib ± fibrotic cocktail (48 h), and supernatant inflammatory markers were measured by Luminex Assay; n=1 (Stats: one-way ANOVA; n as stated; mean ± SEM; *p<0.05, **p<0.01, ***p<0.001)

Gene expression

Nintedanib alters fibrotic gene expression in fibrotic-donor PCLS.

PCLS (fibrotic donor) were treated with Nintedanib ± fibrotic cocktail and gene expression analysed (n=1) (Stats: one-way ANOVA; n as stated; mean ± SEM; *p<0.05, **p<0.01, ***p<0.001).

These precision cut lung slices preserve native cell-to-cell interactions and tissue complexity, enabling researchers to investigate disease mechanisms and evaluate potential anti-fibrotic compounds. 

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Cellomatics offers customised studies using precision cut lung slices to support respiratory drug discovery, translational research, and preclinical development programmes. Our experienced team of in vitro laboratory scientists will work with you to understand your project and provide a bespoke project plan with a professional, flexible service and a fast turnaround time. 

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