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Behavioral methods in reproductive and developmental toxicology.

A Chester, D Hallesy, F Andrew

    Neurobehavioral Toxicology and Teratology
    |November 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Pharmaceutical companies conduct behavioral teratology testing, focusing on neurobehavioral development in weanling rats. Despite acknowledged needs, specific testing methods lack standardization, with no significant changes since 1978.

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    Area of Science:

    • Toxicology
    • Developmental Neuroscience
    • Pharmaceutical Research

    Background:

    • Behavioral teratology, assessing neurobehavioral development, is crucial for drug safety evaluation.
    • Previous surveys indicated industry interest in behavioral testing, but methods varied.
    • Regulatory requirements influence the extent and nature of toxicologic testing.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the current extent of behavioral teratology testing in the pharmaceutical industry.
    • To identify common test methods, species, and developmental endpoints assessed.
    • To understand industry perspectives on advantages, disadvantages, and regulatory influences on behavioral testing.

    Main Methods:

    • A modified questionnaire was distributed to pharmaceutical companies and contract toxicology laboratories.
    • Inquiries focused on test methodologies, species, animal age, CNS functions, and other toxicologic endpoints.
    • Response rate was 60% (45 out of 75), with 58% of respondents conducting behavioral testing.

    Main Results:

    • 26 out of 45 respondents reported conducting some form of behavioral testing.
    • No two facilities employed the same combination of specific behavioral tests or classes of tests.
    • About half of the respondents tested 6 or more classes of behavior, primarily in weanling rats.

    Conclusions:

    • The pharmaceutical industry acknowledges the need for behavioral teratology testing but lacks standardized methodologies.
    • There has been minimal change in the frequency and types of behavioral tests conducted since 1978.
    • Flexibility in specific methods is preferred, despite the recognized importance of assessing neurobehavioral development.

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