International Society of Nephrology first consensus guidance for preclinical animal studies in translational nephrology

Masaomi Nangaku, A. Richard Kitching, Peter Boor, Alessia Fornoni, Jürgen Floege, P. Toby Coates, Jonathan Himmelfarb, Rachel Lennon, Hans Joachim Anders, Benjamin D. Humphreys, Fergus J. Caskey, Agnes B. Fogo, the TRANSFORM group

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Abstract

Preclinical tests in animal models are key steps in early drug development. Consequently, the International Society of Nephrology held a consensus meeting that connected experts in the global kidney community in order to provide guidance on optimal management of translational animal studies for the development of new drugs to treat kidney disease, entitled “TRANSFORM; TRAnslational Nephrology Science FOR new Medications.” The meeting covered various themes, including the following: (i) selection of disease model; (ii) pharmacokinetics; (iii) interventions in late preclinical models; (iv) choice of animal; (v) statistical power; (vi) organoids and organ-on-a-chip models; and (vii) reporting of results. This guidance is the first to be provided on the optimal conduct of translational animal studies for the development of new drugs to treat kidney disease. These recommendations are designed to accelerate development of new drugs for efficacious treatment of kidney diseases, and to improve the prognosis and quality of life of patients with a variety of kidney diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)36-45
Number of pages10
JournalKidney International
Volume104
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2023

Keywords

  • CKD
  • drug development
  • ISN
  • kidney

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