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07/03/2025
Endoscopy at TransCure, more than 800 hu-IBD mice have been studied!
While the classical IBD murine models have some important limitations, the TransCure Advanced full human immune system mouse models are the best smart alternatives for the profiling of human-specific preclinical drug candidates.
As we always try to develop more predictive models and accurate data for our customers’ needs, we have now invested in new endoscopy imaging platforms.
Endoscopy is an early and real-time analysis of colitis severity. In our hu-IBD preclinical efficacy studies, we use the Murine Endoscopic Index of Colitis Severity (MEICS) scores based on the endoscopic colon video imaging scale. (Becker et al. 2005, Gut)
This MEICS scale presents a lot of advantages:
- The early-stage detection of colitis,
- A detailed view of colonic mucosa,
- Long follow-up of mucosal lesions,
- Real-time of early drug efficacy for colitis.
