Bolder BioPath

Bolder BioPATH, Inc., an Inotiv company, is a contract pharmacology and pathology company specializing in in vivo models of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease as well as other autoimmune and inflammation models. Our goals are to provide preclinical (efficacy and toxicity) data to support advancing proteins and small molecules to IND/NDA stage.

Bolder-BioPath

Gp-2-An-10-Colon-D3-100x-300x225_brownpink-with-labels

“At Bolder BioPATH, our mission has been to always deliver exceptional service and provide clients with the highest quality data to help them move quickly toward key decisions.”

- Alison Bendele, founder and President of Bolder BioPATH

To learn more about the acquisition, read our news release.

To talk to an expert about our services, please click here.

In Vivo Research of Specific Toxicology, Pharmacokinetic, and Pharmacology Models

Rodent (mouse and rat)	Pig
Rabbit	Canine
Guinea pig	Sheep, goats, cattle, horses
Ferret	Non-human primates

In Vitro Services

Our in vitro services deliver solutions that facilitate your decision-making process.

Primary cell lines (neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes)
Established cell lines and novel modalities (osteoblasts, HEK, Hela, etc.)
Models of aging, neurodegeneration, injury, stroke, mitochondrial health and more
Customized model development
Metabolic stability/permeability assessment (including drug transporter assessment, permeability)
Protein binding/tissue binding
Mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) based analysis

Click here for a more comprehensive list of our DMPK services

Ex Vivo Analysis

We offer a wide array of ex vivo services, providing you with the data needed to efficiently make informed decisions.

Multiplexing offers an extensive list of analytes and can tailor any Luminex® profile to meet your needs
ELISA analysis
Fluorescent activated cell sorting (FACS)
Blood, plasma, serum analysis
- Pharmacokinetic (PK) modeling
- Stability
Targeted tissue analysis (supporting PK/PD modeling)
Identification of major circulating metabolites
Gene expression analysis
Targeted biomarker analysis
Immunophenotyping

The DMT 620M Wire Myograph™ system is used to conduct ex vivo vascular ring tension recording on multiple vessel types including the aorta, the pulmonary artery and the middle cerebral artery. The highly sensitive, flexible system can accommodate vessels down to 100 μm in diameter. Relaxation and contractile activity are measured using force transducers. The system:

Allows ex vivo study of compound activity on vascular function
Enables assessment of antagonist potency for receptor/agonist combinations in both naïve and diseased model tissues
Assess vascular remodeling and function via pharmacologic challenge or evaluating length-tension relationships from therapeutic or prophylactic in vivo studies

Pathology Services

Our experienced staff engage in a broad spectrum of studies, tissues, species, and disease states.

Pathology assessment of tissues
Board certified veterinary pathologists
In vivo model sample analysis
Customized model development

Get more insights into our Pathology Team

Grp10-An6-Forepaw1-16x-300x225_blue-with-arrows

Established Pharmacology and Toxicology Models

Access a wide range of in vivo preclinical early-stage research, efficacy, pharmacology, and safety studies. Our experienced staff has the expertise to offer a wide range of study designs in pharmacology, toxicology, inflammatory bowel disease, and immunologic models. Our hands-on collaborative approach means that our scientists will work with you to learn your specific preclinical study requirements and assist you from initial study design to final reporting with dependable, reproducible results.

Request a Quote

Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease (SARD)

Scleroderma

Lupus

Rheumatoid arthritis

Monoarticular inflammation/arthritis

Left Ventricular Function, Cardiac remodeling and Histological evaluation
Methods: Echocardiography (M-Mode, B-Mode & Doppler), Pressure/Volume, Invastive LV Hemodynamics (+/-dP/dT, Tau, LVEDP and LVESP)
Disease Models: Myocardial Infarction, ZSF1, SHHF, Dahl Salt Sensitive (DSS) (additional models available)

Diabetic Complications

Type 1 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes
Metabolism and diet

Glucose and Insulin Tolerance Tests (OGTT/IPGTT)
Fasting and fed blood glucose
Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Apolipoproteins, HbA1C, Microalbumin, Creatinine, etc.
Adipose tissue and body weight
Disease Models: Type I and II diabetes – ob/ob, db/db, DIO and STZ mice; ZDF and STZ rats (additional models available)

Hepatic Disease and Injury

Hepatic fibrosis
Other hepatic conditions
Collagen/Hydroxyproline content
Serum ALT/AST/ALP
Portal Vein Pressure
Histological evaluation

Models: Carbon Tetrachloride (CCl4) and Bile Duct Ligation (BDL)

Pulmonary Disease and Injury

Pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary arterial hypertension
Acute lung injury
Airway hyper-responsiveness (AHR)/asthma
Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure/Pulmonary Arterial Pressure
Heart and Lung Weight
Myocardial, Pulmonary Artery and Lung Histology

Disease Models: Monocrotaline PAH

Renal Disease and Injury

Acute kidney injury and failure (AKI/ARG)
Nephrotoxicity
Chronic kidney disease and renal insufficiency
Autoimmune kidney injury
Diabetic nephropathy
Proteinuria, albuminuria, GFR, Creatinine Clearance, histological evaluation
Plasma/Urine Biomarkers of damage
Chronic blood pressure monitoring using radio telemetry

Disease Models:: 5/6 Nephrectomy, Renal Ischemia/Reperfusion, Dahl Salt Sensitive (DSS), Streptozotocin (STZ), ZSF1, Unilateral Urethral Obstruction (UUO), Puromycin Aminonucleoside (PAN), Uninephrectomized (additional models available)

Pain

Other Inflammatory Conditions

Anemia

Psoriasis

Dermatitis

Delayed type hyper-sensitivity

Anaphylaxis

Peritonitis

Acute edema

Pancreatitis

Toxicologic

Non-GLP discovery toxicology
Regulated IND/CTA enabling

Cardiovascular Safety

Cardiovascular Telemetry Platform – Continuous measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, ECG, respiration, temperature & activity in conscious, unrestrained animals for up to 6 months. Blood, urine, fecal and tissue sampling available.
Infusion Pharmacology Platform – Continuous infusion of test compound and simultaneous blood pressure & heart rate analysis for up to 14 days. Clinical observations, blood, urine, fecal and tissue sampling
Cardiac, Lipid and Metabolic Biomarkers – Markers of tissue and biochemical damage (e.g. CK, CRP, chol, trigs, glucose, HbA1c, etc.)
Echocardiography – Left Ventricular Function & Dimensions
Left Ventricular Function – +/-dP/dt, Tau, LVEDP and LVESP
- Renal Safety
  - Renal Function – Creatinine Clearance, GFR, proteinuria and electrolytes
  - Kidney Histology – Glomerulosclerosis, tubular damage, fibrosis, etc.
  - Renal Biomarker Panel – Analysis of FDA/EMA approved urinary biomarkers that are predictive of drug-induced renal toxicity and translatable to human nephrotoxicity
- General Safety and Toxicology (non-GLP)
  - Chronic Infusion Studies – Continuous infusion of test agent for up to 14 days. Clinical observations, blood, urine, fecal and tissue sampling
  - Hematology – 23-parameter complete blood count plus 5-point WBC differential analysis on blood samples from in-life studies
  - Clinical Chemistry – 180 analytes available including markers of liver, kidney, cardiac, pancreas and bone damage; as well as lipids, metabolic and inflammation
  - Histopathology – Standard or tailored to your target tissue of interest
- Gastrointestinal Safety and Function
  - Intestinal Motility – Charcoal meal test
  - Intestinal Secretion – Closed and Open loop models of fluid and electrolyte secretion as well as compound absorption

Pharmacokinetic, Pharmacodynamic and Metabolic Sampling

Standard pharmacokinetic studies

Pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and metabolic sample collection

Standard routes of administration: SC, PO, IP, IV, IA, IR, ID, ad libitum

Genetic Toxicology Genetic Toxicology Inotiv provides a complete Genetic Toxicology solution, including non-GLP screening, all required in vitro and in vivo regulatory assays and follow-up/secondary testing.

Toxicogenomics Toxicogenomics Our toxicogenomics studies are a powerful tool for the safety assessment of preclinical candidates, as well as novel small molecule and commodity chemicals.

General Toxicology General Toxicology Inotiv offers a range of general toxicology studies to evaluate the safety of drugs, medical devices, and other chemicals. We design and conduct studies according to international regulations and our toxicology expertise can help assess potential risks and ensure the safety of your product.

Histology Histology

Our industry-leading histology laboratories support your discovery and nonclinical development projects with a wide range of services. From tissue processing to digital analysis, our team delivers the quality you expect.

Pathology Pathology

Access world-class anatomical, clinical, and medical device pathology services, from routine histochemistry, IHC, IF, and ISH to stereology.