Alternative toxicity testing methods

Definition

Alternative toxicity testing methods are non-animal based approaches used to assess the potential harmful effects of substances on living organisms. These methods aim to reduce or replace the use of animals in toxicology studies.

Related terms

In vitro testing: This refers to conducting experiments outside of a living organism, such as in test tubes or petri dishes, to study the effects of substances.

QSAR (Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship): QSAR is a computational method that predicts the biological activity or toxicity of chemicals based on their structural properties.

High-throughput screening: It involves rapidly testing large numbers of chemicals for their potential toxicity by using automated systems and robotics.