Stimulus

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The nervous system is responsible for processing information, controlling movement, sensing pain and regulating vital functions.

Mental processes, including thoughts, feelings and behaviour, are also strongly influenced by the activity of the nervous system. Disorders in the nervous system can therefore have a direct impact on mental health and therefore have a decisive effect on general well-being.

Even with such complex issues, defined cellular test systems can be used to generate important data in connection with project development or raw material qualification.

By using cell cultures or cell-free test systems, we can analyse physiological effects of your test substance on the neuronal network of the nervous system.

Examples of in vitro test systems already established in our laboratory include.

• MAO-B-activity assay
• 5-HT1A receptor binding
• TRPV receptor binding
• FAAH inhibitor screening
• COX inhibitor screening
• cAMP Assay