Botanicals

In vitro assay for testing plant-based raw materials

Raw materials obtained from plants, known as botanicals, are widely used in a variety of product groups.

Botanicals contain numerous of bioactive compounds whose interactions and synergistic or antagonistic effects are often not well understood. The composition of the active ingredients can also vary greatly depending on the place of cultivation, climate, time of harvest, and processing, thus influencing the efficacy and safety of the final product.

To validate product claims, ensuring consistent quality of the raw materials used is crucial. Standardised in vitro test batteries for defined physiological effects are suitable for identifying and quantifying the spectrum of effects of botanicals. In addition to classic ingredient analysis, the determination of cumulative physiological effects can be used as a test and control method in quality management.

BioTeSys can support you with a variety of established assays:

• Biological Activity/ Cellular Effects
• Genotoxicity
• Bioavailability
• Antioxidative and anti-inflammatory capacity
• Molecular targets of cannabinoids