A Review for Cell-Based Screening Methods in Drug Discovery
January 2021
in “
Biophysics Reports
”
TLDR Cell-based screening methods are useful and cost-effective for drug discovery but have pros and cons.
The review discussed the development and application of various cell-based screening platforms, such as cell-based assays, microfluidics, biosensors, and chromatography, in drug discovery. These methods offered biological relevance and lower costs compared to animal experiments. The review summarized the advantages and disadvantages of each platform for different applications and addressed the challenges and potential improvement strategies for cell-based methods in drug discovery.
