REANDA-NEWS. July 20, 2015. Cyprotex PLC (AIM:CRX), a specialist Contract Research Organisation (CRO), announced today the launch of a new Biosciences division to complement its existing ADME-Tox business.

The new Biosciences division enables customers to access Cyprotex's expertise in 2D and 3D cell-based efficacy screening to investigate the therapeutic or biological effect of new molecules. These cell-based assays are developed using Cyprotex's experience in techniques such as high content screening, microelectrode array, and cellular bioenergetics. Cyprotex has already been involved in developing several of these screening assays but, until now, has not actively promoted them. 

Dr Anthony Baxter, Cyprotex's Chief Executive Officer, comments: 'We are finding that customers are utilising our experience in existing specialist technologies for efficacy based screening activities. Introducing a Biosciences division is a natural progression from ADME-Tox, allowing us to further diversify our business without significant investment, and enabling us to expand into a new customer base.'