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Identifying the landscape of developmental toxicity new approach methodologies.

Authors :
Becker, Richard A.
Bianchi, Enrica
LaRocca, Jessica
Marty, Mary Sue
Mehta, Vatsal
Source :
Birth Defects Research; Oct2022, Vol. 114 Issue 17, p1123-1137, 15p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Background: The dynamics and complexities of in utero fetal development create significant challenges in transitioning from lab animal‐centric developmental toxicity testing methods to assessment strategies based on new approach methodologies (NAMs). Nevertheless, considerable progress is being made, stimulated by increased research investments and scientific advances, such as induced pluripotent stem cell‐derived models. To help identify developmental toxicity NAMs for toxicity screening and potential funding through the American Chemistry Council's Long‐Range Research Initiative, a systematic literature review was conducted to better understand the current landscape of developmental toxicity NAMs. Methods: Scoping review tools were used to systematically survey the literature (2010–2021; ~18,000 references identified), results and metadata were then extracted, and a user‐friendly interactive dashboard was created. Results: The data visualization dashboard, developed using Tableau® software, is provided as a free, open‐access web tool. This dashboard enables straightforward interactive queries and visualizations to identify trends and to distinguish and understand areas or NAMs where research has been most, or least focused. Conclusions: Herein, we describe the approach and methods used, summarize the benefits and challenges of applying the systematic‐review techniques, and highlight the types of questions and answers for which the dashboard can be used to explore the many different facets of developmental toxicity NAMs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24721727
Volume :
114
Issue :
17
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Birth Defects Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
159615141
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/bdr2.2075