Detect a broader range of pyrogens through MAT Research’s highly reliable Monocyte Activation Test. Rabbit Pyrogen Tests belong to the past.
MAT Research offers a ready-to-use kit for the Monocyte Activation Test (MAT). The MAT is a rabbit-free alternative to the Rabbit Pyrogen Test (RPT) and can be used to test parenteral drugs for endotoxin and non-endotoxin contaminations. It mimics the human fever reaction to pyrogens by using cryopreserved human monocytes, ensuring it’s highly reliable and robust.
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Pyrogens are tiny particles that cause a fever-inducing immune response when injected into the human body. They derive from bacteria, viruses, fungi, or chemical substances, are heat resistant, and very difficult to remove. Even a sterile product can contain pyrogens. Due to pyrogens’ adverse effects, pyrogen testing is essential in producing pharmaceutical products.
There is always a chance that batches are contaminated with pyrogens during production.
For each product, possible interference with the MAT must be eliminated before testing with MAT.
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In general, every parenteral drug has to be tested on pyrogens. Parenteral means that the drug is not taken orally but is injected. To be sure that no pyrogen contamination occurs, every batch of a parenteral drug has to be tested on pyrogens before its release. There exist four standard used methods for pyrogen testing, namely the Limulus Amebocyte Lysate test (LAL), the Monocyte Activation Test (MAT), the Rabbit Pyrogen Test (RPT), and the Recombinant Factor C test (rFC).
But many years of Research and development made it possible to find solutions for many of those problems. Nonetheless, every MAT uses a slightly different technology; click here to learn more about the different types of MATs.
The Monocyte Activation Test saves rabbit lives. But what about human health?
Detect a broader range of pyrogens, including endotoxins and non-endotoxins.
Based on human pyrogen response, monocytes deliver highly reliable test results.
Higher test-sensitivity ensures safer and cleaner drugs.
There are several versions within MAT technology as well. Here are a few reasons our technology is one of the most sophisticated. But convince yourself you can find more information about different MAT technologies here.
For the best results, we use cryopreserved human monocytes.
We ship our cells and our MAT kits within and outside Europe.
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Our patented Auto MATR™ robot allows you to take your pyrogen testing to the next efficiency level.
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Pyrogens are a pretty complex topic. Therefore we try to provide you with all you have to know to find your perfect solution.
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The European pharmacopeia announced the prohibition of rabbit tests by 2026. Since the Rabbit Pyrogen Test is the only test on the market that detects all kinds of pyrogens, the Monocyte Activation Test is the superior suitable substitute.
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