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Figure 3. Scatter plot of robust linear fit results from in vitro data (IC20 and fold-changes) versus<br />

in vivo EC3 (Lambrechts et al., 2010). The dashed line is the identity diagonal, added as a visual<br />

guide. Per compound the mean result of at least 3 replicate measurements from separate donor<br />

samples is shown. After removal of the outlying compounds, Spearman rank-correlation coefficient<br />

= 0.91, and Pearson correlation coefficient = 0.79. The 4 subcategories for LLNA potency<br />

classification are indicated on top of the graph.<br />

expand capabilities to test chemicals more<br />

efficiently. A stronger scientific foundation<br />

offers the prospect of improved risk-based<br />

regulatory decisions and possibly greater<br />

public confidence in and acceptance of<br />

the decisions.<br />

Next Steps<br />

Since in vitro assays only cover a specific<br />

step in the complex biological cascade of<br />

skin sensitisation as it occurs in vivo, it is<br />

unlikely that a single method will be able<br />

to substitute the complex human response<br />

on skin sensitising chemicals (ECHA,<br />

2008). Instead of dissecting all elements<br />

of the immunobiological response of skin<br />

sensitisation using distinct tests, recently<br />

a strategy for the integration of the<br />

various data elements has been propose d<br />

(Basketter & Kimber, 2009; Jowsey et al.,<br />

2006). Each building block in such an<br />

integrated approach should meet criteria<br />

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AXLR8-2 WORKSHOP REPORT<br />

Progress Report 2011 & AXLR8-2 Workshop Report

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