Omnicell / Tissue model specifications

Gastrointestinal

Investigate intestinal absorption, metabolism, transport and toxicity with a tiered model portfolio.

01 / Model configurations

Inside the model.

Available systems

  • Caco-2 models
  • Primary intestinal organoids
  • Primary-cell Transwell®-like models
  • Primary co-cultures incorporating immune, endothelial or enteric neural cells

Biological architecture

Epithelial monocultures and multicellular intestinal systems; primary models can retain donor- and region-associated characteristics.

02 / Readouts

Endpoints & characterization

  • Absorption, permeability, bioavailability and metabolism
  • TEER and paracellular marker flux
  • Cellular integrity and epithelial injury
  • Histomorphometry and ultrastructure
  • Tissue morphology and barrier disruption
03 / Study applications

Testing options

  • Drug absorption and transport
  • Intestinal metabolism
  • Drug-induced GI toxicity
  • Barrier-function studies
  • Disease-specific and donor/segment-specific responses
  • Custom tests for drugs, nutrients, nanoparticles and pathogens

Plan your model configuration

Cell sources, donor selection, tissue dimensions, culture duration, exposure schedule and assay acceptance criteria are defined for the selected study. The catalogue does not specify universal values for these parameters.

Model systems and testing options summarized from the September 2026 preclinical NAMs catalogue, page 6. Discuss availability and the endpoints required for your candidate with MAKBY.