Peer-Reviewed Publication
Regul Toxicol Pharmacol2026;172106240.September 9, 2026Journal Article

Determining the value of subchronic or chronic animal toxicity testing in identifying new target organ findings.

Paul Baldrick1
1Scientific Advisory Services, Charles River Laboratories, High Peak Business Park, Buxton Road, Chinley, High Peak, SK23 6FJ, United Kingdom. Electronic address: Paul.Baldrick@crl.com.

Abstract

Toxicity studies supporting FIH clinical entry were compared with those of 13-week (subchronic) and ≥26 weeks (chronic) duration for 38 small molecule (non-oncology), 58 small molecule oncology and 13 biological drug candidates. New target organs, seen as new findings, occurred in subchronic studies in rodents and non-rodents for 32% and 29% small molecule (non-oncology) drug candidates, respectiv…

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