Our Focus on Immuno-Oncology

In the field of immuno-oncology, the STAM™ mouse is the most pathologically suitable model for developing new therapeutic drugs for liver cancer.

The utilization of STAM™ mouse enables non-clinical research for the development of liver cancer therapeutics targeting immune cells, tumor microenvironment, and genetic mutations.

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NEWS RELEASE

Devonian Reports Positive Results in MASH Liver Study

In a great collaboration with Devonian Health Group Inc., we are happy to demonstrate preclinical proof of concept for Thykamine™ using our STAM (MASH-HCC model) mouse.   Thykamine™ treatment in STAM mice demonstrated improvements in NAS and fibrosis—key endpoints in clinical trials. Beyond atopic dermatitis and ulcerative colitis, Thykamine™ has also shown promising anti-inflammatory and…

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EVENT

SMC will be exhibiting at The 110th General Meeting of the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology

We are pleased to announce that SMC Laboratories will be exhibiting at The 110th General Meeting of the Japanese Society of Gastroenterology from May 9th (Thu) to 11th (Sat).   In the Exhibition section, we will introduce our drug efficacy evaluation study services using our original MASH (NASH)-hepatocarcinoma model, STAM™ mouse, as well as other…

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Sig Transduct Target Ther.,

“The AKAP12-PKA axis regulates lipid homeostasis during alcohol-associated liver disease” (Signal Transduct Target Ther., DOI: 10.1038/s41392-025-02202-1, 2025)

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STAM™ model

Our STAM™ model is a model that recapitulates the same disease progression as human MASH/HCC.

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Our Patented original technologySTAM™ mouse

We are contributing to the world through providing cutting-edge non-clinical pharmacology studies with our unique patented technology, the STAM™ mouse. In order to develop a new drug, it is important to be able to accurately measure the effectiveness of the drug at the non-clinical trial stage. The STAM™ mouse, a model that more accurately reflects human pathology, plays a major role for this purpose.

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COLUMN

2025.05.16

Proposals to evaluate single test substance with multiple models

Today, we’d like to make suggestions on how to maximize the value of your preclinical data you have obtained with us. 2 strategic approaches to expand the potential of drug development We propose the following approaches for further expansion of your current drug development. Proposal 1: Indication expansion strategy: Expanding disease area In recent years,…

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2025.05.09

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Compounds: A Proposal for Tailored Evaluation Solutions

In today’s increasingly competitive landscape of new drug development, where a more individualized approach is crucial, are you encountering challenges such as: – “Existing models and evaluation systems fall short of fully assessing the unique characteristics of our company’s compounds.” – “Commonly used models lack reproducibility, leading to wasted time and resources.” – “We want…

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2025.05.02

Addressing Unmet Needs with Tailored Non-Clinical Solutions

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) remains a high-priority therapeutic area, where current standard-of-care (SOC) treatments such as Nintedanib and Pirfenidone help slow disease progression, but do not halt it entirely. Despite treatment, mortality remains high, and there is limited improvement in quality of life and overall survival. The urgent need for safer and more effective therapies…

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2025.04.25

Liraglutide Evaluation in the CDAHFD Model

We would like to share with you our latest data obtained using the CDAHFD (Choline-Deficient, High-Fat Diet) mouse model, which rapidly reproduces key features of MASH, including steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis. In this study, we evaluated the GLP-1 receptor agonist Liraglutide, and observed a clear anti-fibrotic effect in this model.   Overview of the CDAHFD Model Induced by a…

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2025.04.18

Obese MASH model

We will introduce the obese MASH model in this article.   Existing MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis) models have different characteristics, such as obese/non-obese type, presence/absence of dyslipidemia, and differences regarding the capability to progression to HCC. Since MASH is a complex disease with diverse ways of pathogenesis, it is important to evaluate your test substance in multiple…

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2025.04.11

Choosing the Right PSC Model for Your Research

In this article, we will introduce the key points for selecting a model that will lead to the success of your PSC research.   Ideal features of a PSC model:   ・Duct injury (intra- and extrahepatic) ・Ductular reaction ・Onion-like periductal fibrosis ・Portal inflammation ・Association with IBD             ▼ ▼ ▼  …

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MODEL LINEUP

Introducing disease mice models related to inflammation, fibrosis, metabolic disorder, cancer, and cancer immunity, including the STAM™ mouse, the world's first MASH model mouse developed in our company.

STAM™ model

DISEASE AREAMASH/NASH-HCCTHERAPEUTIC AREAS

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Bleomycin-induced pulmonary fibrosis model

DISEASE AREAIPFTHERAPEUTIC AREAS

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Porcine Pancreatic Elastase (PPE) model

COPDDISEASE AREATHERAPEUTIC AREAS

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CCl4-induced liver fibrosis model

CirrhosisDISEASE AREATHERAPEUTIC AREAS

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Bile duct ligation (BDL) model

DISEASE AREAPBCTHERAPEUTIC AREAS

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TAA-induced acute liver failure model

ALFDISEASE AREATHERAPEUTIC AREAS

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New stage

Our service and disease mouse models bridge the development of the next- Generation Cancer Therapies in the field of Immuno-oncology.

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New stage

SMC Laboratories,Inc.

COMPANY

At SMC Laboratories, we support drug research with our cutting-edge non-clinical pharmacology studies to quickly deliver therapeutic drugs to patients suffering from diseases that cannot be treated with existing drugs.

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PUBLICATION

We, SMC Laboratories, are highly regarded worldwide as a consulting – based CRO that designs tailored to the needs of pharmaceutical companies and research institutions.

NEWS

2025.03.04

NEWS RELEASE

Devonian Reports Positive Results in MASH Liver Study

In a great collaboration with Devonian Health Group Inc., we are happy to demonstrate preclinical proof of concept for Thykamine™ using our STAM (MASH-HCC model) mouse.   Thykamine™ treatment in STAM mice demonstrated improvements in NAS and fibrosis—key endpoints in clinical trials. Beyond atopic dermatitis and ulcerative colitis, Thykamine™ has also shown promising anti-inflammatory and…

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2025.02.28

NEWS RELEASE

CytoDyn Reports Significant Fibrosis Reversal in SMC Lab Studies

In a great collaboration with CytoDyn Inc., we are pleased to share promising preclinical results demonstrating the efficacy of leronlimab (a CCR5 antagonist) in liver disease models. Using our STAM (MASH-HCC) and CCl₄-induced liver fibrosis models, leronlimab monotherapy successfully reversed liver fibrosis—an area with significant unmet medical need.   These findings suggest that leronlimab’s anti-fibrotic…

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2024.12.27

Case study: Study published in Periodontitis promotes hepatocellular carcinoma Stelic Animal model mice.

We introduce a case study of basic research using our MASH model (STAM™ model).   It has been reported that periodontal disease may aggravate hepatocellular carcinoma, but the detailed mechanism behind this was unknown. To clarify the relationship between periodontal disease and hepatocellular carcinoma, the authors induced periodontitis in STAM™ mice and examined how it…

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2024.12.09

CytoDyn has published a press release regarding the leronlimab efficacy preclinical study for MASH/fibrosis provided by SMC

CytoDyn Inc., which is our client, has announced the results of pharmacology study using a STAM™ mouse model. Resmetriom has been included in this pharmacology study, and its efficacy in treating fibrosis is directly compared with that of leronlimab.   For detail information, see the CytoDyn’s press release. CytoDyn Announces Preliminary Findings in Study with…

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2024.11.28

Case study: Study published in Clinical and Translational Science on the effects of adiponectin-derived peptide ALY688 in MASH/liver fibrosis of STAM model.

We introduce a case study of pharmacology study of adiponectin-derived peptide ALY688 using our MASH model (STAM™ model).                 The adiponectin‐derived peptide ALY688 protects against the development of metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatohepatitis – Huang – 2024 – Clinical and Translational Science – Wiley Online Library   In this paper,…

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2024.11.15

PUBLICATION

Our clients’ presentations at AASLD ~The Liver Meeting 2024 ~

Our clients presented data on treatment of MASH using STAMTM model at the AASLD ~The Liver Metting 2024~ (November 15-19).   For detailed information, see the below URL. aasld.org/sites/default/files/2024-10/1_the_liver_meeting_2024_abstracts.pdf   Poster #1060 The beneficial effect of resmetirom on tumorigenesis associated with MASH in STAM mice Institution: Kurume University School of Medicine (Japan)   Poster #1082 Impact…

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