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FieldDescription
Characterization Type*

The Characterization Type is already selected as Physico-Chemical Characterization.

Characterization Name*Select from the drop-down list the name of the Characterization you want to add (required).
Assay TypeThe field populates automatically with your selection in the Characterization field.
Protocol Name – VersionIf this field is available, select from the drop-down list the protocol from which the data is derived. A hyperlink of the protocol text file may appear. Click the hyperlink to open or save the file.
Characterization SourceSelect from the drop-down list or enter the source from which the characterization data is derived, such as a vendor or a laboratory (NCL).
Characterization DateSelect from the calendar or enter the date the characterization was made. Acceptable format: dd/mm/yyyy.

Continue to define Physico-Chemical Properties.

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Physico-Chemical Characterization Properties
Defining Physico-Chemical [Characterization] Properties

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CharacterizationProperty FieldsField Options

Physical State

Type

Select the appropriate type from among the following options:

Shape Properties

Type (required)

Select from the drop-down list the appropriate shape type:

Shape Properties

Aspect Ratio

Enter the shape aspect ratio.

Shape Properties

Minimum,/Maximum Dimensions

Enter the minimum and maximum dimensions of the sample, as well as the units of measurement.

Solubility Properties

Solvent

Select from the options or enter the name.

  • alcohol
  • phosphate-buffered saline
  • saline
  • water
 Solubility PropertiesCritical Concentration

Enter appropriate values for the critical concentration, then select the appropriate units for those values.

 Solubility PropertiesIs Soluble?Select Yes or No as to whether the solvent is soluble.

Surface Properties

Is Hydrophobic?

Indicate with Yes or No whether the surface is hydrophobic.

Continue to define Physico-Chemical Design and Methods.

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Defining Physico-Chemical Design and Methods

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Once you enter the data, click Save to save the information to the sample or Cancel to close the mini-window without saving data.

Continue to define Physico-Chemical Findings.

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Describing Findings for Physico-Chemical Characterization

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FieldDescription
Characterization Type*

The Characterization Type is already selected as In Vitro Characterization.

Characterization Name*Select from the drop-down list the name of the Characterization you want to add (required).
Assay Type

This field populates automatically with options that display only for these in vitro characterization selections: Blood Contact, Cytotoxicity, Immune Cell Function, Oxidative Stress, Sterility and Targeting.

Select an option, if appropriate, or if there are none or if you prefer, select [Other] to name the assay type.

Protocol Name – Version

If this field is available, select from the drop-down list the protocol from which the data is derived.

  • A hyperlink to the protocol text file should appear (if the protocol is not private to the user and the protocol file exists). However, protocol files are not required. Click the hyperlink to open or save the file.
  • A hyperlink to the protocol text file should appear (if the protocol is not private to the user and the protocol file exists - ie. protocol files are not required).
Characterization SourceSelect from the drop-down list or enter the source from which the characterization data is derived, such as a vendor or a laboratory (NCL).
Characterization DateSelect from the calendar or enter the date the characterization was made. Acceptable format: dd/mm/yyyy.

Continue to In Vitro Properties.

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Assay Type Options for In Vitro Characterizations

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Defining In Vitro [Characterization] Properties

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  • For Enzyme Induction, enter your name of choice.
  • For Transfection, enter the appropriate Cell Line.

Continue to define In Vitro Design and Methods.

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Defining In Vitro Design and Methods

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Once you enter the data, click Save to save the information to the sample or Cancel to close the mini-window without saving data.

Continue to define In Vitro Findings.

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Describing Findings for an In Vitro Characterization

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  1. Access a sample and characterization.
  2. Click the All or In Vivo Characterizations tab and click Add next to In Vivo Characterizations. Both tabs display five sections, but the All tab provide customizations based what you select in the Characterization* field.

  3. Follow these steps to fill in the characterization. Links are provided for additional details.

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    Defining an In Vivo Characterization

    Field/SectionWhat to Do
    In Vivo CharacterizationFill in the general information about the characterization.
    [Characterization] PropertiesDisplays for in vivo characterizations.
    Design and MethodsComplete the fields describing techniques and instruments used to derive the data.
    Findings

    Add data findings and supporting documentation relating to the sample.

    Analysis and ConclusionsEnter any relevant analyses and conclusions reached by the data.
    Copy to Other Samples...

    Select samples in the list to which you want this physico-chemical data transferred. This option copies files and data to one or more selected samples "owned" by the same point of contact.

  4. When you finish, click Submit to save the data to the sample.

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FieldDescription
Characterization Type*

The Characterization Type is already selected as In Vivo Characterization.

Characterization Name*Select from the drop-down list the name of the Characterization you want to ad (required). The options for In Vivo Characterization are Pharmacokinetics and Toxicology. There are no customizations on this Characterization page based on either of these selections.
Assay Type

Leave this blank or select a type.

Protocol Name – VersionSelect from the drop-down list the protocol from which the data is derived. A hyperlink of the protocol text file may appear. Click the hyperlink to open or save the file.
Characterization SourceSelect from the drop-down list or enter the source from which the characterization data is derived, such as a vendor or a laboratory (NCL).
Characterization DateSelect from the calendar or enter the date the characterization was made. Acceptable format: dd/mm/yyyy.

Continue to define In Vivo Design and Methods.

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Defining In Vivo Design and Methods

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Once you specify the data, click Save to save the information to the sample or Cancel to close the mini-window without saving data.

Continue to define In Vivo Findings.

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Describing Findings for In Vivo Characterizations

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