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iLite® Metabolic Panel

As metabolic therapeutics become increasingly sophisticated, researchers need reliable tools to evaluate biological activity across multiple pathways. The iLite® Metabolic Panel brings together key metabolic targets, enabling consistent functional assessment.

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Fueling the Development of Next-Generation Metabolic Therapeutics

Metabolic Target Assays

The metabolic therapeutics landscape is evolving rapidly. New generations of obesity and diabetes treatments increasingly combine multiple mechanisms of action to achieve improved efficacy and patient outcomes. As therapeutic strategies become more advanced, teams need practical tools that can help them generate biologically relevant functional data faster.

The iLite® Metabolic Panel is a suite of assay-ready reporter gene assays designed to deliver biologically relevant functional data across key metabolic targets. The panel brings together key targets within a single reporter gene assay platform, enabling consistent functional assessment from discovery through development.

Built on a common cell engineering and reporter technology platform, the iLite Metabolic Panel enables direct comparison of activity across individual metabolic pathways while maintaining consistency in assay design, performance, and workflow.

Whether developing single-target agonists, dual agonists, or next-generation multi-target therapeutics, developers gain access to a scalable platform that supports confident decision-making throughout the development lifecycle.

Our Metabolic Assays Solutions

BM3071

iLite® FGF-21 Assay Ready Cells

Cell-based measurement of FGF-21 signaling, supporting metabolic research and development of FGF-21 analogs or mimetics

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Cell-based reporter gene bioassay | Functional Bioassays | BM3071 | Luciferase Reporter Assay | Metabolic | Cell-based reporter gene assay | Luminescence | Growth Factors |
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iLite® GIP Assay Ready Cells

This iLite® GIP reporter assay provides cell-based functional studies of GIP and its receptor GIPR, supporting metabolic research and development of incretin-based therapeutics.

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Cell-based reporter gene bioassay | Functional Bioassays | BM4110 | Luciferase Reporter Assay | Metabolic | Cell-based reporter gene assay | Luminescence |
BM3060

iLite® Insulin Assay Ready Cells

Robust, quantitative measurement of insulin receptor activation, facilitating characterization of insulin analogs and biosimilars

CELL-BASED
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Cell-based reporter gene bioassay | Functional Bioassays | BM3060 | Luciferase Reporter Assay | Metabolic | Cell-based reporter gene assay | Luminescence | Hormones |

Didn't find what you were looking for?

We offer products customized to your needs. Our custom iLite® reporter-gene assays can be adapted to almost any target. We also offer custom ELISA plates and other products. In addition, you can take advantage of our service offerings and let us do the work for you.

One Platform. Multiple Pathways. Faster Development Decisions.

Built on Svar Life Science's proprietary iLite® dual-reporter technology, the Metabolic Panel provides a unified approach to functional characterization and potency assessment across metabolic drug programs.

Tailored for the development of next-generation therapeutics

Confident decision-making

driven by data that reflect the true biological function

Deeper mechanistic insights

through MoA-reflective functional reporter assays

Direct side-by-side comparison

of candidates and modalities through a unified engineered cell system with built-in normalization

Precise potency assessment

with high sensitivity and a broad dynamic range

High assay reproducibility and low variability

optimal for QC testing, validation and tech transfer

Robust immunogenicity testing

with high serum tolerance

Faster time-to-results with the assay ready cells format

The iLite® Assay Ready Cells format removes the complexity of routine cell culture, reducing workflow complexity compared with conventional cell-based assay approaches.

Developers can progress from thawing to readout within the same day, minimizing hands-on time while improving assay consistency across sites, studies, and development stages.

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Introducing the iLite® Metabolic Panel

Introducing the iLite® Metabolic Panel

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Introducing the new iLite® C3a Assay Ready Cells

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Improved Speed and Accuracy in Immunogenicity Testing

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Transitioning to Second-Generation iLite Cells

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FAQ

What are metabolic pathway assays?

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Svar Life Science's iLite® Metabolic Pathway Assays are cell-based reporter gene assays designed to measure biologically relevant signaling pathways involved in metabolic regulation. They support functional studies of targets associated with obesity, diabetes, and metabolic disease research.

Which metabolic targets are available in the iLite® portfolio?

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The iLite® Metabolic Panel includes assays for several key metabolic targets, including GLP-1, GIP, insulin, and FGF-21 signaling pathways.

Why use cell-based assays to study metabolic pathways?

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Cell-based assays measure functional biological responses in living cells, providing insights into receptor activation and downstream signaling that are directly relevant to drug development and target characterization

What makes iLite® Metabolic Pathway Assays different?

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iLite® Metabolic Pathway Assays combine a reporter gene readout with an assay-ready format, helping researchers generate reproducible and biologically relevant data while reducing assay variability and laboratory workload.

Can iLite® Metabolic Pathway Assays be used for potency testing?

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Yes. These assays can support potency assessment by measuring the functional activity of metabolic drug candidates through their relevant signaling pathways.

Can iLite® assays support GLP-1 and GIP research?

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Yes. iLite® assays are available for both GLP-1 and GIP signaling, enabling functional characterization of incretin-based therapeutics and related drug candidates.

Are iLite® Metabolic Pathway Assays assay-ready?

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Yes. The assays are supplied in an assay-ready format, providing a convenient workflow that helps reduce preparation time and improve consistency between experiments.

Can Svar develop custom metabolic pathway assays?

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Yes. Svar Life Science can develop custom iLite® reporter gene assays for specific metabolic targets, enabling tailored solutions for unique research and development programs.

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