What is the maximum safe dose for a drug based on its cyto-toxicity and dosage?

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The discussion centers on determining the maximum safe dose of a drug based on its cytotoxicity, with a focus on the limitations of using human cell lines for such assessments. High viability rates in cell lines do not reliably predict human safety, necessitating extensive testing over years. The conversation also explores the rationale behind using specific animal models, such as beagles, for drug testing due to their genetic uniformity and social behavior, which facilitates research. Additionally, the importance of matching drug administration methods to desired effects is highlighted, particularly regarding compounds sensitive to modifications. Ultimately, the complexities of pharmacokinetics and the need for diverse testing methods underscore the challenges in drug safety evaluation.
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I noticed from reading that:

Beagles have a blood brain barrier that is closer to humans than collies
Collies have a notoriously permeable blood brain barrier
So in that regard beagles are better for testing than collies

But what are the upsides and downsides of testing on dogs that are:

jack russel terrier
Huskey
Australian Shepherd
Heeler

and dogs that are a mix of those? For example do huskies also have a notoriously permeable blood brain barrier?
 
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Do you mean that, if the effect of a compound is sensitive to modifications of the compound and/or components of the compound; that as the dose of compound rises, the available compound for treating what you're trying to treat has an inverse relationship to dosage given orally. and that as a result, if you need to have a very HIGH level maintained, you'd need to buffer it, or administer it through other means.

Or were you just referring to a specific drug when you said that and not answering my question, specifically, about what a compound (or components of a compound) being sensitive to modifications meant thanks
 

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