In vivo
In science, in vivo ( Latin for 'in the living') is the term used to describe processes that take place in the living organism . In contrast, processes that take place in an artificial environment (e.g. in a test tube ) or generally outside of living organisms are referred to as in vitro . For example, it is said that a biochemical reaction occurs either in vivo or in vitro .
Research results (e.g. drug development ) that are achieved in vitro under (laboratory) conditions can not necessarily be confirmed in vivo under the more complex conditions in the living organism . In vivo studies are therefore scientific practice for checking knowledge gained in vitro .
In behavior therapy
In behavioral therapy , the addition in vivo indicates treatment outside the treatment facility, in the field , e.g. B. Confrontation therapy in vivo (e.g. walking into open spaces, exposing yourself to heights, taking an elevator, flying, asking questions). Contrast: in sensu , d. H. (only) in the imagination.
In bioinformatics
Recently, in bioinformatics for the simulation of z. B. biochemical processes in the computer naturalized the term in silico .
See also
literature
- Kurt Heininger: In-vitro and in-vivo studies on the selective immunoadsorption treatment of neurological diseases . Springer Verlag, Berlin 1993, ISBN 978-3-642-77093-7 .
