Preclinical trials are crucial for several reasons: 1. Safety Assessment: They help determine the potential toxicity of a substance and identify any adverse effects. 2. Efficacy Evaluation: These trials evaluate the therapeutic potential of the intervention. 3. Pharmacokinetics: Understanding how a drug is absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted in the body. 4. Regulatory Compliance: Regulatory bodies like the FDA require preclinical data before approving clinical trials in humans.
