Genetic variations of bile salt transporters as predisposing factors for drug-induced cholestasis, intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy and therapeutic response of viral hepatitis.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Medication of pregnant women is increasingly common in developed countries. Several placental drug transporters have been shown to transfer their substrates from the trophoblast back to the maternal circulation, thus hindering the transplacental passage of xenobiotics and protecting the fetus. However, the...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Staud F,Ceckova M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity (ADME-tox) processes of drugs are of importance and require preclinical investigation intestine in addition to the liver. Various models have been developed for prediction of ADME-tox in the intestine. In this review, precision-cut intestinal...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Li M,de Graaf IA,Groothuis GM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Despite initial patient benefit, drug resistance to first-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) is inevitable. One of the key mechanisms responsible for the development of acquired drug resistance is the secondary T790M missense mutation in exon 20 of the EGFR kinase domain. Afatinib is an ATP-...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Yap TA,Popat S

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Nucleosidic analogs such as pyrimidine and purine derivatives are mainstay in the field of treating cancers, both in adults and in children. All these drugs act as antimetabolite compounds, that is, they interfere with the ability of cancer cells to synthesize the nucleosides or the nucleotides necessary f...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Serdjebi C,Milano G,Ciccolini J

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Oral bioavailability is one of the most important properties in drug design and development. A poor oral bioavailability can result in low efficacy and unpredictable response to a drug. Several dosages of melatonin have been used for various investigations to clarify its bioavailability in humans. Aiming to s...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Proietti S,Carlomagno G,Dinicola S,Bizzarri M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Although the hepatotoxicity of acetaminophen is a well-known problem, the search for reliable biomarker of toxicity is still a current issue as clinical tools are missing to assess patients intoxicated following chronic use, sequential ingestion, use of modified release formulations or in case of delayed...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Gloor Y,Schvartz D,F Samer C

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:A medical need remains for a once-daily insulin with 24-h basal coverage in all patients. We characterize the steady-state (SS) pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic properties of insulin degludec (IDeg) versus insulin glargine (IGlar). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:In this controlled, single-center study, 66 type ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Heise T,Hövelmann U,Nosek L,Hermanski L,Bøttcher SG,Haahr H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Omalizumab is a subcutaneously administrated monoclonal anti-IgE antibody indicated in adults, adolescents and children 6 years of age and older with moderate to severe allergic asthma uncontrolled by conventional pharmacological treatments and sensitization to at least one perennial allergen. Area covered...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Luu M,Bardou M,Bonniaud P,Goirand F

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:DNA damaging drugs are widely used for the chemotherapeutic treatment of high-grade osteosarcoma (HGOS). In HGOS patients, several germline polymorphisms have been reported to impact on the development of adverse toxic events related to DNA damaging drugs treatment. Some of these polymorphisms, when presen...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Hattinger CM,Patrizio MP,Luppi S,Magagnoli F,Picci P,Serra M

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The review aims to discuss effects of vitrectomy on pharmacokinetics of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents, and attempt to provide treatment guidance. Areas covered: An Embase search was conducted using the terms 'anti-VEGF', 'pegaptanib', 'ranibizumab', 'bevacizumab', 'aflibercept'...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Edington M,Connolly J,Chong NV

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:There are profound changes that take place in drug metabolism enzymes during fetal and postnatal development. These changes may significantly impact drug therapy in children. AREAS COVERED:A combination of focused and comprehensive literature searches using PubMed and reference lists (from inception to 7 ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： de Wildt SN

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The second-line treatment of endometriosis-related pain symptoms includes injectable depot formulations of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs (GnRH-as). These drugs improve the symptomatology by inducing a hypoestrogenic status and a consequent regression of endometriotic implants. However, GnRH-a may ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Della Corte L,Barra F,Mercorio A,Evangelisti G,Rapisarda AMC,Ferrero S,Bifulco G,Giampaolino P

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The burden of seasonal influenza in children is poorly recognized, in spite of the potential for severe and even life-threatening illness and common secondary complications. Children are a primary reservoir for the spread of influenza to both family members and the community, which imposes a sizeable social and econom...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Whitley RJ

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: The target concentration strategy uses PKPD information for dose determination. Models have also quantified exposure-response relationships, improved understanding of developmental pharmacokinetics, rationalized dose prescription, provided insight into the importance of covariate information, explained d...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Anderson BJ,Morse JD,Hannam JA,Cortinez LI

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Valproate (2-propylpentanoate) is available as valproic acid, sodium valproate and semisodium valproate. It has actions on dopamine, GABA and glutamate neurotransmission and intracellular signaling. Its main psychiatric use is to treat bipolar disorder. It has been used in other psychiatric disorders, including schizo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Haddad PM,Das A,Ashfaq M,Wieck A

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic constipation is a frequent condition often treated pharmacologically. The laxatives available belong to very different pharmacologic groups. AREAS COVERED:This is a short but comprehensive review of the pharmacology, efficacy and safety of currently available laxatives for chronic constipation. Pe...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Müller-Lissner S

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Membrane transport proteins play a central role in regulating the disposition of endobiotics, dietary nutrients and environmental toxins. The inhibition of transporters by drugs has potential physiologic consequences. The full extent of the effect of drugs on the function of transporters is poorly understo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Lepist EI,Ray AS

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Therapeutic hypothermia is being employed clinically due to its neuro-protective benefits. Both critical illness and therapeutic hypothermia significantly affect drug disposition, potentially contributing to drug-therapy and drug-disease interactions. Currently, there is limited information on the known al...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Zhou J,Poloyac SM

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Picoplatin was developed as platinum coordination complex to overcome development of resistance, through conjugation to thioles, by the introduction of a methyl-pyridine moiety into the cisplatin parent structure. Pharmacokinetic parameters of the drug, after intravenous and oral application, were studied ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Hamilton G

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this study are to characterize capsaicin glucuronidation using liver microsomes and to determine the contribution of individual UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) enzymes to hepatic glucuronidation of capsaicin. METHODS:The rates of glucuronidation were determined by incubating capsaicin wit...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Sun H,Wang H,Liu H,Zhang X,Wu B

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sertindole is a second-generation antipsychotic recently reintroduced in the market for the treatment of schizophrenia after a reevaluation of its risks and benefits. OBJECTIVE:This article provides an overview of the pharmacological properties of sertindole as well as of its efficacy, tolerability and safe...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Spina E,Zoccali R

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The activity of various CYP isoforms is critical for maintaining the clinical effectiveness of many medications. Therefore, determining the sex-dependent activity of clinically relevant CYP families is highly important for optimal therapeutic effectiveness. OBJECTIVE:This review examined the sex-dependent a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Scandlyn MJ,Stuart EC,Rosengren RJ

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Drug metabolism is one of the most important processes involving a drug after administration. Undesirable pharmacokinetic properties may lead to drug discontinuation. In the past several decades, a number of drugs have been withdrawn from the market due to safety issues caused by metabolites, especially re...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： He C,Wan H

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The number of patients eligible for cardiovascular therapies in general is forecast to increase substantially in the coming decades. However, the current list of potential future cardiovascular blockbuster drugs is alarmingly short. There is thus a clear need for innovative strategies to increase the efficie...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Jänis MT,Laaksonen R,Oresic M

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The fixed-dose combination of three direct-acting antivirals (DAA), namely sofosbuvir, velpatasvir and voxilaprevir is the first pangenotypic, single tablet regimen developed for the treatment of HCV infection. Areas covered: The pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, efficacy and safety of the co-formulation...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Soriano V,Benítez-Gutiérrez L,Arias A,Carrasco I,Barreiro P,Peña JM,de Mendoza C

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In preliminary clinical studies, aleglitazar, a new dual PPAR-α-γ agonist, has been demonstrated to improve hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This review will provide up-to-date information on the clinical safety and efficacy of aleglitazar, which is currently under ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Younk LM,Uhl L,Davis SN

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three first-line antituberculosis drugs, isoniazid, rifampicin and pyrazinamide, may induce liver injury, especially isoniazid. This antituberculosis drug-induced liver injury ranges from a mild to severe form, and the associated mortality cases are not rare. The major drug-metabolizing enzyme of isoniazid is N-acetyl...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Huang YS

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mepolizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody that binds to and inactivates IL-5. It is available as a subcutaneous preparation. The practical application of mepolizumab is as an add-on therapy in the treatment of severe eosinophilic asthma. Areas covered: This article was created from a comprehensive lit...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Kallur L,Gonzalez-Estrada A,Eidelman F,Dimov V

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD:many promising targeted agents and combination therapies are being investigated for brain cancer. However, the results from recent clinical trials have been disappointing. A better understanding of the disposition of drug in the brain early in drug development would facilitate appropriate channe...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Blakeley J,Portnow J

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pemphigus is an autoimmune blistering disease of the skin and mucous membranes characterized by the development of autoantibodies against the desmosomal proteins, desmoglein-1 and -3. Before the advent of corticosteroids, therapy was almost fatal. The introduction of high-dose corticosteroid therapy has re...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Doukaki S,Pistone G,Aricò M,Bongiorno MR

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00