Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids: formation, metabolism and potential role in tissue physiology and pathophysiology.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs) are a heterogeneous group of T-cell neoplasms. Most patients with PTCL have a poor outcome with conventional therapies and are not cured without stem-cell transplantation. Pralatrexate, a novel antifolate chemotherapeutic agent, was rationally designed to impede folate m...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Foss FM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Immunosuppressive drugs have a narrow therapeutic range and large inter-individual response variability. This has prompted pharmacogenetic studies, mostly with regard to their dose-concentration relationships, but also about proteins involved in their pharmacodynamics. Some polymorphisms of genes involved ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Picard N,Marquet P

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The key feature of the newborn is its fast age-dependent maturation, resulting in extensive variability in pharmacokinetics and -dynamics, further aggravated by newly emerging covariates like treatment modalities, environmental issues or pharmacogenetics. This makes clinical research in neonates relevant a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Samardzic J,Turner MA,Bax R,Allegaert K

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The N-acetylation polymorphism has been the subject of comprehensive reviews describing the role of arylamine N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2) in the metabolism of numerous aromatic amine and hydrazine drugs. AREAS COVERED:We describe and review data that more clearly defines the effects of NAT2 haplotypes an...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Hein DW,Millner LM

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated serum cholesterol is a known risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease. Circulating cholesterol is a product of both cholesterol absorption from the gut and cellular cholesterol production. Ezetimibe is a novel cholesterol-lowering drug that acts at the brush border of the small intestine. Re...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Sweeney ME,Johnson RR

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Chemokine receptors are important therapeutic targets for the treatment of many human diseases. This study will provide an overview of approved chemokine receptor antagonists and promising candidates in advanced clinical trials.Areas covered: We will describe clinical aspects of chemokine receptor antago...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Miao M,De Clercq E,Li G

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The human ether-a-go-go-related gene (hERG) encodes the pore-forming alpha-subunit of a voltage-gated potassium (K(+)) channel. A variety of unrelated compounds reduce K(+ )current in the heart by blocking the pore or disrupting trafficking of the hERG channel to the membrane surface. This induces a syndrome known as ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Stansfeld PJ,Sutcliffe MJ,Mitcheson JS

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions (DIs) can occur between antiepileptics (AEDs) and second-generation antipsychotics (SGAPs). Some AED and SGAP pharmacodynamic mechanisms are poorly understood. AED-SGAP combinations are used for treating comorbid illnesses or increasing efficacy, partic...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： de Leon J,Santoro V,D'Arrigo C,Spina E

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Variations in the human genome sequence sometimes play an important role in pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacodynamics. Previous studies have demonstrated a high degree of variation both between and within different ethnic populations. Areas covered: This review sought to summarize key SNPs in CYP2B6, CYP3A ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Neary M,Owen A

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly used to manage antenatal depression. Hence, the aim of this systematic review is to assess the prevalence of birth defects associated with pregnancy exposure to such agents and summarize the hypothesized teratogenic mechanisms. AREAS COVERED:Med...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Gentile S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Co-medication, gene polymorphisms and co-morbidity are main causes for high variability in expression and function of the CYP3A isoenzymes. Pharmacokinetic variability is a major source of interindividual variability of drug effect and response of CYP3A substrates. While CYP3A genotyping is of limited use,...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Hohmann N,Haefeli WE,Mikus G

更新日期：2016-05-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Unacceptable failure rates in clinical trials are largely responsible for the high costs of bringing successful drugs to market - costs that are passed on to patients, insurers or healthcare providers. Furthermore, failures in clinical trials deny patients much-needed new drugs and potentially expose them ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Clotworthy M,Archibald K

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: In quantitative modeling, the resolving of underpredictions and overpredictions of hepatic clearance (CLh) makes a top priority for pharmacokinetic modelers. Clearly, the 'protein-mediated hepatic uptake' is a violation of 'the free drug hypothesis', but the lack of its consideration in CLh-predictive ap...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Bteich M,Poulin P,Haddad S

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death worldwide. There are many environmental and genetic factors that play a role in the development of cardiovascular disease. The treatment of cardiovascular disease is beginning to move in the direction of personalized medicine by using biomarkers fr...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Berinstein E,Levy A

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Patients with gout often have comorbid conditions such as renal failure, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. The presence and required treatment of these conditions can make the treatment of gout challenging. Knowledge of the pharmacokinetics of the available drugs for the management of gout is ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Richette P,Frazier A,Bardin T

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Replacement therapy for FVIII/IX in hemophilia A/B is more than 50 years old following the discovery of cryoprecipitate by Judith Pool in 1964. On-demand therapy and prophylaxis to treat or prevent bleedings is very demanding owing to the short half-life (HL) of factor concentrates (no more than 12-14 h fo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Morfini M

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Type 2 diabetes often involves derangements in lipid levels in addition to insulin resistance and diminishing insulin secretion. Colesevelam hydrochloride, a bile acid sequestrant (BAS), is approved for adjunctive therapy to diet and exercise for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. In clinical studies in ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Younk LM,Davis SN

更新日期：2012-04-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Cervical cancer is the second-most common malignancy in women worldwide. Cisplatin was introduced as a radiosensitizer in 1999 to improve chances of survival. Tumor cell hypoxia, however, remains a major limiting factor in the treatment of solid tumors with chemotherapy and radiation. There has since been ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Ghatage P,Sabagh H

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Small molecule tyrosine and serine-threonine kinase inhibitors (TKIs and STKIs) are emerging drugs that interfere with downstream signaling pathways involved in cancer proliferation, invasion, metastasis and angiogenesis. The understanding of their pharmacokinetics, the identification of their transporters...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Da Silva CG,Honeywell RJ,Dekker H,Peters GJ

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Overactive bladder (OAB) has a heterogeneous presentation that varies between individuals and by gender. Treatment with antimuscarinic medications is standard first line pharmacotherapy for most patients with OAB. However, gender specific differences in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of antimu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Hartigan SM,Dmochowski RR

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Assessments of the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) characteristics are an integral part in the development of novel therapeutic agents. Compared with traditional small molecule drugs, therapeutic proteins possess many distinct PK/PD features that necessitate the application of modified or separate ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Diao L,Meibohm B

更新日期：2015-07-01 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:Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) complicates 10% of all pregnancies and is defined as hyperglycemia first noted during pregnancy. Rates of GDM are rising and untreated GDM results in complications for both mother and fetus. GDM is often managed by diet and exercise but 30-40% of women will require pharm...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Malek R,Davis SN

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Gut microbiota plays critical roles in drug metabolism. The variation of gut microbiota contributes to the interindividual differences toward drug therapy including drug-induced toxicity and efficacy. Accordingly, the investigation and elucidation of gut microbial impacts on drug metabolism and toxicity wi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Li H,He J,Jia W

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：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:Idiosyncratic drug-induced agranulocytosis (IDIAG) is a life-threatening adverse reaction characterized by an absolute neutrophil count < 500 cells/μl of blood. It shares many of the characteristics of other idiosyncratic drug reactions (IDRs), and this presumably reflects mechanistic similarities. AREAS ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Johnston A,Uetrecht J

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mathematical models of dermal transport offer the advantages of being much faster and less expensive than in vitro or in vivo studies. The number of methods used to create such models has been increasing rapidly, probably due to the steady rise in computational power. Although each of the various approache...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Selzer D,Neumann D,Schaefer UF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00