abstract：INTRODUCTION:Dosing of antibiotics in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) is challenging, due to altered pharmacokinetics, difficulty of lung tissue penetration, and increasing presence of antimicrobial resistance. AREAS COVERED:The purpose of this work is to critically review original data as well as previous reviews an...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Akkerman-Nijland AM,Akkerman OW,Grasmeijer F,Hagedoorn P,Frijlink HW,Rottier BL,Koppelman GH,Touw DJ

更新日期：2021-01-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Chemoprevention of cancer refers to the use of natural or synthetic compounds to abolish or perturb a variety of steps in tumor initiation, promotion, and progression. This can be realized through different mechanisms, including activation of free radical scavenging enzymes, control of chronic inflammation...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Ismail T,Donati-Zeppa S,Akhtar S,Turrini E,Layla A,Sestili P,Fimognari C

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The association between pregnancy and altered drug pharmacokinetic (PK) properties is acknowledged, as is its impact on drug plasma concentrations and thus therapeutic efficacy. However, there have been few robust PK studies of antimalarial use in pregnancy. Given that inadequate dosing for prevention or t...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Moore BR,Davis TM

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Whereas in the past, (Q)SAR methods have been largely used to support the design of new drugs, in the last few decades, there has been a new interest in its applications for the assessment of drug safety. In particular, the ICH M7 guideline has introduced the concept that (Q)SAR predictions for the Ames mu...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Benigni R,Bassan A,Pavan M

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:. Membrane transporters are integral to the maintenance of cellular integrity of all tissue and cell types. While transporters play an established role in the systemic pharmacokinetics of therapeutic drugs, tissue specific expression of uptake transporters can serve as an initiating mechanism that governs ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Huang KM,Uddin ME,DiGiacomo D,Lustberg MB,Hu S,Sparreboom A

更新日期：2020-06-01 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：:Introduction: Antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are the cornerstone of treatment of patients with epilepsy, and there are presently 27 licensed AEDs making AEDs among the most common medications for which therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is performed. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the current evidence ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Johannessen Landmark C,Johannessen SI,Patsalos PN

更新日期：2020-03-01 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: 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：:Introduction: The treatment of psoriasis with conventional topical therapies and disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) is often linked to unsatisfactory outcomes and the risk of serious adverse events. Over the last decades, research advances in understanding the role of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF α) a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Campanati A,Paolinelli M,Diotallevi F,Martina E,Molinelli E,Offidani A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) is the most common complication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT); therefore, the prevention of GVHD is important for a successful treatment. Tacrolimus (Tac), a calcineurin inhibitor, has been widely used for the prophylaxis of GVHD in HSCT recipients. Ar...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Gao Y,Ma J

更新日期：2019-10-01 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：: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: The inclusion of pharmacogenetics alongside clinical information in anticoagulant therapy offers the opportunity for a tailored approach to treatment according to individual patient characteristics. Areas covered: Literature was searched using PubMed database, focusing on pharmacogenetics of oral anticoa...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Kampouraki E,Kamali F

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The availability of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anti-coagulants alongside vitamin K antagonists has offered a variety of options for anti-coagulation, but has also necessitated a good understanding of the pharmacological properties of each of these drugs prior to their use, to maximise the therapeutic be...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Fawzy AM,Lip GYH

更新日期：2019-05-01 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：:Background: The liver plays a central role in human drug metabolism. To model drug metabolism, the major cell type of the liver, the hepatocyte, is commonly used. Hepatocytes can be derived from human and animal sources, including pluripotent stem cells. Cell-based models have shown promise in modeling human drug expo...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Zhou W,Graham K,Lucendo-Villarin B,Flint O,Hay DC,Bagnaninchi P

更新日期：2019-01-01 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 aim of the study was to evaluate the bioequivalence of two itraconazole 100 mg capsule formulations. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:The single-center, open-label, randomized, three-period, three-sequence, reference-replicated, cross-over study included 38 healthy subjects under fed conditions. In each stud...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Dragojević-Simić V,Kovačević A,Jaćević V,Rančić N,Djordjević S,Kilibarda V,Mikov M,Bokonjić D

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Mortality from invasive fungal disease involving the central nervous system (CNS) is excessive. Achieving therapeutic drug concentrations at the site of infection within the CNS is always difficult and its evaluation is complex due to anatomical barriers and variable pathophysiological lesions. Areas cover...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Stott KE,Hope W

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Type IV drug hypersensitivity remains an important clinical problem and an obstacle to the development of new drugs. Several forms of drug hypersensitivity are associated with expression of specific HLA alleles. Furthermore, drug-specific T-lymphocytes have been isolated from patients with reactions. Despi...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Sullivan A,Watkinson J,Waddington J,Park BK,Naisbitt DJ

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Enzalutamide is the first approved second-generation androgen receptor (AR) antagonist in the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) with or without docetaxel-based chemotherapy. Over the past 5 years, a number of attempts were made to determine the efficacy of enzalutamide in...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Hong JH

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Treatments for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection have advanced rapidly in the last decade. Pegylated interferon alpha 2a (PEG-IFN alpha 2a) alone, in combination with ribavirin and with or without direct acting antivirals (DAAs) is modestly effective in the treatment of chronic HCV infection. Areas covered...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Maughan A,Ogbuagu O

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Piperine has various pharmacological effects and can modulate the functional activity of metabolic enzymes and drug transporters. Consequently, there is a great interest in the application of piperine as an alternative medicine or bioavailability enhancer. Areas covered: This review deals with the effects ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Lee SH,Kim HY,Back SY,Han HK

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:multiple myeloma (MM) is a plasma cell disorder that represents the second most frequent hematologic cancer. Although MM is still an incurable disease, prognosis has improved in the last decades thanks to the introduction of novel agents such as proteasome inhibitors (PIs), immunomodulatory drugs, monoclon...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Salvini M,Troia R,Giudice D,Pautasso C,Boccadoro M,Larocca A

更新日期：2018-01-01 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：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:First- and second-generation epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs), such as gefitinib, erlotinib, icotinib, and afatinib are the standard-of-care for first-line therapy of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring activating EGFR mutations. Unfortunately, after initial ...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Rossi A,Muscarella LA,Di Micco C,Carbonelli C,D'alessandro V,Notarangelo S,Palomba G,Sanpaolo G,Taurchini M,Graziano P,Maiello E

更新日期：2017-12-01 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: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: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: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:The goal of pharmacologic therapy with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) is to reduce the frequency of seizures and achieve a seizure-free state with minimal side effects. However 30% of patients treated with available AEDs continue to experience uncontrolled seizures. There is still need for new AEDs with enhanc...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： de Biase S,Valente M,Gigli GL,Merlino G

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Maintaining effective antiretroviral treatment for life is a major problem in both resource-limited and resource-rich countries. Despite the progress observed in paediatric antiretroviral therapy, approximately 12% of children still experience treatment failure due to drug resistance, inadequate dosing and...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Piana C,Danhof M,Della Pasqua O

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The fixed-dose combination therapy of sofosbuvir (SOF) plus velpatasvir (VEL) is the first pangenotypic, direct-acting antiviral (DAA), single-treatment regimen (STR) for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection to be commercialized. It is approved for the treatment of HCV genotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Brieva T,Rivero A,Rivero-Juarez A

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Epigenetics is a rapidly growing field describing heritable alterations in gene expression that do not involve DNA sequence variations. Advances in epigenetics and epigenomics have influenced pharmacology, leading to the development of a new specialty, pharmacoepigenetics, the study of the epigenetic basis...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Majchrzak-Celińska A,Baer-Dubowska W

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pregabalin is an alternative compound to SSRIs and SNRIs for the first-line treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Areas covered: We describe the pharmacokinetic properties of pregabalin and their implications for the treatment of GAD. A search in the main database sources (Medline, ISI, Web of K...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Buoli M,Caldiroli A,Serati M

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Apigenin, a natural flavone, is widely distributed in plants such as celery, parsley and chamomile. It is present principally as glycosylated in nature. Higher intake of apigenin could reduce the risk of chronic diseases. It has gained particular interest in recent years as a beneficial, health-promoting a...

journal_title：Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology

authors： Tang D,Chen K,Huang L,Li J

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00