Plasma protein-mediated uptake and contradictions to the free drug hypothesis : a critical review

According to the free drug hypothesis (FDH), only free, unbound drug is available to interact with biological targets. This hypothesis is the fundamental principle that continues to explain the vast majority of all pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic processes. Under the FDH, the free drug concentration at the target site is considered the driver of pharmacodynamic activity and pharmacokinetic processes. However, deviations from the FDH are observed in hepatic uptake and clearance predictions, where observed unbound intrinsic hepatic clearance (CLint,u) is larger than expected. Such deviations are commonly observed when plasma proteins are present and form the basis of the so-called plasma protein-mediated uptake effect (PMUE). This review will discuss the basis of plasma protein binding as it pertains to hepatic clearance based on the FDH, as well as several hypotheses that may explain the underlying mechanisms of PMUE. Notably, some, but not all, potential mechanisms remained aligned with the FDH. Finally, we will outline possible experimental strategies to elucidate PMUE mechanisms. Understanding the mechanisms of PMUE and its potential contribution to clearance underprediction is vital to improving the drug development process.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:55

Enthalten in:

Drug metabolism reviews - 55(2023), 3 vom: 07. Aug., Seite 205-238

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Schulz, Julia Annette [VerfasserIn]
Stresser, David M [VerfasserIn]
Kalvass, John Cory [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Blood Proteins
Free drug hypothesis
Hepatic clearance
Journal Article
Pharmacokinetics
Plasma protein
Plasma protein-mediated uptake effect
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

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Date Completed 28.07.2023

Date Revised 30.07.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/03602532.2023.2195133

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM354763806