The Inhibition of First-Pass Metabolism of Beyond Lipinski's Rule of Five Compound by Pharmaceutical Excipient
Publication Date
July 24, 2024
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First pass metabolism in the liver and gut wall metabolism by cytochrome P450 3A (CYP3A) enzymes plays a critical role in limiting the bioavailability of compounds in the beyond Lipinski’s rule of 5 space. This study aims to evaluate the potential inhibitory effects of 4 excipients: PEG 400, lysolecithin, Tween 20, vitamin E d-α-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000 succinate (TPGS) on CYP3A (predominately CYP3A4). Experiments were conducted in-vitro using human liver microsomes using lopinavir as a model compound. Results indicate that PEG 400, lysolecithin and Tween 20 were found to have no inhibitory effects on lopinavir metabolism by CYP3A4. TPGS shows an inhibitory effect at concentrations < 132 µM (200 µg/mL). This makes TPGS an attractive excipient for consideration in a formulation for oral delivery of compounds in the beyond Lipinski’s rule of five space. Further evidence is needed to understand how TPGS exerts its effect.
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ethesis
Thesis Type
MPhil
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School of Pharmacy (UK)
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76980
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