A sequence within the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) OriS is a negative regulator of DNA replication and is bound by a protein complex containing the VZV ORF29 protein

A sequence within the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) OriS is a negative regulator of DNA replication and is bound by a protein complex containing the VZV ORF29 protein

Publication: J Virol
Division: PBPK

The architecture of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) origin of DNA replication (OriS) differs significantly from that of the herpes simplex virus (HSV) DNA replication origin.

Pharmacokinetic (PK) And Pharmacodynamic (PD) Modeling Of Subcutaneous (Sc) Ly2189102, A Neutralizing IL-1 Beta Antibody, In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Pharmacokinetic (PK) And Pharmacodynamic (PD) Modeling Of Subcutaneous (Sc) Ly2189102, A Neutralizing IL-1 Beta Antibody, In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Conference: European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD)

LY2189102, a humanized neutralizing IL-1β antibody, was studied in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients with C-reactive protein (CRP) ≥ 2 mg/L, who received weekly subcutaneous doses of LY2189102…

Development of a physiologically based model for oseltamivir and simulation of pharmacokinetics in neonates and infants

Development of a physiologically based model for oseltamivir and simulation of pharmacokinetics in neonates and infants

Publication: Clin Pharmacokinet
Software: GastroPlus®

Physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modelling can assist in the development of drug therapies and regimens suitable for challenging patient populations such as very young children.

In Vitro and In Silico Strategies to Identify OATP1B1 Inhibitors and Predict Clinical Drug–Drug Interactions

In Vitro and In Silico Strategies to Identify OATP1B1 Inhibitors and Predict Clinical Drug–Drug Interactions

Publication: Pharm Res
Software: ADMET Predictor®

To establish in vitro and in silico models that predict clinical drug–drug interactions (DDIs) with the OATP1B1 (SLCO1B1) transporter.

Selection of oral bioavailability enhancing formulations during drug discovery

Selection of oral bioavailability enhancing formulations during drug discovery

Publication: Drug Dev Ind Pharm
Software: GastroPlus®

The objective of this paper was to identify oral bioavailability enhancing approaches for a poorly water-soluble research compound during drug discovery stages using minimal amounts of material.

Pre-clinical and clinical pharmacokinetics of PF-02413873, a non-steroidal progesterone receptor antagonist

Pre-clinical and clinical pharmacokinetics of PF-02413873, a non-steroidal progesterone receptor antagonist

Publication: Drug Metab Dispos
Software: GastroPlus®

The recently discovered selective nonsteroidal progesterone receptor (PR) antagonist 4-[3-cyclopropyl-1-(methylsulfonylmethyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-yl]oxy-2,6-dimethylbenzonitrile (PF-02413873)...

Simulation of Tobramycin Pharmacokinetics After Topical Ophthalmic Administration

Simulation of Tobramycin Pharmacokinetics After Topical Ophthalmic Administration

Conference: CRS
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK

Tobramycin belongs to the class of aminoglycoside antibiotics. It does not bind to serum proteins [1], is eliminated mainly by renal secretion [2] and is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract [3].

The Application of Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modelling to Understanding the Clinical Pharmacokinetics of UK-369,003

The Application of Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modelling to Understanding the Clinical Pharmacokinetics of UK-369,003

Publication: Drug Metab Dispos
Software: GastroPlus®

5-[2-Ethoxy-5-(4-ethyl-piperazine-1-sulfonyl)-pyridin-3-yl]-3-ethyl-2-(2-methoxy-ethyl)-2,6-dihydro-pyrazolo[4,3-d]pyrimidin-7-one (UK-369,003) is a phosphodiesterase-5...

Physiological modeling and assessments of regional drug bioavailability of danoprevir to determine whether a controlled release formulation is feasible

Physiological modeling and assessments of regional drug bioavailability of danoprevir to determine whether a controlled release formulation is feasible

Publication: Biopharm Drug Dispos
Software: GastroPlus®

Danoprevir, a potent, selective inhibitor of HCV NS3/4A protease, has a short half-life in humans. Therefore, the feasibility of a controlled release (CR) formulation to allow less frequent dosing...

Optimism in a time of pessimism.

Optimism in a time of pessimism.

Back in 1974, Stewart Brand’s advice was to “stay hungry, stay foolish,” as a way of bringing a beginner’s mind to new challenges. He still follows that advice, and he now says, “The phrase allows you to open your mind and explore. It means putting aside the explanations provided by social constructs and ideologies.”

Innovation at the intersection of creativity and automation

Innovation at the intersection of creativity and automation

Chapter 3 of 3. Need to catch up? Read the previous post in this series about scientific workflows.

In the same way that the guillotine concentrates the senses, the need to improve productivity in the pharmaceutical industry has become a life-or-death imperative. Improving productivity does not mean working harder and faster while doing the same job as before. Improving productivity lies in innovation—in the technology and processes that clever minds bring into existence. Moreover, what this innovation must accomplish is vividly clear. We must reduce the time and cost of drug development; increase the probability of successful experiments; and bring better drugs to the marketplace.

Simulating the Disposition of Triamcinolone Acetonide following Oral and Pulmonary Administration

Simulating the Disposition of Triamcinolone Acetonide following Oral and Pulmonary Administration

Conference: RDD
Division: PBPK

Absorption, distribution and clearance of triamcinolone acetonide (TA) from oral and pulmonary administrations have been simulated using GastroPlus™,1. Simulation of orally administered doses and swallowed…