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Application of pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling to predict the kinetic and dynamic effects of anti-methotrexate antibodies in mice.
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Journal of pharmaceutical sciences [J Pharm Sci] 2003 Aug; Vol. 92 (8), pp. 1665-76. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- We have shown that intravenous (i.v.) administration of anti-methotrexate (MTX) antibodies (AMAb) reduces the systemic exposure of intraperitoneal (i.p.) MTX therapy, and we have proposed that AMAb effects on MTX systemic exposure would allow a reduction in MTX-induced systemic toxicity (i.e., producing a desirable antagonistic effect). However, many literature reports have shown that anti-toxin antibodies occasionally demonstrate unexpected agonist-like activity, increasing the extent of toxicity induced by their ligand. In this report, we have utilized a pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PKPD) model to predict the potential of AMAb to increase or decrease the magnitude of MTX-induced body weight loss in mice. Simulations predicted that both anti-MTX immunoglobulin G (AMI) and anti-MTX Fab fragments (AMF) would lead to increases or decreases in MTX toxicity, with effects dependent on the dosing protocol used. Based on the computer simulations, two protocols were selected for in vivo evaluation of predicted agonistic or antagonistic effects. Murine monoclonal AMI and AMF were produced, purified, and characterized. Agonistic effects were tested after 24-h infusion of i.p. MTX (10 mg/kg) and i.v. administration of an equimolar dose of AMI. Antagonistic effects were tested after 72-h infusion of i.p. MTX (5 mg/kg) and i.v. infusion of an equimolar dose of AMF. Consistent with model predictions of agonist-like activity, the 24-h AMI protocol led to significantly increased animal mortality (all animals died, p < 0.005) and mean nadir weight loss (p < 0.005). Also consistent with the predictions of the PKPD model, the 72-h AMF protocol significantly decreased animal mortality and mean nadir body weight loss (p < 0.01). Thus, these studies demonstrate that agonistic and antagonistic effects of anti-toxin antibodies may be predicted through the use of an integrated PKPD model.<br /> (Copyright 2003 Wiley-Liss, Inc.)
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- Animals
Antibodies, Monoclonal biosynthesis
Antibodies, Monoclonal isolation & purification
Computer Simulation
Hybridomas
Male
Methotrexate administration & dosage
Methotrexate agonists
Mice
Models, Biological
Predictive Value of Tests
Weight Loss immunology
Antibodies, Monoclonal pharmacokinetics
Antibodies, Monoclonal pharmacology
Methotrexate immunology
Models, Chemical
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0022-3549
- Volume :
- 92
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of pharmaceutical sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 12884253
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jps.10432