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ArticleEuropean journal of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics2020

Development of a Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic Model of Δ

Janthima Methaneethorn, Kanyamas Naosang, Parichart Kaewworasut, Chomkanang Poomsaidorn, Manupat Lohitnavy

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Article in European journal of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Janthima MethaneethornPharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.
Kanyamas NaosangPharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.
Parichart KaewworasutPharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.
Chomkanang PoomsaidornPharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand.
Manupat LohitnavyPharmacokinetic Research Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand. manupatl@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4439-0560
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectiveThere has been an increase in the use of cannabis. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, (THC) is the major psychoactive compound, which has both therapeutic and narcotic effects. THC pharmacokinetics are important for designing optimal dosing regimens, and physiologically-based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models are used to predict a compound's actions in target organs. Extrapolation of the model from animals to humans can be applied for predicting THC exposure in humans. Here, we aimed to develop a PBPK model of THC in mice, rats, and pigs.

methodsA PBPK model of THC in mice, rats, and pigs was developed based on seven compartments, i.e., lungs, brain, fat, kidneys, liver, and rapidly perfused and slowly perfused tissues. A flow-limited model was employed to explain THC distribution across tissues. Physiological parameters (i.e., organ blood flows and organ volumes, and biochemical as well as physicochemical parameters, were acquired from the literature. Qualification of the model was assessed based on agreement between simulated and observed THC concentrations.

resultsThe developed PBPK model consisted of the seven compartments with P-glycoprotein involvement in the brain satisfactorily explained the observed data acquired from three studies. Although some under- and over-predictions exist, the model adequately captured the behavior of the observed data from all three species, with the coefficient of determination (R

conclusionsA PBPK model of THC in mice, rats, and pigs was successfully developed and validated. This model can be further applied for inter-species extrapolation to humans.

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Models, BiologicalAnimalsCannabinoid Receptor AgonistsDronabinolInjections, IntravenousMaleMiceRats, Sprague-DawleySpecies SpecificitySwineTissue DistributionCannabinoid Receptor AgonistsDronabinol

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