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ArticleToxicology and environmental health sciences2025

Investigation of blood-brain barrier penetration and pharmacokinetics of a new formulation of cyanide antidote dimethyl trisulfide.

Lóránd Kiss, Fruzsina R Walter, Gábor Katona, Ana Raquel Santa-Maria, Ashley C Whiteman, Christian T Rios, Kyler D Kelley, Breanna Nelson, David E Thompson, Ildikó Csóka and 3 more

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Lóránd KissDepartment of Chemistry, Sam Houston State University, 1003 Bowers Blvd, Huntsville, TX 77341 USA.ORCID 0000-0002-9673-6674
Fruzsina R WalterInstitute of Biophysics, Biological Research Centre, Szeged, Hungary.
Gábor KatonaInstitute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Ana Raquel Santa-MariaInstitute of Biophysics, Biological Research Centre, Szeged, Hungary.
Ashley C WhitemanDepartment of Chemistry, Sam Houston State University, 1003 Bowers Blvd, Huntsville, TX 77341 USA.
Christian T RiosDepartment of Chemistry, Sam Houston State University, 1003 Bowers Blvd, Huntsville, TX 77341 USA.
Kyler D KelleyDepartment of Chemistry, Sam Houston State University, 1003 Bowers Blvd, Huntsville, TX 77341 USA.
Breanna NelsonDepartment of Chemistry, Sam Houston State University, 1003 Bowers Blvd, Huntsville, TX 77341 USA.
David E ThompsonDepartment of Chemistry, Sam Houston State University, 1003 Bowers Blvd, Huntsville, TX 77341 USA.
Ildikó CsókaInstitute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Piroska Szabó-RévészInstitute of Pharmaceutical Technology and Regulatory Affairs, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
Mária A DeliInstitute of Biophysics, Biological Research Centre, Szeged, Hungary.
Ilona PetrikovicsDepartment of Chemistry, Sam Houston State University, 1003 Bowers Blvd, Huntsville, TX 77341 USA.

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Abstract

Objective: During cyanide poisoning, the rescue of vital organs like the brain is urgent. However, due to the presence of the blood-brain barrier (BBB), the currently available cyanide antidotes cannot reach the brain. Dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS) is a potent cyanide antidote and has excellent BBB permeability. Nonetheless, its formulation and application are challenging due to its highly lipophilic profile. In this work, a novel DMTS formulation, called FF-DMTS, was investigated. Its effect on in vitro DMTS permeability through BBB models, cellular viability, and in vivo absorption were tested. Methods: The particle size was measured in FF-DMTS formulation. The permeability of DMTS in this new formulation was tested in BBB-PAMPA and in primary triple co-culture models of BBB. The effect of FF-DMTS on cellular viability was determined. To test the membrane and barrier integrity transendothelial electrical resistance (TEER) and cell layer impedance measurements, immunofluorescent stainings and the fluorescein permeability technique were applied. The pharmacokinetics of DMTS were revealed in blood and brain tissue. Results: The average size of micelles in FF-DMTS was 16 nm. The permeability of DMTS through BBB-PAMPA and cell culture model was 7.68 × 10 Conclusions: Here, we showed that the novel FF-DMTS formulation has good permeability through BBB and a remarkable pharmacokinetic profile. Therefore, further investigation of the efficacy of FF-DMTS for treating cyanide intoxication is important.

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Cyanide antidoteCyanide poisoningDimethyl trisulfideDMTS

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PMID40873686
PMCPMC12379708

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