Investigation of utilization of nanosuspension formulation to enhance exposure of 1,3-dicyclohexylurea in rats: Preparation for PK/PD study via subcutaneous route of nanosuspension drug delivery

<p>Abstract</p> <p>1,3-Dicyclohexylurea (DCU), a potent soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibitor has been reported to lower systemic blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats. One limitation of continual administration of DCU for <it>in vivo </it>studies is the...

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Main Authors: Chiang Po-Chang, Ran Yingqing, Chou Kang-Jye, Cui Yong, Wong Harvey
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Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2011-01-01
Series:Nanoscale Research Letters
Online Access:http://www.nanoscalereslett.com/content/6/1/413
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author Chiang Po-Chang
Ran Yingqing
Chou Kang-Jye
Cui Yong
Wong Harvey
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Ran Yingqing
Chou Kang-Jye
Cui Yong
Wong Harvey
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description <p>Abstract</p> <p>1,3-Dicyclohexylurea (DCU), a potent soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibitor has been reported to lower systemic blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats. One limitation of continual administration of DCU for <it>in vivo </it>studies is the compound's poor oral bioavailability. This phenomenon is mainly attributed to its poor dissolution rate and low aqueous solubility. Previously, wet-milled DCU nanosuspension has been reported to enhance the bioavailability of DCU. However, the prosperities and limitations of wet-milled nanosuspension have not been fully evaluated. Furthermore, the oral pharmacokinetics of DCU in rodent are such that the use of DCU to understand PK/PD relationships of sEH inhibitors in preclinical efficacy model is less than ideal. In this study, the limitation of orally delivered DCU nanosuspension was assessed by a surface area sensitive absorption model and pharmacokinetic modeling. It was found that dosing DCU nanosuspension did not provide the desired plasma profile needed for PK/PD investigation. Based on the model and <it>in vivo </it>data, a subcutaneous route of delivery of nanosuspension of DCU was evaluated and demonstrated to be appropriate for future PK/PD studies.</p>
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spelling doaj.art-dcbebbec59ad4715b153c55a181366b32023-09-02T19:03:32ZengSpringerOpenNanoscale Research Letters1931-75731556-276X2011-01-0161413Investigation of utilization of nanosuspension formulation to enhance exposure of 1,3-dicyclohexylurea in rats: Preparation for PK/PD study via subcutaneous route of nanosuspension drug deliveryChiang Po-ChangRan YingqingChou Kang-JyeCui YongWong Harvey<p>Abstract</p> <p>1,3-Dicyclohexylurea (DCU), a potent soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibitor has been reported to lower systemic blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats. One limitation of continual administration of DCU for <it>in vivo </it>studies is the compound's poor oral bioavailability. This phenomenon is mainly attributed to its poor dissolution rate and low aqueous solubility. Previously, wet-milled DCU nanosuspension has been reported to enhance the bioavailability of DCU. However, the prosperities and limitations of wet-milled nanosuspension have not been fully evaluated. Furthermore, the oral pharmacokinetics of DCU in rodent are such that the use of DCU to understand PK/PD relationships of sEH inhibitors in preclinical efficacy model is less than ideal. In this study, the limitation of orally delivered DCU nanosuspension was assessed by a surface area sensitive absorption model and pharmacokinetic modeling. It was found that dosing DCU nanosuspension did not provide the desired plasma profile needed for PK/PD investigation. Based on the model and <it>in vivo </it>data, a subcutaneous route of delivery of nanosuspension of DCU was evaluated and demonstrated to be appropriate for future PK/PD studies.</p>http://www.nanoscalereslett.com/content/6/1/413
spellingShingle Chiang Po-Chang
Ran Yingqing
Chou Kang-Jye
Cui Yong
Wong Harvey
Investigation of utilization of nanosuspension formulation to enhance exposure of 1,3-dicyclohexylurea in rats: Preparation for PK/PD study via subcutaneous route of nanosuspension drug delivery
Nanoscale Research Letters
title Investigation of utilization of nanosuspension formulation to enhance exposure of 1,3-dicyclohexylurea in rats: Preparation for PK/PD study via subcutaneous route of nanosuspension drug delivery
title_full Investigation of utilization of nanosuspension formulation to enhance exposure of 1,3-dicyclohexylurea in rats: Preparation for PK/PD study via subcutaneous route of nanosuspension drug delivery
title_fullStr Investigation of utilization of nanosuspension formulation to enhance exposure of 1,3-dicyclohexylurea in rats: Preparation for PK/PD study via subcutaneous route of nanosuspension drug delivery
title_full_unstemmed Investigation of utilization of nanosuspension formulation to enhance exposure of 1,3-dicyclohexylurea in rats: Preparation for PK/PD study via subcutaneous route of nanosuspension drug delivery
title_short Investigation of utilization of nanosuspension formulation to enhance exposure of 1,3-dicyclohexylurea in rats: Preparation for PK/PD study via subcutaneous route of nanosuspension drug delivery
title_sort investigation of utilization of nanosuspension formulation to enhance exposure of 1 3 dicyclohexylurea in rats preparation for pk pd study via subcutaneous route of nanosuspension drug delivery
url http://www.nanoscalereslett.com/content/6/1/413
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