Simultaneous determination of YM-64227, a phosphodiesterase type 4 inhibitor, and its ?ve metabolites in dog plasma by high-performance liquid chromatography with ?uorescence detection

Elucidation of the Effects of the CYP1A2 Deficiency Polymorphism in the Metabolism of 4-Cyclohexyl-1-ethyl-7-methylpyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2-(1H)-one (YM-64227), a Phosphodiesterase Type 4 Inhibitor, and Its Metabolites in Dogs

The canine CYP1A2 1117 C>T single nucleotide polymorphism is responsible for a substantial portion of the interindividual variability seen in the pharmacokinetics of 4-cyclohexyl-1-ethyl-7-methylpyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2-(1H)-one (YM-64227). The purpose of this study is to investigate the contribution of CYP1A2 to the metabolism of YM-64227 and its five metabolites (MM-1 to MM-5), as well as to determine the interindividual variability between the pharmacokinetic profiles of the compounds with respect to the CYP1A2 deficiency polymorphism. alpha-Naphthoflavone and anti-CYP1A1/2 antibody inhibited the metabolic activities at which MM-2 and MM-3 were formed from YM-64227 in C/C- and C/T-type microsomes. In T/T type, the rate of MM-2 and MM-3 formation was lower, and alpha-naphthoflavone and anti-CYP1A1/2 antibody were shown to have no effect. A positive correlation between the overall metabolism of YM-64227 and phenacetin O-deethylation, a CYP1A2 activity marker, was observed in all the genotypes. The in vitro metabolic clearances in the T/T type of MM-1, MM-3, MM-4, and MM-5 were less than 50% lower than those in the C/C type. The anti-CYP1A1/2 antibody inhibited the metabolism of MM-1, MM-3, MM-4, and MM-5 in the C/C and C/T types. These results suggest that the formation of MM-2 and MM-3 from YM-64227 is catalyzed by CYP1A2, and that CYP1A2 contributes mainly to the subsequent metabolism of the primary metabolites of YM-64227, with the exception of MM-2. It is possible that the interindividual variability of YM-64227 with respect to the CYP1A2 deficiency polymorphism is caused by a decrease in the metabolic activities of both the unchanged drug and its metabolites.

THE CANINE CYP1A2 DEFICIENCY POLYMORPHISM DRAMATICALLY AFFECTS THE PHARMACOKINETICS OF 4-CYCLOHEXYL-1-ETHYL-7-METHYLPYRIDO[2,3-D]-PYRIMIDINE-2-(1H)-ONE (YM-64227), A PHOSPHODIESTERASE TYPE 4 INHIBITOR

In a previous study, it was shown that the novel canine single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) CYP1A2 1117C>T yields an inactive enzyme. In this study, the effect that this SNP has on the pharmacokinetics of 4-cyclohexyl-1-ethyl-7-methylpyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine-2-(1H)-one (YM-64227) was investigated. Plasma concentrations of the unchanged drug and five of its metabolites (MM-1 to MM-5) were determined after either intravenous or oral administration of YM-64227 to genotyped dogs (C/C, C/T, and T/T groups). Liver microsomes were prepared from these dogs to determine the in vitro metabolic clearance of YM-64227. After a single oral administration, the maximum plasma concentration and absolute bioavailability of YM-64227 in the T/T group were 17.1 times and 27.2 times higher than those in the C/C group, respectively, whereas the pharmacokinetics of YM-64227 after intravenous administration were not affected by genotype. The metabolic profiles in the T/T group were quite distinct from the others; i.e., the main metabolite was MM-2 in the C/C group, whereas MM-1 and MM-5 were the main metabolites in the T/T group. The formation clearances of MM-2 and MM-3 in the microsomes derived from T/T type dogs were significantly lower, whereas those of MM-1, MM-4, and MM-5 were not affected. A statistically significant correlation was observed between the in vivo and in vitro metabolic intrinsic clearances (r = 0.82, p < 0.001). The canine CYP1A2 1117C>T SNP proved to be responsible for a substantial portion of the interindividual variability in the pharmacokinetics of YM-64227.

Applicability of bioanalysis of multiple analytes in drug discovery and development: review of select case studies including assay development considerations

The development of sound bioanalytical method(s) is of paramount importance during the process of drug discovery and development culminating in a marketing approval. Although the bioanalytical procedure(s) originally developed during the discovery stage may not necessarily be fit to support the drug development scenario, they may be suitably modified and validated, as deemed necessary. Several reviews have appeared over the years describing analytical approaches including various techniques, detection systems, automation tools that are available for an effective separation, enhanced selectivity and sensitivity for quantitation of many analytes. The intention of this review is to cover various key areas where analytical method development becomes necessary during different stages of drug discovery research and development process. The key areas covered in this article with relevant case studies include: (a) simultaneous assay for parent compound and metabolites that are purported to display pharmacological activity; (b) bioanalytical procedures for determination of multiple drugs in combating a disease; (c) analytical measurement of chirality aspects in the pharmacokinetics, metabolism and biotransformation investigations; (d) drug monitoring for therapeutic benefits and/or occupational hazard; (e) analysis of drugs from complex and/or less frequently used matrices; (f) analytical determination during in vitro experiments (metabolism and permeability related) and in situ intestinal perfusion experiments; (g) determination of a major metabolite as a surrogate for the parent molecule; (h) analytical approaches for universal determination of CYP450 probe substrates and metabolites; (i) analytical applicability to prodrug evaluations-simultaneous determination of prodrug, parent and metabolites; (j) quantitative determination of parent compound and/or phase II metabolite(s) via direct or indirect approaches; (k) applicability in analysis of multiple compounds in select disease areas and/or in clinically important drug-drug interaction studies. A tabular representation of select examples of analysis is provided covering areas of separation conditions, validation aspects and applicable conclusion. A limited discussion is provided on relevant aspects of the need for developing bioanalytical procedures for speedy drug discovery and development. Additionally, some key elements such as internal standard selection, likely issues of mass detection, matrix effect, chiral aspects etc. are provided for consideration during method development.