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Yang F, Hu T, He K, Ying J, Cui H. Multiple Sclerosis and the Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases: A Mendelian Randomization Study. Front Immunol 2022; 13:861885. [PMID: 35371017 PMCID: PMC8964627 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.861885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Observational studies suggested that multiple sclerosis (MS) is associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, the causal association has not been fully elucidated. Thus, we aim to assess the causality of the associations of MS with risk of CVDs. METHODS A two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study was performed to explore the causality. Genetic instruments were identified for MS from a genome-wide association study (GWAS) involving 115,803 individuals. Summary-level data for CVDs were obtained from different GWAS meta-analysis studies. MR analysis was conducted mainly using the inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method. Sensitivity analyses were further performed to ensure the robustness of the results. RESULTS This MR study found suggestive evidence that genetic liability to MS was associated with an increased risk of coronary artery disease (CAD) [odds ratio (OR), 1.02; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.00-1.04; p = 0.03], myocardial infarction (MI) (OR, 1.03; 95% CI, 1.00-1.06; p = 0.01), heart failure (HF) (OR, 1.02; 95% CI, 1.00-1.04; p = 0.02), all-cause stroke (AS) (OR, 1.02; 95% CI, 1.00-1.05; p = 0.02), and any ischemic stroke (AIS) (OR, 1.02; 95% CI, 1.00-1.05; p = 0.04). The null-association was observed between MS and the other CVDs. Further analyses found little evidence of pleiotropy. CONCLUSIONS We provided suggestive genetic evidence for the causal associations of MS with increased risk of CAD, MI, HF, AS, and AIS, which highlighted the significance of active monitoring and prevention of cardiovascular risk to combat cardiovascular comorbidities in MS patients.
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- Fangkun Yang
- Department of Cardiology, Ningbo Hospital of Zhejiang University (Ningbo First Hospital), School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Ningbo, China,Department of Cardiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China,Cardiology Center, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China
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- School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo, China
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- School of Medicine, Ningbo University, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Ningbo Hospital of Zhejiang University (Ningbo First Hospital), School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Ningbo, China
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- Cardiology Center, Ningbo First Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China,*Correspondence: Hanbin Cui,
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Xie Z, Chen M, Goswami S, Mani R, Wang D, Kulp SK, Coss CC, Schaaf LJ, Cui F, Byrd JC, Jennings RN, Schober KK, Freed C, Lewis S, Malbrue R, Muthusamy N, Bennett C, Kisseberth WC, Phelps MA. Pharmacokinetics and Tolerability of the Novel Non-immunosuppressive Fingolimod Derivative, OSU-2S, in Dogs and Comparisons with Data in Mice and Rats. AAPS JOURNAL 2020; 22:92. [PMID: 32676788 DOI: 10.1208/s12248-020-00474-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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In this study, we characterized the pharmacokinetics of OSU-2S, a fingolimod-derived, non-immunosuppressive phosphatase activator, in mice, rats, and dogs, as well as tolerability and food effects in dogs. Across all species tested, plasma protein binding for OSU-2S was > 99.5%, and metabolic stability and hepatic intrinsic clearance were in the moderate range. OSU-2S did not significantly modulate CYP enzyme activity up until 50 μM, and Caco-2 data suggested low permeability with active efflux at 2 μM. Apparent oral bioavailability in mice was 16% and 69% at 10 and 50 mg/kg, respectively. In rats, bioavailability was 24%, 35%, and 28% at 10, 30, and 100 mg/kg, respectively, while brain/plasma ratio was 36 at 6-h post-dose at 30 mg/kg. In dogs, OSU-2S was well tolerated with oral capsule bioavailability of 27.5%. Plasma OSU-2S exposures increased proportionally over a 2.5-20 mg/kg dose range. After 4 weeks of 3 times weekly, oral administration (20 mg/kg), plasma AUClast (26.1 μM*h), and Cmax (0.899 μM) were nearly 2-fold greater than those after 1 week of dosing, and no food effects were observed. The elimination half-life (29.7 h), clearance (22.9 mL/min/kg), and plasma concentrations of repeated oral doses support a 3-times weekly dosing schedule in dogs. No significant CBC, serum biochemical, or histopathological changes were observed. OSU-2S has favorable oral PK properties similar to fingolimod in rodents and dogs and is well tolerated in healthy animals. This work supports establishing trials of OSU-2S efficacy in dogs with spontaneous tumors to guide its clinical development as a cancer therapeutic for human patients.
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- Zhiliang Xie
- Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, 506 Riffe Building, 496 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43210, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, 506 Riffe Building, 496 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43210, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, 506 Riffe Building, 496 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43210, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, 506 Riffe Building, 496 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43210, USA.,Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, 506 Riffe Building, 496 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43210, USA.,Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 448 VMAB, 1900 Coffey Rd., Columbus, Ohio, 43210, USA
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- University Laboratory Animal Resources, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.,Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Division of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA. .,Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 448 VMAB, 1900 Coffey Rd., Columbus, Ohio, 43210, USA.
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- Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University, 506 Riffe Building, 496 W. 12th Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43210, USA. .,Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
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Update on monitoring and adverse effects of approved second-generation disease-modifying therapies in relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. Curr Opin Neurol 2018; 29:278-85. [PMID: 27027553 DOI: 10.1097/wco.0000000000000321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW There has been a considerable increase in the number of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) in recent years. It appears that the number of approved DMTs is going to continue to increase in the coming years. The growing number of DMTs has provided a challenge to the clinician to tailor their therapeutic recommendations based on patients' needs and preferences. To choose between these DMTs, knowledge of side-effect profiles is imperative. RECENT FINDINGS Alemtuzumab, a humanized recombinant monoclonal antibody, was recently approved for the management of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. Its use seems to be limited by significant adverse effects and regular monitoring requirement. In 2014, the first case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) was diagnosed in a patient with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis who received extended dimethyl fumarate without any significant confounding factors. Among patients receiving fingolimod after previous natalizumab treatment, there have been 17 suspected cases of PML. There have also been three confirmed cases of PML in individuals who received fingolimod without previous natalizumab treatment. SUMMARY In this review, we outline the potential adverse effects and recommended laboratory studies as part of the monitoring strategy following initiation of various DMTs.
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A systematic evaluation of the safety and toxicity of fingolimod for its potential use in the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia. Anticancer Drugs 2017; 27:560-8. [PMID: 26967515 PMCID: PMC4881728 DOI: 10.1097/cad.0000000000000358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is challenging and emerging treatment options include protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) activators. Fingolimod is a known PP2A activator that inhibits multiple signalling pathways and has been used extensively in patients with multiple sclerosis and other indications. The initial positive results of PP2A activators in vitro and mouse models of AML are promising; however, its safety for use in AML has not been assessed. From human studies of fingolimod in other indications, it is possible to evaluate whether the safety and toxicity profile of the PP2A activators will allow their use in treating AML. A literature review was carried out to assess safety before the commencement of Phase I trials of the PP2A activator Fingolimod in AML. From human studies of fingolimod in other indications, it is possible to evaluate whether the safety and toxicity profile of the PP2A activators will allow their use in treating AML. A systematic review of published literature in Medline, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library of critical reviews was carried out. International standards for the design and reporting of search strategies were followed. Search terms and medical subject headings used in trials involving PP2A activators as well as a specific search were performed for ‘adverse events’, ‘serious adverse events’, ‘delays in treatment’, ‘ side effects’ and ‘toxicity’ for primary objectives. Database searches were limited to papers published in the last 12 years and available in English. The search yielded 677 articles. A total of 69 journal articles were identified as relevant and included 30 clinical trials, 24 review articles and 15 case reports. The most frequently reported adverse events were nausea, diarrhoea, fatigue, back pain, influenza viral infections, nasopharyngitis and bronchitis. Specific safety concerns include monitoring of the heart rate and conduction at commencement of treatment as cardiotoxicity has been reported. There is little evidence to suggest specific bone marrow toxicity. Lymophopenia is a desired effect in the management of multiple sclerosis, but may have implications in patients with acute leukaemia as it may potentially increase susceptibility to viral infections such as influenza. Fingolimod is a potential treatment option for AML with an acceptable risk to benefit ratio, given its lack of bone marrow toxicity and the relatively low rate of serious side effects. As most patients with AML are elderly, specific monitoring for cardiac toxicity as well as infection would be required.
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Tfelt-Hansen P, Ågesen FN, Pavbro A, Tfelt-Hansen J. Pharmacokinetic Variability of Drugs Used for Prophylactic Treatment of Migraine. CNS Drugs 2017; 31:389-403. [PMID: 28405886 DOI: 10.1007/s40263-017-0430-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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In this review, we evaluate the variability in the pharmacokinetics of 11 drugs with established prophylactic effects in migraine to facilitate 'personalized medicine' with these drugs. PubMed was searched for 'single-dose' and 'steady-state' pharmacokinetic studies of these 11 drugs. The maximum plasma concentration was reported in 248 single-dose and 115 steady-state pharmacokinetic studies, and the area under the plasma concentration-time curve was reported in 299 single-dose studies and 112 steady-state pharmacokinetic studies. For each study, the coefficient of variation was calculated for maximum plasma concentration and area under the plasma concentration-time curve, and we divided the drug variability into two categories; high variability, coefficient of variation >40%, or low or moderate variability, coefficient of variation <40%. Based on the area under the plasma concentration-time curve in steady-state studies, the following drugs have high pharmacokinetic variability: propranolol in 92% (33/36), metoprolol in 85% (33/39), and amitriptyline in 60% (3/5) of studies. The following drugs have low or moderate variability: atenolol in 100% (2/2), valproate in 100% (15/15), topiramate in 88% (7/8), and naproxen and candesartan in 100% (2/2) of studies. For drugs with low or moderate pharmacokinetic variability, treatment can start without initial titration of doses, whereas titration is used to possibly enhance tolerability of topiramate and amitriptyline. The very high pharmacokinetic variability of metoprolol and propranolol can result in very high plasma concentrations in a small minority of patients, and those drugs should therefore be titrated up from a low initial dose, depending mainly on the occurrence of adverse events.
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- Peer Tfelt-Hansen
- Danish Headache Center, Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet-Glostrup Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Danish Headache Center, Department of Neurology, Rigshospitalet-Glostrup Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, University of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Pilote S, Simard C, Drolet B. Fingolimod (Gilenya ® ) in multiple sclerosis: bradycardia, atrioventricular blocks, and mild effect on the QTc interval. Something to do with the L-type calcium channel? Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2017; 31:392-402. [PMID: 28299825 DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2016] [Revised: 03/03/2017] [Accepted: 03/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cardiac arrhythmias and ECG abnormalities including bradycardia, prolongation of the QT interval, and atrioventricular (AV) conduction blocks have been extensively observed with fingolimod, the first marketed oral drug for treating the relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis. This study was aiming to further elucidate the effects of fingolimod on cardiac electrophysiology at three different levels: (i) in vitro, (ii) ex vivo, and (iii) in vivo. (i) Patch-clamp experiments in whole cell configuration were performed on Cav 1.2-transfected tsA201 cells exposed to fingolimod-phosphate 100 or 500 nmol/L (n = 27 cells, total) to measure drug effect on L-type calcium current (ICaL ). (ii) Langendorff perfusion experiments were undertaken on male Hartley guinea-pigs isolated hearts (n = 4) exposed to fingolimod 10 and 100 nmol/L to evaluate drug-induced effects on monophasic action potential duration measured at 90% repolarization (MAPD90 ). (iii) Implanted cardiac telemeters were used to record ECGs in guinea-pigs (n = 7) treated with a single dose of fingolimod 0.0625 mg/kg suspension, administered as an oral gavage. (i) In vitro cellular experiments showed that fingolimod-phosphate causes a concentration-dependent reduction in ICaL . (ii) Ex vivo Langendorff experiments revealed that fingolimod had no significant effect on MAPD90 . (iii) Fingolimod caused significant prolongations of the RR, PR, QT, and QTcF intervals in vivo. Reversible AV blocks were also observed in 7/7 animals. Fingolimod possesses ICaL -blocking properties, further contributing to its AV conduction-slowing effects. These properties are also consistent with its mitigated effect on the QT interval in humans, despite previously shown HERG-blocking effect.
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- Sylvie Pilote
- Centre de Recherche, Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec (CRIUCPQ), 2725, Chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec, QC, Canada, G1V 4G5
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- Centre de Recherche, Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec (CRIUCPQ), 2725, Chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec, QC, Canada, G1V 4G5.,Faculté de Pharmacie, Université Laval, 1050 Avenue de la médecine, Québec, QC, Canada, G1V 0A6
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- Centre de Recherche, Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec (CRIUCPQ), 2725, Chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec, QC, Canada, G1V 4G5.,Faculté de Pharmacie, Université Laval, 1050 Avenue de la médecine, Québec, QC, Canada, G1V 0A6
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Juif PE, Hoch M, Vaclavkova A, Krause A, Bush J, Dingemanse J. Mitigation of Initial Cardiodynamic Effects of the S1P 1 Receptor Modulator Ponesimod Using a Novel Up-Titration Regimen. J Clin Pharmacol 2016; 57:401-410. [PMID: 27558098 DOI: 10.1002/jcph.820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2016] [Revised: 08/17/2016] [Accepted: 08/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Ponesimod, a potent selective sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 1 modulator, leads to a reduction in circulating total lymphocyte count and transient decreases in heart rate (HR). Based on a modeling and simulation approach, this study was conducted to investigate whether a gradual up-titration regimen may mitigate these cardiodynamic effects. In this double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, 2-way crossover study, 32 healthy participants (15 males) received placebo on day 1 followed by multiple-dose administration of either ponesimod or placebo (ratio 3:1). Ponesimod was administered alternately using regimen A (incremental dose increase from 2 to 20 mg in 9 steps) or B (10 mg for 7 days followed by a single-dose administration of 20 mg). Cardiodynamic (Holter and 12-lead ECG), pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic (total lymphocyte count), and safety variables were assessed. After first-dose ponesimod administration (day 2), a transient decrease in HR was observed (nadir 2-3 hours postdose, back to predose values within 4-5 hours) of approximately 6 and 12 beats/min (bpm) (mean) following regimens A and B, respectively. On day 2, occurrence of HR <45 bpm, HR decrease from baseline of over 20 bpm, PR interval ≥200 milliseconds, or PR interval increase from baseline >20 ms, was lower following regimen A than B (14 vs 43 events). During the course of the study, incidence of HR <45 bpm was lower following regimen A than B (20 vs 58 events). Fewer participants reported adverse events following regimen A than B. Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics were similar between the regimens. The novel gradual up-titration with ponesimod markedly mitigated initial cardiodynamic effects.
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- Pierre-Eric Juif
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Allschwil, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Allschwil, Switzerland
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- Department of Global Drug Safety, Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Allschwil, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Allschwil, Switzerland
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- Covance Clinical Research Unit Ltd, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Allschwil, Switzerland
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Juif PE, Kraehenbuehl S, Dingemanse J. Clinical pharmacology, efficacy, and safety aspects of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulators. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2016; 12:879-95. [PMID: 27249325 DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2016.1196188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulators, of which one has received marketing approval and several others are in clinical development, display promising potential in the treatment of a spectrum of autoimmune diseases. AREAS COVERED Administration of S1P1 receptor modulators leads to functional receptor antagonism triggering sustained inhibition of the egress of lymphocytes from lymphoid organs. First-dose administration is associated with transient cardiovascular effects. We compiled and discussed available pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and safety data of selective and non-selective S1P receptor modulators that were investigated in recent years. EXPERT OPINION The safety profile of S1P receptor modulators is considered better than other classes of immunomodulators and was further improved by the development of up-titration regimens to mitigate first-dose effects. S1P receptor modulators display similar pharmacodynamic effects but have very different pharmacokinetic profiles. Drugs with a rapid elimination are of interest in case of opportunistic infections or pregnancy, whereas the need of re-initiation of up-titration in case of treatment interruption can present a challenge.
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- Pierre-Eric Juif
- a Department of Clinical Pharmacology , Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd , Allschwil , Switzerland
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- b Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology , Universitätsspital Basel , Basel , Switzerland
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- a Department of Clinical Pharmacology , Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd , Allschwil , Switzerland
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Khanam H, Shamsuzzaman. Bioactive Benzofuran derivatives: A review. Eur J Med Chem 2015; 97:483-504. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2014.11.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 277] [Impact Index Per Article: 30.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2014] [Revised: 11/19/2014] [Accepted: 11/21/2014] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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DiMarco JP, O’Connor P, Cohen JA, Reder AT, Zhang-Auberson L, Tang D, Collins W, Kappos L. First-dose effects of fingolimod: Pooled safety data from three phase 3 studies. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2014; 3:629-38. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2014.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2014] [Revised: 05/23/2014] [Accepted: 05/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Roshanisefat H, Bahmanyar S, Hillert J, Olsson T, Montgomery S. Multiple sclerosis clinical course and cardiovascular disease risk - Swedish cohort study. Eur J Neurol 2014; 21:1353-e88. [PMID: 25041631 DOI: 10.1111/ene.12518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2014] [Accepted: 05/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk amongst multiple sclerosis (MS) patients appears raised, but few studies have examined CVD risk amongst an unselected MS patient group. MS course may be relevant for CVD risk. Our aim was to assess CVD risk and variation by course in MS patients. METHODS The Multiple Sclerosis Register identified 7667 patients who received an MS diagnosis between 1964 and 2005. They were matched by age, period, region and sex with 76 045 members of the general population without MS using Swedish registers. Poisson regression compared the two cohorts to estimate the relative risk for CVD, overall, as well as grouped and individual CVD diagnoses. RESULTS MS patients had an increased adjusted relative risk (with 95% confidence intervals; number of MS cohort events) for CVD of 1.31 (1.22-1.41; n = 847), with some variation by course: relapsing-remitting 1.38 (1.17-1.62; n = 168); secondary progressive 1.30 (1.18-1.53; n = 405) and primary progressive 1.15 (0.93-1.41; n = 108). The association for the relapsing-remitting course was not significant after excluding the first year of follow-up. Overall incidence rates per 1000 person-years for CVD are 11.8 (11.06-12.66) for the MS cohort and 8.8 (8.60-9.05) for the non-MS cohort. The most pronounced association was for deep vein thrombosis: relapsing-remitting 2.16 (1.21-3.87; n = 14), secondary progressive 3.41 (2.45-4.75; n = 52) and primary progressive 3.57 (1.95-6.56; n = 15). MS was associated with ischaemic stroke but largely during the first year of follow-up. MS was associated with a decreased relative risk for angina pectoris and atrial fibrillation. CONCLUSIONS There is a significantly increased relative risk for CVD in MS, particularly for venous thromboembolic disorders in progressive MS, suggesting immobility as a possible factor. An increased frequency of ischaemic stroke in MS is most probably due to surveillance bias resulting from diagnostic investigations for MS. There is no increased relative risk for ischaemic heart disease in MS and atrial fibrillation appears to be less common than amongst the general population.
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- H Roshanisefat
- Department of Neurology, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden; Neuroimmunology Unit, Centre for Molecular Medicine, Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute and, Karolinska University Hospital, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden; Clinical Epidemiology Unit and, Centre for Pharmacoepidemiology, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institute, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Rossi S, Rocchi C, Studer V, Motta C, Lauretti B, Germani G, Macchiarulo G, Marfia GA, Centonze D. The autonomic balance predicts cardiac responses after the first dose of fingolimod. Mult Scler 2014; 21:206-16. [PMID: 24957049 DOI: 10.1177/1352458514538885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Predictive markers of cardiac side effects would be helpful for the stratification and individualized monitoring of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients prescribed with fingolimod. OBJECTIVE To test whether the autonomic balance predicts a cardiac response after the first dose of fingolimod. METHODS A total of 55 consecutive relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) patients underwent 'head-up tilt', Valsalva maneuver, deep breathing and handgrip tests before their first dose of fingolimod. The normalized unit of the high frequency (HF) component (HF normalized units; HFnu), reflecting mostly vagal activity; and the low frequency (LF) component (LF normalized units; LFnu) reflecting mostly sympathetic activity, were considered for the analysis of heart rate (HR) variability. The patients' HR and electrocardiographic parameters ((the interval between P wave and ventricular depolarization (PR); the interval between Q and T waves (QT)) were recorded during 6-hour post-dose monitoring. RESULTS We found significant correlations between measures of parasympathetic function and fingolimod-induced bradycardia. Subjects with higher Valsalva ratio and HR variation during deep breathing had, in fact, nadir HR ≤ 50 beats/minute (bpm) after the first fingolimod dose. Conversely, significant negative correlations were found between measures of sympathetic function and fingolimod-induced PR interval increase. Subjects with lower LFnu at rest and less increase of blood pressure on the handgrip test showed a PR interval increase > 20 ms after fingolimod. CONCLUSIONS Assessing autonomic control of cardiovascular functions can be useful to predict cardiac effects after the first fingolimod dose.
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- S Rossi
- Clinica Neurologica, Università Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy/Fondazione Santa Lucia, Centro Europeo per la Ricerca sul Cervello (CERC), Rome, Italy
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- Clinica Neurologica, Università Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Clinica Neurologica, Università Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy/Fondazione Santa Lucia, Centro Europeo per la Ricerca sul Cervello (CERC), Rome, Italy
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- Clinica Neurologica, Università Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy/Fondazione Santa Lucia, Centro Europeo per la Ricerca sul Cervello (CERC), Rome, Italy
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- Clinica Neurologica, Università Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Clinica Neurologica, Università Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy/Fondazione Santa Lucia, Centro Europeo per la Ricerca sul Cervello (CERC), Rome, Italy
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- Clinica Neurologica, Università Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy/Fondazione Santa Lucia, Centro Europeo per la Ricerca sul Cervello (CERC), Rome, Italy
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- Clinica Neurologica, Università Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Clinica Neurologica, Università Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy/Fondazione Santa Lucia, Centro Europeo per la Ricerca sul Cervello (CERC), Rome, Italy
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Gold R, Comi G, Palace J, Siever A, Gottschalk R, Bijarnia M, von Rosenstiel P, Tomic D, Kappos L. Assessment of cardiac safety during fingolimod treatment initiation in a real-world relapsing multiple sclerosis population: a phase 3b, open-label study. J Neurol 2014; 261:267-76. [PMID: 24221641 PMCID: PMC3915082 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-013-7115-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2013] [Accepted: 09/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate short-term safety and tolerability of fingolimod in a real-world population with relapsing multiple sclerosis, focusing on cardiac safety during treatment initiation. Patients received fingolimod 0.5 mg once daily for four months. Patients excluded from the pivotal studies with certain pre-existing cardiac conditions or baseline cardiac findings (PCCs), and those receiving beta blockers (BBs) and/or calcium channel blockers (CCBs), were eligible. Heart rate (HR) and electrical conduction events were monitored using ambulatory electrocardiography for at least 6 h after the first dose. Of 2,417 enrolled patients, 2,282 (94.4 %) completed the study. Fingolimod initiation was associated with a transient, mostly asymptomatic decrease in HR. Bradycardia adverse events occurred in 0.6 % of patients and were more frequent in individuals receiving BBs/CCBs (3.3 %) than in other patient subgroups (0.5-1.4 %); most events were asymptomatic, and all patients recovered without pharmacological intervention. In the 6 h post-dose, the incidences of Mobitz type I second-degree atrioventricular block (AVB) and 2:1 AVB were higher in patients with PCCs (4.1 and 2.0 %, respectively) than in those without (0.9 and 0.3 %, respectively); at pre-dose screening, patients with PCCs had the same incidence of Mobitz type I second-degree AVB (4.1 %) and a slightly lower incidence of 2:1 AVB (0.7 %) than 6 h post-dose. All recorded conduction abnormalities were asymptomatic. This study adds to the evidence showing that cardiac effects during fingolimod initiation remain consistent with those known from previous, controlled studies, even if patients with PCCs are included.
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- Ralf Gold
- Department of Neurology, St Josef Hospital, Ruhr-University, Gudrunstr. 56, 44791, Bochum, Germany,
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Ke Y, Lei M, Wang X, Solaro RJ. Unique catalytic activities and scaffolding of p21 activated kinase-1 in cardiovascular signaling. Front Pharmacol 2013; 4:116. [PMID: 24098283 PMCID: PMC3784770 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2013.00116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2013] [Accepted: 08/28/2013] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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P21 activated kinase-1 (Pak1) has diverse functions in mammalian cells. Although a large number of phosphoproteins have been designated as Pak1 substrates from in vitro studies, emerging evidence has indicated that Pak1 may function as a signaling molecule through a unique molecular mechanism – scaffolding. By scaffolding, Pak1 delivers signals through an auto-phosphorylation-induced conformational change without transfer of a phosphate group to its immediate downstream effector(s). Here we review evidence for this regulatory mechanism based on structural and functional studies of Pak1 in different cell types and research models as well as in vitro biochemical assays. We also discuss the implications of Pak1 scaffolding in disease-related signaling processes and the potential in cardiovascular drug development.
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- Yunbo Ke
- Department of Physiology and Biophysics, University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL, USA ; Center for Cardiovascular Research, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, IL, USA
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Ren F, Deng G, Wang H, Luan L, Meng Q, Xu Q, Xu H, Xu X, Zhang H, Zhao B, Li C, Guo TB, Yang J, Zhang W, Zhao Y, Jia Q, Lu H, Xiang JN, Elliott JD, Lin X. Discovery of novel 1,2,4-thiadiazole derivatives as potent, orally active agonists of sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor subtype 1 (S1P(1)). J Med Chem 2012; 55:4286-96. [PMID: 22500954 DOI: 10.1021/jm2016107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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A novel series of 1,2,4-thiadiazole compounds was discovered as selective S1P(1) agonists. The extensive structure-activity relationship studies for these analogues were reported. Among them, 17g was identified to show high in vitro potency with reasonable free unbound fraction in plasma (F(u) > 0.5%), good brain penetration (BBR > 0.5), and desirable pharmacokinetic properties in mouse and rat. Oral administration of 1 mg/kg 17g resulted in significant peripheral lymphocytes reduction at 4 h after dose and rapid lymphocytes recovery at 24 h. 17g showed a transient lymphopenia profile in the repeated dose study in mouse. In addition, 17g also demonstrated efficacy comparable to that of FTY720 (1) in the mouse EAE model of MS.
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- Feng Ren
- GlaxoSmithKline, R&D China, No. 3 Building, 898 Halei Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong, Shanghai 201203, PRC
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Fingolimod (FTY720), a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator, is the first in a new class of therapeutic compounds and is the first oral therapy approved for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Fingolimod is a structural analogue of endogenous sphingosine and undergoes phosphorylation to produce fingolimod phosphate, the active moiety. Fingolimod targets MS via effects on the immune system, and evidence from animal models indicates that it may also have actions in the central nervous system. In phase III studies in patients with relapsing-remitting MS, fingolimod has demonstrated efficacy superior to that of an approved first-line therapy, intramuscular interferon-β-1a, as well as placebo, with benefits extending across clinical and magnetic resonance imaging measures. The pharmacokinetic profiles of fingolimod and fingolimod phosphate have been extensively investigated in studies in healthy volunteers, renal transplant recipients (the indication for which fingolimod was initially under clinical development, but the development was subsequently discontinued) and MS patients. Results from these studies have demonstrated that fingolimod is efficiently absorbed, with an oral bioavailability of >90%, and its absorption is unaffected by dietary intake, therefore it can be taken without regard to meals. Fingolimod and fingolimod phosphate have a half-life of 6-9 days, and steady-state pharmacokinetics are reached after 1-2 months of daily dosing. The long half-life of fingolimod, together with its slow absorption, means that fingolimod has a flat concentration profile over time with once-daily dosing. Fingolimod and fingolimod phosphate show dose-proportional exposure in single- and multiple-dose studies over a range of 0.125-5 mg; hence, there is a predictable relationship between dose and systemic exposure. Furthermore, fingolimod and fingolimod phosphate exhibit low to moderate intersubject pharmacokinetic variability. Fingolimod is extensively metabolized, with biotransformation occurring via three main pathways: (i) reversible phosphorylation to fingolimod phosphate; (ii) hydroxylation and oxidation to yield a series of inactive carboxylic acid metabolites; and (iii) formation of non-polar ceramides. Fingolimod is largely cleared through metabolism by cytochrome P450 (CYP) 4F2. Since few drugs are metabolized by CYP4F2, fingolimod would be expected to have a relatively low potential for drug-drug interactions. This is supported by data from in vitro studies indicating that fingolimod and fingolimod phosphate have little or no capacity to inhibit and no capacity to induce other major drug-metabolizing CYP enzymes at therapeutically relevant steady-state blood concentrations. Population pharmacokinetic evaluations indicate that CYP3A inhibitors and CYP3A inducers have no effect or only a weak effect on the pharmacokinetics of fingolimod and fingolimod phosphate. However, blood concentrations of fingolimod and fingolimod phosphate are increased moderately when fingolimod is coadministered with ketoconazole, an inhibitor of CYP4F2. The pharmacokinetics of fingolimod are unaffected by renal impairment or mild-to-moderate hepatic impairment. However, exposure to fingolimod is increased in patients with severe hepatic impairment. No clinically relevant effects of age, sex or ethnicity on the pharmacokinetics of fingolimod have been observed. Fingolimod is thus a promising new therapy for eligible patients with MS, with a predictable pharmacokinetic profile that allows effective once-daily oral dosing.
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- Olivier J David
- Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Basel, Switzerland.
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Xu H, Zhang H, Luan L, Xu Y, Li C, Wang Y, Han F, Yang T, Ren F, Xiang JN, Elliott JD, Zhao Y, Guo TB, Lu H, Zhang W, Hirst D, Lindon M, Lin X. Discovery of thiadiazole amides as potent, S1P₃-sparing agonists of sphingosine-1-phosphate 1 (S1P₁) receptor. Bioorg Med Chem Lett 2012; 22:2456-9. [PMID: 22386243 DOI: 10.1016/j.bmcl.2012.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2011] [Revised: 01/21/2012] [Accepted: 02/06/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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High-throughput screening of GSK compound collection led to the discovery of a novel series of thiadiazole amides as potent and S1P(3)-sparing sphingosine-1-phosphate 1 (S1P(1)) receptor agonists. Synthesis, structure and activity relationship, selectivity, and some developability properties are described.
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- Heng Xu
- GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, R&D China, 898 Halei Road, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Pudong, Shanghai 201023, China
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Saha AK, Yu X, Lin J, Lobera M, Sharadendu A, Chereku S, Schutz N, Segal D, Marantz Y, McCauley D, Middleton S, Siu J, Bürli RW, Buys J, Horner M, Salyers K, Schrag M, Vargas HM, Xu Y, McElvain M, Xu H. Benzofuran Derivatives as Potent, Orally Active S1P1 Receptor Agonists: A Preclinical Lead Molecule for MS. ACS Med Chem Lett 2011; 2:97-101. [PMID: 24900286 DOI: 10.1021/ml100227q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2010] [Accepted: 11/02/2010] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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We have discovered novel benzofuran-based S1P1 agonists with excellent in vitro potency and selectivity. 1-((4-(5-Benzylbenzofuran-2-yl)-3-fluorophenyl)methyl) azetidine-3-carboxylic acid (18) is a potent S1P1 agonist with >1000× selectivity over S1P3. It demonstrated a good in vitro ADME profile and excellent oral bioavailability across species. Dosed orally at 0.3 mg/kg, 18 significantly reduced blood lymphocyte counts 24 h postdose and demonstrated efficacy in a mouse EAE model of relapsing MS.
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- Ashis K. Saha
- EPIX Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
167 Worcester Street, Suite 201, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481,
United States
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- EPIX Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
167 Worcester Street, Suite 201, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481,
United States
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- EPIX Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
167 Worcester Street, Suite 201, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481,
United States
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- EPIX Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
167 Worcester Street, Suite 201, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481,
United States
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- EPIX Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
167 Worcester Street, Suite 201, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481,
United States
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- EPIX Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
167 Worcester Street, Suite 201, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481,
United States
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- EPIX Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
167 Worcester Street, Suite 201, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481,
United States
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- EPIX Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
167 Worcester Street, Suite 201, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481,
United States
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- EPIX Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
167 Worcester Street, Suite 201, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481,
United States
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- EPIX Pharmaceuticals Inc.,
167 Worcester Street, Suite 201, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts 02481,
United States
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- Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism
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Cada DJ, Levien TL, Baker DE. Fingolimod. Hosp Pharm 2011. [DOI: 10.1310/hpj4602-122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Each month, subscribers to The Formulary Monograph Service receive 5 to 6 well-documented monographs on drugs that are newly released or are in late phase 3 trials. The monographs are targeted to Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees. Subscribers also receive monthly 1-page summary monographs on agents that are useful for agendas and pharmacy/nursing in-services. A comprehensive target drug utilization evaluation/medication use evaluation (DUE/MUE) is also provided each month. With a subscription, the monographs are sent in print and are also available on-line. Monographs can be customized to meet the needs of a facility. Subscribers to The Formulary Monograph Service also receive access to a pharmacy bulletin board, The Formulary Information Exchange (The F.I.X.). All topics pertinent to clinical and hospital pharmacy are discussed on The F.I.X. Through the cooperation of The Formulary, Hospital Pharmacy publishes selected reviews in this column. For more information about The Formulary Monograph Service or The F.I.X., call The Formulary at 800-322-4349. The February 2011 monograph topics are on denosumab ( Xgeva), eribulin mesylate, tesamorelin, vandetanib, and boceprevir. The DUE/MUE is on acetaminophen intravenous.
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- Dennis J. Cada
- The Formulary Washington State University Spokane, PO Box 1495, Spokane, Washington 99210-1495
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- Drug Information Center, Washington State University, Spokane, Washington 99210-1495
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- Drug Information Center, College of Pharmacy, Washington State University Spokane, PO Box 1495, Spokane, Washington 99210-1495
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