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Lane TR, Koebel D, Lucas E, Moyer R, Ekins S. In Vitro Characterization and Rescue of VX Metabolism in Human Liver Microsomes. Drug Metab Dispos 2024; 52:574-579. [PMID: 38594080 DOI: 10.1124/dmd.124.001695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Venomous agent X (VX) is an organophosphate acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor, and although it is one of the most toxic AChE inhibitors known, the extent of metabolism in humans is not currently well understood. The known metabolism in humans is limited to the metabolite identification from a single victim of the Osaka poisoning in 1994, which allowed for the identification of several metabolic products. VX has been reported to be metabolized in vitro by paraoxonase-1 and phosphotriesterase, although their binding constants are many orders of magnitude above the LD50, suggesting limited physiologic relevance. Using incubation with human liver microsomes (HLMs), we have now characterized the metabolism of VX and the formation of multiple metabolites as well as identified a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug [ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)] that enhances the metabolic rate. HLM incubation alone shows a pronounced increase in the metabolism of VX compared with buffer, suggesting that cytochrome P450-mediated metabolism of VX is occurring. We identified a biphasic decay with two distinct rates of metabolism. The enhancement of VX metabolism in multiple buffers was assessed to attempt to mitigate the effect of hydrolysis rates. The formation of VX metabolites was shown to be shifted with HLMs, suggesting a pathway enhancement over simple hydrolysis. Additionally, our investigation of hydrolysis rates in various common buffers used in biologic assays discovered dramatic differences in VX stability. The new human in vitro VX metabolic data reported points to a potential in vivo treatment strategy (EDTA) for rescue in individuals that are poisoned though enhancement of metabolism alongside existing treatments. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: Venomous agent X (VX) is a potent acetylcholinesterase inhibitor and chemical weapon. To date, we do not possess a clear understanding of its metabolism in humans that would assist us in treating those exposed to it. This study now describes the human liver microsomal metabolism of VX and identifies ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, which appears to enhance the rate of metabolism. This may provide a potential treatment option for human VX poisoning.
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- Thomas R Lane
- Collaborations Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina (T.R.L., S.E.) and Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio (D.K., E.L., R.M.)
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- Collaborations Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina (T.R.L., S.E.) and Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio (D.K., E.L., R.M.)
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- Collaborations Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina (T.R.L., S.E.) and Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio (D.K., E.L., R.M.)
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- Collaborations Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina (T.R.L., S.E.) and Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio (D.K., E.L., R.M.)
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- Collaborations Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Raleigh, North Carolina (T.R.L., S.E.) and Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio (D.K., E.L., R.M.)
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Coecke S, Ahr H, Blaauboer BJ, Bremer S, Casati S, Castell J, Combes R, Corvi R, Crespi CL, Cunningham ML, Elaut G, Eletti B, Freidig A, Gennari A, Ghersi-Egea JF, Guillouzo A, Hartung T, Hoet P, Ingelman-Sundberg M, Munn S, Janssens W, Ladstetter B, Leahy D, Long A, Meneguz A, Monshouwer M, Morath S, Nagelkerke F, Pelkonen O, Ponti J, Prieto P, Richert L, Sabbioni E, Schaack B, Steiling W, Testai E, Vericat JA, Worth A. Metabolism: A Bottleneck in In Vitro Toxicological Test Development. Altern Lab Anim 2019; 34:49-84. [PMID: 16522150 DOI: 10.1177/026119290603400113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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- Sandra Coecke
- ECVAM, Institute for Health and Consumer Protection, European Commission Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy
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Hu X, Zheng P, Meng G, Huang Q, Zhu C, Han F, Huang Z, Li Z, Wang Z, Wu N. An ordered array of hierarchical spheres for surface-enhanced Raman scattering detection of traces of pesticide. NANOTECHNOLOGY 2016; 27:384001. [PMID: 27528554 DOI: 10.1088/0957-4484/27/38/384001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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An ordered array of hierarchically-structured core-nanosphere@space-layer@shell-nanoparticles has been fabricated for surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) detection. To fabricate this hierarchically-structured chip, a long-range ordered array of Au/Ag-nanospheres is first patterned in the nano-bowls on the planar surface of ordered nanoporous anodic titanium oxide template. A ultra-thin alumina middle space-layer is then conformally coated on the Au/Ag-nanospheres, and Ag-nanoparticles are finally deposited on the surface of the alumina space-layer to form an ordered array of Au/Ag-nanosphere@Al2O3-layer@Ag-nanoparticles. Finite-difference time-domain simulation shows that SERS hot spots are created between the neighboring Ag-nanoparticles. The ordered array of hierarchical nanostructures is used as the SERS-substrate for a trial detection of methyl parathion (a pesticide) in water and a limit of detection of 1 nM is reached, indicating its promising potential in rapid monitoring of organic pollutants in aquatic environment.
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- Xiaoye Hu
- Key Laboratory of Materials Physics, CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience and Anhui Key Laboratory of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures, Institute of Solid State Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui, 230031, People's Republic of China
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da Silva DF, Paiva Silva FE, Silva FGS, Nunes GS, Badea M. Direct determination of methyl parathion insecticide in rice samples by headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2015; 71:1497-1502. [PMID: 25472732 DOI: 10.1002/ps.3953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2014] [Revised: 09/03/2014] [Accepted: 11/28/2014] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The organophosphorus insecticides, especially those based on methyl parathion as active principle, have been used extensively in the protection of rice in Maranhão State, in the north-east of Brazil. This paper describes the optimisation of a solid-phase microextraction (SPME) procedure in confined atmosphere (headspace, HS) for the determination of methyl parathion in rice organic samples by gas chromatography with mass spectrometry detection (GC/MS). RESULTS The proposed HS-SPME-GC/MS method has been shown to be appropriate for direct analysis of the insecticide in polished rice, with satisfactory results for the following parameters: linearity (correlation coefficient 0.9985), sensitivity (LOD and LOQ of 0.026 and 0.078 µg kg(-1) respectively), precision (coefficients of variation between 6.1 and 22.4%) and accuracy (recoveries varying from 73.2 to 90.0%). Although the efficiency of the proposed GC/MS does not differ statistically (P < 0.05) from the conventional GC/NPD method, given its low cost, speed and also the fact that a minimum volume of toxic effluent is generated, this method can be considered an on-line procedure based on green chemistry. CONCLUSIONS Thus, the analytical methodology satisfies the minimum requirements for control of residues of such insecticides in rice samples destined for human consumption.
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- Darlan Ferreira da Silva
- Núcleo de Análise de Resíduos de Pesticidas - NARP, Departamento de Tecnologia Química, CCET, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Bacanga, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Análise de Resíduos de Pesticidas - NARP, Departamento de Tecnologia Química, CCET, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Bacanga, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Análise de Resíduos de Pesticidas - NARP, Departamento de Tecnologia Química, CCET, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Bacanga, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Análise de Resíduos de Pesticidas - NARP, Departamento de Tecnologia Química, CCET, Universidade Federal do Maranhão, Bacanga, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
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- Faculty of Medicine, Transilvania University of Brasov, Braşov, Romania
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Bruinink A, Luginbuehl R. Evaluation of biocompatibility using in vitro methods: interpretation and limitations. ADVANCES IN BIOCHEMICAL ENGINEERING/BIOTECHNOLOGY 2014; 126:117-52. [PMID: 21989487 DOI: 10.1007/10_2011_111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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The in vitro biocompatibility of novel materials has to be proven before a material can be used as component of a medical device. This must be done in cell culture tests according to internationally recognized standard protocols. Subsequently, preclinical and clinical tests must be performed to verify the safety of the new material and device. The present chapter focuses on the first step, the in vitro testing according to ISO 10993-5, and critically discusses its limited significance. Alternative strategies and a brief overview of activities to improve the current in vitro tests are presented in the concluding section.
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- Arie Bruinink
- Laboratory for Materials - Biology Interactions, Empa - Materials Science and Technology, Lerchenfeldstasse 5, CH-9014 St, Gallen, Switzerland,
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Harry GJ, Tiffany-Castiglioni E. Evaluation of neurotoxic potential by use of in vitro systems. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2006; 1:701-13. [PMID: 16863434 DOI: 10.1517/17425255.1.4.701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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In vitro systems have been proposed, but not yet demonstrated, as a method to assess the neurotoxicity of compounds in an efficient and rapid manner. Although such tests are desired both for pharmaceuticals and environmental agents, such a battery has yet to be developed that is based on known processes of nervous system dysfunction. In this review article, characteristics and potential limitations associated with in vitro methods are discussed. Many of these features have been identified from a larger body of work examining the neurotoxicity of environmental agents and the mechanisms underlying activity of known neurotoxicants. These issues include relevant drug concentrations, factors that limit or alter drug accessibility to the nervous system, and the need for assays to reflect biologically meaningful end points. This commentary briefly surveys in vitro systems of increasing biological complexity currently available for toxicity testing, from single cell types to systems that preserve some aspects of tissue structure and function. A small number of studies to evaluate drugs for cytotoxicity and biological responses in vitro are presented as representative of the current state of the field and to provide a reference and direction for additional development of methods to assess a compound's potential for neurotoxicity.
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- Gaylia Jean Harry
- National Institutes of Health, Laboratory of Neurobiology, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Department of Health and Human Services, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, USA.
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