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CONCLUSION: Trial results are highly sensitive to PK variability<br />

for compounds with potential inverted U shape response, hence it is<br />

challenging to develop a drug with such attributes.<br />

Response<br />

0 1 2 3 4 5 6<br />

Response<br />

0 1 2 3 4 5 6<br />

PK_CV=20%,∆/SD=2<strong>00</strong>%<br />

True dose response<br />

Trial Result(90%<strong>PI</strong>)<br />

10 20 30 40<br />

Dose (BID mg)<br />

PK_CV=80%, ∆/SD=2<strong>00</strong>%<br />

True dose response<br />

Trial Result (90%<strong>PI</strong>)<br />

10 20 30 40<br />

Dose (BID mg)<br />

Response<br />

0 1 2 3 4 5 6<br />

Response<br />

0 1 2 3 4 5 6<br />

PK_CV=20%,∆/SD=1<strong>00</strong>%<br />

10 20 30 40<br />

Dose (BID mg)<br />

PK_CV=80%,∆/SD=1<strong>00</strong>%<br />

10 20 30 40<br />

Dose (BID mg)<br />

Response<br />

0 1 2 3 4 5 6<br />

Response<br />

0 1 2 3 4 5 6<br />

PK_CV=20%, ∆/SD=50%<br />

10 20 30 40<br />

Dose (BID mg)<br />

PK_CV=80%,∆/SD=50%<br />

10 20 30 40<br />

Dose (BID mg)<br />

<strong>PI</strong>-81<br />

CHARACTERIZATION OF GUINEA <strong>PI</strong>G MDR1/P-GP FUNC-<br />

TION. I. Hasibu, D. Patoine, S. Pilote, B. Drolet, C. Simard; Institut<br />

Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Quebec, Quebec,<br />

QC, Canada. I. Hasibu: None. D. Patoine: None. S. Pilote: None.<br />

B. Drolet: None. C. Simard: None.<br />

INTRODUCTION: We have previously shown that guinea pigs<br />

express MDR1/P-gp in small intestine. However, its function, as an<br />

efflux pump involved in drug transport, has not been characterized.<br />

The aim of this study was then to characterize MDR1 function and to<br />

determine its distribution in different tissues.<br />

METHODS: Molecular biology techniques (RNA extraction,<br />

RACE-PCR, RT-PCR and Western blot) were used. Western blot and<br />

RT-PCR analyses were performed using liver, small intestine, lung,<br />

kidney, atrium, ventricle, cerebellum, brain and adrenal gland protein<br />

extracts. Then, guinea pig MDR1 gene was cloned in pCI-neo vector<br />

and transfected in HEK293 cells. The functional transport studies were<br />

performed with the calcein assay (P-gp substrate) and using verap<strong>am</strong>il<br />

as a P-gp inhibitor. The degree of inhibition of P-gp activity was quantified<br />

by measuring the increase in intracellular calcein fluorescence.<br />

RESULTS: RACE-PCR analyses showed a 1279 <strong>am</strong>ino acid<br />

sequence which is 85, 78, 81 and 78% homologous to human, mouse and<br />

rat MDR1a and MDR1b, respectively. Western blot studies showed a 170<br />

kDa band, highly suggestive of MDR1/P-gp. MDR1 mRNA was found in<br />

liver, small intestine, atrium, ventricle, brain and adrenal gland. MDR1/<br />

P-gp protein was found in liver, small intestine, atrium, ventricle, cerebellum,<br />

brain and adrenal gland. Calcein assay confirmed the MDR1/P-gp<br />

activity (84,76 ± 3,61 and 61,72 ± 5,29 FU for pCI-neo and guinea pig-<br />

MDR1 transfected in HEK293 cells respectively, p=0,<strong>00</strong>34). Moreover, a<br />

significant inhibition of guinea-pig/MDR1 transport activity was shown<br />

when using verap<strong>am</strong>il (61,72 ± 5,29 and 91,13 ± 2,34 FU, p=0,<strong>00</strong>09).<br />

CONCLUSION: These results suggest that guinea pigs express an<br />

active MDR1/P-gp which was detected in almost the s<strong>am</strong>e tissues as<br />

in humans. Considering the significance of this protein in drug transport,<br />

this is reinforcing the pertinence of using the guinea pig model for<br />

studying drug metabolism in a more “clinically relevant” context.<br />

<strong>PI</strong>-82<br />

CHARACTERIZATION OF GUINEA <strong>PI</strong>G CYP2C FUNCTION. I.<br />

Hasibu, S. Pilote, D. Patoine, B. Drolet, C. Simard; Institut Universitaire<br />

de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Quebec, Quebec, QC, Canada.<br />

I. Hasibu: None. S. Pilote: None. D. Patoine: None. B. Drolet:<br />

None. C. Simard: None.<br />

BACKGROUND: The guinea pig expresses drug-metabolizing<br />

enzymes such as CYP1A, CYP2B, CYP2D and CYP3A subf<strong>am</strong>ilies. We<br />

previously showed that this animal also expresses CYP2C and CYP2E<br />

subf<strong>am</strong>ilies. However, guinea pig CYP2C function has not been characterized.<br />

The aim of our study was to characterize the guinea pig CYP2C<br />

functional activity in order to use this animal for drug metabolism studies.<br />

METHODS: Molecular biology techniques (RNA extraction,<br />

RACE-PCR and Western blot) were used. The function was studied<br />

with ex vivo standard incubations using hepatic microsomes from<br />

guinea pig. A CYP2C9 probe drug (tolbut<strong>am</strong>ide) was used. Inhibition<br />

studies were performed with CYP2C9 inhibitors (tienilic acid and fluconazole)<br />

and a CYP3A4 inhibitor (ketoconazole). Tolbut<strong>am</strong>ide and<br />

its metabolite concentrations were analyzed by HPLC.<br />

RESULTS: RACE PCR allowed us to obtain a 1473 bp sequence<br />

which is 80, 82, 81% homologous to human CYP2C8, CYP2C9 and<br />

CYP2C19 cDNA respectively. Western blot allowed us to identify<br />

a 55 kDa band, highly suggesting CYP2C signature. Incubations of<br />

guinea pig hepatic microsomes revealed the formation of tolbut<strong>am</strong>ide<br />

specific CYP2C metabolite and showed a K m and a V max of 387 μM<br />

and 195 pmol/min/mg proteins respectively. Inhibition assays revealed<br />

that p-tolbut<strong>am</strong>ide hydroxylase activity is inhibited by tienilic acid (a<br />

mechanism-based inhibitor of CYP2C9), but not by fluconazole and<br />

ketoconazole, specific inhibitors of CYP2C9, CYP3A4 respectively.<br />

CONCLUSION: These results suggest that guinea pigs express<br />

an active CYP2C subf<strong>am</strong>ily, which is quite different from the human<br />

CYP2C subf<strong>am</strong>ily. However, when added to the confirmed expression of<br />

CYP1A, CYP2B, CYP2D, CYP2E and CYP3A subf<strong>am</strong>ilies and considering<br />

the number of drugs metabolized by these hepatic subf<strong>am</strong>ilies, this<br />

is reinforcing the pertinence of using the guinea pig model for studying<br />

drug metabolism in a more “clinically relevant” context.<br />

<strong>PI</strong>-83<br />

A NEWLY DEVELOPED PEDIATRIC FORMULATION OF REVA-<br />

TIO FOR PEDIATRIC PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION<br />

PATIENTS IS BIOEQUIVALENT TO THE 1X20 MG REVATIO COM-<br />

MERCIAL TABLET AND TO THE 2X10 MG SILDENAFIL CITRATE<br />

CLINICAL TRIAL TABLETS IN HEALTHY ADULT VOLUNTEERS.<br />

X. Gao, L. Robert, M. O’Gorman, J. Cook; Pfizer, Inc, Groton, CT.<br />

X. Gao: 1. This research was sponsored by; Company/Drug; Pfizer,<br />

Inc. 2. I <strong>am</strong> a paid consultant/employee for; Company/Drug; Pfizer,<br />

Inc. 5. I <strong>am</strong> a significant stockholder for; Company/Drug; Pfizer, Inc.<br />

6. I will be discussing the following product, which is not labeled for the<br />

use under discussion, or the product is still investigational; Company/<br />

Drug; Revatio formulation for pediatric use. L. Robert: 1. This research<br />

was sponsored by; Company/Drug; Pfizer, Inc. 2. I <strong>am</strong> a paid consultant/employee<br />

for; Company/Drug; Pfizer, Inc. 5. I <strong>am</strong> a significant<br />

stockholder for; Company/ Drug; Pfizer, Inc. 6. I will be discussing the<br />

following product, which is not labeled for the use under discussion, or<br />

the product is still investigational; Company/Drug; Revatio formulation<br />

for pediatric use, which is not approved in US yet, but it is pending<br />

on approval from EU. M. O’Gorman: 1. This research was sponsored<br />

by; Company/Drug; Pfizer Inc. 2. I <strong>am</strong> a paid consultant/employee<br />

for; Company/Drug; Pfizer Inc. 5. I <strong>am</strong> a significant stockholder for;<br />

Company/Drug; Pfizer Inc. 6. I will be discussing the following product,<br />

which is not labeled for the use under discussion, or the product is<br />

still investigational; Company/Drug; the pediatric formulation of Revatio<br />

was not approved in US yet, but it was pending approval in Europe.<br />

J. Cook: 1. This research was sponsored by; Company/ Drug; Pfizer<br />

Inc. 2. I <strong>am</strong> a paid consultant/employee for; Company/Drug; Pfizer Inc.<br />

5. I <strong>am</strong> a significant stockholder for; Company/ Drug; Pfizer Inc. 6. I will<br />

be discussing the following product, which is not labeled for the use<br />

under discussion, or the product is still investigational; Company/Drug;<br />

Revatio pediatric formulation which has not approved in US yet.<br />

BACKGROUND: Revatio is approved for pediatric pulmonary<br />

arterial hypertension (PAH) patients in EU based on the results of a<br />

large multicentre RCT (STARTS-1). Accordingly, a new pediatric<br />

formulation, 10 mg/mL sildenafil citrate powder for oral suspension<br />

(POS) was developed for the treatment of pediatric PAH patients.<br />

s38 volume 91 supplemenT 1 | marCh 2012 | www.nature.com/cpt

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