Role of Physiologically Based Biopharmaceutics Modeling in Predicting and Circumventing the Drug-Drug Interactions of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors with Acid-Reducing Agents

Role of Physiologically Based Biopharmaceutics Modeling in Predicting and Circumventing the Drug-Drug Interactions of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors with Acid-Reducing Agents

Publication: J Appl Pharm Sci
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are molecular targeting agents used to treat various types of cancer. During the treatment with TKIs, acid-reducing agents (ARAs) are prescribed to prevent gastric mucosal damage.

Evaluation of Violacein Metabolic Stability and Metabolite Identification in Human, Mouse, and Rat Liver Microsomes

Evaluation of Violacein Metabolic Stability and Metabolite Identification in Human, Mouse, and Rat Liver Microsomes

Publication: Pharmaceutics
Software: ADMET Predictor®
Division: Cheminformatics

Malaria significantly impacts the health of populations living in poverty and vulnerable conditions. Resistance to current antimalarial drugs remains a major challenge and highlights the urgent need for novel, effective, and safer therapies.

An Ocular Exposure Prediction for Topical Atropine in Human Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling

An Ocular Exposure Prediction for Topical Atropine in Human Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling

Publication: AAPS J
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK

Developing a mathematical model to predict the distribution and bioavailability of atropine in human eyes is an insight approach for clinical practice.

Establishing Clinically Relevant Specifications for Carbamazepine Tablets Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling

Establishing Clinically Relevant Specifications for Carbamazepine Tablets Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling

Publication: AAPS J
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK

The purpose of this study was to establish a clinically relevant specification for carbamazepine (CBZ) tablets, a classic narrow therapeutic index drug (NTID), within the Chinese population.

Microfluidic Device Successfully Replaces Traditional Models of Pregnancy Associated Drug Pharmacokinetic Studies

Microfluidic Device Successfully Replaces Traditional Models of Pregnancy Associated Drug Pharmacokinetic Studies

Publication: 2025 Pregnancy May
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK

Pregnant and lactating people remain therapeutic orphans as they are often excluded from clinical trials, remaining one of the most therapeutically vulnerable.

Predicting and Confirming Bioequivalence of Alpelisib Oral Granules and Tablets for Patients With PIK3CA-Related Disorders

Predicting and Confirming Bioequivalence of Alpelisib Oral Granules and Tablets for Patients With PIK3CA-Related Disorders

Publication: AAPS PharmSciTech
Software: GastroPlus®

Alpelisib, an oral α-specific phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) inhibitor, has been shown to be safe and effective for some patients with gain-of-function mutation in the PIK3CA oncogene

ADME profile of AP-238 – opioid designer drug (CAS: 140924-11-4): first application of multi-in silico approach methodology for comprehensive prediction of ADME profile (absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion) important for clinical toxicology and forensic purposes

ADME profile of AP-238 – opioid designer drug (CAS: 140924-11-4): first application of multi-in silico approach methodology for comprehensive prediction of ADME profile (absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion) important for clinical toxicology and forensic purposes

Publication: Chemico-Biological Interactions
Software: ADMET Predictor®
Division: Cheminformatics

AP-238 is a recently emerged opioid designer drug from the cinnamylpiperazine class, raising increasing concern in forensic and clinical toxicology due to its potential for abuse and limited ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion) profile.

Extrapolation of Midazolam Disposition in Neonates Using Physiological-Based Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Modeling

Extrapolation of Midazolam Disposition in Neonates Using Physiological-Based Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Modeling

Publication: Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev
Software: GastroPlus®

There is a shortage of data in clinical studies of neonatal populations, which often utilize extrapolation strategies and model simulation techniques to support drug development and clinical applications.

Utilizing Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Models to Support Rational Medication in Chinese Elderly Population

Utilizing Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Models to Support Rational Medication in Chinese Elderly Population

Authors: Wu X, Wang Z, Liu S, Wang H
Publication: Drug Des Devel Ther
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK

China is undergoing a pronounced shift towards an aging society, wherein the elderly constitute a prominent demographic relying significantly on medications.

Rat-to-Human PBPK Model of U-47700: Unveiling Pharmacokinetic Risks of a Synthetic Opioid Through Interspecies Extrapolation

Rat-to-Human PBPK Model of U-47700: Unveiling Pharmacokinetic Risks of a Synthetic Opioid Through Interspecies Extrapolation

Publication: Toxicol Appl Pharmacol
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK

U-47700, a synthetic μ-opioid receptor agonist and emerging new psychoactive substance, poses critical public health risks due to its high abuse liability and fatal overdose potential.

From In Vivo Predictive Dissolution to Virtual Bioequivalence: A GastroPlus®-Driven Framework for Generic Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets

From In Vivo Predictive Dissolution to Virtual Bioequivalence: A GastroPlus®-Driven Framework for Generic Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets

Publication: Pharmaceuticals
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK

Candesartan cilexetil, a Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS) II prodrug, demonstrates compromised bioavailability attributable to its limited aqueous solubility coupled with P-glycoprotein (P-gp)-mediated efflux and hepatic first-pass metabolism, thereby introducing complexities in generic drug bioequivalence assessments.

Mode of Action Approach Supports a Lack of Carcinogenic Potential of Six Organic UV Filters

Mode of Action Approach Supports a Lack of Carcinogenic Potential of Six Organic UV Filters

Publication: Crit Rev Toxicol
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK

Ultraviolet (UV) filters, the active ingredients in sunscreens, have been used for several decades to reduce the risk of acute and chronic damage to the skin from solar UV radiation, which can lead to skin cancer.

Mode of Action Approach Supports a Lack of Carcinogenic Potential of Six Organic UV Filters

Mode of Action Approach Supports a Lack of Carcinogenic Potential of Six Organic UV Filters

Publication: Crit Rev Toxicol
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK

Ultraviolet (UV) filters, the active ingredients in sunscreens, have been used for several decades to reduce the risk of acute and chronic damage to the skin from solar UV radiation, which can lead to skin cancer.

Anxiety Disorders, PTSD and OCD: Systematic Review of Approved Psychiatric Medications (2008–2024) and Pipeline Phase III Medications

Anxiety Disorders, PTSD and OCD: Systematic Review of Approved Psychiatric Medications (2008–2024) and Pipeline Phase III Medications

Publication: Drugs Context
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK

This systematic review examines psychiatric medications approved by the FDA for anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) from 2008 to 2024 and describes the mechanism of action, indications for both labelled and off-label uses, evidence for efficacy, dosing and adverse effects for each medication.

Advances in Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modeling and its Regulatory Utility to Support Oral Drug Product Development and Harmonization

Advances in Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Modeling and its Regulatory Utility to Support Oral Drug Product Development and Harmonization

Publication: Pharmaceutical Research
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK
Therapeutic Areas: PBPK

This report summarizes the proceedings of Session 1 of the one-day public workshop titled “Advances in PBPK Modeling and its Regulatory Utility for Oral Drug Product Development” hosted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Center for Research on Complex Generics (CRCG) on October 12, 2023.

High vs. Low Vancomycin Therapeutic Concentrations in Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

High vs. Low Vancomycin Therapeutic Concentrations in Periprosthetic Joint Infection: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

Publication: Front Pharmacol
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK

Current guidelines recommend vancomycin concentrations of 10–20 μg/mL for most infections, with higher levels (15–20 μg/mL) suggested for severe cases.

PBPK Modeling to Support Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Assessment in Pediatric Populations

PBPK Modeling to Support Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Assessment in Pediatric Populations

Publication: Pharm Res
Software: GastroPlus®
Division: PBPK

This report summarizes the proceedings for Session 3 of the one-day public workshop entitled “Advances in PBPK Modeling and its Regulatory Utility for Oral Drug Product Development” a jointly sponsored workshop by U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Center for Research on Complex Generics (CRCG) on October 12, 2023.