Garrido, M.J. (María Jesús)

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  • Cetuximab-oxaliplatin-liposomes for epidermal growth factor receptor targeted chemotherapy of colorectal cancer
    (Elsevier, 2015) Haeri, A. (Azadeh); Hagen, T.L.M. (Timo L.M.) ten; Contreras, A.M. (Ana M.); Zalba, S. (Sara); Navarro-Blasco, I. (Iñigo); Garrido, M.J. (María Jesús); Koning, G. (Gerben)
    Oxaliplatin (L-OH), a platinum derivative with good tolerability is currently combined with Cetuximab (CTX), a monoclonal antibody (mAb), for the treatment of certain (wild-type KRAS) metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) expressing epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Improvement of L-OH pharmacokinetics (PK) can be provided by its encapsulation into liposomes, allowing a more selective accumulation and delivery to the tumor. Here, we aim to associate both agents in a novel liposomal targeted therapy by linking CTX to the drug-loaded liposomes. These EGFR-targeted liposomes potentially combine the therapeutic activity and selectivity of CTX with tumor-cell delivery of L-OH in a single therapeutic approach. L-OH liposomes carrying whole CTX or CTX-Fab’ fragments on their surface were designed and characterized. Their functionality was tested in vitro using four human CRC cell lines, expressing different levels of EGFR to investigate the role of CTX-EGFR interactions in the cellular binding and uptake of the nanocarriers and encapsulated drug. Next, those formulations were evaluated in vivo in a colorectal cancer xenograft model with regard to tumor drug accumulation, toxicity and therapeutic activity. In EGFR-overexpressing cell lines, intracellular drug delivery by targeted liposomes increased with receptor density reaching up to 3-fold higher levels than with non-targeted liposomes. Receptor specific uptake was demonstrated by competition with free CTX, which reduced internalization to levels similar to non-targeted liposomes. In a CRC xenograft model, drug delivery was strongly enhanced upon treatment with targeted formulations. Liposomes conjugated with monovalent CTX-Fab’ fragments showed superior drug accumulation in tumor tissue (2916.0 ± 507.84 ng/g) compared to CTX liposomes (1546.02 ± 362.41 ng/g) or non-targeted liposomes (891.06 ± 155.1 ng/g). Concomitantly, CTX-Fab’ targeted L-OH liposomes outperformed CTX-liposomes, which on its turn was still more efficacious than non-targeted liposomes and free drug treatment in CRC bearing mice. These results show that site-directed conjugation of monovalent CTX-Fab’ provides targeted L-OH liposomes that display an increased tumor drug delivery and efficacy over a formulation with CTX and non-targeted liposomes.
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    Population Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Lanreotide Autogel®/Depot in the Treatment of Neuroendocrine Tumors: Pooled Analysis of Four Clinical Trials
    (2016) Manon, A. (Amandine); Fernández-de-Trocóniz, J.I. (José Ignacio); Dehez, M. (Marion); Buil-Bruña, N (Núria); Gómez-Panzani, E.L. (Edda L.); Quyen-Nguyen, T.X. (Thi Xuan); Garrido, M.J. (María Jesús)
    Background and Objectives Lanreotide Autogel® (lanreotide Depot in the USA) has demonstrated anti-tumor activity and control of the symptoms associated with hormone hypersecretion in patients with neuroendocrine tumors. The objectives of this study were to describe the pharmacokinetics of lanreotide Autogel® administered 4-weekly by deep subcutaneous injections of 60, 90, or 120 mg in patients with gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs), to quantify the magnitude of inter-patient variability (IPV), and to identify those patient characteristics that impact on pharmacokinetics. Methods Analyses were based on pooled data from clinical trials. A total of 1541 serum concentrations from 290 patients were analyzed simultaneously by the population approach using NONMEM® version 7.2. Covariates evaluated included demographics, renal and hepatic function markers, and disease-related parameters. Results Serum profiles were described by a one-compartment disposition model in which the absorption process was characterized by two parallel pathways following first- and zero-order kinetics. The estimated apparent volume of distribution was 18.3 L. The estimated apparent total serum clearance for a typical 74 kg patient was 513 L/day, representing a substantial difference in clearance in this population of patients with respect to healthy volunteers that could not be explained by any of the covariates tested. Body weight was the only covariate to show a statistically significant effect on the pharmacokinetic profile, but due to the overlap between the pharmacokinetic profiles of patients with lower or higher body weights the effect of body weight on clearance was not considered clinically relevant. The IPV was low for clearance (27 %) and moderate to high for volume of distribution (150 %) and the absorption constant (61 %). Conclusions Using two mechanisms of absorption, the pharmacokinetics of lanreotide Autogel® were well-described in patients with GEP-NET. None of the patient characteristics tested were of clinical relevance to potential dose adjustment in clinical practice.
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    Application of different methods to formulate PEG-liposomes of oxaliplatin: Evaluation in vitro and in vivo
    (Elsevier, 2012) Tros-de-Ilarduya, C. (Conchita); Troconiz, I.F. (Iñaki F.); Zalba, S. (Sara); Navarro-Blasco, I. (Iñigo); Garrido, M.J. (María Jesús)
    In this work the film method (FM), reverse-phase evaporation (REV) and the heating method (HM) were applied to prepare PEG-coated liposomes of oxaliplatin with natural neutral and cationic lipids, respectively. The formulations developed with the three methods, showed similar physicochemical characteristics, except in the loading of oxaliplatin, which was statistically lower (P<0.05) using the HM. The incorporation of a semi-synthetic lipid in the formulation developed by FM, provided liposomes with a particle size of 115 nm associated to the lowest polydispersity index and the highest drug loading, 35%, compared to the other two lipids, suggesting an increase of the membrane stability. That stability was also evaluated according to the presence of cholesterol, the impact of the temperature, and the application of different cryoprotectans during the lyophilization. The results indicated long-term stability of the developed formulation, because after its intravenous in-vivo administration to HT-29 tumor bearing mice was able to induce an inhibition of tumor growth statistically higher (P < 0.05) than the inhibition caused by the free drug. In conclusion, the FM was the simplest method in comparison with REV and HM to develop in vivo stable and efficient PEG-coated liposomes of oxaliplatin with a loading higher than those reported for REV.
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    Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modeling of the antinociceptive effects of (+)-tramadol in the rat: role of cytochrome P450 2D activity
    (American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 2003) Sayar, O. (Onintza); Troconiz, I.F. (Iñaki F.); Rapado, J. (Javier); Renedo, M.J. (María Jesús); Dios-Vieitez, M.C. (M. Carmen); Segura, C. (Cristina); Garrido, M.J. (María Jesús)
    In this study the role of cytochrome P450 2D (CYP2D) in the pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationship of (+)-tramadol [(+)-T] has been explored in rats. Male Wistar rats were infused with (+)-T in the absence of and during pretreatment with a reversible CYP2D inhibitor quinine (Q), determining plasma concentrations of Q, (+)-T, and (+)-O-demethyltramadol [(+)-M1], and measuring antinociception. Pharmacokinetics of (+)-M1, but not (+)-T, was affected by Q pretreatment: early after the start of (+)-T infusion, levels of (+)-M1 were significantly lower (P < 0.05). However, at later times during Q infusion those levels increased continuously, exceeding the values found in animals that did not receive the inhibitor. These results suggest that CYP2D is involved in the formation and elimination of (+)-M1. In fact, results from another experiment where (+)-M1 was given in the presence and in absence of Q showed that (+)-M1 elimination clearance (CL(ME0)) was significantly lower (P < 0.05) in animals receiving Q. Inhibition of both (+)-M1 formation clearance (CL(M10)) and CL(ME0) were modeled by an inhibitory E(MAX) model, and the estimates (relative standard error) of the maximum degree of inhibition (E(MAX)) and IC(50), plasma concentration of Q eliciting half of E(MAX) for CL(M10) and CL(ME0), were 0.94 (0.04), 97 (0.51) ng/ml, and 48 (0.42) ng/ml, respectively. The modeling of the time course of antinociception showed that the contribution of (+)-T was negligible and (+)-M1 was responsible for the observed effects, which depend linearly on (+)-M1 effect site concentrations. Therefore, the CYP2D activity is a major determinant of the antinociception elicited after (+)-T administration.
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    Altered Plasma and Brain Disposition and Pharmacodynamics of Methadone in Abstinent Rats
    (Williams & Wilkins, 1999) Valle, M. (Marta); Troconiz, I.F. (Iñaki F.); Garrido, M.J. (María Jesús); Calvo, R. (Rosario)
    The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of methadone were investigated in control and abstinent rats. Minipumps filled with saline (control group) or saline-morphine (abstinent group) solutions were used to induce physical dependence. Solutions were delivered continuously by minipumps for 6 days. The physical dependence was evaluated 12 h after minipump removal by measuring specific withdrawal signs. Animals from the abstinent group showed clear withdrawal signs such as hostility on handling and weight loss. Plasma and brain disposition and pharmacodynamics of methadone were evaluated after a 0.35 mg/kg i.v. bolus dose administered 12 h after minipump removal. Plasma clearance, distribution clearance, and volume of distribution at steady-state were significantly decreased (P < 0.05) in the abstinent group. Plasma levels of alpha1-acid glycoprotein and plasma protein binding were significantly increased (P < 0.05) in the abstinent group. The estimates of pharmacokinetic parameters based on unbound plasma concentrations did not differ between groups, with the sole exception of the unbound apparent volume of distribution. The access of methadone to the brain was significantly faster (P < 0.05) in the abstinent group, although the extent of distribution in the brain was diminished in comparison with the control group. Analgesia recorded with tail-flick was used as the pharmacodynamic endpoint. Analgesic response and effect compartment concentrations of methadone were related by the sigmoidal Emax model. Estimates of C50 [steady-state plasma concentrations eliciting half of maximum effect (Emax)]] based on unbound concentrations did not differ between groups. On the other hand, the estimate of Emax had decreased by 65% in the abstinent group.
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    Modeling of the In Vivo Antinociceptive Interaction between an Opioid Agonist, (+)-O-Desmethyltramadol, and a Monoamine Reuptake Inhibitor, (—)-O-Desmethyltramadol, in Rats
    (Williams & Wilkins, 2000) Valle, M. (Marta); Campanero, M.A. (Miguel Angel); Troconiz, I.F. (Iñaki F.); Garrido, M.J. (María Jesús); Calvo, R. (Rosario)
    The pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (pk-pd) characterization of the in vivo antinociceptive interaction between (+)-O-desmethyltramadol [(+)-M1] and (-)-O-desmethyltramadol [(-)-M1], main metabolites of tramadol, was studied in three groups of rats. (+)-M1 and (-)-M1, both with different pd properties, were studied under steady-state and nonsteady-state conditions, depending on the group. Plasma drug concentration and antinociception were simultaneously measured in each animal by using an enantioselective analytical assay and the tail-flick test, respectively. Respiratory depression also was evaluated in another series of experiments according to the same experimental conditions. The pk behavior was similar for both enantiomers and no significant (P >.05) interaction between two compounds was found at this level. However, a significant (P <.01) potentiation in the antinociceptive effect elicited by (+)-M1 was found during and after (-)-M1 administration. The pd model used to describe the time course of the antinociception in the presence of (+)-M1, (-)-M1, or both is based on previous knowledge of the compounds and includes the following: 1) an effect compartment model to account for the opioid effect of (+)-M1, and 2) an indirect response model accounting for the release of noradrenaline (NA) caused by (+)-M1, and the inhibition of the NA reuptake due to the action of (-)-M1. The model predicts a positive contribution to antinociception of the predicted increasing levels of NA. No significant (P >.05) respiratory effects were seen during or after (+)-M1 and (-)-M1 administration.
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    Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling of the antinociceptive effects of main active metabolites of tramadol, (+)-O-desmethyltramadol and (-)-O-desmethyltramadol, in rats.
    (Williams & Wilkins, 2000) Valle, M. (Marta); Troconiz, I.F. (Iñaki F.); Garrido, M.J. (María Jesús); Pavon, J. (Juan); Calvo, R. (Rosario)
    The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the two main metabolites of tramadol, (+)-O-desmethyltramadol and (-)-O-desmethyltramadol, were studied in rats. Pharmacodynamic endpoints evaluated were respiratory depression, measured as the change in arterial blood pCO(2), pO(2), and pH levels; and antinociception, measured by the tail-flick technique. The administration of 10 mg/kg (+)-O-desmethyltramadol in a 10-min i.v. infusion significantly altered pCO(2), pO(2), and pH values in comparison with baseline and lower-dose groups (P <.05). However, 2 mg/kg administered in a 10-min i.v. infusion was enough to achieve 100% antinociception without respiratory depression. Moreover, the beta-funaltrexamine pretreatment completely eliminated the antinociception of the 2-mg/kg dose, suggesting that such an effect is due to mu-opioid receptor activation. To describe and adequately characterize the in vivo antinociceptive effect of the drug, (+)-O-desmethyltramadol was given at different infusion rates of varying lengths (10-300 min). Pharmacokinetics was best described by a two-compartmental model. The time course of response was described using an effect compartment associated with a linear pharmacodynamic model. The estimates of the slope of the effect versus concentration relationship were significantly decreased (P <. 05) as the length of infusion was increased, suggesting the development of tolerance. Doses of up to 8 mg/kg (-)-O-desmethyltramadol given in 10-min i.v. infusion did not elicit either antinociception in the tail-flick test or respiratory effects. These in vivo results are in accordance with the opiate and nonopiate properties reported for these compounds in several in vitro studies.
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    Recombinant porphobilinogen deaminase targeted to the liver corrects enzymopenia in a mouse model of acute intermittent porphyria
    (2022) Berraondo, P. (Pedro); Corrales, F.J. (Fernando José); Martini, P. (Paolo); Lanciego, J.L. (José Luis); Córdoba-Quiñones, K. M. (Karol Marcela); Serrano-Mendioroz, I. (Irantzu); Prieto, J. (Jesús); Fontanellas-Romá, A. (Antonio); Merino-Díaz, M. (María); Garrido, M.J. (María Jesús); Alegre-Esteban, M. (Manuel); Sampedro, A. (Ana); Jericó-Asenjo, D. (Daniel); Jiang, L. (Lei)
    Correction of enzymatic deficits in hepatocytes by systemic administration of a recombinant protein is a desired therapeutic goal for hepatic enzymopenic disorders such as acute intermittent porphyria (AIP), an inherited porphobilinogen deaminase (PBGD) deficiency. Apolipoprotein A-I (ApoAI) is internalized into hepatocytes during the centripetal transport of cholesterol. Here, we generated a recombinant protein formed by linking ApoAI to the amino terminus of human PBGD (rhApoAI-PBGD) in an attempt to transfer PBGD into liver cells. In vivo experiments showed that, after intravenous injection, rhApoAI-PBGD circulates in blood incorporated into high-density lipoprotein (HDL), penetrates into hepatocytes, and crosses the blood-brain barrier, increasing PBGD activity in both the liver and brain. Consistently, the intravenous administration of rhApoAI-PBGD or the hyperfunctional rApoAI-PBGD-I129M/N340S (rApoAI-PBGDms) variant efficiently prevented and abrogated phenobarbital-induced acute attacks in a mouse model of AIP. One month after a single intravenous dose of rApoAI-PBGDms, the protein was still detectable in the liver, and hepatic PBGD activity remained increased above control values. A long-lasting therapeutic effect of rApoAI-PBGDms was observed after either intravenous or subcutaneous administration. These data describe a method to deliver PBGD to hepatocytes with resulting enhanced hepatic enzymatic activity and protection against AIP attacks in rodent models, suggesting that the approach might be an effective therapy for AIP.
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    Quantification of pharmacokinetic profiles of PD-1/PD-L1 antibodies by validated ELISAs
    (MDPI AG, 2020) Contreras-Sandoval, A.M. (Ana M.); Debets, R. (Reno); Smerdou, C. (Cristian); Zalba, S. (Sara); Martisova, E. (Eva); Garrido, M.J. (María Jesús)
    Immunotherapy has changed the paradigm of cancer treatments. In this way, several combinatorial strategies based on monoclonal antibodies (mAb) such as anti (a)-PD-1 or anti (a)-PD-L1 are often reported to yield promising clinical benefits. However, the pharmacokinetic (PK) behavior of these mAbs is a critical issue that requires selective analytical techniques. Indeed, few publications report data on a-PD1/a-PD-L1 exposure and its relationship with therapeutic or toxic effects. In this regard, preclinical assays allow the time profiles of antibody plasma concentrations to be characterized rapidly and easily, which may help to increase PK knowledge. In this study, we have developed and validated two in-house ELISAs to quantify a-PD-1 and a-PD-L1 in plasma collected from tumor-bearing mice. The linear range for the a-PD-1 assay was 2.5–125 ng/mL and 0.11–3.125 ng/mL for the a-PD-L1 assay, whereas the intra-and inter-day precision was lower than 20% for both analytes. The PK characterization revealed a significant decrease in drug exposure after administration of multiple doses. Plasma half-life for a-PD-1 was slightly shorter (22.3 h) than for a-PD-L1 (46.7 h). To our knowledge, this is the first reported preclinical ELISA for these immune checkpoint inhibitors, which is sufficiently robust to be used in different preclinical models. These methods can help to understand the PK behavior of these antibodies under different scenarios and the relationship with response, thus guiding the choice of optimal doses in clinical settings.
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    Population Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Lanreotide Autogel® in Healthy Subjects: evidence for injection interval of up to 2 months
    (Adis Press, 2009) Peraire, C. (Concepción); Troconiz, I.F. (Iñaki F.); Ramis, J. (Joaquim); Boscani, P. (Paolo); Obach, R. (Rosendo); Garrido, M.J. (María Jesús); Cendros, J.M. (Josep Maria)
    BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Lanreotide is a somatostatin analogue used for the treatment of acromegaly and neuroendocrine tumours. The objective of this study was to develop a pharmacokinetic model for the sustained-release formulation lanreotide Autogel after deep subcutaneous administration in healthy subjects, and to explore the potential effect of covariates, especially sex and dose. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This was an open-label, single-centre, randomized, dose-ranging, parallel-group study, with a follow-up period of 4-7 months following drug administration in healthy subjects. Healthy Caucasian subjects aged 18-45 years were included. Subjects received a rapid intravenous bolus of 7 microg/kg of an immediate-release formulation of lanreotide (lanreotide IRF). After a 3-day washout period, participants were randomized to receive a single deep subcutaneous injection of lanreotide Autogel at a dose of 60, 90 or 120 mg. PHARMACOKINETIC AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Blood samples for lanreotide determination were obtained during the first 12 hours after the intravenous bolus injection and during the 4- to 7-month follow-up period after deep subcutaneous administration of lanreotide Autogel. Data after intravenous and subcutaneous administration were fitted simultaneously using the population approach in NONMEM((R)) version VI software. The model was validated externally using data from patients with acromegaly. RESULTS: In total, 50 healthy subjects (24 women and 26 men) received a single intravenous dose of lanreotide IRF. Of these, 38 subjects (18 women and 20 men) received a single subcutaneous dose of lanreotide Autogel 3 days after intravenous lanreotide IRF. The disposition of lanreotide was described by a three-compartment open model. The estimates of the total volume of distribution and serum clearance were 15.1 L and 23.1 L/h, respectively. The estimates of interindividual variability were <40%. To evaluate lanreotide Autogel pharmacokinetics, the absorption rate was modelled to decrease exponentially as a function of the natural logarithm of time. The absolute bioavailability after deep subcutaneous administration of lanreotide Autogel was 63%. The rate of absorption and bioavailability of lanreotide Autogel were independent of the administered dose in the range from 60 to 120 mg, and no significant effect of covariates (sex, dose, age or bodyweight) was found (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Population analysis allows a full description of the disposition of lanreotide after rapid intravenous bolus administration of lanreotide IRF (7 microg/kg) and the pharmacokinetics of lanreotide Autogel after a single deep subcutaneous injection (60, 90 or 120 mg) in healthy subjects. The model-based simulations provide support for the feasibility of extending the dosing interval for lanreotide Autogel to 56 days when given at 120 mg. The absorption profile of lanreotide Autogel was independent of the dose and was not affected by sex.