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Abstract
Purpose: Evaluation of distribution kinetics is a neglected aspect of pharmacokinetics. This study examines the utility of the model-independent parameter whole body distribution clearance (CLD) in this respect.
Methods: Since mammillary compartmental models are widely used, CLD was calculated in terms of parameters of this model for 15 drugs. The underlying distribution processes were explored by assessment of relationships to pharmacokinetic parameters and covariates.
Results: The model-independence of the definition of the parameter CLD allowed a comparison of distributional properties of different drugs and provided physiological insight. Significant changes in CLD were observed as a result of drug-drug interactions, transporter polymorphisms and a diseased state.
Conclusion: Total distribution clearance CLD is a useful parameter to evaluate distribution kinetics of drugs. Its estimation as an adjunct to the model-independent parameters clearance and steady-state volume of distribution is advocated.
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Pharmaceutical Research, an official journal of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, is committed to publishing novel research that is mechanism-based, hypothesis-driven and addresses significant issues in drug discovery, development and regulation. Current areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
-(pre)formulation engineering and processing-
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molecular biopharmaceutics and drug disposition (including cellular and molecular pharmacology)-
pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics.
Research may involve nonclinical and clinical studies, and utilize both in vitro and in vivo approaches. Studies on small drug molecules, pharmaceutical solid materials (including biomaterials, polymers and nanoparticles) biotechnology products (including genes, peptides, proteins and vaccines), and genetically engineered cells are welcome.