Richard B Warren, Anne Weiss, Jakob Felding, Morten O A Sommer
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Abstract
Introduction: Orismilast is a novel oral selective inhibitor of phosphodiesterase 4B and 4D subtypes (PDE4B/D) in clinical development for treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD) and other inflammatory skin conditions. Herein, we describe a pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) analysis comparing predicted exposure data of orismilast and apremilast in AD patients and place these data in the context of their IL-13 secretion data generated in a human whole-blood assay.
Methods: A PK/PD assessment of orismilast and apremilast in AD was performed. In a human whole blood assay, the levels needed to inhibit IL-13 production were measured for orismilast and apremilast head-to-head. These data were then contextualized with simulated exposure of clinically relevant doses of the two drugs.
Results: The analysis shows that orismilast has potential to significantly inhibit IL-13 production at all three clinical doses trialed in AD (20 mg bid, 30 mg bid, and 40 mg bid) as the drug has a predicted Caverage plasma concentration exceeding the IL-13 IC90 value of the human whole-blood assay and a predicted Cmin above the IL-13 IC50 value. Apremilast, in contrast, is predicted to reach Caverage plasma concentrations below the IL-13 IC50 value for both doses (30 mg bid and 40 mg bid) and only exceeding the IL-13 IC50 value at peak concentrations for the highest dose.
Conclusion: The outcome of the analysis supports the observed clinical effect of orismilast in patients with AD and could explain the lack of efficacy of apremilast in the same indication.
期刊介绍:
Dermatology and Therapy is an international, open access, peer-reviewed, rapid publication journal (peer review in 2 weeks, published 3–4 weeks from acceptance). The journal is dedicated to the publication of high-quality clinical (all phases), observational, real-world, and health outcomes research around the discovery, development, and use of dermatological therapies. Studies relating to diagnosis, pharmacoeconomics, public health and epidemiology, quality of life, and patient care, management, and education are also encouraged.
Areas of focus include, but are not limited to all clinical aspects of dermatology, such as skin pharmacology; skin development and aging; prevention, diagnosis, and management of skin disorders and melanomas; research into dermal structures and pathology; and all areas of aesthetic dermatology, including skin maintenance, dermatological surgery, and lasers.
The journal is of interest to a broad audience of pharmaceutical and healthcare professionals and publishes original research, reviews, case reports/case series, trial protocols, and short communications. Dermatology and Therapy will consider all scientifically sound research be it positive, confirmatory or negative data. Submissions are welcomed whether they relate to an International and/or a country-specific audience, something that is crucially important when researchers are trying to target more specific patient populations. This inclusive approach allows the journal to assist in the dissemination of quality research, which may be considered of insufficient interest by other journals. The journal appeals to a global audience and receives submissions from all over the world.