Johanne Pion, Carlos Lopez Mendez, Jean-Pierre Moreau, Veronique Boulanger, Douglas Wight
{"title":"Preclinical Safety Evaluation of Etripamil Nasal Spray in Cynomolgus Macaques (<i>Macaca fascicularis</i>) to Assess for Safety in Patients With Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia.","authors":"Johanne Pion, Carlos Lopez Mendez, Jean-Pierre Moreau, Veronique Boulanger, Douglas Wight","doi":"10.1177/10915818241263068","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10915818241263068","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Etripamil is a calcium channel blocker currently in Phase 3 trials for the treatment of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT). Systemic and local toxicity following once-weekly intranasal administration of etripamil was evaluated in cynomolgus macaques to support clinical development. Groups of animals (N = 8, 4 males and 4 females) were administered etripamil into the left nostril weekly at dose levels of 0 (vehicle), 1.9, 3.8, or 5.7 mg/kg/dose for 26 doses. Persistence, reversibility, and progression of findings were examined following a 28-day recovery period. Clinical signs were transient and were related to the intranasal administration (e.g., nasal discharge, sneezing, etc.) of etripamil. There were no macroscopic or systemic microscopic findings at any dose. Etripamil-related adaptive and reactive local changes affecting the nasal cavity, larynx, and nasopharynx were observed at ≥1.9 mg/kg/dose. Minimal to severe dose-dependent nasal epithelial damage was observed, mainly affecting respiratory and transitional epithelium. Following the 28-day recovery period, microscopic changes were confined to the left nasal cavity and nasopharynx. These changes were significantly lower in incidence and severity, with noticeable reversal of the adaptive and reactive changes, indicating partial to complete recovery of the epithelial lining. Based on the lack of systemic toxicity and the minimal and transient nasal changes, the systemic, no observable adverse effect level (NOAEL) of etripamil in monkeys was the high dose, 5.7 mg/kg/dose. The NOAEL for local toxicity was 1.9 mg/kg/dose. Collectively, these data support further study of etripamil in human trials as a potential treatment for PSVT.</p>","PeriodicalId":14432,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Toxicology","volume":" ","pages":"503-510"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11402258/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141734065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Priya Cherian, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, David E Cohen, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler, James G Marks, Lisa A Peterson, Ronald C Shank, Thomas J Slaga, Paul W Snyder, Monice Fiume, Bart Heldreth
{"title":"Safety Assessment of Polysilicone-11 as Used in Cosmetics.","authors":"Priya Cherian, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, David E Cohen, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler, James G Marks, Lisa A Peterson, Ronald C Shank, Thomas J Slaga, Paul W Snyder, Monice Fiume, Bart Heldreth","doi":"10.1177/10915818241237789","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10915818241237789","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) assessed the safety of Polysilicone-11 as used in cosmetic formulations. This ingredient is reported to function as a film former. The Panel considered the available data and concluded that Polysilicone-11 is safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":14432,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Toxicology","volume":" ","pages":"120S-127S"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140110238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wilbur Johnson, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler, James G Marks, Lisa A Peterson, Ronald C Shank, Thomas J Slaga, Paul W Snyder, Monice Fiume, Bart Heldreth
{"title":"Safety Assessment of Capryloyl Salicylic Acid as Used in Cosmetics.","authors":"Wilbur Johnson, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler, James G Marks, Lisa A Peterson, Ronald C Shank, Thomas J Slaga, Paul W Snyder, Monice Fiume, Bart Heldreth","doi":"10.1177/10915818241237794","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10915818241237794","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) reassessed the safety of Capryloyl Salicylic Acid in cosmetic products; this ingredient is reported to function as a skin conditioning agent. The Panel reviewed relevant data relating to the safety of this ingredient in cosmetic formulations, and concluded that the available data are insufficient to make a determination that Capryloyl Salicylic Acid is safe under the intended conditions of use in cosmetic formulations.</p>","PeriodicalId":14432,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Toxicology","volume":" ","pages":"92S-108S"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140093911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Priya Cherian, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler, James G Marks, Ronald C Shank, Thomas J Slaga, Paul W Snyder, Monice Fiume, Bart Heldreth
{"title":"Safety Assessment of Basic Red 76 as Used in Cosmetics.","authors":"Priya Cherian, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler, James G Marks, Ronald C Shank, Thomas J Slaga, Paul W Snyder, Monice Fiume, Bart Heldreth","doi":"10.1177/10915818241237795","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10915818241237795","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) assessed the safety of Basic Red 76, which is reported to function in cosmetics as a hair colorant and hair-conditioning agent. The Panel reviewed the available data to determine the safety of this ingredient. The Panel concluded that Basic Red 76 is safe for use as a hair dye ingredient in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":14432,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Toxicology","volume":" ","pages":"109S-119S"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140110237","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alice Akinsulie, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler, James G Marks, Ronald C Shank, Thomas J Slaga, Paul W Snyder, Monice Fiume, Bart Heldreth
{"title":"Safety Assessment of Hydroxyethyl Urea as Used in Cosmetics.","authors":"Alice Akinsulie, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler, James G Marks, Ronald C Shank, Thomas J Slaga, Paul W Snyder, Monice Fiume, Bart Heldreth","doi":"10.1177/10915818241237791","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10915818241237791","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) assessed the safety of Hydroxyethyl Urea, which is reported to function as a humectant and a hair and skin conditioning agent. The Panel reviewed the available data to determine the safety of this ingredient. The Panel concluded that Hydroxyethyl Urea is safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating.</p>","PeriodicalId":14432,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Toxicology","volume":" ","pages":"128S-134S"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140093912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lillian C Becker, Priya A Cherian, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler, James G Marks, Ronald C Shank, Thomas J Slaga, Paul W Snyder, Monice Fiume, Bart Heldreth
{"title":"Safety Assessment of Hydrogen Peroxide as Used in Cosmetics.","authors":"Lillian C Becker, Priya A Cherian, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Ronald A Hill, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler, James G Marks, Ronald C Shank, Thomas J Slaga, Paul W Snyder, Monice Fiume, Bart Heldreth","doi":"10.1177/10915818241237790","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10915818241237790","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) assessed the safety of Hydrogen Peroxide for use in cosmetics. This ingredient is reported to function in cosmetics as an antimicrobial agent, cosmetic biocide, oral health care agent, and oxidizing agent. The Panel reviewed the data relevant to the safety of this ingredient and concluded that Hydrogen Peroxide is safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":14432,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Toxicology","volume":" ","pages":"5S-63S"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140101583","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wilbur Johnson, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler, James G Marks, Lisa A Peterson, Ronald C Shank, Thomas J Slaga, Paul W Snyder, Monice Fiume, Bart Heldreth
{"title":"Safety Assessment of Palm-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.","authors":"Wilbur Johnson, Wilma F Bergfeld, Donald V Belsito, Curtis D Klaassen, Daniel C Liebler, James G Marks, Lisa A Peterson, Ronald C Shank, Thomas J Slaga, Paul W Snyder, Monice Fiume, Bart Heldreth","doi":"10.1177/10915818241237797","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10915818241237797","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) reviewed the safety of 8 palm tree (<i>Euterpe edulis</i> (juçara) and <i>Euterpe oleracea</i> (açaí))-derived ingredients as used in cosmetic products; these ingredients are reported to function mostly as skin conditioning agents. The Panel reviewed relevant data relating to the safety of these ingredients in cosmetic formulations. Industry should continue to use good manufacturing practices to limit impurities. The Panel concluded that palm tree (açaí and juçara)-derived ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment.</p>","PeriodicalId":14432,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Toxicology","volume":" ","pages":"64S-91S"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140131439","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chris J Powell, John C Kapeghian, John C Bernal, John R Foster
{"title":"Hepatitis A Virus Infection in Cynomolgus Monkeys Confounds the Safety Evaluation of a Drug Candidate.","authors":"Chris J Powell, John C Kapeghian, John C Bernal, John R Foster","doi":"10.1177/10915818241237992","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10915818241237992","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In a 3-month toxicity study in cynomolgus monkeys at a European contract laboratory, animals were infected with HAV, initially resulting in hepatic injury being incorrectly attributed to the test compound. Elevated serum ALT/AST/GLDH (5- to 10-fold) were noted in individual animals from all groups including controls, with no apparent dose, exposure, or time-related relationship. Liver histopathology revealed minimal to slight inflammatory cell accumulation in periportal zones of most animals, and minimal to slight hepatocyte degeneration/necrosis in 10/42 animals from all groups. As these findings were more pronounced in 6 drug-treated animals, including 2/6 in the low dose group, the draft report concluded: \"<i>treatment-related hepatotoxicity at all dose levels precluded determination of a NOAEL</i>.\" However, the unusual pattern of hepatotoxicity suggested a factor other than drug exposure might have caused the hepatic effects. Therefore, snap-frozen liver samples were tested for hepatitis viruses using a PCR method. Tests for hepatitis B, C, and E virus were negative; however, 20/42 samples were positive for hepatitis A virus (HAV). Infection was strongly associated with increased serum ALT/GLDH, and/or hepatocyte degeneration/necrosis. Re-evaluation of the study in light of these data concluded that the hepatic injury was not drug-related. A subsequent 6-month toxicology study in HAV-vaccinated cynomolgus monkeys confirmed the absence of hepatotoxicity. Identification of HAV infection supported progression of the drug candidate into later clinical trials. Although rarely investigated, subclinical HAV infection has occasionally been reported in laboratory primates, including those used for toxicology studies and it may be more prevalent than the literature indicates.</p>","PeriodicalId":14432,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Toxicology","volume":" ","pages":"368-376"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11155213/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140158138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emmanuel Boulay, Eric Troncy, Vincent Jacquemet, Hai Huang, Michael K Pugsley, Anne-Marie Downey, Rafael Venegas Baca, Simon Authier
{"title":"<i>In Silico</i> Human Cardiomyocyte Action Potential Modeling: Exploring Ion Channel Input Combinations.","authors":"Emmanuel Boulay, Eric Troncy, Vincent Jacquemet, Hai Huang, Michael K Pugsley, Anne-Marie Downey, Rafael Venegas Baca, Simon Authier","doi":"10.1177/10915818241237988","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10915818241237988","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>In silico</i> modeling offers an opportunity to supplement and accelerate cardiac safety testing. With in silico modeling, computational simulation methods are used to predict electrophysiological interactions and pharmacological effects of novel drugs on critical physiological processes. The O'Hara-Rudy's model was developed to predict the response to different ion channel inhibition levels on cardiac action potential duration (APD) which is known to directly correlate with the QT interval. APD data at 30% 60% and 90% inhibition were derived from the model to delineate possible ventricular arrhythmia scenarios and the marginal contribution of each ion channel to the model. Action potential values were calculated for epicardial, myocardial, and endocardial cells, with action potential curve modeling. This study assessed cardiac ion channel inhibition data combinations to consider when undertaking in silico modeling of proarrhythmic effects as stipulated in the Comprehensive in Vitro Proarrhythmia Assay (CiPA). As expected, our data highlight the importance of the delayed rectifier potassium channel (I<sub>Kr</sub>) as the most impactful channel for APD prolongation. The impact of the transient outward potassium channel (I<sub>to</sub>) inhibition on APD was minimal while the inward rectifier (I<sub>K1</sub>) and slow component of the delayed rectifier potassium channel (I<sub>Ks</sub>) also had limited APD effects. In contrast, the contribution of fast sodium channel (I<sub>Na</sub>) and/or L-type calcium channel (I<sub>Ca</sub>) inhibition resulted in substantial APD alterations supporting the pharmacological relevance of in silico modeling using input from a limited number of cardiac ion channels including I<sub>Kr</sub>, I<sub>Na</sub>, and I<sub>Ca</sub>, at least at an early stage of drug development.</p>","PeriodicalId":14432,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Toxicology","volume":" ","pages":"357-367"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140110236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"So…….You Want to be a Peer Reviewer?","authors":"Mary Beth Genter","doi":"10.1177/10915818241254582","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10915818241254582","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Peer review is essential to preserving the integrity of the scientific publication process. Peer reviewers must adhere to the norms of the peer review process, including confidentiality, avoiding actual or apparent conflicts of interest, timeliness, constructiveness, and thoroughness. This mini review will discuss some of the different formats in which peer review might occur, as well as advantages and disadvantages of each. The topics then shift to providing advice for prospective reviewers, as well as a suggested format for use in writing a review.</p>","PeriodicalId":14432,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Toxicology","volume":" ","pages":"421-424"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141065347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}