{"title":"Sialic Acid-based Glycoconjugation on Myricetin-encapsulated Cationic Nanocarriers for the Treatment of Alzheimer's.","authors":"Tripti Halder, Niyati Acharya","doi":"10.1007/s11095-025-03877-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11095-025-03877-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The current study was conducted to develop and evaluate sialic acid grafted cationic myricetin (MY) fabricated nanostructured lipid carrier (Sia-Cat-MY-NLC) for Alzheimer's disease (AD) management.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In-vitro amyloid beta aggregation inhibition and mitochondrial membrane potential of prepared NLCs were observed in SH-SY5Y cells. The transendothelial electrical resistance was measured through hCMEC/D3 cells. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies were conducted to evaluate neuropharmacokinetic parameters and levels of AD hallmarks in AD rats.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The optimized formulations showed particle sizes (142.26 ± 24.16 nm and 236.3 ± 15.26 nm), zeta potentials (36.5 ± 2.43 mv and -2.4 ± 1.30 mv) respectively for Cat-MY-NLC and Sia-Cat-MY-NLC. Prepared NLCs treatments revealed significant neuroprotective effects in SH-SY5Y cells followed by the ability to cross the in-vitro BBB model. Results of pharmacokinetic studies showed 5.3 and 5.88 folds enhanced bioavailability with Cat-MY-NLC and Sia-Cat-MY-NLC administration respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results of enzymatic analysis showed a significant (p < 0.05) restoration of AD hallmark levels in the brain after Sia-Cat-MY-NLC treatment than Cat-MY-NLC.</p>","PeriodicalId":20027,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144258695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pradnya Bapat, Sheena Lee Luy, Neha Panchabhai, Lynne S Taylor
{"title":"Modification of Peptide and Permeation Enhancer In Vitro Release Rates by Dispersion with a Gel-Forming Polymer.","authors":"Pradnya Bapat, Sheena Lee Luy, Neha Panchabhai, Lynne S Taylor","doi":"10.1007/s11095-025-03870-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11095-025-03870-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Herein, we evaluated the release properties of peptides when combined with a permeation enhancer (PE) as well as a gel-forming polymer.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Octreotide was selected as a model hydrophilic peptide, while cyclosporine was chosen as a lipophilic peptide. The PEs studied were sodium decanoate (SD) and salcaprozate sodium (SNAC). To achieve synchronous release of the peptide and the PE, copovidone, a gel-forming polymer, was also included. Solid dispersions containing peptide, PE and polymer were prepared by dissolving all components in methanol followed by solvent removal. Dispersions were evaluated using powder X-ray diffraction. Surface normalized release rates of peptide, SNAC and copovidone alone and in combination were measured using Wood's intrinsic dissolution rate apparatus.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Octreotide dissolved rapidly while amorphous cyclosporine release rate was essentially undetectable. The PEs and neat polymer also dissolved rapidly. However, the intrinsic dissolution rates of octreotide and SNAC differed by a factor of two. Addition of copovidone to the formulation led to synchronous release of octreotide and SNAC, controlling their release. Furthermore, both SNAC and SD enhanced the dissolution rate of the polymer, leading to very rapid release of the components from the ternary dispersion. Cyclosporine released well from dispersions when present at a very low concentration, with a deterioration in release performance being observed at higher drug loadings.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Based on the findings of this study, inclusion of a gel-forming polymer may help synchronize the release of a hydrophilic peptide and a PE, which in turn may improve co-localization at the epithelial membrane.</p>","PeriodicalId":20027,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144249155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of Initial Aggregate Level on Aggregation Potential of Monoclonal Antibodies in Different Buffer Systems.","authors":"Anuj Shrivastava, Anurag S Rathore","doi":"10.1007/s11095-025-03874-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11095-025-03874-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study investigates the stability and kinetics of degradation when monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) process intermediates are stored in commonly used Protein A elution buffers, including citrate, acetate, and glycine, at varying pre-existing aggregates levels (low: 1-5%, moderate: 5-15% and high: 15-25%) at 4°C and 30°C to simulate standard and worst-case conditions.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>mAb samples were subjected to thermal stress to achieve different levels of initial aggregates. The pre-aggregated samples were then incubated in different buffers at 4°C and 30°C to assess aggregation rates and stability. Aggregates were quantified using dynamic light scattering (DLS) integrated with machine learning (ML).</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>At 30°C, half-life reductions for citrate, acetate, and glycine buffers were 6.30-fold, 6.48-fold, and 9.64-fold, respectively, compared to 4°C, with glycine buffer offering the best stability, while citrate buffer provides the least. At higher initial aggregate levels, half-lives decreased by 2.15-, 1.95-, and 1.73-fold for citrate, acetate, and glycine buffers, respectively, compared to lower initial aggregates. Second-order kinetics dominated in samples having lower initial aggregate levels, while first-order kinetics prevailed in medium and high initial aggregate levels. Glycine buffer at 4°C with low initial aggregates achieved the highest half-life of 129 days, whereas citrate buffer at 30°C with high initial aggregate exhibited the lowest stability, with a half-life of 3.5 days.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings highlight the significance of using an optimal buffer system and appropriate storage conditions for in-process intermediates during mAb manufacturing to have a robust process that delivers safe and efficacious biotherapeutic products.</p>","PeriodicalId":20027,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144249154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Benedetta Campara, Nitish Khurana, Andrea De Nadai, Venkata Yellepeddi, Kevin Watt, Gianfranco Pasut, Hamidreza Ghandehari
{"title":"PEGylation of Propofol Reduces Its Adsorption to Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator (ECMO) Components.","authors":"Benedetta Campara, Nitish Khurana, Andrea De Nadai, Venkata Yellepeddi, Kevin Watt, Gianfranco Pasut, Hamidreza Ghandehari","doi":"10.1007/s11095-025-03879-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11095-025-03879-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving cardiopulmonary bypass technology for critically ill patients. Patients treated with ECMO receive multiple drugs to treat critical illnesses, prevent infections, and maintain sedation. However, inaccurate dosing information of some of the administered drugs is a significant cause of ECMO related mortality. Hydrophobic drugs tend to adsorb on the surface of ECMO circuit components leading to suboptimal dosing and therapeutic failure. Modifying the drugs can be exploited as a strategy to reduce drug adsorption in ECMO circuits. Propofol (Diprivan®) is a widely used anesthetic in ECMO patients that is known to substantially adsorb to ECMO circuit components due to its hydrophobicity. The objective of this work was to evaluate the PEGylation of propofol as a strategy to reduce its adsorption to the ECMO circuit. Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) was covalently conjugated to propofol with varying PEG lengths, i.e., 3 monomers of PEG (PEG<sub>3</sub>), 5 monomers of PEG (PEG<sub>5</sub>) and 2 kDa molecular weight PEG (PEG<sub>2kDa</sub>). The conjugates were synthesized, characterized, and compared for their water solubility, ability to spontaneously form micelles, and in reducing adsorption to hydrophobic materials in an in vitro ECMO mimic assay. Further, the conjugates were tested for their anesthetic activity in a C57BL/6 mouse model. We demonstrated that PEG<sub>5</sub>-Propofol and PEG<sub>2kDa</sub>-Propofol had improved water solubility and significantly reduced the adsorption of propofol. PEG<sub>5</sub>-Propofol also demonstrated a similar anesthetic activity (520 ± 109 secs) to free propofol (485 ± 103 secs). Our results demonstrate that PEG<sub>5</sub>-Propofol is a promising anesthetic for administration to patients on ECMO.</p>","PeriodicalId":20027,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144234787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Panos Macheras, Athanasios A Tsekouras, Sergio Sánchez-Herrero, Kosmas Kosmidis
{"title":"The Finite Absorption Time Concept Guiding Model Informed Drug & Generics Development in Clinical Pharmacology.","authors":"Panos Macheras, Athanasios A Tsekouras, Sergio Sánchez-Herrero, Kosmas Kosmidis","doi":"10.1007/s11095-025-03878-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11095-025-03878-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To show the implications of the incorporation of the Finite Absorption Time (F.A.T.) concept in drug development plans and in generics development and assessment and to examine regulatory implications.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Reexamining and reanalyzing published pharmacokinetic data using the pertinent models that are based on F.A.T.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Comparing absorption metrics, old and new ones, shows distinct advantages and better accuracy for those based on the F.A.T.</p><p><strong>Concept: </strong></p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The proposed approaches can be applied successfully in all phases of drug/generics development and guide changes in their strategy and in the relevant regulatory framework.</p>","PeriodicalId":20027,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144234788","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Liposomal Vardenafil and Linagliptin Combined with Irinotecan for Synergistic Colorectal Cancer Therapy.","authors":"Xian Zhao, Ruijie Xu, Yuanyuan Zhai, Yi Wang, Yuxin Zhang, Yuan Tian, Fengguo Xu, Pei Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s11095-025-03876-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11095-025-03876-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Irinotecan (CPT-11) is a standard first-line chemotherapy treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC). However, its clinical application is often comprised by gastrointestinal toxicity and limited therapeutic efficacy. Our previous study has revealed that the combination of Vardenafil (Vard) and Linagliptin (Linag) significantly alleviated CPT-11-induced intestinal toxicity in both in vitro and in vivo models. It remains unclear whether this combination can synergistically enhance the anticancer activity of CPT-11.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The in vitro synergism of Vard, Linag, and CPT-11 was assessed using cell viability assays on CRC cell lines, including HCT116, SW620, and HT29. An in vivo xenograft mouse model was established to evaluate the drug efficacy of both the original and liposomal forms of Vard and Linag combined with CPT-11. Additionally, untargeted metabolomics was utilized to explore the potential mechanisms underlying the observed synergistic effects.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In vitro, the combination of Vard and Linag synergistically enhanced the anticancer activity of CPT-11 in CRC cell lines. In vivo, liposomal formulations of Vard and Linag tended to accumulate at the tumor site, improving drug targeting and synergistically enhancing the anticancer efficacy of CPT-11. Untargeted metabolomics analysis revealed that this synergistic effect was probably mediated through the regulation of lysophospholipid metabolism.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Liposomal Vard and Linag combined with CPT-11 demonstrated a synergistic anti-CRC effect, offering valuable insights into novel combination therapies in CRC treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":20027,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144234786","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of Alogliptin Oral-Dissolving Films with Optimized Therapeutic Outcomes.","authors":"Sagar Pathade, Varsha Balkrishna Mane, Nagesh Aloorkar, Divya Bhagat, Sanuja Kadam, Rushikesh Kshirsagar","doi":"10.1007/s11095-025-03873-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11095-025-03873-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The work aims at formulating Alogliptin benzoate as fast-dissolving film to bypass first-pass metabolism to improve therapeutic benefits.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Alogliptin Oral dissolving films (ODFs) prepared by solvent casting method and physico-chemically characterised. The in vitro dissolution was performed in pH 6.8 phosphate buffer. Accelerated stability studies were conducted.The antidiabetic activity of ODFs was assessed in diabetes-induced Wistar albino rats.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The films were found to be slightly translucent, uniform, smooth and flexible in nature. The average weights were found to be 57.87 ± 4.59 mg. Optimized ODFs showed uniformity in drug content of 98.84 ± 2.22% while surface pH was found between 6.87 to 6.93. The FTIR analysis indicated no significant changes in the functional groups of Alogliptin benzoate in optimised formulation. The optimized Alogliptin benzoate ODF formulation shows altered thermal stability and retains the crystalline structure of the drug. Its rod-like crystals and formulation components enhance dissolution, enabling a rapid initial release. While the pure drug dissolves faster initially, ODF demonstrates efficient oral mucosa permeation and quicker blood glucose reduction within the first hour. The drug content in the formulation does not show any significant lowering (98.84 ± 2.22 initial and 96.89 ± 2.12 after 3 month of stability studies).Despite slightly lower glucose levels at 24 h, the ODF F formulation offers improved therapeutic efficiency and controlled release, making it effective for blood glucose management.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Alogliptin benzoate ODF offers a promising alternative for diabetes management, providing rapid onset and improved patient compliance through easier administration.</p>","PeriodicalId":20027,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144226276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kiyotaka Daikohara, Shin-Ichi Akanuma, Miyu Kawanishi, Yuma Tega, Ken-Ichi Hosoya
{"title":"Decrease in In Vivo Efflux Transport via P-glycoprotein at the Rat Inner Blood-Retinal Barrier by Peripheral Administration of Lipopolysaccharide.","authors":"Kiyotaka Daikohara, Shin-Ichi Akanuma, Miyu Kawanishi, Yuma Tega, Ken-Ichi Hosoya","doi":"10.1007/s11095-025-03872-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11095-025-03872-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to determine in vivo alterations in the rat retinal distribution of a substrate for P-glycoprotein (P-gp), which restricts drug transport to the retina at the inner blood-retinal barrier (BRB), by peripheral administration of lipopolysaccharide (LPS), an inflammatory agent.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using retinal capillaries isolated from rats 24 h after peripheral 5 mg/kg LPS administration, transport analyses with a fluorescent substrate of P-gp were performed. In vivo retinal distribution of [<sup>3</sup>H]digoxin, a P-gp substrate, in the LPS-administered rats was evaluated after intravenous or intracarotid artery injection. The mRNA and protein expression levels of P-gp in the retinal capillaries were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>P-gp-mediated luminal transport of the fluorescent substrate was significantly attenuated in retinal capillaries of the LPS-administered rats. Moreover, in vivo retinal [<sup>3</sup>H]digoxin distribution in LPS-injected rats was significantly greater than that in saline-injected rats. Since the retinal distribution of [<sup>3</sup>H]D-mannitol, a paracellular transport marker, was not significantly altered in LPS-treated rats, it is suggested that in vivo elevation of retinal [<sup>3</sup>H]digoxin distribution is caused by P-gp downregulation at the inner BRB, but not a change in paracellular transport in the barrier. In retinal capillaries isolated from LPS-administered rats, expression analyses of P-gp mRNAs and protein indicated a reduction in its expression on the luminal membrane of the inner BRB.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study demonstrated that in vivo retinal distribution of P-gp substrates was elevated in LPS-administered rats via a decrease in the function and expression of P-gp at the inner BRB.</p>","PeriodicalId":20027,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144216565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Innovation Paradox in Emerging Pharmaceutical Markets: Barriers and Opportunities for Sustainable Development.","authors":"Frederico Severino Martins, Sivacharan Kollipara, Praveen Sivadasu, Mingming Yu, Patricia Severino, Eliana Souto","doi":"10.1007/s11095-025-03856-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11095-025-03856-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Emerging pharmaceutical markets like Brazil, India, and China have seen significant growth due to rising medication demand, expanding middle-class access, and government support. However, this growth often focuses on cost-driven strategies like generic drug production rather than innovation. Challenges such as fragmented regulatory systems, limited infrastructure, low R&D budgets, and dependence on imported active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) limit global competitiveness in drug innovation. R&D investment in these markets rarely exceeds 5% of revenue, compared to 20% in established markets, widening the innovation gap. Advanced technologies such as physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling, artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual bioequivalence studies present opportunities to overcome these barriers. These tools streamline drug development, lower costs, and improve regulatory processes. For instance, a case study on generic donepezil showed that a $150,000 investment in PBPK modeling software could yield returns of 113.7% when clinical studies are required and 1,120% if a biowaiver is granted. These results demonstrate the financial and operational advantages of adopting innovative technologies, enabling faster market entry and scalability across portfolios. By embracing advanced tools, companies in emerging markets can align with global regulatory trends, enhance sustainability through resource efficiency, and improve access to affordable medicines. This approach bridges the gap between economic growth and technological leadership, fostering global competitiveness and contributing to public health advancements.</p>","PeriodicalId":20027,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144182251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nathalie Fuentes, Arjun Suri, Annette M Medina, Alain Moffett, Aakash Patel, Stanley C Kwok
{"title":"Assessment of the Effects of Ionizing Radiation on Biologic Drugs: mAb Product Quality and Risk Evaluation for Global Shipping Logistics.","authors":"Nathalie Fuentes, Arjun Suri, Annette M Medina, Alain Moffett, Aakash Patel, Stanley C Kwok","doi":"10.1007/s11095-025-03867-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11095-025-03867-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>It is critical to ensure that drug product quality is not negatively impacted after transportation and shipping so that the product remains safe and effective. The traditional shipping validation and product quality assessments focus on factors such as temperature, vibration, shock, agitation, light exposure, and potential contamination. At the same time, due to the complexity of biologics modalities including cell therapy products, the increasing prevalence of non-intrusive inspection (NII) technologies employing ionizing radiation such as X-ray and Gamma rays at security screening at border points has prompted an evaluation of their impact on biologics.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this study, the effect of X-ray radiation on monoclonal antibody (mAb)-related biologic drug substance and drug products was investigated by subjecting them to worst-case scenario radiation levels, approximately 200 times higher than the recommended dose, within commonly deployed shipping packaging and primary container. Subsequently, product quality attributes, including visible particles, sub-visible particles, purity, and charge variants, were assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results revealed no significant changes in the exposed samples compared to controls, indicating that the mAb-related biologics maintained their product quality despite exposure to heightened X-ray radiation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>These findings provide valuable assurance regarding the stability and safety of mAb-related biologics when subjected to X-ray radiation during transportation and security screenings. Our goal is that this work will stimulate further discussion and guidance from drug sponsors and health authorities to evaluate ionizing radiation impact on current biologics and others new modalities to ensure drug and patient safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":20027,"journal":{"name":"Pharmaceutical Research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144086448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}