Abstract
The objective of this study was to develop a physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model to predict the concentrations of encapsulated and free doxorubicin in plasma and tissues in mice after intravenous injection of PEGylated liposomes (Doxil®). The PBPK model used in this study contains liposomes and free doxorubicin disposition components. The free doxorubicin disposition component was used to simulate the disposition of free doxorubicin produced by mononuclear phagocyte system (MPS)-degrading liposomes. The liver, spleen, kidneys, and lungs contain an additional MPS subcompartment. These compartments are interconnected through blood and lymphatic circulation. The model was validated strictly by four doses of external observed plasma and tissue concentration-time profiles. The fold error (FE) values were almost all within threefold. The sensitivity analysis revealed that the MPS-related parameters greatly influenced the model. The predicted in vivo distribution characteristics of the doxorubicin liposomes and doxorubicin solution were consistent with the observed values. The PBPK model was established based on the physiological mechanism and parameters of practical significance that can be measured in vitro. Thus, it can be used to study the pharmacokinetic properties of liposomes. This study also provides a reference for the establishment of liposome PBPK model.
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