Abstract
Systemic drug delivery to a solid tumor involves a sequence of steps that determine efficacy and survival. Extravasation from circulation at the tumor site is a critical step in this sequence since it regulates how much of the drug accumulates in the tumor. Despite its importance in determining outcomes, extravasation from circulation remains a “black box.” The objective of this study is to develop predictive tools for optimization of drug delivery systems. By comparing pharmacokinetics of liposomal doxorubicin in tumor-free and tumor bearing mice we quantitatively assess the rate constants for distribution, elimination, and tumor accumulation. We then relate these rate constants to the tumor-type and drug delivery system. We compare tumor accumulation in three tumor types and show a 10-fold difference between a colorectal adenocarcinoma and a pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Finally, we show how quantitative predictions of changes in tumor accumulation can be used to optimize drug delivery systems.
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