YAKUGAKU ZASSHI
Online ISSN : 1347-5231
Print ISSN : 0031-6903
ISSN-L : 0031-6903
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中分子化合物の溶解度及び人工膜・生細胞を用いた膜透過性評価
金光 佳世子 石井 真由美渡邊 恵里宮地 弘幸
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2024 年 144 巻 5 号 p. 529-537

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In contrast to small molecules, middle molecules present a promising therapeutic modality owing to their elevated specificity, minimal adverse effects, capacity to target protein–protein interactions, and, unlike antibody-based drugs, their suitability for oral administration and intracellular target engagement. Post-oral administration, the paramount considerations encompass solubility and membrane permeability during the initial phase until the drug attains systemic circulation. Furthermore, penetration of the cell membrane is essential to accessing intracellular targets. We evaluated the solubility and membrane permeability of 965 compounds sourced from middle molecule libraries affiliated with Hokkaido University, Kitasato University, and the University of Tokyo. To gauge membrane permeability, we employed both the parallel artificial membrane permeability assay (PAMPA) and Caco-2 cell monolayers. Notably, while membrane permeability in Caco-2 cells exhibited an approximate threefold increase in comparison to PAMPA measurements, certain compounds demonstrated permeability levels less than one-third of those observed in Caco-2 cells. Recognizing the potential involvement of efflux transporters expressed in Caco-2 cells in these variations, we conducted additional assessments involving directional transport in the presence of a transporter inhibitor. Our findings suggest that nearly 80% of these compounds serve as substrates for efflux transporters. Considering the relevance of intracellular targets, we shifted our focus from membrane permeation to intracellular uptake, conducting simulations tailored to assess cellular uptake.

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