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Arch Toxicol ; 95(11): 3475-3495, 2021 Nov.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34510227

RESUMEN

microRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) are short non-coding RNA molecules which have been shown to be dysregulated and released into the extracellular milieu as a result of many drug and non-drug-induced pathologies in different organ systems. Consequently, circulating miRs have been proposed as useful biomarkers of many disease states, including drug-induced tissue injury. miRs have shown potential to support or even replace the existing traditional biomarkers of drug-induced toxicity in terms of sensitivity and specificity, and there is some evidence for their improved diagnostic and prognostic value. However, several pre-analytical and analytical challenges, mainly associated with assay standardization, require solutions before circulating miRs can be successfully translated into the clinic. This review will consider the value and potential for the use of circulating miRs in drug-safety assessment and describe a systems approach to the analysis of the miRNAome in the discovery setting, as well as highlighting standardization issues that at this stage prevent their clinical use as biomarkers. Highlighting these challenges will hopefully drive future research into finding appropriate solutions, and eventually circulating miRs may be translated to the clinic where their undoubted biomarker potential can be used to benefit patients in rapid, easy to use, point-of-care test systems.


Asunto(s)
Biomarcadores Farmacológicos , MicroARNs/sangre , Efectos Colaterales y Reacciones Adversas Relacionados con Medicamentos/diagnóstico , Humanos , MicroARNs/análisis , Sensibilidad y Especificidad
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Hepatology ; 65(2): 710-721, 2017 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27775817

RESUMEN

Current preclinical drug testing does not predict some forms of adverse drug reactions in humans. Efforts at improving predictability of drug-induced tissue injury in humans include using stem cell technology to generate human cells for screening for adverse effects of drugs in humans. The advent of induced pluripotent stem cells means that it may ultimately be possible to develop personalized toxicology to determine interindividual susceptibility to adverse drug reactions. However, the complexity of idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury means that no current single-cell model, whether of primary liver tissue origin, from liver cell lines, or derived from stem cells, adequately emulates what is believed to occur during human drug-induced liver injury. Nevertheless, a single-cell model of a human hepatocyte which emulates key features of a hepatocyte is likely to be valuable in assessing potential chemical risk; furthermore, understanding how to generate a relevant hepatocyte will also be critical to efforts to build complex multicellular models of the liver. Currently, hepatocyte-like cells differentiated from stem cells still fall short of recapitulating the full mature hepatocellular phenotype. Therefore, we convened a number of experts from the areas of preclinical and clinical hepatotoxicity and safety assessment, from industry, academia, and regulatory bodies, to specifically explore the application of stem cells in hepatotoxicity safety assessment and to make recommendations for the way forward. In this short review, we particularly discuss the importance of benchmarking stem cell-derived hepatocyte-like cells to their terminally differentiated human counterparts using defined phenotyping, to make sure the cells are relevant and comparable between labs, and outline why this process is essential before the cells are introduced into chemical safety assessment. (Hepatology 2017;65:710-721).


Asunto(s)
Enfermedad Hepática Inducida por Sustancias y Drogas/diagnóstico , Efectos Colaterales y Reacciones Adversas Relacionados con Medicamentos/diagnóstico , Hepatocitos/efectos de los fármacos , Células Madre Pluripotentes/efectos de los fármacos , Pruebas de Toxicidad , Células Cultivadas/efectos de los fármacos , Hepatocitos/metabolismo , Humanos , Técnicas In Vitro , Células Madre Pluripotentes/metabolismo , Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas , Sensibilidad y Especificidad
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Chem Res Toxicol ; 30(1): 239-259, 2017 01 17.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27806199

RESUMEN

The workshop on "New Approaches to Investigate Drug-Induced Hypersensitivity" was held on June 5, 2014 at the Foresight Center, University of Liverpool. The aims of the workshop were to (1) discuss our current understanding of the genetic, clinical, and chemical basis of small molecule drug hypersensitivity, (2) highlight the current status of assays that might be developed to predict potential drug immunogenicity, and (3) identify the limitations, knowledge gaps, and challenges that limit the use of these assays and utilize the knowledge gained from the workshop to develop a pathway to establish new and improved assays that better predict drug-induced hypersensitivity reactions during the early stages of drug development. This perspective reviews the clinical and immunological bases of drug hypersensitivity and summarizes various experts' views on the different topics covered during the meeting.


Asunto(s)
Hipersensibilidad a las Drogas , Animales , Bioensayo , Hipersensibilidad a las Drogas/genética , Hipersensibilidad a las Drogas/inmunología , Industria Farmacéutica , Predisposición Genética a la Enfermedad , Humanos , Complejo Mayor de Histocompatibilidad/inmunología , Fenotipo , Factores de Riesgo
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Nat Rev Drug Discov ; 18(1): 41-58, 2019 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30310233

RESUMEN

Given the high attrition rates, substantial costs and slow pace of new drug discovery and development, repurposing of 'old' drugs to treat both common and rare diseases is increasingly becoming an attractive proposition because it involves the use of de-risked compounds, with potentially lower overall development costs and shorter development timelines. Various data-driven and experimental approaches have been suggested for the identification of repurposable drug candidates; however, there are also major technological and regulatory challenges that need to be addressed. In this Review, we present approaches used for drug repurposing (also known as drug repositioning), discuss the challenges faced by the repurposing community and recommend innovative ways by which these challenges could be addressed to help realize the full potential of drug repurposing.


Asunto(s)
Descubrimiento de Drogas , Industria Farmacéutica , Reposicionamiento de Medicamentos/normas , Humanos
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Clin Med (Lond) ; 18(1): 95-97, 2018 02.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29436447

RESUMEN

We present the case of a 67-year-old man who suffered an acute anaphylactic reaction during red cell transfusion due to the presence of anti-IgA antibodies. The incidence and clinical relevance of anti-IgA antibodies in IgA deficiency is reviewed, and the wider investigation and management of acute transfusion reactions is also discussed. This case highlights the need to consider the potential risks of blood component transfusion against the purported benefit.


Asunto(s)
Anemia Perniciosa/terapia , Anticuerpos Antiidiotipos/sangre , Transfusión de Eritrocitos/efectos adversos , Deficiencia de IgA , Reacción a la Transfusión , Vitamina B 12/administración & dosificación , Anciano , Anemia Perniciosa/complicaciones , Anemia Perniciosa/diagnóstico , Anemia Perniciosa/fisiopatología , Transfusión de Eritrocitos/métodos , Humanos , Deficiencia de IgA/sangre , Deficiencia de IgA/complicaciones , Deficiencia de IgA/diagnóstico , Inmunoglobulina A/inmunología , Masculino , Reacción a la Transfusión/diagnóstico , Reacción a la Transfusión/inmunología , Resultado del Tratamiento , Complejo Vitamínico B/administración & dosificación
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Pharmacol Ther ; 172: 181-194, 2017 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28132905

RESUMEN

Adverse drug reactions affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are a serious burden on patients, healthcare providers and the pharmaceutical industry. GI toxicity encompasses a range of pathologies in different parts of the GI tract. However, to date no specific mechanistic diagnostic/prognostic biomarkers or translatable pre-clinical models of GI toxicity exist. This review will cover the current knowledge of GI ADRs, existing biomarkers and models with potential application for toxicity screening/monitoring. We focus on the current gaps in our knowledge, the potential opportunities and recommend that a systematic approach is needed to identify mechanism-based GI biomarkers with potential for clinical translation.


Asunto(s)
Efectos Colaterales y Reacciones Adversas Relacionados con Medicamentos/diagnóstico , Enfermedades Gastrointestinales/inducido químicamente , Modelos Biológicos , Animales , Biomarcadores/metabolismo , Diseño de Fármacos , Descubrimiento de Drogas/métodos , Evaluación Preclínica de Medicamentos/métodos , Enfermedades Gastrointestinales/fisiopatología , Humanos , Pruebas de Toxicidad/métodos
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J Vet Intern Med ; 19(5): 720-4, 2005.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16231717

RESUMEN

We compared clinical characteristics and outcomes for dogs with various digital tumors. Medical records and histology specimens of affected dogs from 9 veterinary institutions were reviewed. Risk factors examined included age, weight, sex, tumor site (hindlimb or forelimb), local tumor (T) stage, metastases, tumor type, and treatment modality. The Kaplan-Meier product limit method was used to determine the effect of postulated risk factors on local disease-free interval (LDFI), metastasis-free interval (MFI), and survival time (ST). Outcomes were thought to differ significantly between groups when P < or = .003. Sixty-four dogs were included. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) accounted for 33 (51.6%) of the tumors. Three dogs presented with or developed multiple digital SCC. Other diagnoses included malignant melanoma (MM) (n = 10; 15.6%), osteosarcoma (OSA) (n = 4; 6.3%), hemangiopericytoma (n = 3; 4.7%), benign soft tissue tumors (n = 5; 7.8%), and malignant soft tissue tumors (n = 9; 14%). Fourteen dogs with malignancies had black hair coats, including 5 of the 10 dogs with MM. Surgery was the most common treatment and, regardless of the procedure, had a positive impact on survival. None of the patient variables assessed, including age, sex, tumor type, site, and stage, had a significant impact on ST. Both LDFI and MFI were negatively affected by higher T stage, but not by type of malignancy. Although metastasis at diagnosis correlated with a shorter LDFI, it did not have a significant impact on ST. On the basis of these findings, early surgical intervention is advised for the treatment of dogs with digital tumors, regardless of tumor type or the presence of metastatic disease.


Asunto(s)
Amputación Quirúrgica/veterinaria , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/veterinaria , Enfermedades de los Perros/mortalidad , Neoplasias/veterinaria , Factores de Edad , Animales , Neoplasias Óseas/epidemiología , Neoplasias Óseas/mortalidad , Neoplasias Óseas/cirugía , Neoplasias Óseas/veterinaria , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/epidemiología , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/mortalidad , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/cirugía , Supervivencia sin Enfermedad , Enfermedades de los Perros/epidemiología , Enfermedades de los Perros/cirugía , Perros , Femenino , Masculino , Melanoma/epidemiología , Melanoma/mortalidad , Melanoma/cirugía , Melanoma/veterinaria , Metástasis de la Neoplasia , Recurrencia Local de Neoplasia , Neoplasias/epidemiología , Neoplasias/mortalidad , Neoplasias/cirugía , Osteosarcoma/epidemiología , Osteosarcoma/mortalidad , Osteosarcoma/cirugía , Osteosarcoma/veterinaria , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de Riesgo , Neoplasias de los Tejidos Blandos/epidemiología , Neoplasias de los Tejidos Blandos/mortalidad , Neoplasias de los Tejidos Blandos/cirugía , Neoplasias de los Tejidos Blandos/veterinaria , Análisis de Supervivencia
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Expert Opin Investig Drugs ; 15(2): 185-8, 2006 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16433598

RESUMEN

The 15th Annual Congress of the European Respiratory Society was held in Copenhagen on 17 - 21 September 2005. The congress was attended by > 16,000 delegates from 119 countries. The meeting covered a wide range of issues (epidemiological, pathological and therapeutic) relating to the spectrum of respiratory diseases. The following summary refers to aspects of the more frequently encountered disorders of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease where new information was presented related to clinical development for projects including smoking cessation, combination therapies and new diagnostic approaches.


Asunto(s)
Enfermedades Respiratorias/diagnóstico , Enfermedades Respiratorias/terapia , Europa (Continente) , Humanos , Enfermedades Respiratorias/epidemiología , Enfermedades Respiratorias/patología , Sociedades Médicas
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Expert Opin Investig Drugs ; 13(7): 739-41, 2004 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15212615

RESUMEN

Mast cells play a key role in the induction of allergic disorders, such as asthma and rhinitis, through the release of mediators including histamine, arachidonate products, proteases and several cytokines, which are found in relatively high quantities in these cells. A significant number of therapeutic approaches for allergies have been designed based on antagonising specific mediators released from mast cells and on selectively inhibiting the activation of these cells. Classical mast cell stabilisers, such as sodium cromoglycate, continue to attract new developments based on improved formulation and delivery systems, while efforts to identify new pathway (e.g., tyrosine kinase Syk) inhibitors or mediator (e.g., prostaglandin D2, beta-tryptase) antagonists may bring new successes to this field.


Asunto(s)
Mastocitos/metabolismo , Animales , Humanos
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