Transport mechanisms at the pulmonary mucosa: Implications for drug delivery

Nickel, S; Clerkin, CG; Selo, MA; Ehrhardt, C

HERO ID

10011886

Reference Type

Journal Article

Subtype

Review

Year

2016

Language

English

PMID

26909544

HERO ID 10011886
Material Type Review
In Press No
Year 2016
Title Transport mechanisms at the pulmonary mucosa: Implications for drug delivery
Authors Nickel, S; Clerkin, CG; Selo, MA; Ehrhardt, C
Journal Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery
Volume 13
Issue 5
Page Numbers 667-690
Abstract Introduction: Over the past years, a significant number of papers have substantiated earlier findings proposing a role for drug transporter proteins in pulmonary drug disposition. Whilst the majority of reports present data from in vitro models, a growing number of publications advance the field by introducing sophisticated ex vivo and in vivo techniques. In a few cases, evidence from clinical studies in human volunteers is complementing the picture. Areas covered: In this review, recent advances in pulmonary drug transporter research are critically evaluated. Transporter expression data in tissues and cell-based in vitro models is summarized and information on transport activity assessed. Novel techniques allowing for better quantification of transporter-related effects following pulmonary delivery are also described. Expert opinion: Different tissue and cell populations of the lung have distinct transporter expression patterns. Whether these patterns are affected by disease, gender and smoking habits requires further clarification. Transporters have been found to have an impact on drug absorption processes, at least in vitro. Recent ex vivo experiments using isolated, perfused lung models, however, suggest that mainly efflux pumps have significant effects on absorption into the pulmonary circulation. Whether these rodent-based ex vivo models predict the human situation is basis for further research.
Doi 10.1517/17425247.2016.1140144
Pmid 26909544
Wosid WOS:000374696000007
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