CD Formulation is a full-service nucleic acid drug discovery company that develops a wide range of drug formulations, provides best-in-class bioequivalence services, and fully and efficiently supports our clients with bioequivalence and bioavailability studies.
Bioavailability refers to the percentage of the administered dose of a drug that enters the systemic circulation for a given route of administration. Bioequivalence, on the other hand, refers to the equivalence in bioavailability and pharmacokinetic characteristics of two or more drug formulations. Specifically, bioequivalence studies are usually conducted in a randomized crossover design, in which all subjects take the two drug formulations to be tested sequentially, separated by a washout period. This eliminates the influence of individual differences between subjects on the results. During the course of the study, the concentration profiles of the active ingredients in the plasma of the subjects are measured as a function of time, and key parameters such as maximum concentration (Cmax) and area under the curve (AUC) are compared. If the differences between the two preparations in these bioavailability and pharmacokinetic parameters are not significant, they can be considered bioequivalent, i.e., equivalent in terms of clinical efficacy.
CD Formulation's experienced team of drug developers and pharmacokinetic scientists have extensive expertise in all phases of bioequivalence and bioavailability studies. Moreover, our bioequivalence and bioavailability team collaborates closely with our skilled bioanalytical scientists, statisticians, and regulatory professionals to comprehensively support all facets of our clients' bioequivalence and bioanalytical programs.
When designing a bioequivalence study, consideration should be given to assessing drug absorption and differentiating between different formulations. Bioequivalence studies are often conducted using a two-way, single-dose, crossover design with randomized assignment of sequences, as it limits possible interference from patient-specific factors. Longer washout periods should be planned when using a crossover design.
Our in-house bioanalytical laboratory can quickly and reliably analyze samples obtained from bioequivalence and bioavailability studies. We can professionally and efficiently conduct the following bioequivalence studies:
Services for evaluating the bioavailability of nucleic acid drugs may include pharmacokinetic studies of the drug, which are a crucial step in assessing the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of the drug in the body. These studies offer insights into the behavioral properties of nucleic acid drugs in vivo to enhance their efficacy and safety.
Our in-house laboratory is equipped with a modern liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) platform for the analysis of various matrices. We are constantly developing innovative LC-MS/MS-based assays to fulfill our customers' specific bioanalytical requirements.
Fig.1 Flow chart of bioavailability and bioequivalence evaluation services for nucleic acid drugs. (CD Formulation)
Technology: Bioequivalence evaluation using a validated liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
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Journal: Frontiers in Pharmacology
IF: 4.4
Published: 2020
Results:
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive disabling neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra compacta. Inhibitors of monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B), the main enzyme responsible for the oxidative metabolism of dopamine in the human brain, control the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The first (MAO-B) inhibitor was selegiline, whose main drawback is its metabolism to (-)-amphetamine and (-)-methamphetamine. Apart from a limited number of generics, only two MAO-B inhibitors (rasagiline and safinamide) have been successfully commercialized. As a result, patients with Parkinson's disease have limited options with respect to these medications. Although anti-Parkinson's disease drugs are not considered to be the most expensive medications, lifelong treatment and often complex medication regimens place a heavy financial burden on patients and the healthcare system. Therefore, the development and application of generic drugs as alternatives to branded medicines is a clear and economical option.
Rasagiline mesylate tablets manufactured by Changzhou Siyu Pharmaceutical Co. are the first generic version of this drug in China. Using this subject formulation as the study population and Azilect ® as the reference, a two-sequence, two-cycle crossover (2*2) study design was used to examine the pharmacokinetic (PK) properties of resagiline mesylate administered as a single dose on an empty stomach or after a meal in healthy Chinese volunteers and to assess the bioequivalence (BE) of two resagiline mesylate tablets after a single oral dose of 1 mg in this population.
Fig. 2 Bioequivalence under fasting conditions. (Li Y, et al., 2020)
CD Formulation has extensive experience in designing and implementing bioequivalence and bioavailability studies, including trial design, recruitment, implementation, bioanalysis, statistical analysis, meeting bioequivalence criteria, and regulatory support. Contact us to customize a professional solution for your project.
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