Recent Publications - LA/ER Implantable Therapy

Predicting pharmacokinetics of a tenofovir alafenamide subcutaneous implant using PBPK modelling

Date: 
5/18/20
Citation: 

Rajoli RKR, Demkovich ZR, Flexner C, Owen A, Siccardi M. Predicting pharmacokinetics of a tenofovir alafenamide subcutaneous implant using PBPK modelling. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2020 May 18:AAC.00155-20. doi: 10.1128/AAC.00155-20. PMID: 32423957.

Long-acting (LA) administration using a subcutaneous (SC) implant presents opportunities to simplify administration of antiretroviral drugs, improve pharmacological (PK) profile and overcome sub-optimal adherence associated with daily oral formulations. Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) is a highly potent nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) and an attractive agent for LA delivery, with a high potency and long intracellular half-life. The aim of this study was to predict minimum TAF doses required to achieve concentrations effective for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Daily drug-release requirements were then ascertained by averaging across the dosing interval.

Health Topics: 
HIV
LA/ER Implantable Therapy

    Long-acting implants to treat and prevent HIV infection

    Date: 
    12/6/19
    Citation: 

    Weld ED, Flexner C. Long-acting implants to treat and prevent HIV infection. Curr Opin HIV AIDS. 2020 Jan;15(1):33-41. doi: 10.1097/COH.0000000000000591. PMID: 31764198; PMCID: PMC7050620.

    Subcutaneous implants are a promising technology to enable long-acting parenteral delivery of antiretroviral drugs (ARV) because they may be able to provide protective drugs concentrations for a year or longer following a single implant. The present review covers the current status of preclinical and clinical development of antiretroviral implants.

    Health Topics: 
    HIV
    LA/ER Implantable Therapy
    Viral Hepatitis

      Transgender Women's Concerns and Preferences on Potential Future Long-Acting Biomedical HIV Prevention Strategies: The Case of Injections and Implanted Medication Delivery Devices (IMDDs)

      Date: 
      10/25/19
      Citation: 

      Rael CT, Martinez M, Giguere R, Bockting W, MacCrate C, Mellmen W, Valente P, Greene GJ, Sherman SG, Footer, KHA, D’Aquila RT, Carballo-Dieguez A, Hope TJ. Transgender Women's Concerns and Preferences on Potential Future Long-Acting Biomedical HIV Prevention Strategies: The Case of Injections and Implanted Medication Delivery Devices (IMDDs). AIDS Behav. 2020 May;24(5):1452-1462. doi: 10.1007/s10461-019-02703-5. PMID: 31654172; PMCID: PMC7181384.

      There are several long-acting biomedical HIV prevention products in the development pipeline, including injections and implanted medication delivery devices (IMDDs). It is critical to understand concerns and preferences on the use of these products in populations that shoulder a disproportionate burden of the HIV epidemic, such as transgender women. This will allow researchers and public health professionals to construct interventions tailored to the needs of these women to promote optimal use of these tools. In studies of other biomedical HIV prevention products (e.g., oral PrEP) it is clear that transgender women have unique concerns related to the use of these strategies.

      Health Topics: 
      HIV
      LA/ER Implantable Therapy
      LA/ER Injectable Therapy
      Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

        Considerations and challenges in developing novel long-acting antiretrovirals modalities for treatment and prevention of HIV-1 infection: a regulatory perspective

        Date: 
        9/3/19
        Citation: 

        Sampson MR, Troy SB, Belew Y, Arya V, Struble KA. Considerations and challenges in developing novel long-acting antiretrovirals modalities for treatment and prevention of HIV-1 infection: a regulatory perspective. Curr Opin HIV AIDS. 2019 Sep 3. doi: 10.1097/COH.0000000000000587. [Epub ahead of print]. PMID: 31483323.

        Outline some regulatory considerations and scientific challenges related to the development of long-acting antiretrovirals (ARVs) for the treatment and prevention of HIV-1 infection.

        Health Topics: 
        HIV
        LA/ER Implantable Therapy
        LA/ER Injectable Therapy
        LA/ER Oral Therapy
        LA/ER Transdermal Drug Delivery
        Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

          The Invisible Product: Preferences for Sustained-Release, Long-Acting Pre-exposure Prophylaxis to HIV Among South African Youth

          Date: 
          3/14/19
          Citation: 

          Montgomery ET, Atujuna M, Krogstad E, et al. The Invisible Product: Preferences for Sustained-Release, Long-Acting Pre-exposure Prophylaxis to HIV Among South African Youth. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2019 Apr 15;80(5):542-550. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000001960. PMID: 30865050; PMCID: PMC6426447.

          Long-acting injectable and implantable approaches aim to overcome some of the documented challenges with uptake and adherence to current HIV prevention methods. Youth are a key end-user population for these methods. We used qualitative methods to examine product attributes and preferences for current and future long-acting HIV prevention approaches.

          Health Topics: 
          HIV
          LA/ER Implantable Therapy
          LA/ER Injectable Therapy

            Ultra-long-acting removable drug delivery system for HIV treatment and prevention

            Date: 
            2/13/19
            Citation: 

            Kovarova M, Benhabbour SR, Massud I, et al. Ultra-long-acting removable drug delivery system for HIV treatment and prevention. Nat Commun. 2018;9(1):4156. Published 2018 Oct 8. doi:10.1038/s41467-018-06490-w. PMID: 30297889; PMCID: PMC6175887.

            Non-adherence to medication is an important health care problem, especially in the treatment of chronic conditions. Injectable long-acting (LA) formulations of antiretrovirals (ARVs) represent a viable alternative to improve adherence to HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention. However, the LA-ARV formulations currently in clinical trials cannot be removed after administration even if adverse events occur. Here we show an ultra-LA removable system that delivers drug for up to 9 months and can be safely removed to stop drug delivery.

            Health Topics: 
            HIV
            LA/ER Implantable Therapy

              Nanoencapsulation introduces long-acting phenomenon to tenofovir alafenamide and emtricitabine drug combination: A comparative pre-exposure prophylaxis efficacy study against HIV-1 vaginal transmission

              Date: 
              1/28/19
              Citation: 

              Mandal S, Kang G, Prathipati PK. et al. Nanoencapsulation introduces long-acting phenomenon to tenofovir alafenamide and emtricitabine drug combination: A comparative pre-exposure prophylaxis efficacy study against HIV-1 vaginal transmission. J Control Release. 2019 Jan 28;294:216-225. doi: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2018.12.027. Epub 2018 Dec 18. PMID: 30576746; PMCID: PMC6339842.

              Abstract
              Daily oral antiretroviral (ARV) drugs for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has proven efficacy for diverse groups of high-risk individuals. However, daily dosing regimen has augmented non-adherence. These experiments comparatively investigated the long-acting (LA) PrEP potency of subcutaneous (SubQ) administrated tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) and emtricitabine (FTC) loaded nanoparticles (NPs) to solution in humanized (hu) mice.

              Health Topics: 
              HIV
              LA/ER Implantable Therapy

                Ultra-long-acting removable drug delivery system for HIV treatment and prevention

                Date: 
                11/12/18
                Citation: 

                Kovarova M, Benhabbour SR, Massud I, Spagnuolo RA, Skinner B, Baker CE, Sykes C, Mollan KR, Kashuba ADM, Garcia-Lerma JG, Mumper RJ, Garcia JV. Ultra-long-acting removable drug delivery system for HIV treatment and prevention. Nat Commun. 2018 Oct 8;9(1):4156.  doi: 10.1038/s41467-018-06490-w. PMID: 30297889; PMCID: PMC6175887.

                Abstract
                Non-adherence to medication is an important health care problem, especially in the treatment of chronic conditions. Injectable long-acting (LA) formulations of antiretrovirals (ARVs) represent a viable alternative to improve adherence to HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention. However, the LA-ARV formulations currently in clinical trials cannot be removed after administration even if adverse events occur. Here we show an ultra-LA removable system that delivers drug for up to 9 months and can be safely removed to stop drug delivery. 

                Health Topics: 
                HIV
                LA/ER Implantable Therapy

                  Extended-Duration MK-8591-Eluting Implant as a Candidate for HIV Treatment and Prevention

                  Date: 
                  10/1/18
                  Citation: 

                  Barrett SE, Teller RS, Forster SP, et al. Extended-Duration MK-8591-Eluting Implant as a Candidate for HIV Treatment and Prevention. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2018 Sep 24;62(10). PMID: 30012772; PMCID: PMC6153840.

                  Regimen adherence remains a major hurdle to the success of daily oral drug regimens for the treatment and prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Long-acting drug formulations requiring less-frequent dosing offer an opportunity to improve adherence and allow for more forgiving options with regard to missed doses. The administration of long-acting formulations in a clinical setting enables health care providers to directly track adherence.

                  Health Topics: 
                  HIV
                  LA/ER Implantable Therapy
                  Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

                    Modelling the long-acting administration of anti-tuberculosis agents using PBPK: a proof of concept study

                    Date: 
                    8/17/18
                    Citation: 

                    Rajoli RKR, PodanyAT, Moss DM, et al. Modelling the long-acting administration of anti-tuberculosis agents using PBPK: a proof of concept study. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2018 Aug 1;22(8):937-944. PMID: 29991405; PMCID: PMC6166436.

                    SETTING:
                    Anti-tuberculosis formulations necessitate uninterrupted treatment to cure tuberculosis (TB), but are characterised by suboptimal adherence, which jeopardises therapeutic efficacy. Long-acting injectable (LAI) formulations or implants could address these associated issues.

                    OBJECTIVE:
                    niazid, rifapentine, bedaquiline and delamanid—in adults for treatment for latent tuberculous infection (LTBI).

                    Health Topics: 
                    LA/ER Implantable Therapy
                    LA/ER Injectable Therapy
                    Tuberculosis

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