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

          Multimodal imaging approach to examine biodistribution kinetics of Cabotegravir (GSK1265744) long acting parenteral formulation in rat

          Date: 
          12/28/17
          Citation: 

          Jucker BM, Alsaid H, Rambo M, et al. Multimodal imaging approach to examine biodistribution kinetics of Cabotegravir (GSK1265744) long acting parenteral formulation in rat. J Control Release. 2017;268:102-112. doi:10.1016/j.jconrel.2017.10.017. PMID: 29042321.

          Long-Acting Parenterals (LAPs) have been used in the clinic to provide sustained therapeutic drug levels at a target site, and thereby reducing the frequency of dosing required. In an effort to understand the factors associated with long-acting cabotegravir (GSK1265744 LAP) pharmacokinetic variability, the current study was designed to investigate the temporal relationship between intramuscular (IM) or subcutaneous (SC) drug depot morphology and distribution kinetics with plasma pharmacokinetics.

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

            New perspectives on nanotechnology and antiretroviral drugs: a ‘small’ solution for a big promise in HIV treatment?

            Date: 
            3/27/16
            Citation: 

            Corsi F, Fiandra L, Rizzardini G. New perspectives on nanotechnology and antiretroviral drugs: a 'small' solution for a big promise in HIV treatment?. AIDS. 2016;30(6):963-964. doi:10.1097/QAD.0000000000001026. PMID: 26807964.

            In this issue, Li et al.[1] present a well designed multidisciplinary study, aimed to demonstrate the potential benefit of a multifunctional polymeric nanodevice for delivering HIV treatment.

            Health Topics: 
            HIV
            LA/ER Implantable Therapy

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