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In this chapter, we give a brief overview of the regulatory requirements for acute systemic toxicity information in the European Union, and we review structure-based computational models that are available and potentially useful in the assessment of acute systemic toxicity. Emphasis is placed on quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models implemented by means of a range of software tools. The most recently published literature models for acute systemic toxicity are also discussed, and perspectives for future developments in this field are offered.
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- Ivanka Tsakovska
- Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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- Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Ispra, Italy
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Roque MC, da Silva CD, Lempek MR, Cassali GD, de Barros ALB, Melo MM, Oliveira MC. Preclinical toxicological study of long-circulating and fusogenic liposomes co-encapsulating paclitaxel and doxorubicin in synergic ratio. Biomed Pharmacother 2021; 144:112307. [PMID: 34653762 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2021.112307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Combination therapy between paclitaxel (PTX) and doxorubicin (DXR) is applied as the first-line treatment of breast cancer. Co-administration of drugs at synergistic ratio for treatment is facilitated with the use of nanocarriers, such as liposomes. However, despite the high response rate of solid tumors to this combination, a synergism of cardiotoxicity may limit the use. Thus, the objective of this work was to investigate the toxicity of long-circulating and fusogenic liposomes co-encapsulating PTX and DXR at the synergistic molar ratio (1:10) (LCFL-PTX/DXR). For this, clinical chemistry, histopathological analysis and electrocardiographic exams were performed on female Balb/c mice that received a single intravenous dose of LCFL-PTX/DXR. The results of the study indicated that the LD50 dose range (lethal dose for 50% of animals) of the LCFL-PTX/DXR treatment (28.9-34.7 mg/kg) is much higher than that found for free PTX/DXR treatment (20.8-23.1 mg/kg). In addition, liposomes promoted cardiac protection by not raising CK-MB levels in animals, keeping cardiomyocytes without injury or electrocardiographic changes. After 14 days of treatment, free PTX/DXR caused prolongation of the QRS interval when compared to LCFL-PTX/DXR treatment at the same dose (37.0 ± 5.01 ms and 30.83 ± 2.62 ms, respectively, with p = 0.017). The survival rate of animals treated with LCFL-PTX/DXR was three times higher than that of those treated with free drugs. Thus, it was established that the toxicity of LCFL-PTX/DXR is reduced compared to the combination of free PTX/DXR and this platform has advantages for the clinical treatment of breast cancer.
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- Marjorie Coimbra Roque
- Department of Pharmaceutical Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of General Pathology, Institute of Biological Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Products, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
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Rim KT. Application of the adverse outcome pathway framework to predict the toxicity of chemicals in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Mol Cell Toxicol 2021; 17:325-345. [PMID: 33968152 PMCID: PMC8097676 DOI: 10.1007/s13273-021-00139-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Background To solve current issues using big data, solve current issues related to the semiconductor and electronics industry, I tried to establish the data for each toxicity mechanism for adverse outcome pathway (AOP) for the exposure. Objective I planned to increase the efficiency of human hazard assessment by searching, analyzing, and linking test data on the relationship between key events occurred at each level, which are the biological targets of chemicals in semiconductor manufacturing. Results It was found that 48 kinds of chemicals had 11 AOPs, while 103 chemicals had multiple AOPs, and 26 had case evidence. As a result of AOP analysis, it was found that a total of 320 chemicals had 42 AOPs, and 190 major chemicals corresponded to 11 AOPs. It was found necessary to develop a complex AOP and secure an (inhalation or dermal) exposure scenario for combined exposure at work. As a comparative search (41 out of 190 chemicals) of biomarkers specific to occupational diseases, 12 biomarkers were found to be related to breast cancer. The AOPs for 50 specific chemicals were presented, together with occupational disease-specific AOPs and key events relationship from 50 chemicals, and taxonomic classification for each AOP analysis could be found. With a comparative search, 41 out of 190 chemicals were associated with specific biomarkers for occupational diseases, and 12 mRNA or protein biomarkers were found to be related to breast cancer by cross-validation with the attached Table 24 of the Enforcement Regulations of the OSHAct and the CTD. Conclusion The mechanism of occupational diseases caused by chemicals was presented, together with pathological preventions. I believe that a strategy is needed to expand the target organization for each chemical by linking with activities, such as work environment measurement, and cooperating with screening items and methods suitable for toxic chemicals, like AOP tools. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13273-021-00139-4.
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- Kyung-Taek Rim
- Chemicals Research Bureau, Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, Daejeon, South Korea
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Manuppello J, Sullivan K, Baker E. Acute toxicity “six-pack” studies supporting approved new drug applications in the U.S., 2015–2018. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2020; 114:104666. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2020.104666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2020] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Rim KT. Adverse outcome pathways for chemical toxicity and their applications to workers' health: a literature review. TOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES 2020; 12:99-108. [PMID: 32412554 PMCID: PMC7222038 DOI: 10.1007/s13530-020-00053-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE AND METHODS Various papers related to the application of adverse outcome pathways (AOPs) for the prevention of occupational disease were reviewed. The Internet was used as the primary tool to search for the necessary research data and information, using such online resources as Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, Scopus, NDSL, and PubMed. The key search terms were "adverse outcome pathway," "toxicology," "risk assessment," "human," "worker," "occupational safety and health," and so on. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION The aim of this paper is to explain the use of AOP for the understanding of chemical toxicity as a conceptual means and to predict the toxic mechanism. The tools of AOP have emerged as a forward-looking alternative to the existing chemical risk assessment paradigm. AOP is being applied to the assessment of acute toxicity and to chronic toxic chemicals in the workplace. Not only can it lead to breakthroughs in occupational and environmental cancer prevention, it is also widely used in chemical risk assessment and has led to breakthroughs in the prevention of occupational disease in the workplace.
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- Kyung-Taek Rim
- Chemicals Research Bureau, Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, Daejeon, Korea
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Clippinger AJ, Allen D, Behrsing H, BéruBé KA, Bolger MB, Casey W, DeLorme M, Gaça M, Gehen SC, Glover K, Hayden P, Hinderliter P, Hotchkiss JA, Iskandar A, Keyser B, Luettich K, Ma-Hock L, Maione AG, Makena P, Melbourne J, Milchak L, Ng SP, Paini A, Page K, Patlewicz G, Prieto P, Raabe H, Reinke EN, Roper C, Rose J, Sharma M, Spoo W, Thorne PS, Wilson DM, Jarabek AM. Pathway-based predictive approaches for non-animal assessment of acute inhalation toxicity. Toxicol In Vitro 2018; 52:131-145. [PMID: 29908304 PMCID: PMC6760245 DOI: 10.1016/j.tiv.2018.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Revised: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
Abstract
New approaches are needed to assess the effects of inhaled substances on human health. These approaches will be based on mechanisms of toxicity, an understanding of dosimetry, and the use of in silico modeling and in vitro test methods. In order to accelerate wider implementation of such approaches, development of adverse outcome pathways (AOPs) can help identify and address gaps in our understanding of relevant parameters for model input and mechanisms, and optimize non-animal approaches that can be used to investigate key events of toxicity. This paper describes the AOPs and the toolbox of in vitro and in silico models that can be used to assess the key events leading to toxicity following inhalation exposure. Because the optimal testing strategy will vary depending on the substance of interest, here we present a decision tree approach to identify an appropriate non-animal integrated testing strategy that incorporates consideration of a substance's physicochemical properties, relevant mechanisms of toxicity, and available in silico models and in vitro test methods. This decision tree can facilitate standardization of the testing approaches. Case study examples are presented to provide a basis for proof-of-concept testing to illustrate the utility of non-animal approaches to inform hazard identification and risk assessment of humans exposed to inhaled substances.
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- Amy J Clippinger
- PETA International Science Consortium Ltd., Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL, United Kingdom.
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- Integrated Laboratory Systems, Contractor Supporting the NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States
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- Institute for In Vitro Sciences, 30 West Watkins Mill Road, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, United States
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- Cardiff School of Biosciences, Museum Avenue, CF10 3AX, Wales, United Kingdom
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- Simulations Plus, Inc., 42505 10th Street West, Lancaster, CA 93534, United States
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- NIH/NIEHS/DNTP/NICEATM, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, United States
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- British American Tobacco plc, Globe House, 4 Temple Place, London WC2R 2PG, United Kingdom
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- Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis, IN, United States
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- Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21010, United States
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- MatTek Corporation, 200 Homer Ave, Ashland, MA 01721, United States
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- Philip Morris Products SA, Philip Morris International R&D, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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- RAI Services Company, 401 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, United States
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- Philip Morris Products SA, Philip Morris International R&D, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
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- BASF SE, Carl-Bosch-Strasse 38, 67056 Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany
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- MatTek Corporation, 200 Homer Ave, Ashland, MA 01721, United States
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- RAI Services Company, 401 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, United States
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- PETA International Science Consortium Ltd., Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL, United Kingdom
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- E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, DuPont Haskell Global Center for Health Sciences, P. O. Box 30, Newark, DE 19714, United States
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Ispra, Italy
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- The Clorox Company, 4900 Johnson Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588, United States
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, National Center for Computational Toxicology, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Ispra, Italy
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- Institute for In Vitro Sciences, 30 West Watkins Mill Road, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, United States
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- U.S. Army Public Health Center, 8252 Blackhawk Rd. Bldg. E-5158, ATTN: MCHB-PH-HEF Gunpowder, MD 21010-5403, United States
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- Charles River Edinburgh Ltd., Edinburgh EH33 2NE, United Kingdom
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- Procter & Gamble Co, 11530 Reed Hartman Highway, Cincinnati, OH 45241, United States
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- PETA International Science Consortium Ltd., Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL, United Kingdom
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- RAI Services Company, 401 North Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, United States
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- University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, IA, United States
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- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, National Center for Environmental Assessment, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States
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Dal Negro G, Eskes C, Belz S, Bertein C, Chlebus M, Corvaro M, Corvi R, Dhalluin S, Halder M, Harvey J, Hermann M, Hoffmann-Dörr S, Kilian K, Lambrigts D, Laroche C, Louhimies S, Mahony C, Manou I, McNamee P, Prieto P, Reid K, Roggen E, Schutte K, Stirling C, Uhlrich S, Weissenhorn R, Whelan M. One science-driven approach for the regulatory implementation of alternative methods: A multi-sector perspective. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2018; 99:33-49. [PMID: 30098372 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2018.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Accepted: 08/05/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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EU regulations call for the use of alternative methods to animal testing. During the last decade, an increasing number of alternative approaches have been formally adopted. In parallel, new 3Rs-relevant technologies and mechanistic approaches have increasingly contributed to hazard identification and risk assessment evolution. In this changing landscape, an EPAA meeting reviewed the challenges that different industry sectors face in the implementation of alternative methods following a science-driven approach. Although clear progress was acknowledged in animal testing reduction and refinement thanks to an integration of scientifically robust approaches, the following challenges were identified: i) further characterization of toxicity pathways; ii) development of assays covering current scientific gaps, iii) better characterization of links between in vitro readouts and outcome in the target species; iv) better definition of alternative method applicability domains, and v) appropriate implementation of the available approaches. For areas having regulatory adopted alternative methods (e.g., vaccine batch testing), harmonised acceptance across geographical regions was considered critical for broader application. Overall, the main constraints to the application of non-animal alternatives are the still existing gaps in scientific knowledge and technological limitations. The science-driven identification of most appropriate methods is key for furthering a multi-sectorial decrease in animal testing.
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- Gianni Dal Negro
- GlaxoSmithKline, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- SeCAM Services and Consultation on Alternative Methods, Via Campagnora 1, 6983, Magliaso, Switzerland.
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Via E. Fermi 2749, 21017, Ispra, Italy
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- European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), Rue du Trône 108, 1050, Brussels, Belgium
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- ECPA - the European Crop Protection Association, 6 Avenue E. Van Nieuwenhuyse, 1160, Brussels, Belgium
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Via E. Fermi 2749, 21017, Ispra, Italy
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- L'Oréal Research & Innovation, 9 rue Pierre Dreyfus, 92110, Clichy, France
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Via E. Fermi 2749, 21017, Ispra, Italy
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- GlaxoSmithKline, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2NY, United Kingdom
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- Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Henkelstr. 67, 40589, Duesseldorf, Germany
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- European Commission, Directorate General for the Environment (DG ENV), Brussels, Belgium
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- GlaxoSmithKline Vaccines, 20 Avenue Fleming, 1300, Wavre, Belgium
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- European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA), Av. Herrmann-Debroux 40, 1160, Brussels, Belgium
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- European Commission, Directorate General for the Environment (DG ENV), Brussels, Belgium
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- The Procter & Gamble Company, Whitehall Lane, Egham, Surrey TW20 9NW, United Kingdom
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- European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA), Av. Herrmann-Debroux 40, 1160, Brussels, Belgium
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- The Procter & Gamble Company, Whitehall Lane, Egham, Surrey TW20 9NW, United Kingdom
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Via E. Fermi 2749, 21017, Ispra, Italy
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- European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA), Rue du Trône 108, 1050, Brussels, Belgium
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- 3Rs Management and Consulting, Asavænget 14, 2800, Kongens Lyngby, Denmark
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- European Commission, Directorate General for the Environment (DG ENV), Brussels, Belgium
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- Sanofi Pasteur, 1541 Av. Marcel Merieux, 69280, Marcy l'Etoile, France
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- European Commission, Directorate General for Internal Market, Industry, Enterpreneurship and SME, Brussels, Belgium
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Via E. Fermi 2749, 21017, Ispra, Italy
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Sewell F, Edwards J, Prior H, Robinson S. Opportunities to Apply the 3Rs in Safety Assessment Programs. ILAR J 2016; 57:234-245. [PMID: 28053076 PMCID: PMC5886346 DOI: 10.1093/ilar/ilw024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2016] [Revised: 08/01/2016] [Accepted: 09/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Before a potential new medicine can be administered to humans it is essential that its safety is adequately assessed. Safety assessment in animals forms an integral part of this process, from early drug discovery and initial candidate selection to the program of recommended regulatory tests in animals. The 3Rs (replacement, reduction, and refinement of animals in research) are integrated in the current regulatory requirements and expectations and, in the EU, provide a legal and ethical framework for in vivo research to ensure the scientific objectives are met whilst minimizing animal use and maintaining high animal welfare standards. Though the regulations are designed to uncover potential risks, they are intended to be flexible, so that the most appropriate approach can be taken for an individual product. This article outlines current and future opportunities to apply the 3Rs in safety assessment programs for pharmaceuticals, and the potential (scientific, financial, and ethical) benefits to the industry, across the drug discovery and development process. For example, improvements to, or the development of, novel, early screens (e.g., in vitro, in silico, or nonmammalian screens) designed to identify compounds with undesirable characteristics earlier in development have the potential to reduce late-stage attrition by improving the selection of compounds that require regulatory testing in animals. Opportunities also exist within the current regulatory framework to simultaneously reduce and/or refine animal use and improve scientific outcomes through improvements to technical procedures and/or adjustments to study designs. It is important that approaches to safety assessment are continuously reviewed and challenged to ensure they are science-driven and predictive of relevant effects in humans.
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- Fiona Sewell
- Fiona Sewell, PhD, is a Programme Manager in Toxicology and Regulatory Sciences at the UK National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs), London, UK.Joanna Edwards, PhD, is a Programme Manager in Technology Development at the NC3Rs, London, UK.Helen Prior, PhD, is a Programme Manager in Drug Development at the NC3Rs, London, UK.Sally Robinson, PhD, is Head of Laboratory Animal Sciences at AstraZeneca, Alderley Park, UK
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- Fiona Sewell, PhD, is a Programme Manager in Toxicology and Regulatory Sciences at the UK National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs), London, UK.Joanna Edwards, PhD, is a Programme Manager in Technology Development at the NC3Rs, London, UK.Helen Prior, PhD, is a Programme Manager in Drug Development at the NC3Rs, London, UK.Sally Robinson, PhD, is Head of Laboratory Animal Sciences at AstraZeneca, Alderley Park, UK
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- Fiona Sewell, PhD, is a Programme Manager in Toxicology and Regulatory Sciences at the UK National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs), London, UK.Joanna Edwards, PhD, is a Programme Manager in Technology Development at the NC3Rs, London, UK.Helen Prior, PhD, is a Programme Manager in Drug Development at the NC3Rs, London, UK.Sally Robinson, PhD, is Head of Laboratory Animal Sciences at AstraZeneca, Alderley Park, UK
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- Fiona Sewell, PhD, is a Programme Manager in Toxicology and Regulatory Sciences at the UK National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs), London, UK.Joanna Edwards, PhD, is a Programme Manager in Technology Development at the NC3Rs, London, UK.Helen Prior, PhD, is a Programme Manager in Drug Development at the NC3Rs, London, UK.Sally Robinson, PhD, is Head of Laboratory Animal Sciences at AstraZeneca, Alderley Park, UK
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Graepel R, Asturiol D, Prieto P, Worth AP. Exploring waiving opportunities for mammalian acute systemic toxicity tests. Altern Lab Anim 2016; 44:271-9. [PMID: 27494626 DOI: 10.1177/026119291604400306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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A survey was carried out to explore opportunities for waiving mammalian acute systemic toxicity tests. We were interested in finding out whether data from a sub-acute toxicity test could be used to predict the outcome of an acute systemic toxicity test. The survey was directed at experts in the field of toxicity testing, and was carried out in the context of the upcoming 2018 final registration deadline for chemicals under the EU REACH Regulation. In addition to the survey, a retrospective data analysis of chemicals that had already been registered with the European Chemicals Agency, and for which both acute and sub-acute toxicity data were available, was carried out. This data analysis was focused on chemicals that were administered via the oral route. The answers to the questionnaire showed a willingness to adopt waiving opportunities. In addition, the responses showed that data from a sub-acute toxicity test or dose-range finding study might be useful for predicting chemicals that do not require classification for acute oral toxicity (LD50 > 2000mg/kg body weight). However, with the exception of substances that fall into the non-classified category, it is difficult to predict current acute oral toxicity categories.
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- Rabea Graepel
- European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EURL ECVAM), European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy
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- European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EURL ECVAM), European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy
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- European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EURL ECVAM), European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy
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- European Union Reference Laboratory for Alternatives to Animal Testing (EURL ECVAM), European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy
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Burton J, Worth AP, Tsakovska I, Diukendjieva A. In Silico Models for Acute Systemic Toxicity. Methods Mol Biol 2016; 1425:177-200. [PMID: 27311468 DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-3609-0_10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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In this chapter, we give an overview of the regulatory requirements for acute systemic toxicity information in the European Union, and we review the availability of structure-based computational models that are available and potentially useful in the assessment of acute systemic toxicity. The most recently published literature models for acute systemic toxicity are also discussed, and perspectives for future developments in this field are offered.
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- Julien Burton
- Systems Toxicology Unit and EURL ECVAM, Institute for Health and Consumer Protection, Joint Research Centre, European Commission, Ispra, Varese, Italy
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- Systems Toxicology Unit and EURL ECVAM, Institute for Health and Consumer Protection, Joint Research Centre, European Commission, Ispra, Varese, Italy.
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- Department of QSAR & Molecular Modeling, Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of QSAR & Molecular Modeling, Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Rovida C, Asakura S, Daneshian M, Hofman-Huether H, Leist M, Meunier L, Reif D, Rossi A, Schmutz M, Valentin JP, Zurlo J, Hartung T. Toxicity testing in the 21st century beyond environmental chemicals. ALTEX-ALTERNATIVES TO ANIMAL EXPERIMENTATION 2016; 32:171-81. [PMID: 26168280 PMCID: PMC5986181 DOI: 10.14573/altex.1506201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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After the publication of the report titled Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century – A Vision and a Strategy, many initiatives started to foster a major paradigm shift for toxicity testing – from apical endpoints in animal-based tests to mechanistic endpoints through delineation of pathways of toxicity (PoT) in human cell based systems. The US EPA has funded an important project to develop new high throughput technologies based on human cell based in vitro technologies. These methods are currently being incorporated into the chemical risk assessment process. In the pharmaceutical industry, the efficacy and toxicity of new drugs are evaluated during preclinical investigations that include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and safety toxicology studies. The results of these studies are analyzed and extrapolated to predict efficacy and potential adverse effects in humans. However, due to the high failure rate of drugs during the clinical phases, a new approach for a more predictive assessment of drugs both in terms of efficacy and adverse effects is getting urgent. The food industry faces the challenge of assessing novel foods and food ingredients for the general population, while using animal safety testing for extrapolation purposes is often of limited relevance. The question is whether the latest paradigm shift proposed by the Tox21c report for chemicals may provide a useful tool to improve the risk assessment approach also for drugs and food ingredients.
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- Tsukuba Drug Safety, Biopharmaceutical Assessment Core Function Unit, Eisai Co., Ltd., Ibaraki, Japan
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- CAAT-Europe, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany
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- Danone Food Safety Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Bioinformatics Research Center, Department of Biological Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Parma, Italy
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- CAAT, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, US
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- CAAT, Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, US.,CAAT-Europe, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany
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Taylor K, Andrew DJ, Rego L. The added value of the 90-day repeated dose oral toxicity test for industrial chemicals with a low (sub)acute toxicity profile in a high quality dataset. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2014; 69:320-32. [PMID: 24768988 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2014.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2014] [Revised: 04/15/2014] [Accepted: 04/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
A survey conducted on the EU Notification of New Substances (NONS) database suggested that for industrial chemicals with a profile of low toxicity in (sub)acute toxicity tests there is little added value to the conduct of the 90-day repeated dose study. Avoiding unnecessary animal testing is a central aim of the EU REACH chemicals legislation; therefore we sought to verify the profile using additional data. The OECD's eChemPortal was searched for substances that had both a 28-day and a 90-day study and their robust study summaries were then examined from the ECHA CHEM database. Out of 182 substances with high quality 28-day and 90-day study results, only 18 reported no toxicity of any kind in the (sub)acute tests. However, for 16 of these there were also no reported signs of toxicity at or close to the limit dose (1000mg/kgbw/d) in the 90-day study. Restricting the 'low (sub)acute toxicity in a high quality dataset' profile to general industrial chemicals of no known biological activity, whilst allowing irritant substances, increases the data set and improves the prediction to 95% (20 substances out of 21 substances). The low toxicity profile appears to be of low prevalence within industrial chemicals (10-15%), nevertheless, avoidance of the conduct of a redundant 90-day study for this proportion of the remaining REACH phase-in substances would avoid the use of nearly 50,000 animals and save industry 50million Euros, with no impact on the assessment of human health.
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- Katy Taylor
- BUAV Charitable Trust, 16a Crane Grove, London N7 8NN, United Kingdom.
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- TSGE Consulting Ltd., Concordia House, St James Business Park, Knaresborough HG5 8QB, United Kingdom
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- BUAV Charitable Trust, 16a Crane Grove, London N7 8NN, United Kingdom
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Chapman K, Sewell F, Allais L, Delongeas JL, Donald E, Festag M, Kervyn S, Ockert D, Nogues V, Palmer H, Popovic M, Roosen W, Schoenmakers A, Somers K, Stark C, Stei P, Robinson S. A global pharmaceutical company initiative: An evidence-based approach to define the upper limit of body weight loss in short term toxicity studies. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2013; 67:27-38. [DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2013.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2013] [Revised: 04/09/2013] [Accepted: 04/11/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Jones DR, Baldrick P. Association of Inhalation Toxicologists' (AIT) review of regulatory aspects for inhalation toxicology studies. Inhal Toxicol 2013; 25:84-90. [PMID: 23363040 DOI: 10.3109/08958378.2012.757400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Regulatory guidelines are intended to provide recommendations on ways to achieve greater harmonization in the interpretation and application of technical procedures and requirements for product registration in order to reduce or obviate replication of the testing carried out during the research and development of new products. The objectives of such harmonization are more economical use of human, animal and material resources; the elimination of unnecessary delay in the global development and availability of new products while maintaining safeguards on quality, safety and efficacy; and the fulfillment of regulatory obligations to protect public health.
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- David R Jones
- Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, London, UK.
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Barle EL, Looser R, Cerne M, Bechter R. The value of acute toxicity testing of pharmaceuticals for estimation of human response. Regul Toxicol Pharmacol 2012; 62:412-8. [PMID: 22306828 DOI: 10.1016/j.yrtph.2012.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2011] [Revised: 01/19/2012] [Accepted: 01/19/2012] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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The determination of single high doses of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) is used mostly to fulfill regulatory demands. Oral LD(50) values in animals for over 300 API were compared to the minimal effective therapeutic doses (METD) in humans in order to find a correlation between animal and human data. The highest correlation between human METD and animal LD(50) was found for the dog (R=0.323), the lowest for the rat (0.287). It was determined that acute oral LD(50) of rats have poor correlation with the METD, and cannot be used as a classification criteria into official acute toxic categories. Only 13% of API has been classified as fatal if swallowed according to the EU CLP regulation, none of the substances with very low therapeutic dose have been identified as EU CLP acute toxicity category 1. Substances with very low therapeutic doses, which could potentially have toxic effects in humans, are not identified with the use of oral LD(50) and current classification system. We propose that the acute toxicity based on rat LD(50) dose is not used as a basis for classification of pharmaceuticals, and that the METD is applied as basis for classification.
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