Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) is a common health problem with a high mortality burden due to its liver- and vascular-specific complications. It is associated with obesity, high-fat diet as well as with type...Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) is a common health problem with a high mortality burden due to its liver- and vascular-specific complications. It is associated with obesity, high-fat diet as well as with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) and metabolic syndrome(MetS).Impaired hepatic fatty acid(FA) turnover together with insulin resistance are key players in NAFLD pathogenesis. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors(PPARs)are involved in lipid and glucose metabolic pathways.The novel concept is that the activation of the PPARαsubunit may protect from liver steatosis. Fenofibrate, by activating PPARα, effectively improves the atherogenic lipid profile associated with T2DM and MetS. Experimental evidence suggested various protective effects of the drug against liver steatosis. Namely, fenofibraterelated PPARα activation may enhance the expression of genes promoting hepatic FA β-oxidation. Furthermore, fenofibrate reduces hepatic insulin resistance. It also inhibits the expression of inflammatory mediators involved in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis pathogenesis.These include tumor necrosis factor-α, intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1, vascular cell adhesion molecule-1and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1. Consequently, fenofibrate can limit hepatic macrophage infiltration. Other liver-protective effects include decreased oxidative stress and improved liver microvasculature function. Experimental studies showed that fenofibrate can limit liver steatosis associated with high-fat diet,T2DM and obesity-related insulin resistance. Few studies showed that these benefits are also relevant even in the clinical setting. However, these have certain limitations. Namely, these were uncontrolled, their sample size was small, fenofibrate was used as a part of multifactorial approach, while histological data were absent.In this context, there is a need for large prospective studies, including proper control groups and full assessment of liver histology.展开更多
The aim of this study was to investigate the possible beneficial effects of Fenofibrate on renal ischemia-reperfusion injury(IRI) in mice and its potential mechanism. IRI was induced by bilateral renal ischemia for ...The aim of this study was to investigate the possible beneficial effects of Fenofibrate on renal ischemia-reperfusion injury(IRI) in mice and its potential mechanism. IRI was induced by bilateral renal ischemia for 60 min followed by reperfusion for 24 h. Eighteen male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into three groups: sham-operated group(sham), IRI+saline group(IRI group), IRI+Fenofibrate(FEN) group. Normal saline or Fenofibrate(3 mg/kg) was intravenously injected 60 min before renal ischemia in IRI group and FEN group, respectively. Blood samples and renal tissues were collected at the end of reperfusion. The renal function, histopathologic changes, and the expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines [interleukin-8(IL-8), tumor necrosis factor alpha(TNF-α) and IL-6] in serum and renal tissue homogenate were assessed. Moreover, the effects of Fenofibrate on activating phosphoinositide 3 kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/Akt) signaling and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α(PPAR-α) were also measured in renal IRI. The results showed that plasma levels of blood urea nitrogen and creatinine, histopathologic scores and the expression levels of TNF-α, IL-8 and IL-6 were significantly lower in FEN group than in IRI group. Moreover, Fenofibrate pretreatment could further induce PI3K/Akt signal pathway and PPAR-α activation following renal IRI. These findings indicated PPAR-α activation by Fenofibrate exerts protective effects on renal IRI in mice by suppressing inflammation via PI3K/Akt activation. Thus, Fenofibrate could be a novel therapeutic alternative in renal IRI.展开更多
The effects of fenofibrate on plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) expression in human umbilical endothelial cell-derived transformed cell line--ECV 304 cells were investigated. ECV 304 cells were incubated wit...The effects of fenofibrate on plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) expression in human umbilical endothelial cell-derived transformed cell line--ECV 304 cells were investigated. ECV 304 cells were incubated with different concentrations of fenofibrate (0, 10, 50, 100 μmol/L) for 24 h. PAI-1 mRNA and protein was detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blot respectively. PAI-1 antigenic content of endothelial cells was measured by using ELISA. Fenofibrate could inhibit the PAI-1 mRNA and protein expression and reduce PAI-1 antigenic content dependently. After treatment with fenofibrate (10 pmol/L), the expression levels of PAI-1 mRNA and protein were 0. 65±0.05 and 0.96± 0. 11 respectively, significantly lower than in the control group (0.78±0.03 and 1.21±0.15, respectively, P〈0.05). PAI-1 antigenic contents (24.52±8.39) in ECV304 cells treated with 10 μmol/L fenofibrate were significantly lower than those in the control group (6.98±5.12, P〈0.05). It was concluded that fenofibrate inhibited the expression of PAF1 mRNA in ECV304 cells, and reduce the protein expression and the antigenic content of PAI-1, suggesting that fenofibrate may have an antiatherosclerotic effect on endothelial cells by PAI-1 pathway.展开更多
An LCC delivery system for Fenofibrate (Fen) was developed to improve its poorly oral bioavailability. Fen-LCC preparation methods were screened, and the prepared Fen-LCC was then characterized by a polarizing microsc...An LCC delivery system for Fenofibrate (Fen) was developed to improve its poorly oral bioavailability. Fen-LCC preparation methods were screened, and the prepared Fen-LCC was then characterized by a polarizing microscope and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).The spray drying technique was selected to dry and solidify particles into powder. The in vitro release of Fen-LCC was measured and in vivo pharmacokinetic experiments were carried out on rats after oral administration. Particles prepared through the high-temperature input method exhibited structural characteristics of LCC, and re-dissolved particles maintained the same features. The LCC delivery system can significantly improve in vitro release outcomes. After oral administration, AUCs of the suspension and LCC systems were measured at 131.6853 μg·h/ml and 1435.72893 μg·h/ml, respectively. The spray drying process presented here better maintains cubic structures, and the LCC system significantly improves bioavailability levels.展开更多
Fenofibrate is mainly used to reduce cholesterol level in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease. Thermal transition study with the help of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) shows that the aforesaid active...Fenofibrate is mainly used to reduce cholesterol level in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease. Thermal transition study with the help of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) shows that the aforesaid active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is a good glass former. Based on our DSC study, the molecular dynamics of this API has been carried out by broadband dielectric spectroscopy (BDS) covering wide temperature and frequency ranges. Dielectric measurements of amorphous fenofibrate were per- formed after its vitrification by fast cooling from a few degrees above the melting point (Tm=354.11 K) to deep glassy state. The sample does not show any crystallization tendency during cooling and reaches the glassy state. The temperature dependence of the structural relaxation has been fitted by single Vogel- Fulcher-Tamman (VFT) equation. From VFT fit, glass transition temperature (Tg) was estimated as 250.56 K and fragility (m) was determined as 94.02. This drug is classified as a fragile glass former. Deviations of experimental data from Kohlrausch-Williams-Watts (KWW) fits on high-frequency flank of α-peak indicate the presence of an excess wing in fenofibrate. Based on Ngai's coupling model, we identified the excess wing as true Johari-Goldstein (JG) process. Below the glass transition temperature one can clearly see a secondary relaxation (γ) with an activation energy of 32.67 kJ/mol.展开更多
BACKGROUND Drug-induced liver injury(DILI)is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States.DILI is mainly caused by painkillers and fever reducers,and it is often characterized by the type of hepatic i...BACKGROUND Drug-induced liver injury(DILI)is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States.DILI is mainly caused by painkillers and fever reducers,and it is often characterized by the type of hepatic injury(hepatocellular or cholestatic).This report presents a case of fenofibrate-induced severe jaundice in a 65-year-old Korean male with no prior history of liver disease.We offer a strategy for patients who present signs of severe liver injury with jaundice and high elevations in serum transaminases.CASE SUMMARY A 65-year-old male visited the gastroenterology outpatient clinic of a tertiary hospital due to increased levels of liver enzyme and total bilirubin which were incidentally detected through a preoperative screening test.Abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography showed no biliary obstruction or nonspecific findings in the liver.Liver biopsy was performed and the patient was finally diagnosed with acute cholestatic hepatitis.Following the biopsy,steroid therapy was initiated and after 3 wk of treatment,the total bilirubin level was reduced to 7.22 mg/dL.CONCLUSION In patients with hyperlipidemia,treatment including fenofibric acid induces rare complications such as severe jaundice and acute cholestatic hepatitis,warranting clinical attention.展开更多
In this study,using mesoporous silica for the solubility enhancement of poorly watersoluble drug was investigated.Although the incorporating drug into mesoporous silica is generally performed through the solvent meth...In this study,using mesoporous silica for the solubility enhancement of poorly watersoluble drug was investigated.Although the incorporating drug into mesoporous silica is generally performed through the solvent method,the new melting method was proposed in the present study.Fenofibrate,a poorly water-soluble drug,was incorporated into mesoporous silica by solvent method and melting method.The obtained samples were observed by SEM and their physicochemical properties were evaluated by PXRD and DSC measurement.The dissolution and supersaturated property were also investigated.The results from SEM,PXRD and DSC measurement showed that drug could be loaded into pore via the melting method as well as by the solvent method.The drug loaded quantity depended on the pore volume.Drug up to 33%could be incorporated into mesoporous silica and existed in amorphous state.When drug was overloaded or difficulty in incorporation into pore was found,recrystallization of drug occurred at the outer surface of mesoporous silica.From the dissolution test,samples prepared by solvent method and melting method gave the supersaturated drug concentration which sample from melting method showed superior dissolution to the one from solvent method.From this study,drug was efficiently incorporated into mesoporous silica by the melting method which is a simple and solvent-free process,and the aqueous solubility enhancement of poorly watersoluble drug was achieved.展开更多
The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy(DR),and associated morbidity is high in the Asia-Pacific region.Emerging evidence suggests a potential role for fenofibrate in the prevention of progression of DR,especially in p...The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy(DR),and associated morbidity is high in the Asia-Pacific region.Emerging evidence suggests a potential role for fenofibrate in the prevention of progression of DR,especially in patients with cardiovascular risk,and pre-existing mild-to-moderate DR.Fenofibrate has also been found to reduce maculopathy,and the need for laser treatment in these patients.Considering these benefits of fenofibrate,a group of experts from the fields of endocrinology and ophthalmology convened in May 2017,to discuss on the the mechanism of action,and clinical efficacy of fenofibrate in DR.The findings from key clinical studies on fenofibrate in DR were reviewed by the experts,and consensus statements were derived to define the role of fenofibrate in the prevention and treatment of DR.The statements were rated based on the GRADE criteria.An algorithm was also developed for the screening and treatment of DR in patients with type 2 diabetes(T2D),and the place of fenofibrate was defined in the algorithm.The expert recommendations,and the algorithm provided in this review will serve as a guide to the clinicians to reconsider the adjunctive use of fenofibrate for preventing the progression of DR in selected T2D patients.展开更多
AIM:To compare the effectiveness of combined fenofibrate and spironolactone with fenofibrate alone for treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy(CSCR).METHODS: Totally 60 patients(60 eyes) with a history of ...AIM:To compare the effectiveness of combined fenofibrate and spironolactone with fenofibrate alone for treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy(CSCR).METHODS: Totally 60 patients(60 eyes) with a history of acute CSCR were randomed into two groups: group A with combination of fenofibrate(200 mg) and spironolactone(100 mg),and group B with only fenofibrate(200 mg).They were taken half an hour before meals and once per day for 8wk.The changes of the visual acuity,subjective symptom,ocular surface disease index(OSDI),the tear film and optical coherence tomography were observed at 2,4,6,and 8wk before and after treatment.RESULTS: The best corrected visual acuity(BCVA,log MAR) was improved to 0.22 and 0.27 after treatment from baseline of 0.35 and 0.36 in groups A and B(P 〈0.05),respectively.After 8wk treatment,the central subfield thickness(CST),and subretinal fluid volumn(SFV) decreased significantly to 49.5% and 78.8% in group A,37.0% and 57.2% in group B.There were significant differences of CST and SFV in both groups(all P 〈0.05).CONCLUSION:Fenofibratecombinedwithspironolactone may have more clinical efficacy in the treatment of CSCR than fenofibrate only.展开更多
Assigning causality in drug-induced liver injury is challenging particularly when more than one drug could be responsible. We report a woman on long-term therapy with raloxifen who developed acute cholestasis shortly ...Assigning causality in drug-induced liver injury is challenging particularly when more than one drug could be responsible. We report a woman on long-term therapy with raloxifen who developed acute cholestasis shortly after starting fenofibrate. The picture evolved into chronic cholestasis. We hypothesized that an interaction at the metabolic level could have triggered the presentation of hepatotoxicity after a very short time of exposure to fenofibrate in this patient. The findings of an overexpression of vascular endothelial growth factor in the liver biopsy suggest that angiogenesis might play a role in the persistance of toxic cholestasis.展开更多
The conversion of aqueous dispersion of nanostructured lipid carriers(NLCs) into dry powder by spray drying could be a useful approach to render NLCs with better physical chemical stability than the aqueous dispersion...The conversion of aqueous dispersion of nanostructured lipid carriers(NLCs) into dry powder by spray drying could be a useful approach to render NLCs with better physical chemical stability than the aqueous dispersion. In this study, aqueous NLC dispersion containing fenofibrate was converted into dry, easily reconstitutable powder using spray drying. A central composite face centered design(CCFD) was used to investigate the influence of the ratio of lipid to protectant(mannitol and trehalose) and crystallinity of spray-dried powder on the particle size, yield and residual moisture content of the dried powder. A linear relationship(R2= 0.9915) was established between the crystalline content of the spray-dried powders against the ratio of mannitol to trehalose from 3:7 to 10:0(w/w). Spray drying of NLC aqueous dispersion using a mannitol and trehalose mixture resulted in an increase in particle size of the NLCs after reconstitution in water as compared to that in the initial aqueous dispersion. The decrease in crystallinity of the dry powder by reducing the ratio of mannitol to trehalose could improve the reconstitution of the NLCs in water. However the yield and residual moisture content of dry powder decreased with an increase in the ratio of mannitol to trehalose. Lipid nanoparticles were able to retain the drug incorporation and the prolonged drug release profile after spray drying. The experimental model was robust, and suggested that spray drying is a viable technique for the conversion of NLCs into dry powder.展开更多
Two new selective, precise, and accurate methods were developed for the determination of fenofibrate in the presence of its basic degradation product. In the first method fenofibrate was determined using an algorithm ...Two new selective, precise, and accurate methods were developed for the determination of fenofibrate in the presence of its basic degradation product. In the first method fenofibrate was determined using an algorithm bivariate calibration derivative method, in which an optimum pair of wavelengths was chosen for the determination of different binary mixtures. In the second method (HPLC), separation was achieved on RESTEK Pinnacle II phenyl column (5 μm, 250 × 4.6 mm) and Pinnacle II phenyl (5 μm, 10 × 4 mm) guard cartridge using a mobile phase consisting of methanol –0.1% phosphoric acid (60:40, v/v) at a flow rate 2 mL●min–1, and the column oven temperature was set at 50°C. The UV detector was time programmed at 302 nm and 289 nm for the internal standard (I.S.) and fenofibrate, respectively. The proposed methods were successfully applied for the determination of fenofibrate and its degradation product in the laboratory-prepared mixture and in pharmaceutical formulation. The assay results obtained using the bivariate method were statistically compared to those of the HPLC method and good agreement was observed.展开更多
Fenofibrate (FF) is an anti-hyperlipidaemic drug belonging to BCS class-II (low solubility, high permeability). Its bioavailability is limited by the dissolution rate. This study was aimed to enhance the rate of disso...Fenofibrate (FF) is an anti-hyperlipidaemic drug belonging to BCS class-II (low solubility, high permeability). Its bioavailability is limited by the dissolution rate. This study was aimed to enhance the rate of dissolution of poorly water soluble drug, FF. Initially, solid dispersions of fenofibrate (SDFs) were formulated with Carplex-80 or PEG-4000 or in combination at various weight ratios and were subjected to dissolution study. On the basis of drug release at various time intervals, the formulation producing maximum drug concentration was evaluated physicochemically using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It was observed that the peak drug concentration was obtained at 120 min of dissolution by formulation SDF-7, which contains a mixture of Carplex-80 and PEG-4000 at weight ratio 1:5:6 of FF:PEG-4000:Carplex-80, respectively. Thus, the extent of drug release by SDF-7 was maximized by 2.5-fold than that of pure FF. Physicochemical characterization revealed the reason for this increased drug release as a conversion of crystalline FF to amorphous form and ensured the chemical compatibility among FF and carriers. The results specified the significant improvement of FF release using solid dispersion technique.展开更多
Fenofibrate,a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α(PPARα)agonist,is widely prescribed for hyperlipidemia management.Recent studies also showed that it has therapeutic potential in various liver diseases.Howe...Fenofibrate,a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α(PPARα)agonist,is widely prescribed for hyperlipidemia management.Recent studies also showed that it has therapeutic potential in various liver diseases.However,its effects on hepatomegaly and liver regeneration and the involved mechanisms remain unclear.Here,the study showed that fenofibrate significantly promoted liver enlargement and regeneration post-partial hepatectomy in mice,which was dependent on hepatocyteexpressed PPARα.Yes-associated protein(YAP)is pivotal in manipulating liver growth and regeneration.We further identified that fenofibrate activated YAP signaling by suppressing its K48-linked ubiquitination,promoting its K63-linked ubiquitination,and enhancing the interaction and transcriptional activity of the YAP-TEAD complex.Pharmacological inhibition of YAP-TEAD interaction using verteporfin or suppression of YAP using AAV Yap shRNA in mice significantly attenuated fenofibrate-induced hepatomegaly.Other factors,such as MYC,KRT23,RAS,and RHOA,might also participate in fenofibrate-promoted hepatomegaly and liver regeneration.These studies demonstrate that fenofibratepromoted liver enlargement and regeneration are PPARα-dependent and partially through activating the YAP signaling,with clinical implications of fenofibrate as a novel therapeutic agent for promoting liver regeneration.展开更多
文摘Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD) is a common health problem with a high mortality burden due to its liver- and vascular-specific complications. It is associated with obesity, high-fat diet as well as with type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) and metabolic syndrome(MetS).Impaired hepatic fatty acid(FA) turnover together with insulin resistance are key players in NAFLD pathogenesis. Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors(PPARs)are involved in lipid and glucose metabolic pathways.The novel concept is that the activation of the PPARαsubunit may protect from liver steatosis. Fenofibrate, by activating PPARα, effectively improves the atherogenic lipid profile associated with T2DM and MetS. Experimental evidence suggested various protective effects of the drug against liver steatosis. Namely, fenofibraterelated PPARα activation may enhance the expression of genes promoting hepatic FA β-oxidation. Furthermore, fenofibrate reduces hepatic insulin resistance. It also inhibits the expression of inflammatory mediators involved in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis pathogenesis.These include tumor necrosis factor-α, intercellular cell adhesion molecule-1, vascular cell adhesion molecule-1and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1. Consequently, fenofibrate can limit hepatic macrophage infiltration. Other liver-protective effects include decreased oxidative stress and improved liver microvasculature function. Experimental studies showed that fenofibrate can limit liver steatosis associated with high-fat diet,T2DM and obesity-related insulin resistance. Few studies showed that these benefits are also relevant even in the clinical setting. However, these have certain limitations. Namely, these were uncontrolled, their sample size was small, fenofibrate was used as a part of multifactorial approach, while histological data were absent.In this context, there is a need for large prospective studies, including proper control groups and full assessment of liver histology.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81070557)
文摘The aim of this study was to investigate the possible beneficial effects of Fenofibrate on renal ischemia-reperfusion injury(IRI) in mice and its potential mechanism. IRI was induced by bilateral renal ischemia for 60 min followed by reperfusion for 24 h. Eighteen male C57BL/6 mice were randomly divided into three groups: sham-operated group(sham), IRI+saline group(IRI group), IRI+Fenofibrate(FEN) group. Normal saline or Fenofibrate(3 mg/kg) was intravenously injected 60 min before renal ischemia in IRI group and FEN group, respectively. Blood samples and renal tissues were collected at the end of reperfusion. The renal function, histopathologic changes, and the expression levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines [interleukin-8(IL-8), tumor necrosis factor alpha(TNF-α) and IL-6] in serum and renal tissue homogenate were assessed. Moreover, the effects of Fenofibrate on activating phosphoinositide 3 kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K/Akt) signaling and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-α(PPAR-α) were also measured in renal IRI. The results showed that plasma levels of blood urea nitrogen and creatinine, histopathologic scores and the expression levels of TNF-α, IL-8 and IL-6 were significantly lower in FEN group than in IRI group. Moreover, Fenofibrate pretreatment could further induce PI3K/Akt signal pathway and PPAR-α activation following renal IRI. These findings indicated PPAR-α activation by Fenofibrate exerts protective effects on renal IRI in mice by suppressing inflammation via PI3K/Akt activation. Thus, Fenofibrate could be a novel therapeutic alternative in renal IRI.
文摘The effects of fenofibrate on plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) expression in human umbilical endothelial cell-derived transformed cell line--ECV 304 cells were investigated. ECV 304 cells were incubated with different concentrations of fenofibrate (0, 10, 50, 100 μmol/L) for 24 h. PAI-1 mRNA and protein was detected by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blot respectively. PAI-1 antigenic content of endothelial cells was measured by using ELISA. Fenofibrate could inhibit the PAI-1 mRNA and protein expression and reduce PAI-1 antigenic content dependently. After treatment with fenofibrate (10 pmol/L), the expression levels of PAI-1 mRNA and protein were 0. 65±0.05 and 0.96± 0. 11 respectively, significantly lower than in the control group (0.78±0.03 and 1.21±0.15, respectively, P〈0.05). PAI-1 antigenic contents (24.52±8.39) in ECV304 cells treated with 10 μmol/L fenofibrate were significantly lower than those in the control group (6.98±5.12, P〈0.05). It was concluded that fenofibrate inhibited the expression of PAF1 mRNA in ECV304 cells, and reduce the protein expression and the antigenic content of PAI-1, suggesting that fenofibrate may have an antiatherosclerotic effect on endothelial cells by PAI-1 pathway.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province (grant numbers2016A020215160)the Medical Scientific Research foundation of Guangdong Province (grant numbers A2015603)
文摘An LCC delivery system for Fenofibrate (Fen) was developed to improve its poorly oral bioavailability. Fen-LCC preparation methods were screened, and the prepared Fen-LCC was then characterized by a polarizing microscope and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).The spray drying technique was selected to dry and solidify particles into powder. The in vitro release of Fen-LCC was measured and in vivo pharmacokinetic experiments were carried out on rats after oral administration. Particles prepared through the high-temperature input method exhibited structural characteristics of LCC, and re-dissolved particles maintained the same features. The LCC delivery system can significantly improve in vitro release outcomes. After oral administration, AUCs of the suspension and LCC systems were measured at 131.6853 μg·h/ml and 1435.72893 μg·h/ml, respectively. The spray drying process presented here better maintains cubic structures, and the LCC system significantly improves bioavailability levels.
基金University Grants Commission (No. F.FIP/ 11th Plan/KLCA046TF, dated 12. May, 2009),Government of India for the award of a research fellowship under the Faculty Improvement Program (FIP)
文摘Fenofibrate is mainly used to reduce cholesterol level in patients at risk of cardiovascular disease. Thermal transition study with the help of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) shows that the aforesaid active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is a good glass former. Based on our DSC study, the molecular dynamics of this API has been carried out by broadband dielectric spectroscopy (BDS) covering wide temperature and frequency ranges. Dielectric measurements of amorphous fenofibrate were per- formed after its vitrification by fast cooling from a few degrees above the melting point (Tm=354.11 K) to deep glassy state. The sample does not show any crystallization tendency during cooling and reaches the glassy state. The temperature dependence of the structural relaxation has been fitted by single Vogel- Fulcher-Tamman (VFT) equation. From VFT fit, glass transition temperature (Tg) was estimated as 250.56 K and fragility (m) was determined as 94.02. This drug is classified as a fragile glass former. Deviations of experimental data from Kohlrausch-Williams-Watts (KWW) fits on high-frequency flank of α-peak indicate the presence of an excess wing in fenofibrate. Based on Ngai's coupling model, we identified the excess wing as true Johari-Goldstein (JG) process. Below the glass transition temperature one can clearly see a secondary relaxation (γ) with an activation energy of 32.67 kJ/mol.
基金Supported by Soonchunhyang University Research Fund,No.20200037.
文摘BACKGROUND Drug-induced liver injury(DILI)is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States.DILI is mainly caused by painkillers and fever reducers,and it is often characterized by the type of hepatic injury(hepatocellular or cholestatic).This report presents a case of fenofibrate-induced severe jaundice in a 65-year-old Korean male with no prior history of liver disease.We offer a strategy for patients who present signs of severe liver injury with jaundice and high elevations in serum transaminases.CASE SUMMARY A 65-year-old male visited the gastroenterology outpatient clinic of a tertiary hospital due to increased levels of liver enzyme and total bilirubin which were incidentally detected through a preoperative screening test.Abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography showed no biliary obstruction or nonspecific findings in the liver.Liver biopsy was performed and the patient was finally diagnosed with acute cholestatic hepatitis.Following the biopsy,steroid therapy was initiated and after 3 wk of treatment,the total bilirubin level was reduced to 7.22 mg/dL.CONCLUSION In patients with hyperlipidemia,treatment including fenofibric acid induces rare complications such as severe jaundice and acute cholestatic hepatitis,warranting clinical attention.
文摘In this study,using mesoporous silica for the solubility enhancement of poorly watersoluble drug was investigated.Although the incorporating drug into mesoporous silica is generally performed through the solvent method,the new melting method was proposed in the present study.Fenofibrate,a poorly water-soluble drug,was incorporated into mesoporous silica by solvent method and melting method.The obtained samples were observed by SEM and their physicochemical properties were evaluated by PXRD and DSC measurement.The dissolution and supersaturated property were also investigated.The results from SEM,PXRD and DSC measurement showed that drug could be loaded into pore via the melting method as well as by the solvent method.The drug loaded quantity depended on the pore volume.Drug up to 33%could be incorporated into mesoporous silica and existed in amorphous state.When drug was overloaded or difficulty in incorporation into pore was found,recrystallization of drug occurred at the outer surface of mesoporous silica.From the dissolution test,samples prepared by solvent method and melting method gave the supersaturated drug concentration which sample from melting method showed superior dissolution to the one from solvent method.From this study,drug was efficiently incorporated into mesoporous silica by the melting method which is a simple and solvent-free process,and the aqueous solubility enhancement of poorly watersoluble drug was achieved.
文摘The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy(DR),and associated morbidity is high in the Asia-Pacific region.Emerging evidence suggests a potential role for fenofibrate in the prevention of progression of DR,especially in patients with cardiovascular risk,and pre-existing mild-to-moderate DR.Fenofibrate has also been found to reduce maculopathy,and the need for laser treatment in these patients.Considering these benefits of fenofibrate,a group of experts from the fields of endocrinology and ophthalmology convened in May 2017,to discuss on the the mechanism of action,and clinical efficacy of fenofibrate in DR.The findings from key clinical studies on fenofibrate in DR were reviewed by the experts,and consensus statements were derived to define the role of fenofibrate in the prevention and treatment of DR.The statements were rated based on the GRADE criteria.An algorithm was also developed for the screening and treatment of DR in patients with type 2 diabetes(T2D),and the place of fenofibrate was defined in the algorithm.The expert recommendations,and the algorithm provided in this review will serve as a guide to the clinicians to reconsider the adjunctive use of fenofibrate for preventing the progression of DR in selected T2D patients.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81160118No.81400372+4 种基金No.81660158)Jiangxi Province Voyage Project(No.2014022)Youth Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(No.20151BAB215016)Technology and Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(No.20151BBG70223)Health Development Planning Commission Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(No.20155154)
文摘AIM:To compare the effectiveness of combined fenofibrate and spironolactone with fenofibrate alone for treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy(CSCR).METHODS: Totally 60 patients(60 eyes) with a history of acute CSCR were randomed into two groups: group A with combination of fenofibrate(200 mg) and spironolactone(100 mg),and group B with only fenofibrate(200 mg).They were taken half an hour before meals and once per day for 8wk.The changes of the visual acuity,subjective symptom,ocular surface disease index(OSDI),the tear film and optical coherence tomography were observed at 2,4,6,and 8wk before and after treatment.RESULTS: The best corrected visual acuity(BCVA,log MAR) was improved to 0.22 and 0.27 after treatment from baseline of 0.35 and 0.36 in groups A and B(P 〈0.05),respectively.After 8wk treatment,the central subfield thickness(CST),and subretinal fluid volumn(SFV) decreased significantly to 49.5% and 78.8% in group A,37.0% and 57.2% in group B.There were significant differences of CST and SFV in both groups(all P 〈0.05).CONCLUSION:Fenofibratecombinedwithspironolactone may have more clinical efficacy in the treatment of CSCR than fenofibrate only.
基金Supported by a research grant from the Agencia Espanola del Medicamento and Fondo de Investigaciones Sanitarias, No. FIS PI 04/1759 and PI 04/1688
文摘Assigning causality in drug-induced liver injury is challenging particularly when more than one drug could be responsible. We report a woman on long-term therapy with raloxifen who developed acute cholestasis shortly after starting fenofibrate. The picture evolved into chronic cholestasis. We hypothesized that an interaction at the metabolic level could have triggered the presentation of hepatotoxicity after a very short time of exposure to fenofibrate in this patient. The findings of an overexpression of vascular endothelial growth factor in the liver biopsy suggest that angiogenesis might play a role in the persistance of toxic cholestasis.
基金the Lundbeck Foundation(Denmark)(grant No.R49-A5604the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.81573380).
文摘The conversion of aqueous dispersion of nanostructured lipid carriers(NLCs) into dry powder by spray drying could be a useful approach to render NLCs with better physical chemical stability than the aqueous dispersion. In this study, aqueous NLC dispersion containing fenofibrate was converted into dry, easily reconstitutable powder using spray drying. A central composite face centered design(CCFD) was used to investigate the influence of the ratio of lipid to protectant(mannitol and trehalose) and crystallinity of spray-dried powder on the particle size, yield and residual moisture content of the dried powder. A linear relationship(R2= 0.9915) was established between the crystalline content of the spray-dried powders against the ratio of mannitol to trehalose from 3:7 to 10:0(w/w). Spray drying of NLC aqueous dispersion using a mannitol and trehalose mixture resulted in an increase in particle size of the NLCs after reconstitution in water as compared to that in the initial aqueous dispersion. The decrease in crystallinity of the dry powder by reducing the ratio of mannitol to trehalose could improve the reconstitution of the NLCs in water. However the yield and residual moisture content of dry powder decreased with an increase in the ratio of mannitol to trehalose. Lipid nanoparticles were able to retain the drug incorporation and the prolonged drug release profile after spray drying. The experimental model was robust, and suggested that spray drying is a viable technique for the conversion of NLCs into dry powder.
文摘Two new selective, precise, and accurate methods were developed for the determination of fenofibrate in the presence of its basic degradation product. In the first method fenofibrate was determined using an algorithm bivariate calibration derivative method, in which an optimum pair of wavelengths was chosen for the determination of different binary mixtures. In the second method (HPLC), separation was achieved on RESTEK Pinnacle II phenyl column (5 μm, 250 × 4.6 mm) and Pinnacle II phenyl (5 μm, 10 × 4 mm) guard cartridge using a mobile phase consisting of methanol –0.1% phosphoric acid (60:40, v/v) at a flow rate 2 mL●min–1, and the column oven temperature was set at 50°C. The UV detector was time programmed at 302 nm and 289 nm for the internal standard (I.S.) and fenofibrate, respectively. The proposed methods were successfully applied for the determination of fenofibrate and its degradation product in the laboratory-prepared mixture and in pharmaceutical formulation. The assay results obtained using the bivariate method were statistically compared to those of the HPLC method and good agreement was observed.
文摘Fenofibrate (FF) is an anti-hyperlipidaemic drug belonging to BCS class-II (low solubility, high permeability). Its bioavailability is limited by the dissolution rate. This study was aimed to enhance the rate of dissolution of poorly water soluble drug, FF. Initially, solid dispersions of fenofibrate (SDFs) were formulated with Carplex-80 or PEG-4000 or in combination at various weight ratios and were subjected to dissolution study. On the basis of drug release at various time intervals, the formulation producing maximum drug concentration was evaluated physicochemically using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It was observed that the peak drug concentration was obtained at 120 min of dissolution by formulation SDF-7, which contains a mixture of Carplex-80 and PEG-4000 at weight ratio 1:5:6 of FF:PEG-4000:Carplex-80, respectively. Thus, the extent of drug release by SDF-7 was maximized by 2.5-fold than that of pure FF. Physicochemical characterization revealed the reason for this increased drug release as a conversion of crystalline FF to amorphous form and ensured the chemical compatibility among FF and carriers. The results specified the significant improvement of FF release using solid dispersion technique.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFA1104900 to Huichang Bi,2022YFA1106700 to Xiao Yang)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grants 82025034 and U23A20535 to Huichang Bi,grants 82304603 to Shicheng Fan)+5 种基金the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(No.KQTD20190929174023858 to Huichang Bi,China)the Science and Technology Innovation Project of Guangdong Medical Products Administration(2023ZDZ06 to Huichang Bi,China)the National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents(BX20230151 to Shicheng Fan,China)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M731570 to Shicheng Fan)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515012859 to Shicheng Fan,China)the Guangdong Medical Research Foundation(A2023109 to Shicheng Fan,China).
文摘Fenofibrate,a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor α(PPARα)agonist,is widely prescribed for hyperlipidemia management.Recent studies also showed that it has therapeutic potential in various liver diseases.However,its effects on hepatomegaly and liver regeneration and the involved mechanisms remain unclear.Here,the study showed that fenofibrate significantly promoted liver enlargement and regeneration post-partial hepatectomy in mice,which was dependent on hepatocyteexpressed PPARα.Yes-associated protein(YAP)is pivotal in manipulating liver growth and regeneration.We further identified that fenofibrate activated YAP signaling by suppressing its K48-linked ubiquitination,promoting its K63-linked ubiquitination,and enhancing the interaction and transcriptional activity of the YAP-TEAD complex.Pharmacological inhibition of YAP-TEAD interaction using verteporfin or suppression of YAP using AAV Yap shRNA in mice significantly attenuated fenofibrate-induced hepatomegaly.Other factors,such as MYC,KRT23,RAS,and RHOA,might also participate in fenofibrate-promoted hepatomegaly and liver regeneration.These studies demonstrate that fenofibratepromoted liver enlargement and regeneration are PPARα-dependent and partially through activating the YAP signaling,with clinical implications of fenofibrate as a novel therapeutic agent for promoting liver regeneration.