In liver transplantation, the efficacy of mycophenolate mofetil(MMF) has been confirmed in clinical trials and studies. However, therapeutic drug monitoring for mycophenolic acid(MPA) has not been fully accepted in li...In liver transplantation, the efficacy of mycophenolate mofetil(MMF) has been confirmed in clinical trials and studies. However, therapeutic drug monitoring for mycophenolic acid(MPA) has not been fully accepted in liver transplantation as no long-term prospective study of concentration controlled vs fixed-dose prescribing of MMF has been done. This review addressed MPA measurement, pharmacokinetic variability and reasons of this variation, exposure related to acute rejection and MMF-associated side effects in liver transplant recipients. Limited sampling strategies to predict MPA area under the concentration-time curve have also been described, and the value of clinical use needs to be investigated in future. The published data suggested that a fixed-dosage MMF regimen might not be suitable and monitoring of MPA exposure seems helpful in various clinical settings of liver transplantation.展开更多
AIM To design colon-targeted codrugs of mycophenolic acid(MPA) and aminosugars as a safer option to mycophenolate mofetil(MMF) in the management of inflammatory bowel disease. METHODS Codrugs were synthesized by coupl...AIM To design colon-targeted codrugs of mycophenolic acid(MPA) and aminosugars as a safer option to mycophenolate mofetil(MMF) in the management of inflammatory bowel disease. METHODS Codrugs were synthesized by coupling MPA with aminosugars(D-glucosamine and D-galactosamine) using EDCI coupling. The structures were confirmed by infrared radiation, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The release profile of codrugs was extensively studied in aqueous buffers, upper gastrointestinal homogenates, faecal matter and caecal homogenates(in vitro) and rat blood(in vitro). Anti-colitic activity was assessed in 2,4,6-trinitrobezenesulfonic acid-induced colitis in Wistar rats by the estimation of various demarcating parameters. Statistical evaluation was performed by applying one-way and two-way ANOVA when compared with the disease control.RESULTS The prodrugs resisted activation in HCl buffer(pH 1.2) and stomach homogenates of rats with negligible hydrolysis in phosphate buffer(p H 7.4) and intestinal homogenates. Incubation with colon homogenates(in vitro) produced 76% to 89% release of MPA emphasizing colon-specific activation of codrugs and the release of MPA and aminosugars at the site of action. In the in vitro studies, the prodrug of MPA with D-glucosamine(MGLS) was selected which resulted in 68% release of MPA in blood. in vitro studies on MGLS revealed its colon-specific activation after a lag time of 8 h which could be ascribed to the hydrolytic action of N-acyl amidases found in the colon. The synthesized codrugs markedly diminished disease activity score and revived the disrupted architecture of the colon that was comparable to MMF but superior to MPA. CONCLUSION The significant attenuating effect of prodrugs and individual aminosugars on colonic inflammation proved that the rationale of the codrug approach is valid.展开更多
A simple, sensitive and high throughput ultra performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method has been developed for the determination of mycophenolic acid in human plasma. The method involved simple...A simple, sensitive and high throughput ultra performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method has been developed for the determination of mycophenolic acid in human plasma. The method involved simple protein precipitation of MPA along with its deuterated analog as an internal standard （IS） from 50 mL of human plasma. The chromatographic analysis was done on Acquity UPLC C18 （100mm×2.1mm,1.7μm） column under isocratic conditions using acetonitrile and 10 mM ammonium formate, pH 3.00 （75：25, v/v） as the mobile phase. A triple quadrupole mass spectrometer operating in the positive ionization mode was used for quantitation. In-source conversion of mycophenolic glucuronide metabolite to the parent drug was selectively controlled by suitable optimization of cone voltage, cone gas flow and desolvation temperature. The method was validated over a wide concentration range of 15-15000 ng/mL. The mean extraction recovery for the analyte and IS was 〉95%. Matrix effect expressed as matrix factors ranged from 0.97 to 1.02. The method was successfully applied to support a bioequivalence study of 500 mg mycophenolate mofetil tablet in 72 healthy subjects.展开更多
To assess the influence of cyclosporin A (CsA) and tacrolimus (FK506) on mycophenolic acid (MPA) and correlation analysis of the pharmacokinetic parameters and patient characteristics, clinical outcome in Chinese kidn...To assess the influence of cyclosporin A (CsA) and tacrolimus (FK506) on mycophenolic acid (MPA) and correlation analysis of the pharmacokinetic parameters and patient characteristics, clinical outcome in Chinese kidney transplant recipients, the pharmacokinetics of 1000 mg mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) twice daily was measured by high-performance liquid chro- matography (HPLC). PKS (Pharmaceutical Kinetics Software) 1.0.2 software package was used for the calculation of pharma- cokinetic parameters. The mean Cmax, tmax, and AUC(0?12)were (21.88±10.52) μg/ml, (1.20±0.95) h, and (52.546±13.215) μg·h/ml, respectively. The level of AUC(0?12) in the FK506 group was significantly higher than that in the CsA group. MPA appeared not to be affected by renal function. MPA AUC(0?12) showed statistically significant difference according to the patient’s gender.展开更多
The effects of mycophenolic acid （MPA） on high glucose-induced expression of transforming growth factor-β （TGF-β） and connective tissue growth factor （CTGF） in mesangial cells （MC） were investigated. Rat MC ...The effects of mycophenolic acid （MPA） on high glucose-induced expression of transforming growth factor-β （TGF-β） and connective tissue growth factor （CTGF） in mesangial cells （MC） were investigated. Rat MC were cultured in the presence of different concentrations of MPA （1.0 and 10.0 μmol/L） or MPA plus high glucose for 72 h. The expression of TGF-β and CTGF was detected by Western blot. The results showed that high glucose could induce the expression of TGF-β and CTGF in MC, but MPA could inhibit this effects. MPA did not influence the expression of TGF-β and CTGF in normal glucose. It was concluded that MPA might prevent the progression of diabetic nephropathy by inhibiting the expression of TGF-β and CTGF in MC.展开更多
Background: Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) is widely used in organ transplant patients to avoid calcineurine inhibittor-associated side effects. Therapeutic monitoring of MMF is up to now perform by using trough level me...Background: Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) is widely used in organ transplant patients to avoid calcineurine inhibittor-associated side effects. Therapeutic monitoring of MMF is up to now perform by using trough level measurements (measurements before drug administration). The present study was designed to characterize potential differences in MMF absorption kinetics between patients with allogenic kidney transplantation [kidney Tx] and simultaneous pancreas kidney transplantation [PK Tx], which might for example occur due to diabetic gastrointestinal atony. Methods: A total of 64 pharmacokinetic profiles were prospectively studied in 44 adult kidney Tx and 20 PK Tx patients. To calculate AUC by the trapezoidal rule, mycophenolic acid (MPA) levels were measured in EDTA-plasma by an EMIT assay at 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4 6, and 12h after oral MMF administration between postoperative day 14 to 28 instable patients. Results: Substantial differences between kidney Tx and PK Tx patients were evident concerning: donor age, recipient age, number of mismatches, and kidney function (serum creatinine). Despite these dissimilarities pharmacokinetic absorption profiles did not significantly differ between patient groups as measured by AUC, C2, maximum MPA concentration (Cmax), and time until maximum absorption (Tmax). Astonishingly, concomitant cyclosporine and tacrolimus medication did not influence adsorption profiles. Only MPA concentrations 6h post administration correlated closely with AUC in both patient groups, whereas trough levels failed to be predictive for AUC. Conclusions: In our study population, MMF absorption kinetics did not differ between kidney and PK Tx patients and did not seem influenced by concomitant immunosuppressive medication. Therefore, MPA measurements during the absorption phase could be useful to better estimate AUC in patients with kidney Tx and PK Tx.展开更多
Objective To analyze the relationship between genetic polymorphisms of organic anion transporting polypeptide ( SLCO1B1 and SLCO1B3) and mycophenolic acid ( MPA) pharmacokinetics in Chinese kidney transplant recipient...Objective To analyze the relationship between genetic polymorphisms of organic anion transporting polypeptide ( SLCO1B1 and SLCO1B3) and mycophenolic acid ( MPA) pharmacokinetics in Chinese kidney transplant recipients. Methods Gene mutations ( SLCO1B3 T334G,SLCO1B1 A338G) were detected in 68 recipi-展开更多
OBJECTIVE: To use 2.2.15 cell line to determine the effects of mycophenolate acid (MPA) on hepatitisB virus (HBV) replication and viral protein synthesis in vitro.METHODS: The 2.2.15 cells were treated with different ...OBJECTIVE: To use 2.2.15 cell line to determine the effects of mycophenolate acid (MPA) on hepatitisB virus (HBV) replication and viral protein synthesis in vitro.METHODS: The 2.2.15 cells were treated with different concentration of MPA (1-50 μg/ml) for 12days. HBsAg and HBeAg were detected in the supernatant fluid by ELISA and intracellular HBV DNAwas analyzed quantitatively by slot blot hybridization.RESULTS: MPA could suppress the expression of HBsAg and HBeAg, and the higher concentration ofMPA induced lower expression of HBsAg and HBeAg. The suppression rates of MPA for HBsAg andHBeAg at a concentration of 50 μg/ml were 34.2% and 24.1% respectively. The expression of HBVDNA was only 49% as compared with controls when treated with MPA at a concentration of 50 μg/ml.CONCLUSIONS: Mycophenolate acid can suppress the expression of HBsAg and HBeAg as well as thereplication of HBV DNA in the 2.2.15 cell. The suppressive degree is dose-dependent.展开更多
建立了液相色谱-串联质谱同时测定人全血中他克莫司、雷帕霉素、环孢素A与霉酚酸4种免疫抑制剂药物浓度的检测方法。全血样品经蛋白沉淀后,通过Waters XBridge C18色谱柱(100 mm×2.1 mm,5μm),以甲醇-水(含0.1%甲酸和5 mmol/L乙酸...建立了液相色谱-串联质谱同时测定人全血中他克莫司、雷帕霉素、环孢素A与霉酚酸4种免疫抑制剂药物浓度的检测方法。全血样品经蛋白沉淀后,通过Waters XBridge C18色谱柱(100 mm×2.1 mm,5μm),以甲醇-水(含0.1%甲酸和5 mmol/L乙酸铵)为流动相梯度洗脱,采用电喷雾电离源,正离子化多反应监测模式定量检测。结果表明,4种免疫抑制剂在各自检测浓度范围内线性良好,相关系数均大于0.99。基质效应相对标准偏差(RSD)在9.4%以内。加标回收率在94.2%~104.3%之间,日内日间精密度RSD<5.49%。参加英国Laboratory of the Government Chemist(LGC)室间质评的偏差均在12.50%以内,正确度良好。该方法操作简单、准确度好、灵敏度高,适用于血液中免疫抑制剂治疗药物浓度监测。展开更多
Mycophenolic acid, the active metabolite for mycophenolate mofetil and mycophenolic sodium, is a strong, noncompetitive, reversible inhibitor of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase, the key enzyme in de novo synthesis...Mycophenolic acid, the active metabolite for mycophenolate mofetil and mycophenolic sodium, is a strong, noncompetitive, reversible inhibitor of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase, the key enzyme in de novo synthesis of guanosine nucleotides leading to selective inhibition of lymphocyte proliferation. Mycophenolic acid has been evaluated as induction and remission maintenance agent in the treatment of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (AAV). Since the course of disease of AAV usually requires long term immunosuppression, mycophenolate has been explored as a less toxic agent compared to cyclophosphamide and azathioprine. Mycophenolate is a potent immunosuppressive agent in the therapy of AAV, non-inferior to other available drugs with comparable side effect profile. Therefore, it could be a valuable alternative in cases of toxicity with life threatening side effects or intolerance to cyclophosphamide or azathioprine, in cases with high cumulative dose of cyclophosphamide, but also in cases with insufficient response. Several studies have shown a higher relapse rate following discontinuation of mycophenolate or in mycophenolate treated subjects that raises concerns about its usefulness in the treatment of AAV. This review describes the efficacy of mycophenolate in AAV as remission induction agent, as remission maintenance agent, and as therapeutic option in relapsing AAV disease, the relapse rate following discontinuation of mycophenolate, and the adverse events related to mycophenolate treatment.展开更多
Mycophenolic acid （MPA）, an immunosuppressive drug, was determined in human plasma by a simple capillary zone electrophoresis （CZE） method. A bare fused-silica capillary with an internal diameter （i.d.） of 75/am...Mycophenolic acid （MPA）, an immunosuppressive drug, was determined in human plasma by a simple capillary zone electrophoresis （CZE） method. A bare fused-silica capillary with an internal diameter （i.d.） of 75/am and an effective length of 50 cm was used for the separation. A 200 }aL plasma sample was deproteinized with 400 μL acetonitrile, and the supematant was directly injected into the capillary after a water plug at a pressure of 0.5 psi for 10 s. Boric acid （H3BO3, 200 mmol/L） solution adjusted to a pH of 8.60 with 1 mol/L sodium hydroxide （NaOH） solution was selected as the background electrolyte （BGE） through a uniform design. Calibration curve established on each day was linear over the MPA concentration range of 0.625-30.0 Bg/mL in human plasma with the correlation coefficient （r） larger than 0.9997. The limit of detection （LOD） was 0.200 ~tg/mL. Intra- and inter-day precisions at three concentrations within the calibration range were less than 4.45%. Plasma samples collected from 14 renal transplant recipients treated with the prodrug mycophenolate mofetil （MMF） were analyzed successfully by both the developed CZE technique and a validated high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry （HPLC-MS/MS） technique. The mean absolute and relative differences between the concentrations measured by the two methods were -0.17 and -0.20%, respectively. In conclusion, the CZE method described here was validated to be accurate, precise, and economical for the clinical quantification of MPA.展开更多
文摘In liver transplantation, the efficacy of mycophenolate mofetil(MMF) has been confirmed in clinical trials and studies. However, therapeutic drug monitoring for mycophenolic acid(MPA) has not been fully accepted in liver transplantation as no long-term prospective study of concentration controlled vs fixed-dose prescribing of MMF has been done. This review addressed MPA measurement, pharmacokinetic variability and reasons of this variation, exposure related to acute rejection and MMF-associated side effects in liver transplant recipients. Limited sampling strategies to predict MPA area under the concentration-time curve have also been described, and the value of clinical use needs to be investigated in future. The published data suggested that a fixed-dosage MMF regimen might not be suitable and monitoring of MPA exposure seems helpful in various clinical settings of liver transplantation.
基金Supported by Women Scientist Scheme-A(DST),No.SR/WOS-A/LS-1115/2014
文摘AIM To design colon-targeted codrugs of mycophenolic acid(MPA) and aminosugars as a safer option to mycophenolate mofetil(MMF) in the management of inflammatory bowel disease. METHODS Codrugs were synthesized by coupling MPA with aminosugars(D-glucosamine and D-galactosamine) using EDCI coupling. The structures were confirmed by infrared radiation, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectroscopy and elemental analysis. The release profile of codrugs was extensively studied in aqueous buffers, upper gastrointestinal homogenates, faecal matter and caecal homogenates(in vitro) and rat blood(in vitro). Anti-colitic activity was assessed in 2,4,6-trinitrobezenesulfonic acid-induced colitis in Wistar rats by the estimation of various demarcating parameters. Statistical evaluation was performed by applying one-way and two-way ANOVA when compared with the disease control.RESULTS The prodrugs resisted activation in HCl buffer(pH 1.2) and stomach homogenates of rats with negligible hydrolysis in phosphate buffer(p H 7.4) and intestinal homogenates. Incubation with colon homogenates(in vitro) produced 76% to 89% release of MPA emphasizing colon-specific activation of codrugs and the release of MPA and aminosugars at the site of action. In the in vitro studies, the prodrug of MPA with D-glucosamine(MGLS) was selected which resulted in 68% release of MPA in blood. in vitro studies on MGLS revealed its colon-specific activation after a lag time of 8 h which could be ascribed to the hydrolytic action of N-acyl amidases found in the colon. The synthesized codrugs markedly diminished disease activity score and revived the disrupted architecture of the colon that was comparable to MMF but superior to MPA. CONCLUSION The significant attenuating effect of prodrugs and individual aminosugars on colonic inflammation proved that the rationale of the codrug approach is valid.
文摘A simple, sensitive and high throughput ultra performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry method has been developed for the determination of mycophenolic acid in human plasma. The method involved simple protein precipitation of MPA along with its deuterated analog as an internal standard （IS） from 50 mL of human plasma. The chromatographic analysis was done on Acquity UPLC C18 （100mm×2.1mm,1.7μm） column under isocratic conditions using acetonitrile and 10 mM ammonium formate, pH 3.00 （75：25, v/v） as the mobile phase. A triple quadrupole mass spectrometer operating in the positive ionization mode was used for quantitation. In-source conversion of mycophenolic glucuronide metabolite to the parent drug was selectively controlled by suitable optimization of cone voltage, cone gas flow and desolvation temperature. The method was validated over a wide concentration range of 15-15000 ng/mL. The mean extraction recovery for the analyte and IS was 〉95%. Matrix effect expressed as matrix factors ranged from 0.97 to 1.02. The method was successfully applied to support a bioequivalence study of 500 mg mycophenolate mofetil tablet in 72 healthy subjects.
基金Project (No. 20040462) supported by the Foundation of EducationBureau of Zhejiang Province, China
文摘To assess the influence of cyclosporin A (CsA) and tacrolimus (FK506) on mycophenolic acid (MPA) and correlation analysis of the pharmacokinetic parameters and patient characteristics, clinical outcome in Chinese kidney transplant recipients, the pharmacokinetics of 1000 mg mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) twice daily was measured by high-performance liquid chro- matography (HPLC). PKS (Pharmaceutical Kinetics Software) 1.0.2 software package was used for the calculation of pharma- cokinetic parameters. The mean Cmax, tmax, and AUC(0?12)were (21.88±10.52) μg/ml, (1.20±0.95) h, and (52.546±13.215) μg·h/ml, respectively. The level of AUC(0?12) in the FK506 group was significantly higher than that in the CsA group. MPA appeared not to be affected by renal function. MPA AUC(0?12) showed statistically significant difference according to the patient’s gender.
文摘The effects of mycophenolic acid （MPA） on high glucose-induced expression of transforming growth factor-β （TGF-β） and connective tissue growth factor （CTGF） in mesangial cells （MC） were investigated. Rat MC were cultured in the presence of different concentrations of MPA （1.0 and 10.0 μmol/L） or MPA plus high glucose for 72 h. The expression of TGF-β and CTGF was detected by Western blot. The results showed that high glucose could induce the expression of TGF-β and CTGF in MC, but MPA could inhibit this effects. MPA did not influence the expression of TGF-β and CTGF in normal glucose. It was concluded that MPA might prevent the progression of diabetic nephropathy by inhibiting the expression of TGF-β and CTGF in MC.
文摘Background: Mycophenolate Mofetil (MMF) is widely used in organ transplant patients to avoid calcineurine inhibittor-associated side effects. Therapeutic monitoring of MMF is up to now perform by using trough level measurements (measurements before drug administration). The present study was designed to characterize potential differences in MMF absorption kinetics between patients with allogenic kidney transplantation [kidney Tx] and simultaneous pancreas kidney transplantation [PK Tx], which might for example occur due to diabetic gastrointestinal atony. Methods: A total of 64 pharmacokinetic profiles were prospectively studied in 44 adult kidney Tx and 20 PK Tx patients. To calculate AUC by the trapezoidal rule, mycophenolic acid (MPA) levels were measured in EDTA-plasma by an EMIT assay at 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4 6, and 12h after oral MMF administration between postoperative day 14 to 28 instable patients. Results: Substantial differences between kidney Tx and PK Tx patients were evident concerning: donor age, recipient age, number of mismatches, and kidney function (serum creatinine). Despite these dissimilarities pharmacokinetic absorption profiles did not significantly differ between patient groups as measured by AUC, C2, maximum MPA concentration (Cmax), and time until maximum absorption (Tmax). Astonishingly, concomitant cyclosporine and tacrolimus medication did not influence adsorption profiles. Only MPA concentrations 6h post administration correlated closely with AUC in both patient groups, whereas trough levels failed to be predictive for AUC. Conclusions: In our study population, MMF absorption kinetics did not differ between kidney and PK Tx patients and did not seem influenced by concomitant immunosuppressive medication. Therefore, MPA measurements during the absorption phase could be useful to better estimate AUC in patients with kidney Tx and PK Tx.
文摘Objective To analyze the relationship between genetic polymorphisms of organic anion transporting polypeptide ( SLCO1B1 and SLCO1B3) and mycophenolic acid ( MPA) pharmacokinetics in Chinese kidney transplant recipients. Methods Gene mutations ( SLCO1B3 T334G,SLCO1B1 A338G) were detected in 68 recipi-
文摘OBJECTIVE: To use 2.2.15 cell line to determine the effects of mycophenolate acid (MPA) on hepatitisB virus (HBV) replication and viral protein synthesis in vitro.METHODS: The 2.2.15 cells were treated with different concentration of MPA (1-50 μg/ml) for 12days. HBsAg and HBeAg were detected in the supernatant fluid by ELISA and intracellular HBV DNAwas analyzed quantitatively by slot blot hybridization.RESULTS: MPA could suppress the expression of HBsAg and HBeAg, and the higher concentration ofMPA induced lower expression of HBsAg and HBeAg. The suppression rates of MPA for HBsAg andHBeAg at a concentration of 50 μg/ml were 34.2% and 24.1% respectively. The expression of HBVDNA was only 49% as compared with controls when treated with MPA at a concentration of 50 μg/ml.CONCLUSIONS: Mycophenolate acid can suppress the expression of HBsAg and HBeAg as well as thereplication of HBV DNA in the 2.2.15 cell. The suppressive degree is dose-dependent.
文摘建立了液相色谱-串联质谱同时测定人全血中他克莫司、雷帕霉素、环孢素A与霉酚酸4种免疫抑制剂药物浓度的检测方法。全血样品经蛋白沉淀后,通过Waters XBridge C18色谱柱(100 mm×2.1 mm,5μm),以甲醇-水(含0.1%甲酸和5 mmol/L乙酸铵)为流动相梯度洗脱,采用电喷雾电离源,正离子化多反应监测模式定量检测。结果表明,4种免疫抑制剂在各自检测浓度范围内线性良好,相关系数均大于0.99。基质效应相对标准偏差(RSD)在9.4%以内。加标回收率在94.2%~104.3%之间,日内日间精密度RSD<5.49%。参加英国Laboratory of the Government Chemist(LGC)室间质评的偏差均在12.50%以内,正确度良好。该方法操作简单、准确度好、灵敏度高,适用于血液中免疫抑制剂治疗药物浓度监测。
文摘Mycophenolic acid, the active metabolite for mycophenolate mofetil and mycophenolic sodium, is a strong, noncompetitive, reversible inhibitor of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase, the key enzyme in de novo synthesis of guanosine nucleotides leading to selective inhibition of lymphocyte proliferation. Mycophenolic acid has been evaluated as induction and remission maintenance agent in the treatment of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (AAV). Since the course of disease of AAV usually requires long term immunosuppression, mycophenolate has been explored as a less toxic agent compared to cyclophosphamide and azathioprine. Mycophenolate is a potent immunosuppressive agent in the therapy of AAV, non-inferior to other available drugs with comparable side effect profile. Therefore, it could be a valuable alternative in cases of toxicity with life threatening side effects or intolerance to cyclophosphamide or azathioprine, in cases with high cumulative dose of cyclophosphamide, but also in cases with insufficient response. Several studies have shown a higher relapse rate following discontinuation of mycophenolate or in mycophenolate treated subjects that raises concerns about its usefulness in the treatment of AAV. This review describes the efficacy of mycophenolate in AAV as remission induction agent, as remission maintenance agent, and as therapeutic option in relapsing AAV disease, the relapse rate following discontinuation of mycophenolate, and the adverse events related to mycophenolate treatment.
基金Plan of Vitalizing Education Action Geared to the 21st Century(Plan 985)the 1st Phase Fund of Peking University 985 Project.
文摘Mycophenolic acid （MPA）, an immunosuppressive drug, was determined in human plasma by a simple capillary zone electrophoresis （CZE） method. A bare fused-silica capillary with an internal diameter （i.d.） of 75/am and an effective length of 50 cm was used for the separation. A 200 }aL plasma sample was deproteinized with 400 μL acetonitrile, and the supematant was directly injected into the capillary after a water plug at a pressure of 0.5 psi for 10 s. Boric acid （H3BO3, 200 mmol/L） solution adjusted to a pH of 8.60 with 1 mol/L sodium hydroxide （NaOH） solution was selected as the background electrolyte （BGE） through a uniform design. Calibration curve established on each day was linear over the MPA concentration range of 0.625-30.0 Bg/mL in human plasma with the correlation coefficient （r） larger than 0.9997. The limit of detection （LOD） was 0.200 ~tg/mL. Intra- and inter-day precisions at three concentrations within the calibration range were less than 4.45%. Plasma samples collected from 14 renal transplant recipients treated with the prodrug mycophenolate mofetil （MMF） were analyzed successfully by both the developed CZE technique and a validated high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry （HPLC-MS/MS） technique. The mean absolute and relative differences between the concentrations measured by the two methods were -0.17 and -0.20%, respectively. In conclusion, the CZE method described here was validated to be accurate, precise, and economical for the clinical quantification of MPA.
