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Assessment of P-glycoprotein function using canine intestinal organoid-derived epithelial interfaces.

Itsuma NagaoMeg NakazawaYurika TachibanaMinae KawasakiYoko M Ambrosini
Published in: Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems (2024)
P-glycoprotein (P-gp), a multidrug efflux pump encoded by the ABCB1 (formerly MDR1 ) gene, plays a crucial role in limiting drug absorption and eliminating toxic compounds in both humans and dogs. However, species-specific differences in P-gp substrates necessitate the development of canine-specific evaluation systems. Canine intestinal organoids derived monolayers offer a promising platform for studying drug transport, yet P-gp-mediated transport in these models remains unexplored.We generated canine colonoid-derived 2D monolayers to investigate ABCB1 gene expression and P-gp function. We employed widely recognised P-gp substrates, Rhodamine 123 and Doxorubicin, in conjunction with the P-gp inhibitor PSC833 at Days 5 and 10 of culture.A significant increase in gene expression of P-gp encoded by the ABCB1 was noted on Day 10 compared to Day 5 of culture. Despite this disparity in gene expression, the transport activity of P-gp, as assessed by the efflux of Rhodamine 123 and Doxorubicin with PSC833 inhibition, did not exhibit significant differences between these two time points. However, the inhibition of P-gp function by PSC833 confirms the presence of functional P-gp in our model.Canine intestinal organoid-derived monolayers provide a valuable tool for investigating P-gp-mediated drug transport. These findings highlight the potential for predicting drug bioavailability and adverse reactions in veterinary medicine, aligning with principles of ethical and sustainable research.
Keyphrases
  • gene expression
  • dna methylation
  • adverse drug
  • drug delivery
  • climate change
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  • genetic diversity