Abstract |
NVP-BEZ235 is a novel dual inhibitor of PI3K/mTOR and currently undergoing phase I/II clinical trials for advanced solid tumors. We developed a sensitive and selective reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) assay with fluorometric detection for quantification of NVP-BEZ235 in biological matrices. Liquid-liquid extraction with tert-butyl methyl ether was used for sample pre-treatment, yielding a recovery of >84%. Chromatographic separation of NVP-BEZ235 and the internal standard (IS) NVP-BBD130 was achieved on a GraceSmart C-18 column by isocratic elution with a mobile phase which consisted of acetonitrile, methanol, and milliQ water adjusted with acetic acid to pH 3.7 (20:36:44, v/v/v). Fluorescence detection using excitation and emission wavelengths of 270 and 425 nm, respectively, provided a selectivity and sensitivity allowing quantification down to 1 ng/ml in human plasma and linear calibration curves within a range of 1-1000 ng/ml. The assay was validated for human plasma, mouse plasma and a range of tissues. The accuracy, within-day and between-day precision for all matrices, was within the generally accepted 15% range. NVP-BEZ235 was stable for 72 h in pretreated samples in reconstitution mixture ( acetonitrile-water (30:70, v/v)), but unstable in mouse tissue homogenates upon repeated freeze-thaw cycles or long term storage (≥24 h) at room temperature. A pilot pharmacokinetic study in mice demonstrated the applicability of this method for pharmacokinetic purposes. Overall, this assay is suitable for the pharmacokinetic studies of NVP-BEZ235 in mice and in human plasma.
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Authors | Fan Lin, Gayathri Chandrasekaran, Mark C de Gooijer, Jos H Beijnen, Olaf van Tellingen |
Journal | Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences
(J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci)
Vol. 901
Pg. 9-17
(Jul 15 2012)
ISSN: 1873-376X [Electronic] Netherlands |
PMID | 22727754
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
- Imidazoles
- Quinolines
- dactolisib
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Topics |
- Animals
- Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid
(methods)
- Chromatography, Reverse-Phase
(methods)
- Drug Stability
- Humans
- Imidazoles
(analysis, blood, pharmacokinetics)
- Linear Models
- Liquid-Liquid Extraction
- Mice
- Quinolines
(analysis, blood, pharmacokinetics)
- Reproducibility of Results
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Spectrometry, Fluorescence
- Tissue Distribution
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