Pharmacokinetics of recombinant human tumor necrosis factor-alpha in rats. Effects of size and number of doses and nephrectomy
Ferraiolo, B.L.; McCabe, J.; Hollenbach, S.; Hultgren, B.; Pitti, R.; Wilking, H.
Drug Metabolism and Disposition the Biological Fate of Chemicals 17(4): 369-372
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0090-9556 PMID: 2571474 Document Number: 328457
The serum pharmacokinetics of recombinant human tumor necrosis factor-alpha (rHuTNF) were determined in male and female rats under various conditions. The clearance of rHuTNF after iv administration was determined to be saturable over the dose range of 10-63 micrograms/kg. Multiple iv administration did not significantly change the clearance of rHuTNF. Nephrectomy significantly reduced but did not eliminate the clearance of rHuTNF. The data suggest that sites other than the kidney also contribute to the elimination of rHuTNF. Female rats showed significantly reduced clearance of rHuTNF compared to male rats at all doses after single and multiple iv administration in control and nephrectomized animals.