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Eric Y Zhang1, Mitch A Phelps, Chang Cheng

  • 1Division of Pharmaceutics, The Ohio State University, 500 West 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1291, USA.

Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews
|March 30, 2002
PubMed
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Understanding drug transport proteins like P-glycoprotein, peptide transporter (PepT1), and apical sodium-dependent transporter (ASBT) is key for improving drug absorption. Integrated in vitro and in silico methods will drive future discoveries in transporter function.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Structural Biology

Background:

  • Transport proteins are crucial for nutrient uptake and drug absorption.
  • Limited molecular understanding of transporters hinders drug development.
  • Key transporters include P-glycoprotein, peptide transporter (PepT1), and apical sodium-dependent transporter (ASBT).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of understanding transporter proteins at a molecular level.
  • To explore the potential of transporters as drug targets for enhanced absorption and bioactivity.
  • To emphasize the role of integrated in vitro and in silico approaches in advancing transporter research.

Main Methods:

  • Review of in vitro and computational approaches applied to transporter characterization.

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  • Focus on efforts to understand P-glycoprotein, PepT1, and ASBT.
  • Discussion of opportunities for molecular optimization and drug discovery screening.

    • Main Results:

    • Despite challenges, in vitro and computational methods have provided some insight into transporter function.
    • Characterization of key transporters like P-glycoprotein, PepT1, and ASBT is ongoing.
    • Opportunities exist for optimizing molecules as transporter substrates.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrated in vitro and in silico approaches are essential for future advancements in transporter knowledge.
    • Further understanding of transporter mechanisms can lead to improved drug design and delivery.
    • This research area presents significant opportunities for drug discovery and development.