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[Drug-protein binding in elderly subjects].

K Shin, H Katsunuma

    Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi. Japanese Journal of Geriatrics
    |September 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Aging alters drug binding in elderly individuals, reducing serum albumin and changing fatty acid composition. This impacts drug efficacy and side effects, necessitating further research into drug-protein dynamics in older populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Gerontology
    • Biochemistry

    Context:

    • Serum protein binding is crucial for drug efficacy and safety in vivo.
    • Elderly individuals exhibit altered drug-protein binding dynamics compared to younger subjects.
    • Free fatty acids (FFAs) play a significant role in modulating drug-protein interactions.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the impact of serum free fatty acids (FFAs) on ceftezole (CTZ)-protein binding in elderly subjects.
    • To determine the relationship between aging, serum albumin levels, FFA composition, and CTZ-protein binding.
    • To elucidate the mechanisms behind reduced drug-protein binding in the elderly population.

    Summary:

    • Elderly subjects showed lower serum albumin and CTZ-protein binding than younger subjects.
    • While total FFAs were similar, elderly subjects had higher palmitoleic and oleic acids, and lower myristic and linoleic acids.
    • CTZ-binding negatively correlated with total FFAs, oleic, and linoleic acids, and positively with stearic acid in the elderly.
    • Oleic acid significantly reduced CTZ-protein binding, exceeding the effect of reduced albumin levels in those with albumin < 4.0 g/dL.
    • Reduced protein binding in the elderly is attributed to decreased serum albumin and age-related changes in FFA composition.

    Impact:

    • Findings suggest that drug-albumin binding is influenced by competitive interactions at albumin sites and altered binding capacity in the elderly.
    • Changes in drug-protein binding can significantly affect drug metabolism, excretion, efficacy, and side effect profiles.
    • Highlights the need for further investigation into age-related changes in drug-protein binding to optimize pharmacotherapy in elderly patients.

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