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  • Mathematical Modeling
  • Systems Biology

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  • Intra-individual variability in nonlinear mixed-effects (NLME) modeling encompasses assay, dosing, and sampling errors, alongside model misspecification.
  • Stochastic differential equations (SDEs) offer a method to decouple measurement errors from model misspecification within the NLME framework.
  • This decoupling presents SDEs as a valuable tool for refining NLME models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the application of SDEs in population pharmacokinetic (PK) modeling for refining absorption rate dynamics.
  • To implement and compare extended Kalman filter (EKF) and unscented Kalman filter (UKF) algorithms within an NLME framework for parameter estimation and model development.
  • To quantify model insufficiencies without making prior assumptions about the absorption process's structural model.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a base NLME model using Metformin PK data.
  • Refinement of the base model using SDE system noise terms to track parameters and identify model misspecification.
  • Implementation of EKF and UKF algorithms in MATLAB for parameter estimation and model development within the NLME-SDE framework.
  • Comparison of computational runtime between Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE) and SDE methods.

Main Results:

  • Successful implementation of EKF and UKF algorithms in NLME models.
  • Demonstration of SDEs' utility in tracking model parameters and quantifying misspecification.
  • Comparable runtimes between ODE and SDE methods, as previously reported.
  • Quantification of absorption process model insufficiencies without structural assumptions.

Conclusions:

  • SDEs provide a novel and powerful tool for NLME model refinement, particularly for understanding absorption dynamics.
  • The integration of Kalman filter algorithms (EKF, UKF) within the NLME-SDE framework facilitates robust parameter estimation and model development.
  • This approach offers a significant advantage by allowing model evaluation and refinement without pre-defined structural assumptions for complex processes like drug absorption.