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Toxicokinetic-toxicodynamic (TKTD) models improve ecotoxicology by mechanistically linking exposure to effects. This study presents a robust algorithm for automated TKTD model fitting and uncertainty quantification, aiding environmental risk assessment.

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  • Ecotoxicology
  • Environmental Risk Assessment
  • Computational Toxicology

Background:

  • Toxicokinetic-toxicodynamic (TKTD) models provide mechanistic insights into chemical toxicity at the individual level.
  • These models are crucial for extrapolating laboratory findings to real-world environmental exposures.
  • Current challenges in parameterizing and fitting TKTD models hinder their practical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust and user-friendly software tool for automated TKTD model analysis.
  • To address the statistical and numerical challenges associated with fitting TKTD models to toxicity data.
  • To enable reliable parameter estimation and uncertainty quantification for TKTD models.

Main Methods:

  • A general framework for TKTD model analysis based on likelihood-based (frequentist) inference.
  • Development and implementation of a specific algorithm for automated data analysis.
  • Application of the algorithm to toxicity data, particularly for survival endpoints.

Main Results:

  • A robust algorithm for automated TKTD model parameter estimation and uncertainty quantification has been developed.
  • The software facilitates the practical application of TKTD models in ecotoxicological studies.
  • The approach demonstrates broad applicability to low-dimensional problems.

Conclusions:

  • The presented approach overcomes key challenges in TKTD model fitting, enhancing their utility in environmental risk assessment.
  • Automated analysis tools are essential for wider adoption and reliable application of TKTD models.
  • This work supports the use of TKTD models for more accurate ecotoxicological predictions and regulatory decision-making.