Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 17, 2026

Models and Methods to Evaluate Transport of Drug Delivery Systems Across Cellular Barriers
Published on: October 17, 2013
Determining hepatic transport kinetics by mathematical modeling
Abstract:
Three approaches to the measurement of hepatic transport kinetics by mathematical modeling are briefly reviewed. The so-called lumped, two-compartment model and the single-pass multiple-indicator dilution method enjoy a long history of wide application, but each is subject to important errors inherent in their underlying assumptions. An understanding of the reasons for these errors, as revealed by simulation analysis, suggests a third approach that can substantially improve the previous difficulties.
Related Concept Videos
Pharmacokinetic Models: Overview
There are three primary types of models: empirical, compartment, and physiological. Empirical models, with minimal assumptions,...
Model Approaches for Pharmacokinetic Data: Physiological Models
Physiological Pharmacokinetic Models: Assumption with Protein Binding
Physiological Pharmacokinetic Models: Incorporating Hepatic Transporter-Mediated Clearance
A recent model describes pravastatin's hepatobiliary excretion, mediated...
Pharmacokinetic Models: Comparison and Selection Criterion
Physiological models take a detailed approach by considering specific molecular processes. They can predict drug distribution, metabolism, and elimination changes, providing a comprehensive understanding of how drugs interact with the body.
Nonlinear Pharmacokinetics: Role of Transporters
Polymorphisms occurring in drug transporters can alter...

