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Shia CS, Hsiu SL, Wen KC.

A comparative study on dose-dependent interactions of morin and quercetin with cyclosporine in rats.

School of Cosmeceutic, China Medical University kcwen520@mail.cmu.edu.tw

PURPOSE: Cyclosporin, an immunosuppressant with narrow therapeutic window, is a substrate for both CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein (Pgp). Morin is a constitutional isomer of quercetin, an inhibitor of CYP3A4 and Pgp. Our previous studies indicated that morin exhibited nonlinear pharmacokinetics in rats and rabbits. Therefore, this study aimed to measure the effects of various doses of morin and quercetin on the absorption and disposition of cyclosporin in rats.

METHODS: Cyclosporin (Neoral¨, 2.5 mg/kg) was orally administered with and without concomitant doses of morin (50.0, 37.5 and 25.0 mg/kg) or quercetin (50.0 and 20.0 mg/kg) to rats, respectively. Blood samples were withdrawn via cardiopuncture at predetermined time points and cyclosporin blood concentrations were determined by a specific monoclonal fluorescence polarization immunoassay.

RESULTS: The coadministration of 50.0 mg/kg morin significantly decreased AUC0-t of cyclosporine by 78 % and significantly lowered the MRT (mean residence time) by 62%, whereas 37.5 mg/kg morin did not show significant influence. However, the coadministration of 25.0 mg/kg morin significantly increased the Cmax and AUC0-t of cyclosporine by 114 and 149%, In contrast, both doses of 50.0 and 20.0 mg/kg quercetin significantly decreased the Cmax and AUC0-t of cyclosporin.

CONCLUSION: In conclusion, quercetin markedly decreased the oral bioavailability of cyclosporine irrespective of dose, whereas the influence of morin was dose dependent.

 

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