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Experimental nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity and pharmacokinetics of cyclosporin G versus cyclosporin A. 1994

E A Burdmann, and T F Andoh, and S Rosen, and J Lindsley, and M Y Munar, and L W Elzinga, and W M Bennett
Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Clinical Pharmacology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland.

Cyclosporin G (CsG) is an analogue of cyclosporin A (CsA) with strong immunosuppressive activity. We compared these two drugs in a rat model in which salt depletion promotes irreversible renal interstitial fibrosis with renal dysfunction in animals given CsA for three weeks. When both drugs were given in the same dosage on a weight basis (15 mg/kg/day, subcutaneously), CsA blood levels were higher than CsG (3305 vs. 1824 ng/ml, P < 0.001). This could be explained by a higher CsG clearance (6.4 vs. 4.3 ml/min/kg in CsA, P < 0.0001) resulting in smaller CsG area under the curve. There was also lower renal and hepatic CsG tissue concentrations. CsA induced a dramatic decrease in GFR, 0.14 in CsA versus 0.67 ml/min/100 g in control, P < 0.001, and increased urinary excretion of N-acetyl beta-D-glucosaminidase (NAG), 21 in CsA versus 13 IU/gCr in control rats, P < 0.001. CsG-treated and control rats had similar GFR and urinary NAG. When CsA dosage was decreased to 7.5 mg/kg blood levels were similar to those found with CsG 15 mg/kg. CsA at this dose caused a reduced GFR (0.29 ml/min/100 g) and an increased urinary NAG (20 IU/gCr) (P < 0.01 vs. control for both). Both dosages of CsA induced considerable cortical and medullary injury (interstitial fibrosis and tubular atrophy), more severe than the histological damage found in CsG-treated rats. Neither drug promoted significant changes in liver function or histology.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007166 Immunosuppressive Agents Agents that suppress immune function by one of several mechanisms of action. Classical cytotoxic immunosuppressants act by inhibiting DNA synthesis. Others may act through activation of T-CELLS or by inhibiting the activation of HELPER CELLS. While immunosuppression has been brought about in the past primarily to prevent rejection of transplanted organs, new applications involving mediation of the effects of INTERLEUKINS and other CYTOKINES are emerging. Immunosuppressant,Immunosuppressive Agent,Immunosuppressants,Agent, Immunosuppressive,Agents, Immunosuppressive
D007668 Kidney Body organ that filters blood for the secretion of URINE and that regulates ion concentrations. Kidneys
D007677 Kidney Function Tests Laboratory tests used to evaluate how well the kidneys are working through examination of blood and urine. Function Test, Kidney,Function Tests, Kidney,Kidney Function Test,Test, Kidney Function,Tests, Kidney Function
D008099 Liver A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances. Livers
D008111 Liver Function Tests Blood tests that are used to evaluate how well a patient's liver is working and also to help diagnose liver conditions. Function Test, Liver,Function Tests, Liver,Liver Function Test,Test, Liver Function,Tests, Liver Function
D008297 Male Males
D003524 Cyclosporins A group of closely related cyclic undecapeptides from the fungi Trichoderma polysporum and Cylindocarpon lucidum. They have some antineoplastic and antifungal action and significant immunosuppressive effects. Cyclosporins have been proposed as adjuvants in tissue and organ transplantation to suppress graft rejection. Cyclosporines
D004195 Disease Models, Animal Naturally-occurring or experimentally-induced animal diseases with pathological processes analogous to human diseases. Animal Disease Model,Animal Disease Models,Disease Model, Animal
D005355 Fibrosis Any pathological condition where fibrous connective tissue invades any organ, usually as a consequence of inflammation or other injury. Cirrhosis,Fibroses
D005919 Glomerular Filtration Rate The volume of water filtered out of plasma through glomerular capillary walls into Bowman's capsules per unit of time. It is considered to be equivalent to INULIN clearance. Filtration Rate, Glomerular,Filtration Rates, Glomerular,Glomerular Filtration Rates,Rate, Glomerular Filtration,Rates, Glomerular Filtration

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