The Importance of Murine Models in Determining In Vivo Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Efficacy in Antimalarial Drug Discovery
New chemical entities are constantly being investigated towards antimalarial drug discovery, and they require animal models for toxicity and efficacy testing. Murine models show physiological similarities to humans and are therefore indispensable in the search for novel antimalarial drugs. They prov...
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| author | Glory Adebayo Opeyemi I. Ayanda Matthias Rottmann Olusola S. Ajibaye Gbolahan Oduselu Julius Mulindwa Olayinka O. Ajani Oluwagbemiga Aina Pascal Mäser Ezekiel Adebiyi |
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| description | New chemical entities are constantly being investigated towards antimalarial drug discovery, and they require animal models for toxicity and efficacy testing. Murine models show physiological similarities to humans and are therefore indispensable in the search for novel antimalarial drugs. They provide a preclinical basis (following in vitro assessments of newly identified lead compounds) for further assessment in the drug development pipeline. Specific mouse strains, non-humanized and humanized, have successfully been infected with rodent <i>Plasmodium</i> species and the human <i>Plasmodium</i> species, respectively. Infected mice provide a platform for the assessment of treatment options being sought. In vivo pharmacokinetic evaluations are necessary when determining the fate of potential antimalarials in addition to the efficacy assessment of these chemical entities. This review describes the role of murine models in the drug development pipeline. It also explains some in vivo pharmacokinetic, safety, and efficacy parameters necessary for making appropriate choices of lead compounds in antimalarial drug discovery. Despite the advantages of murine models in antimalarial drug discovery, certain limitations are also highlighted. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f6395633a2b64c278ab37fcdbebc9dec2025-08-20T03:43:29ZengMDPI AGPharmaceuticals1424-82472025-03-0118342410.3390/ph18030424The Importance of Murine Models in Determining In Vivo Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Efficacy in Antimalarial Drug DiscoveryGlory Adebayo0Opeyemi I. Ayanda1Matthias Rottmann2Olusola S. Ajibaye3Gbolahan Oduselu4Julius Mulindwa5Olayinka O. Ajani6Oluwagbemiga Aina7Pascal Mäser8Ezekiel Adebiyi9Covenant University Bioinformatics Research (CUBRe), Covenant University, Ota PMB 1023, NigeriaDepartment of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota PMB 1023, NigeriaSwiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Kreuzstrasse 2, CH-4123 Allschwil, SwitzerlandBiochemistry and Nutrition Division, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba PMB 2013, NigeriaCovenant University Bioinformatics Research (CUBRe), Covenant University, Ota PMB 1023, NigeriaDepartment of Biochemistry and Sports Science, College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala P.O. Box 7062, UgandaCovenant University Bioinformatics Research (CUBRe), Covenant University, Ota PMB 1023, NigeriaBiochemistry and Nutrition Division, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba PMB 2013, NigeriaSwiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Kreuzstrasse 2, CH-4123 Allschwil, SwitzerlandCovenant University Bioinformatics Research (CUBRe), Covenant University, Ota PMB 1023, NigeriaNew chemical entities are constantly being investigated towards antimalarial drug discovery, and they require animal models for toxicity and efficacy testing. Murine models show physiological similarities to humans and are therefore indispensable in the search for novel antimalarial drugs. They provide a preclinical basis (following in vitro assessments of newly identified lead compounds) for further assessment in the drug development pipeline. Specific mouse strains, non-humanized and humanized, have successfully been infected with rodent <i>Plasmodium</i> species and the human <i>Plasmodium</i> species, respectively. Infected mice provide a platform for the assessment of treatment options being sought. In vivo pharmacokinetic evaluations are necessary when determining the fate of potential antimalarials in addition to the efficacy assessment of these chemical entities. This review describes the role of murine models in the drug development pipeline. It also explains some in vivo pharmacokinetic, safety, and efficacy parameters necessary for making appropriate choices of lead compounds in antimalarial drug discovery. Despite the advantages of murine models in antimalarial drug discovery, certain limitations are also highlighted.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/18/3/424antimalariadrug discoveryefficacy assessmentsmurine modelspharmacokinetics |
| spellingShingle | Glory Adebayo Opeyemi I. Ayanda Matthias Rottmann Olusola S. Ajibaye Gbolahan Oduselu Julius Mulindwa Olayinka O. Ajani Oluwagbemiga Aina Pascal Mäser Ezekiel Adebiyi The Importance of Murine Models in Determining In Vivo Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Efficacy in Antimalarial Drug Discovery Pharmaceuticals antimalaria drug discovery efficacy assessments murine models pharmacokinetics |
| title | The Importance of Murine Models in Determining In Vivo Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Efficacy in Antimalarial Drug Discovery |
| title_full | The Importance of Murine Models in Determining In Vivo Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Efficacy in Antimalarial Drug Discovery |
| title_fullStr | The Importance of Murine Models in Determining In Vivo Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Efficacy in Antimalarial Drug Discovery |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Importance of Murine Models in Determining In Vivo Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Efficacy in Antimalarial Drug Discovery |
| title_short | The Importance of Murine Models in Determining In Vivo Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Efficacy in Antimalarial Drug Discovery |
| title_sort | importance of murine models in determining in vivo pharmacokinetics safety and efficacy in antimalarial drug discovery |
| topic | antimalaria drug discovery efficacy assessments murine models pharmacokinetics |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/18/3/424 |
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