[Drug binding to blood proteins: characteristics, roles and pathophysiological changes]

Bull Acad Natl Med. 2006 Apr-May;190(4-5):935-46; discussion 946-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

HSA and AGP are the only plasma proteins capable of binding drugs through specific sites with high affinity. As such, they can limit drug distribution and, sometimes, drug elimination. Such binding is called restrictive. Low binding capacities are said to be permissive, as they do not lead to drug retention. Modifications of restrictive binding can influence other pharmacokinetic parameters and also have clinical implications.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Blood Proteins / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Lipoproteins / metabolism
  • Orosomucoid / metabolism
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / blood
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations / metabolism*
  • Pharmacokinetics*
  • Protein Binding
  • Serum Albumin / metabolism

Substances

  • Blood Proteins
  • Lipoproteins
  • Orosomucoid
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • Serum Albumin