Evaluation of Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity in Rabbits for MB-102, a Fluorescent Tracer Agent Designed for Real-Time Measurement of Glomerular Filtration Rate

The fluorescent tracer, MB-102, has been designed for the direct, real-time measurement of glomerular filtration rate. Previous studies, both in vitro and in vivo (rats, rabbits and dogs), were conducted to assess potential toxicity including single dose toxicity, mutation assay, chromosomal aberrat...

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Published in:International journal of toxicology 2022-09, Vol.41 (5), p.380-388
Main Authors: Bugaj, Joseph E., Dorshow, Richard B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Body Weight
Cesarean Section
Coloring Agents
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Female
Glomerular Filtration Rate
Pregnancy
Rabbits
Reproduction
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Summary:The fluorescent tracer, MB-102, has been designed for the direct, real-time measurement of glomerular filtration rate. Previous studies, both in vitro and in vivo (rats, rabbits and dogs), were conducted to assess potential toxicity including single dose toxicity, mutation assay, chromosomal aberration assay, phototoxicity, local tolerance study, micronuclease assay, hERG channel changes, CNS and cardiovascular safety. The results of these studies led to a safety/toxicology profile for this agent deemed sufficient by the FDA to conduct Phase I and Phase II human clinical studies. In this paper we report on maternal toxicity and the potential effects on embryo-fetal development and the toxicokinetics of MB-102 administered daily via intravenous (bolus) injection into pregnant rabbits during the period of organogenesis gestation day 7-19. Assessment of toxicity was based on mortality, clinical observations, body weight, food consumption, reproductive performance and necropsy and cesarean section findings. Blood samples were collected for toxicokinetic evaluation. No test article findings were noted in any of these studies. The only clinical findings observed were the discoloration of skin, eyes or pelage in the 2 higher dose groups, which were considered related to the color and fluorescent properties of MB-102 and were deemed non-adverse. Exposure, as assessed by Cmax and AUC(0-6) increased in a dose dependent manner from 4.5 to 113 mg/kg/day. No accumulation of the test article was noted after multiple doses were administered. Thus, intravenous administration of MB-102 was not associated with any adverse developmental or reproductive toxicities in pregnant rabbits.
ISSN:1091-5818
1092-874X
DOI:10.1177/10915818221111331