Bezafibrate

Identification

Summary

Bezafibrate is a lipid-lowering fibrate used in the management of primary and secondary hyperlipidaemia, when there is a lack of clinical improvement following lifestyle modifications or correction of the underlying disorder.

Brand Names
Bezalip
Generic Name
Bezafibrate
DrugBank Accession Number
DB01393
Background

Antilipemic agent that lowers cholesterol and triglycerides. It decreases low density lipoproteins and increases high density lipoproteins.

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved, Investigational
Structure
Weight
Average: 361.819
Monoisotopic: 361.10808584
Chemical Formula
C19H20ClNO4
Synonyms
  • 2-(p-(2-(p-Chlorobenzamido)ethyl)phenoxy)-2-methylpropionic acid
  • Bezafibrate
  • Bezafibrato
  • Bezafibratum
External IDs
  • BM 15.075

Pharmacology

Indication

For the treatment of primary hyperlipidaemia types IIa, IIb, III, IV and V (Fredrickson classification) corresponding to groups I, II and III of the European Atherosclerosis Society guidelines - when diet alone or improvements in lifestyle such as increased exercise or weight reduction do not lead to an adequate response. Also for the treatment of secondary hyperlipidaemias, e.g. severe hypertriglyceridemias, when sufficient improvement does not occur after correction of the underlying disorder (e.g. diabetes mellitus).

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Management ofFredrickson classification type iv hyperlipidemia••••••••••••
Management ofFredrickson classification type v hyperlipidemia••••••••••••
Management ofType iia hypercholesterolemia••••••••••••
Management ofType iib hypercholesterolemia••••••••••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Bezafibrate is an antilipemic agent that lowers cholesterol and triglycerides. It decreases low density lipoproteins and increases high density lipoproteins. Bezafibrate lowers elevated blood lipids (triglycerides and cholesterol). Elevated VLDL and LDL are reduced by treatment with bezafibrate, whilst HDL-levels are increased. The activity of triglyceride lipases (lipoprotein lipase and hepatic lipoproteinlipase) involved in the catabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins is increased by bezafibrate. In the course of the intensified degradation of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins (chylomicrons, VLDL) precursors for the formation of HDL are formed which explains an increase in HDL. Furthermore, cholesterol biosynthesis is reduced by bezafibrate, which is accompanied by a stimulation of the LDL-receptor-mediated lipoprotein catabolism. Elevated fibrinogen appears to be an important risk-factor, alongside the lipids, smoking and hypertension, in the development of atheroma. Fibrinogen plays an important role in viscosity, and therefore blood flow, and also appears to play an important role in thrombus development and lysability. Bezafibrate exerts an effect on thrombogenic factors. A significant decrease in elevated plasma fibrinogen levels can be achieved. This may lead, amongst other things, to a reduction in both blood and plasma viscosity. Inhibition of platelet aggregation has also been observed. A reduction in blood glucose concentration due to an increase in glucose tolerance has been reported in diabetic patients. In the same patients, the concentration of fasting and postprandial free fatty acids was reduced by bezafibrate.

Mechanism of action

It is generally accepted that bezafibrate is likely an agonist of PPAR-alpha. However, certain other investigations have also suggested that the substance might also elicit some effects on PPAR-gamma and PPAR-delta too.

TargetActionsOrganism
APeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta
agonist
Humans
APeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma
agonist
Humans
APeroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
agonist
Humans
UNuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 2
partial agonist
Humans
URetinoic acid receptor RXR-alpha
agonist
Humans
URetinoic acid receptor RXR-beta
agonist
Humans
URetinoic acid receptor RXR-gamma
agonist
Humans
Absorption

Bezafibrate is almost completely absorbed after oral administration. The relative bioavailability of bezafibrate retard compared to the standard form is about 70%.

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

94-96% of bezafibrate is bound to protein in human serum.

Metabolism

Hepatic.

Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

1-2 hours

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
AbametapirThe serum concentration of Bezafibrate can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.
AcenocoumarolThe risk or severity of bleeding can be increased when Bezafibrate is combined with Acenocoumarol.
AcetohexamideThe risk or severity of hypoglycemia can be increased when Bezafibrate is combined with Acetohexamide.
AcipimoxThe risk or severity of myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, and myoglobinuria can be increased when Bezafibrate is combined with Acipimox.
Alendronic acidThe risk or severity of myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, and myoglobinuria can be increased when Alendronic acid is combined with Bezafibrate.
Food Interactions
  • Take with a full glass of water.
  • Take with food. Taking bezafibrate with food or after meals slows the absorption of bezafibrate.

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International/Other Brands
Befizal / Bezalip / Bezalip retard / Bezatol / Bezatol SR / Cedur
Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Act-bezafibrate SRTablet, extended release400 mgOralActavis Group Ptc Ehf.Not applicableNot applicableCanada flag
Bezalip SRTablet, extended release400 mgOralAllergan1994-12-21Not applicableCanada flag
Bezalip Tab 200mgTablet200 mgOralHoffmann La Roche1994-12-312001-07-19Canada flag
Generic Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Jamp-bezafibrate SRTablet, extended release400 mgOralJamp Pharma Corporation2016-04-06Not applicableCanada flag
PMS-bezafibrateTablet200 mgOralPharmascience Inc1999-09-01Not applicableCanada flag

Categories

ATC Codes
C10AB02 — Bezafibrate
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as phenoxyacetic acid derivatives. These are compounds containing an anisole where the methane group is linked to an acetic acid or a derivative.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Benzenoids
Class
Benzene and substituted derivatives
Sub Class
Phenoxyacetic acid derivatives
Direct Parent
Phenoxyacetic acid derivatives
Alternative Parents
4-halobenzoic acids and derivatives / Benzamides / Phenoxy compounds / Phenol ethers / Benzoyl derivatives / Alkyl aryl ethers / Chlorobenzenes / Aryl chlorides / Secondary carboxylic acid amides / Monocarboxylic acids and derivatives
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Substituents
4-halobenzoic acid or derivatives / Alkyl aryl ether / Aromatic homomonocyclic compound / Aryl chloride / Aryl halide / Benzamide / Benzoic acid or derivatives / Benzoyl / Carbonyl group / Carboxamide group
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Molecular Framework
Aromatic homomonocyclic compounds
External Descriptors
aromatic ether, monocarboxylic acid, monocarboxylic acid amide, monochlorobenzenes (CHEBI:47612)
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
Y9449Q51XH
CAS number
41859-67-0
InChI Key
IIBYAHWJQTYFKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C19H20ClNO4/c1-19(2,18(23)24)25-16-9-3-13(4-10-16)11-12-21-17(22)14-5-7-15(20)8-6-14/h3-10H,11-12H2,1-2H3,(H,21,22)(H,23,24)
IUPAC Name
2-(4-{2-[(4-chlorophenyl)formamido]ethyl}phenoxy)-2-methylpropanoic acid
SMILES
CC(C)(OC1=CC=C(CCNC(=O)C2=CC=C(Cl)C=C2)C=C1)C(O)=O

References

General References
  1. Authors unspecified: Secondary prevention by raising HDL cholesterol and reducing triglycerides in patients with coronary artery disease. Circulation. 2000 Jul 4;102(1):21-7. [Article]
  2. Tenenbaum A, Motro M, Fisman EZ, Tanne D, Boyko V, Behar S: Bezafibrate for the secondary prevention of myocardial infarction in patients with metabolic syndrome. Arch Intern Med. 2005 May 23;165(10):1154-60. [Article]
  3. Tenenbaum A, Motro M, Fisman EZ, Schwammenthal E, Adler Y, Goldenberg I, Leor J, Boyko V, Mandelzweig L, Behar S: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ligand bezafibrate for prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients with coronary artery disease. Circulation. 2004 May 11;109(18):2197-202. Epub 2004 May 3. [Article]
  4. Tenenbaum A, Fisman EZ, Boyko V, Benderly M, Tanne D, Haim M, Matas Z, Motro M, Behar S: Attenuation of progression of insulin resistance in patients with coronary artery disease by bezafibrate. Arch Intern Med. 2006 Apr 10;166(7):737-41. [Article]
Human Metabolome Database
HMDB0015465
KEGG Drug
D01366
PubChem Compound
39042
PubChem Substance
46509188
ChemSpider
35728
BindingDB
28701
RxNav
1525
ChEBI
47612
ChEMBL
CHEMBL264374
ZINC
ZINC000003956919
Therapeutic Targets Database
DAP001182
PharmGKB
PA162364313
Guide to Pharmacology
GtP Drug Page
PDBe Ligand
PEM
Wikipedia
Bezafibrate
PDB Entries
1iwh / 5x2s / 5x2t / 7bpz / 7wgl / 7wgo

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4CompletedTreatmentAcute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) / High Cholesterol1
4CompletedTreatmentAcute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)1
3Active Not RecruitingTreatmentPrimary Biliary Cholangitis1
3CompletedTreatmentMixed Dyslipidemias1
3CompletedTreatmentPrimary Bilary Cirrhosis (PBC) / Primary Biliary Cholangitis1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
Not Available
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
Tablet, extended releaseOral400 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral
Tablet, film coatedOral400 mg
TabletOral400.000 mg
TabletOral200 mg
TabletOral
Tablet, film coatedOral200 mg/1
Tablet, extended releaseOral400 mg/1
TabletOral200.00 mg
Pill
Tablet, coatedOral
TabletOral200.000 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral200 mg
Tablet, coatedOral200 mg
Prices
Unit descriptionCostUnit
Bezalip 400 mg Sustained-Release Tablet1.96USD tablet
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Patents
Not Available

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueSource
melting point (°C)186 °CPhysProp
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.00155 mg/mLALOGPS
logP3.97ALOGPS
logP3.99Chemaxon
logS-5.4ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)3.83Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-0.84Chemaxon
Physiological Charge-1Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count4Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count2Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area75.63 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count7Chemaxon
Refractivity95.96 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability37.53 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings2Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterYesChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+0.9246
Blood Brain Barrier+0.8773
Caco-2 permeable-0.5564
P-glycoprotein substrateSubstrate0.6325
P-glycoprotein inhibitor INon-inhibitor0.8387
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IINon-inhibitor0.7329
Renal organic cation transporterNon-inhibitor0.8161
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.7725
CYP450 2D6 substrateNon-substrate0.9116
CYP450 3A4 substrateSubstrate0.7261
CYP450 1A2 substrateNon-inhibitor0.9045
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9071
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.923
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9026
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.883
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityHigh CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.5096
Ames testNon AMES toxic0.7749
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.7815
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.9902
Rat acute toxicity2.4927 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Weak inhibitor0.9928
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Non-inhibitor0.6481
ADMET data is predicted using admetSAR, a free tool for evaluating chemical ADMET properties. (23092397)

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
SpectrumSpectrum TypeSplash Key
Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSPredicted GC-MSsplash10-000l-1921000000-ed1d61965cb5663ba976
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0090000000-ad4511ba17ddb3a6b528
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-03k9-0049000000-319540ed864d05b5a9e8
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0090000000-65fad146d0a2b8cc3aeb
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-0uk9-1980000000-f98f5d510895c2946e24
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-0udi-1900000000-58a247b2b13eaf401a8a
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-0udi-3900000000-82a7a949824b1efdbd18
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-03k9-0049000000-e56612834951c9281537
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0090000000-54280ef14ba8e69fb8fb
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-0fk9-1890000000-81049839e6d37ddb476a
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-0udi-0900000000-3ff4da4d943e21e1f3a1
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-0udi-2900000000-d499986dc5288dfff06c
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0090000000-62a3f94f91039648ffe1
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0390000000-52f95c54ab1946e7c69f
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0190000000-5257df29ed69050f426d
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0090000000-ced0d5dcc71914483b64
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-0090000000-849460edc8b9e96e9749
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QFT , negativeLC-MS/MSsplash10-00di-2392000000-f4f98f4b89b6ae9a88d1
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-016r-0049000000-03924d783ef40666f558
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-03di-0019000000-58ff2df39e2672d16d49
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-00n0-0945000000-47d515a6530eb8a46418
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0079-0900000000-5b8c8d881ef997da896b
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0079-0900000000-aee3a31283069d780fdf
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0079-1900000000-673255bfbbfc965f4660
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-000i-2900000000-3dc6146a7815f02b2566
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-03di-0019000000-f9cec491196c09ca122d
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-00n0-0935000000-36d012b5f26656975242
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0079-0900000000-c01b867af88dc70e482e
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0079-0900000000-5d6c1954d400ba6b4b3a
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0079-1900000000-8a719c7882b35ef9cb54
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-000i-2900000000-db13d869394c364ba607
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-016r-0049000000-27c256b6fd4b11f2a68a
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0079-0900000000-a8a872a7835365dc4d41
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0079-1900000000-30327ebb215c779dcc3f
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-016r-0049000000-23a7df2abaccf8e2ad58
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-ITFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-014i-0039000000-c9963bd4cd1703531d68
MS/MS Spectrum - , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0079-3901000000-21ede76e25f4013d242c
LC-MS/MS Spectrum - LC-ESI-QFT , positiveLC-MS/MSsplash10-0079-0913000000-a4eb50a87f9a6c722663
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-03di-0239000000-7d08845bc3ec3ca274be
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0gi0-0942000000-c4b99d1b0e43c652d9d9
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-02vi-0739000000-546fdbb63e3c9ffec73c
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-001u-9810000000-83cacd145cdcf55a28f4
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-001l-9200000000-562a98ce7532ce8e4f65
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-000i-0930000000-798178498a4cb83508ec
Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-199.7822834
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-199.6735834
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-179.11458
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+199.7643834
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+175.8817862
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+181.47258
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+199.7327834
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+200.0447834
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+188.59563
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Agonist
General Function
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function
Ligand-activated transcription factor. Receptor that binds peroxisome proliferators such as hypolipidemic drugs and fatty acids. Has a preference for poly-unsaturated fatty acids, such as gamma-lin...
Gene Name
PPARD
Uniprot ID
Q03181
Uniprot Name
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor delta
Molecular Weight
49902.99 Da
References
  1. Tenenbaum A, Motro M, Fisman EZ: Dual and pan-peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) co-agonism: the bezafibrate lessons. Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2005 Sep 16;4:14. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Agonist
General Function
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function
Nuclear receptor that binds peroxisome proliferators such as hypolipidemic drugs and fatty acids. Once activated by a ligand, the nuclear receptor binds to DNA specific PPAR response elements (PPRE...
Gene Name
PPARG
Uniprot ID
P37231
Uniprot Name
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma
Molecular Weight
57619.58 Da
References
  1. Tenenbaum A, Motro M, Fisman EZ: Dual and pan-peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR) co-agonism: the bezafibrate lessons. Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2005 Sep 16;4:14. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Agonist
General Function
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function
Ligand-activated transcription factor. Key regulator of lipid metabolism. Activated by the endogenous ligand 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycerol-3-phosphocholine (16:0/18:1-GPC). Activated by oleyleth...
Gene Name
PPARA
Uniprot ID
Q07869
Uniprot Name
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha
Molecular Weight
52224.595 Da
References
  1. Pedraza N, Solanes G, Carmona MC, Iglesias R, Vinas O, Mampel T, Vazquez M, Giralt M, Villarroya F: Impaired expression of the uncoupling protein-3 gene in skeletal muscle during lactation: fibrates and troglitazone reverse lactation-induced downregulation of the uncoupling protein-3 gene. Diabetes. 2000 Jul;49(7):1224-30. [Article]
  2. Cabrero A, Alegret M, Sanchez R, Adzet T, Laguna JC, Vazquez M: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARalpha) activators, bezafibrate and Wy-14,643, increase uncoupling protein-3 mRNA levels without modifying the mitochondrial membrane potential in primary culture of rat preadipocytes. Arch Biochem Biophys. 2000 Aug 15;380(2):353-9. [Article]
  3. Inoue I, Goto S, Matsunaga T, Nakajima T, Awata T, Hokari S, Komoda T, Katayama S: The ligands/activators for peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARalpha) and PPARgamma increase Cu2+,Zn2+-superoxide dismutase and decrease p22phox message expressions in primary endothelial cells. Metabolism. 2001 Jan;50(1):3-11. [Article]
  4. Guan Y, Breyer MD: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs): novel therapeutic targets in renal disease. Kidney Int. 2001 Jul;60(1):14-30. [Article]
  5. Bonilla S, Redonnet A, Noel-Suberville C, Groubet R, Pallet V, Higueret P: Effect of a pharmacological activation of PPAR on the expression of RAR and TR in rat liver. J Physiol Biochem. 2001 Mar;57(1):1-8. [Article]
  6. Goldenberg I, Benderly M, Goldbourt U: Update on the use of fibrates: focus on bezafibrate. Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2008;4(1):131-41. [Article]
  7. Fruchart JC, Duriez P: Mode of action of fibrates in the regulation of triglyceride and HDL-cholesterol metabolism. Drugs Today (Barc). 2006 Jan;42(1):39-64. [Article]
  8. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Partial agonist
General Function
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function
Nuclear receptor that binds and is activated by variety of endogenous and xenobiotic compounds. Transcription factor that activates the transcription of multiple genes involved in the metabolism an...
Gene Name
NR1I2
Uniprot ID
O75469
Uniprot Name
Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group I member 2
Molecular Weight
49761.245 Da
References
  1. Creusot N, Kinani S, Balaguer P, Tapie N, LeMenach K, Maillot-Marechal E, Porcher JM, Budzinski H, Ait-Aissa S: Evaluation of an hPXR reporter gene assay for the detection of aquatic emerging pollutants: screening of chemicals and application to water samples. Anal Bioanal Chem. 2010 Jan;396(2):569-83. doi: 10.1007/s00216-009-3310-y. Epub 2009 Nov 29. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Agonist
General Function
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function
Receptor for retinoic acid. Retinoic acid receptors bind as heterodimers to their target response elements in response to their ligands, all-trans or 9-cis retinoic acid, and regulate gene expressi...
Gene Name
RXRA
Uniprot ID
P19793
Uniprot Name
Retinoic acid receptor RXR-alpha
Molecular Weight
50810.835 Da
References
  1. Sarath Josh MK, Pradeep S, Vijayalekshmi Amma KS, Balachandran S, Abdul Jaleel UC, Doble M, Spener F, Benjamin S: Phthalates efficiently bind to human peroxisome proliferator activated receptor and retinoid X receptor alpha, beta, gamma subtypes: an in silico approach. J Appl Toxicol. 2014 Jul;34(7):754-65. doi: 10.1002/jat.2902. Epub 2013 Jul 11. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Agonist
General Function
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function
Receptor for retinoic acid. Retinoic acid receptors bind as heterodimers to their target response elements in response to their ligands, all-trans or 9-cis retinoic acid, and regulate gene expressi...
Gene Name
RXRB
Uniprot ID
P28702
Uniprot Name
Retinoic acid receptor RXR-beta
Molecular Weight
56921.38 Da
References
  1. Sarath Josh MK, Pradeep S, Vijayalekshmi Amma KS, Balachandran S, Abdul Jaleel UC, Doble M, Spener F, Benjamin S: Phthalates efficiently bind to human peroxisome proliferator activated receptor and retinoid X receptor alpha, beta, gamma subtypes: an in silico approach. J Appl Toxicol. 2014 Jul;34(7):754-65. doi: 10.1002/jat.2902. Epub 2013 Jul 11. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Agonist
General Function
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function
Receptor for retinoic acid. Retinoic acid receptors bind as heterodimers to their target response elements in response to their ligands, all-trans or 9-cis retinoic acid, and regulate gene expressi...
Gene Name
RXRG
Uniprot ID
P48443
Uniprot Name
Retinoic acid receptor RXR-gamma
Molecular Weight
50870.72 Da
References
  1. Sarath Josh MK, Pradeep S, Vijayalekshmi Amma KS, Balachandran S, Abdul Jaleel UC, Doble M, Spener F, Benjamin S: Phthalates efficiently bind to human peroxisome proliferator activated receptor and retinoid X receptor alpha, beta, gamma subtypes: an in silico approach. J Appl Toxicol. 2014 Jul;34(7):754-65. doi: 10.1002/jat.2902. Epub 2013 Jul 11. [Article]

Enzymes

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inducer
General Function
Vitamin d 24-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally un...
Gene Name
CYP1A1
Uniprot ID
P04798
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 1A1
Molecular Weight
58164.815 Da
References
  1. Seree E, Villard PH, Pascussi JM, Pineau T, Maurel P, Nguyen QB, Fallone F, Martin PM, Champion S, Lacarelle B, Savouret JF, Barra Y: Evidence for a new human CYP1A1 regulation pathway involving PPAR-alpha and 2 PPRE sites. Gastroenterology. 2004 Nov;127(5):1436-45. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2004.08.023. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Steroid hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally un...
Gene Name
CYP2C8
Uniprot ID
P10632
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 2C8
Molecular Weight
55824.275 Da
References
  1. Kajosaari LI, Laitila J, Neuvonen PJ, Backman JT: Metabolism of repaglinide by CYP2C8 and CYP3A4 in vitro: effect of fibrates and rifampicin. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2005 Oct;97(4):249-56. doi: 10.1111/j.1742-7843.2005.pto_157.x. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Vitamin d3 25-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It performs a variety of oxidation react...
Gene Name
CYP3A4
Uniprot ID
P08684
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 3A4
Molecular Weight
57342.67 Da
References
  1. Miller DB, Spence JD: Clinical pharmacokinetics of fibric acid derivatives (fibrates). Clin Pharmacokinet. 1998 Feb;34(2):155-62. doi: 10.2165/00003088-199834020-00003. [Article]

Transporters

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
Actions
Inhibitor
General Function
Sodium-independent organic anion transmembrane transporter activity
Specific Function
Mediates the Na(+)-independent uptake of organic anions such as pravastatin, taurocholate, methotrexate, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, 17-beta-glucuronosyl estradiol, estrone sulfate, prostagland...
Gene Name
SLCO1B1
Uniprot ID
Q9Y6L6
Uniprot Name
Solute carrier organic anion transporter family member 1B1
Molecular Weight
76447.99 Da
References
  1. Sharma P, Holmes VE, Elsby R, Lambert C, Surry D: Validation of cell-based OATP1B1 assays to assess drug transport and the potential for drug-drug interaction to support regulatory submissions. Xenobiotica. 2010 Jan;40(1):24-37. doi: 10.3109/00498250903351013. [Article]

Drug created at July 08, 2007 17:01 / Updated at April 16, 2024 12:20