Ulipristal

Identification

Summary

Ulipristal is a selective progesterone receptor modulator used for emergency contraception after unprotected intercourse or in a situation where a planned method of contraception has failed.

Brand Names
Ella, Ellaone, Esmya
Generic Name
Ulipristal
DrugBank Accession Number
DB08867
Background

Ulipristal is a selective progesterone receptor modulator used for the purposes of emergency contraception (Ella) and for the treatment of uterine fibroids (Fibristal). It is a derivative of 19-norprogesterone and has both antagonistic and partial agonist activity at the progesterone receptor. It also binds to glucocorticoid receptor, however compared to mifepristone (a progesterone receptor antagonist), ulipristal is more tolerable and has lower glucocorticoid activity and better binding affinity.

Ulipristal is currently recommended as first line therapy for emergency contraception, due to improved efficacy and similar side effect profile as compared to the traditional use of levonorgestrel or the Yuzpe regimen. The exact mechanism of action for ulipristal is still currently debated, though there is evidence that it functions by inhibiting ovulation. A recent systematic review proclaimed that the majority of available evidence demonstrates an inhibitory effect on ovulation rather than a post-fertilization effect on the endometrium, which has been heavily debated due to ethical concerns related to abortion (Rosato et al, 2016). Nevertheless, current and ongoing research into the agent's mechanism of action as an emergency contraceptive continue to provide potentially plausible evidence that ulipristal may, in fact, elicit activity on the endometrium that prevents embryo implantation 10,11,12.

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved
Structure
Weight
Average: 433.592
Monoisotopic: 433.261693991
Chemical Formula
C28H35NO3
Synonyms
  • Ulipristal
External IDs
  • CDB 2914
  • CDB-2914
  • CDB2914

Pharmacology

Indication

As the product Ella (available in Canada and the US), ulipristal is indicated for use as emergency contraception after unprotected intercourse or possible contraceptive failure when administered within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. As the product Fibristal (available in Canada), ulipristal is indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of uterine fibroids in adult women.

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Symptomatic treatment ofModerate uterine fibroids•••••••••••••••••
Symptomatic treatment ofModerate uterine fibroids•••••••••••••••••
Symptomatic treatment ofSevere uterine fibroids•••••••••••••••••
Symptomatic treatment ofSevere uterine fibroids•••••••••••••••••
Associated Therapies
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Pharmacodynamics

Ulipristal is a selective, reversible progestin receptor modulator and its tissue targets include the uterus, cervix, ovaries, and hypothalamus. Ulipristal may act as an agonist or antagonist in the presence or absence of progesterone based on the tissue target. If given mid-follicular phase, development of the follicle growth is delayed and estradiol concentrations decrease. If given at the time when luteinizing hormone peaks, follicular rapture is delayed by several days. If given early-luteal phase, a decrease in endometrial thickness can be observed.

Mechanism of action

The exact mechanism of action of ulipristal has been heavily debated Label 9,10,11,12. On one hand, the majority of official prescribing information labels, monographs, and prior research studies for ulipristal indicated as an emergency contraceptive suggest that its primary mechanism of action revolves around inhibiting or delaying ovulation by suppressing surges in LH that result in the postponement of follicular rupture 9,13,16.

Conversely, some of the latest investigations pertaining to ulipristal's mechanism of action as an emergency contraceptive propose that it principally elicits its action by preventing embryo implantation, as opposed to preventing ovulation 10,11,12. Although previous investigations have shown that ulipristal essentially has the ability to prevent ovulation equivalent to placebo (ie. null effect or ability) when administered during LH peaks one to two days before ovulation, the agent still demonstrates a stable and consistently high contraceptive effect of approximately >=80% when used at this time 10. Subsequently, current studies attempt to investigate how ulipristal could elicit emergency contraception via ovulation prevention under circumstances where ovulation had already clearly been observed 10,11,12. Endometrial biopsy samples studied from such circumstances in such investigations subsequently show that the administered ulipristal causes endometrial tissue to become inhospitable and unsuitable for embryo implantation where a variety of genes characteristic of receptive, pro-gestational endometrium are downregulated 10,11,12.

Nevertheless, most if not all proposed mechanisms commonly agree that ulipristal ultimately demonstrates its pharmacological effects by binding to human progesterone receptors and prevents natural, endogenous progesterone from occupying such receptors 9,13,16,10,11,12. Regardless, however, considering current and on-going research into ulipristal's ability to prevent embryo implantation, the notion that the medication can elicit post-fertilization effects potentially raises alerts and/or ethical debates over the use of ulipristal owing to potential abortifacient activity 9,10,11,12, which is considered to be on par or equipotent to that of mifepristone 15. Attention should be drawn to the fact that some prescribing information, however, such as the US FDA label for ulipristal indicated for emergency contraception, has included new supplementary commentary since 2018 that directly warns about ulipristal not being indicated for termination of existing pregnancies and suggesting that ulipristal use may confer alterations to the endometrium that may affect implantation and contribute to efficacy Label.

In the treatment of fibroids, ulipristal has been shown to exert direct actions on fibroids reducing their size through inhibition of cell proliferation and induction of apoptosis.

TargetActionsOrganism
AProgesterone receptor
modulator
Humans
AGlucocorticoid receptor
antagonist
Humans
UAndrogen receptorNot AvailableHumans
Absorption

Tmax, healthy subjects, single oral dose = 60-90 minutes; Cmax, healthy subjects, single oral dose = 176 ± 89 ng/mL; AUC(0-∞), healthy subjects, single oral dose = 556 ± 260 ng·h/mL;

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

>94% bound to plasma proteins such as albumin, alpha1-acid glycoprotein, lipoproteins (VLDL, LDL, and HDL- due to its lipophillic nature)

Metabolism

Ulipristal is metabolized by CYP3A4 and to a lesser extent by CYP1A2 into mono-demethylated (active) and di-methylated (inactive) metabolites.

Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

Mean elimination half-life, single oral dose, healthy subject = 32.4 ± 6.3 hours

Clearance

Mean oral clearance, single oral dose, healthy subject (CL/F) = 76.8 ± 64.0L/h

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 Ulipristal can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.
AbciximabThe therapeutic efficacy of Abciximab can be decreased when used in combination with Ulipristal.
AcenocoumarolThe therapeutic efficacy of Acenocoumarol can be decreased when used in combination with Ulipristal.
AcetaminophenThe metabolism of Ulipristal can be increased when combined with Acetaminophen.
AcetazolamideThe metabolism of Ulipristal can be increased when combined with Acetazolamide.
Food Interactions
  • Take with or without food. High-fat food increases drug absorption, but not to a clinically significant extent.

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Product Ingredients
IngredientUNIICASInChI Key
Ulipristal acetateYF7V70N02B126784-99-4OOLLAFOLCSJHRE-ZHAKMVSLSA-N
Brand Name Prescription Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
EllaTablet30 mg/1OralA-S Medication Solutions2020-05-11Not applicableUS flag
EllaTablet30 mg/1OralAfaxys Pharma Llc2010-08-13Not applicableUS flag
EllaTablet30 mg/1OralRedPharm Drug, Inc2020-05-11Not applicableUS flag
EllaTablet30 mg/1OralA-S Medication Solutions2010-08-13Not applicableUS flag
EllaTablet30 mg/1OralRpk Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2010-08-13Not applicableUS flag

Categories

ATC Codes
G03AD02 — UlipristalG03XB02 — Ulipristal
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 20-oxosteroids. These are steroid derivatives carrying a C=O group at the 20-position of the steroid skeleton.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Lipids and lipid-like molecules
Class
Steroids and steroid derivatives
Sub Class
Oxosteroids
Direct Parent
20-oxosteroids
Alternative Parents
3-oxosteroids / 17-hydroxysteroids / Dialkylarylamines / Aniline and substituted anilines / Cyclohexenones / Tertiary alcohols / Alpha-hydroxy ketones / Cyclic alcohols and derivatives / Organopnictogen compounds / Organic oxides
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Substituents
17-hydroxysteroid / 20-oxosteroid / 3-oxosteroid / Alcohol / Alpha-hydroxy ketone / Amine / Aniline or substituted anilines / Aromatic homopolycyclic compound / Benzenoid / Carbonyl group
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Molecular Framework
Aromatic homopolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
Not Available
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
6J5J15Q2X8
CAS number
159811-51-5
InChI Key
HKDLNTKNLJPAIY-WKWWZUSTSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C28H35NO3/c1-17(30)28(32)14-13-25-23-11-7-19-15-21(31)10-12-22(19)26(23)24(16-27(25,28)2)18-5-8-20(9-6-18)29(3)4/h5-6,8-9,15,23-25,32H,7,10-14,16H2,1-4H3/t23-,24+,25-,27-,28-/m0/s1
IUPAC Name
(10S,11S,14R,15S,17R)-14-acetyl-17-[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]-14-hydroxy-15-methyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadeca-1,6-dien-5-one
SMILES
CN(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)[C@H]1C[C@@]2(C)[C@@H](CC[C@]2(O)C(C)=O)[C@@H]2CCC3=CC(=O)CCC3=C12

References

General References
  1. Pohl O, Osterloh I, Gotteland JP: Ulipristal acetate - safety and pharmacokinetics following multiple doses of 10-50 mg per day. J Clin Pharm Ther. 2013 Aug;38(4):314-20. doi: 10.1111/jcpt.12065. Epub 2013 Apr 3. [Article]
  2. Melis GB, Piras B, Marotto MF, Orru' MM, Maricosu G, Pilloni M, Guerriero S, Angiolucci M, Lello S, Paoletti AM: Pharmacokinetic evaluation of ulipristal acetate for uterine leiomyoma treatment. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol. 2012 Jul;8(7):901-8. doi: 10.1517/17425255.2012.695775. Epub 2012 Jun 10. [Article]
  3. Gemzell-Danielsson K, Rabe T, Cheng L: Emergency contraception. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2013 Mar;29 Suppl 1:1-14. doi: 10.3109/09513590.2013.774591. [Article]
  4. Martinez AM, Thomas MA: Ulipristal acetate as an emergency contraceptive agent. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2012 Sep;13(13):1937-42. doi: 10.1517/14656566.2012.705832. Epub 2012 Jul 7. [Article]
  5. Maruo T, Ohara N, Matsuo H, Xu Q, Chen W, Sitruk-Ware R, Johansson ED: Effects of levonorgestrel-releasing IUS and progesterone receptor modulator PRM CDB-2914 on uterine leiomyomas. Contraception. 2007 Jun;75(6 Suppl):S99-103. Epub 2007 Mar 21. [Article]
  6. Creinin MD, Schlaff W, Archer DF, Wan L, Frezieres R, Thomas M, Rosenberg M, Higgins J: Progesterone receptor modulator for emergency contraception: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Nov;108(5):1089-97. [Article]
  7. Blithe DL, Nieman LK, Blye RP, Stratton P, Passaro M: Development of the selective progesterone receptor modulator CDB-2914 for clinical indications. Steroids. 2003 Nov;68(10-13):1013-7. [Article]
  8. Attardi BJ, Burgenson J, Hild SA, Reel JR: In vitro antiprogestational/antiglucocorticoid activity and progestin and glucocorticoid receptor binding of the putative metabolites and synthetic derivatives of CDB-2914, CDB-4124, and mifepristone. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2004 Mar;88(3):277-88. [Article]
  9. Rosato E, Farris M, Bastianelli C: Mechanism of Action of Ulipristal Acetate for Emergency Contraception: A Systematic Review. Front Pharmacol. 2016 Jan 12;6:315. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2015.00315. eCollection 2015. [Article]
  10. Mozzanega B, Nardelli GB: UPA and LNG in emergency contraception: the information by EMA and the scientific evidences indicate a prevalent anti-implantation effect. Eur J Contracept Reprod Health Care. 2019 Jan 18:1-7. doi: 10.1080/13625187.2018.1555662. [Article]
  11. Lira-Albarran S, Durand M, Barrera D, Vega C, Becerra RG, Diaz L, Garcia-Quiroz J, Rangel C, Larrea F: A single preovulatory administration of ulipristal acetate affects the decidualization process of the human endometrium during the receptive period of the menstrual cycle. Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2018 Nov 15;476:70-78. doi: 10.1016/j.mce.2018.04.010. Epub 2018 Apr 27. [Article]
  12. Lira-Albarran S, Durand M, Larrea-Schiavon MF, Gonzalez L, Barrera D, Vega C, Gamboa-Dominguez A, Rangel C, Larrea F: Ulipristal acetate administration at mid-cycle changes gene expression profiling of endometrial biopsies taken during the receptive period of the human menstrual cycle. Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2017 May 15;447:1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.mce.2017.02.024. Epub 2017 Feb 20. [Article]
  13. Electronic Medicines Compendium: ellaOne (ulipristal acetate) 30 mg Monograph [Link]
  14. FDA Approved Drug Products: ELLA (ulipristal acetate) tablets [Link]
  15. European Medicines Agency CHMP Assessment Report for Ellaone (ulipristal acetate) [File]
  16. ella (ulipristal acetate) 30 mg Tablet Emergency Contraceptive Canadian Product Monograph [File]
KEGG Drug
D09567
PubChem Compound
13559281
PubChem Substance
310264902
ChemSpider
19349271
RxNav
1005921
ChEBI
71025
ChEMBL
CHEMBL2103846
ZINC
ZINC000034089131
RxList
RxList Drug Page
Drugs.com
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Wikipedia
Ulipristal_acetate
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MSDS
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Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4CompletedBasic ScienceContraception2
4CompletedTreatmentEmergency Contraception1
4CompletedTreatmentInduction of Second Trimester Abortion1
4CompletedTreatmentUterine Fibroids (Leiomyomas)1
4RecruitingTreatmentContraceptive Usage1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
Not Available
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
Tablet, film coatedOral
TabletOral30 mg
TabletOral30 mg/1
TabletOral30.00 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral30 MG
TabletOral5.00 mg
TabletOral500000 mg
TabletOral
TabletOral5 mg
Prices
Not Available
Patents
Patent NumberPediatric ExtensionApprovedExpires (estimated)Region
US8426392No2013-04-232030-06-12US flag
US8962603No2015-02-242030-06-12US flag
US9283233No2016-03-152030-04-13US flag
US8735380No2014-05-272029-02-20US flag
US8512745No2013-08-202030-06-02US flag
US10159681No2018-12-252030-04-13US flag
US9844510No2017-12-192028-12-08US flag
US10772897No2020-09-152030-04-13US flag

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
Not Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.00943 mg/mLALOGPS
logP4.45ALOGPS
logP4.18Chemaxon
logS-4.7ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)12.7Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)4.89Chemaxon
Physiological Charge0Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count4Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area57.61 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count3Chemaxon
Refractivity129.29 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability49.66 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings5Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterYesChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+0.9964
Blood Brain Barrier+0.6396
Caco-2 permeable+0.577
P-glycoprotein substrateSubstrate0.6286
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IInhibitor0.9708
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IIInhibitor0.9321
Renal organic cation transporterNon-inhibitor0.799
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.8337
CYP450 2D6 substrateNon-substrate0.8848
CYP450 3A4 substrateSubstrate0.8312
CYP450 1A2 substrateNon-inhibitor0.5677
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7078
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7827
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.6021
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorInhibitor0.7866
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityLow CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.6633
Ames testNon AMES toxic0.8603
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.7916
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.9933
Rat acute toxicity2.6728 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Weak inhibitor0.9538
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Non-inhibitor0.686
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 MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-014i-0002900000-c273f4efdd9a92186688
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-001i-0001900000-00dd58493c11d10c245a
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-00kb-0439500000-385f183df11bd4efa8fe
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-001l-0006900000-418ce52f8aab98c07854
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-00e9-2078900000-5093bf377acff06b2169
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-001j-1941100000-b67085eded1d6b6c17a5
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]-203.87987
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+205.77525
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+211.40462
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Details
1. Progesterone receptor
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Modulator
General Function
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function
The steroid hormones and their receptors are involved in the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation and differentiation in target tissues. Progesterone receptor ...
Gene Name
PGR
Uniprot ID
P06401
Uniprot Name
Progesterone receptor
Molecular Weight
98979.96 Da
References
  1. Gemzell-Danielsson K, Rabe T, Cheng L: Emergency contraception. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2013 Mar;29 Suppl 1:1-14. doi: 10.3109/09513590.2013.774591. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Antagonist
General Function
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function
Receptor for glucocorticoids (GC). Has a dual mode of action: as a transcription factor that binds to glucocorticoid response elements (GRE), both for nuclear and mitochondrial DNA, and as a modula...
Gene Name
NR3C1
Uniprot ID
P04150
Uniprot Name
Glucocorticoid receptor
Molecular Weight
85658.57 Da
References
  1. Gemzell-Danielsson K, Rabe T, Cheng L: Emergency contraception. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2013 Mar;29 Suppl 1:1-14. doi: 10.3109/09513590.2013.774591. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Unknown
General Function
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function
Steroid hormone receptors are ligand-activated transcription factors that regulate eukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation and differentiation in target tissues. Transcription ...
Gene Name
AR
Uniprot ID
P10275
Uniprot Name
Androgen receptor
Molecular Weight
98987.9 Da
References
  1. Gemzell-Danielsson K, Rabe T, Cheng L: Emergency contraception. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2013 Mar;29 Suppl 1:1-14. doi: 10.3109/09513590.2013.774591. [Article]

Enzymes

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
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. Gemzell-Danielsson K, Rabe T, Cheng L: Emergency contraception. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2013 Mar;29 Suppl 1:1-14. doi: 10.3109/09513590.2013.774591. [Article]
  2. Ulipristal FDA label [File]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Oxidoreductase activity, acting on paired donors, with incorporation or reduction of molecular oxygen, reduced flavin or flavoprotein as one donor, and incorporation of one atom of oxygen
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
CYP1A2
Uniprot ID
P05177
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 1A2
Molecular Weight
58293.76 Da
References
  1. Martinez AM, Thomas MA: Ulipristal acetate as an emergency contraceptive agent. Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2012 Sep;13(13):1937-42. doi: 10.1517/14656566.2012.705832. Epub 2012 Jul 7. [Article]
  2. Pohl O, Zobrist RH, Gotteland JP: The clinical pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of ulipristal acetate for the treatment of uterine fibroids. Reprod Sci. 2015 Apr;22(4):476-83. doi: 10.1177/1933719114549850. Epub 2014 Sep 16. [Article]
  3. Pohl O, Osterloh I, Gotteland JP: Effects of erythromycin at steady-state concentrations on the pharmacokinetics of ulipristal acetate. J Clin Pharm Ther. 2013 Dec;38(6):512-7. doi: 10.1111/jcpt.12098. Epub 2013 Sep 16. [Article]

Carriers

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Toxic substance binding
Specific Function
Serum albumin, the main protein of plasma, has a good binding capacity for water, Ca(2+), Na(+), K(+), fatty acids, hormones, bilirubin and drugs. Its main function is the regulation of the colloid...
Gene Name
ALB
Uniprot ID
P02768
Uniprot Name
Serum albumin
Molecular Weight
69365.94 Da
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Not Available
Specific Function
Functions as transport protein in the blood stream. Binds various ligands in the interior of its beta-barrel domain. Also binds synthetic drugs and influences their distribution and availability in...
Gene Name
ORM1
Uniprot ID
P02763
Uniprot Name
Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein 1
Molecular Weight
23511.38 Da

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