Drug transport to the brain: in vitro versus in vivo approaches

A. G. de Boer*, H. E. de Vries, E. C.M. de Lange, M. Danhof, J. Kuiper, D. D. Breimer

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Abstract

This paper summarizes the applicability of in vitro and in vivo methods to assess drug transport to the brain. In vitro methods: culture of confluent monolayers of bovine brain endothelial cells which represent the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and confocal laser scanning microscopy. In vivo methods: BBB-clearance model and microdialysis in rats. Ascertaining selectivity in BBB-transport in disease states is emphasized.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)259-263
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Controlled Release
Volume28
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1994

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