Novel comb-shaped PEG modification enhances the osteoclastic inhibitory effect and bone delivery of osteoprotegerin after intravenous administration in ovariectomized rats

Yoshihiro Miyaji, Yuji Kasuya, Yoshitake Furuta, Atsushi Kurihara, Masayuki Takahashi, Ken-ichi Ogawara, Takashi Izumi, Osamu Okazaki, Kazutaka Higaki

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Abstract

Purpose: Recombinant osteoprotegerin (OPG) has been proven to be useful for treating various bone disorders such as osteoporosis. To improve its in vivo pharmacological effect, OPG was conjugated to novel comb-shaped co-polymers of polyethylene glycol (PEG) allylmethylether and maleamic acid (poly(PEG), 5 kDa). Biodistribution and bioactivity were evaluated. Methods: OPG was conjugated via lysine to poly(PEG) and to linear PEG (0.5 kDa and 5 kDa). Poly(PEG)-OPG was compared with linear PEG0.5k-OPG and PEG5k-OPG in terms of in vitro and in vivo efficacy and bone distribution. Results: The in vitro receptor binding study showed that poly(PEG)-OPG could be the most bioactive among the three PEG-OPG derivatives. Pharmacokinetic studies in ovariectomized (OVX) rats showed that serum half-life and AUC of poly(PEG)-OPG were comparable with those of linear PEG-OPG derivatives. For in vivo pharmacological effect, poly(PEG)-OPG showed the strongest inhibitory effect on bone resorption activity in OVX rats. Poly(PEG)-OPG demonstrated enhanced bone marrow distribution with higher selectivity than linear PEG5k-OPG. Conclusion: Poly(PEG) modification could provide longer residence time in serum and higher bone-marrow specific delivery of OPG, leading to a higher in vivo pharmacological effect.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3143-3155
Number of pages13
JournalPharmaceutical research
Volume29
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 1 2012

Keywords

  • PEGylation
  • accelerator mass spectrometry
  • bone marrow distribution
  • drug delivery
  • osteoporosis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Pharmacology (medical)

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