Jianwei Jiang

Dr. Jianwei Jiang


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 February 2024 in Pharmaceutics
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JJJianwei Jiang
Jianwei Jiang
LLlijun luo
lijun luo
ZZZiqian Zhang
Ziqian Zhang
XLXiao Liu
Xiao Liu
NCNaihong Chen
Naihong Chen
LSLi Sheng
Li Sheng
Background: Glucuronidation is an essential metabolic pathway for a variety of drugs. IMM-H004 is a novel neuroprotective agent against ischemic stroke, and its glucuronide metabolite IMM-H004G exhibits similar pharmacological activity. Despite possessing a higher molecular weight and polarity, brain exposure of IMM-H004G is much higher than that of IMM-H004. This study aimed to investigate the brain metabolism and transport mechanisms of IMM-H004 and IMM-H004G. Methods: First, the possibility of IMM-H004 glucuronidation in the brain was evaluated in several human brain cell lines and rat homogenate. Subsequently, the blood–brain barrier carrier-mediated transport mechanism of IMM-H004 and IMM-H004G was studied using overexpression cell models. In addition, intracerebroventricular injection, in situ brain perfusion model, and microdialysis/microinjection techniques were performed to study the distribution profiles of IMM-H004 and IMM-H004G. Results: IMM-H004 could be metabolized to IMM-H004G in both rat brain and HEB cells mediated by UGT1A7. However, IMM-H004G could not be hydrolyzed back into IMM-H004. Furthermore, the entry and efflux of IMM-H004 in the brain were mediated by the pyrilamine-sensitive H+/OC antiporter and P-gp, respectively, while the transport of IMM-H004G from the blood to the brain was facilitated by OATP1A2 and OATP2B1. Ultimately, stronger concentration gradients and OATP-mediated uptake played a critical role in promoting greater brain exposure of IMM-H004G. Conclusions: The active glucuronide metabolite of the brain protectant IMM-H004 with poor blood–brain barrier permeability demonstrates a high partition in the rat brain via multiple mechanisms, and our findings deepen the understanding of the mechanisms underlying the blood–brain barrier metabolism and transport of active glucuronide conjugates.