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General Reports
 

 
Saquinavir Induced Suicidal Death of Human Erythrocytes.
Waibel S, Bissinger R, Bouguerra G, et al   
Cell Physiol Biochem
. 2015;37(5):1973-1982.
Abstract

The HIV protease inhibitor saquinavir inhibits HMGB1 driven inflammation by targeting the interaction of cathepsin V with TLR4/MyD88
Pribis JP, Al-Abed Y, Yang H,  et al
Mol Med
. 2015 Sep 2.
Abstract

Development and characterization of folate anchored Saquinavir entrapped PLGA nanoparticles for anti-tumor activity.
Singh R, Kesharwani P, Mehra NK,  et al
Drug Dev Ind Pharm
. 2015 Mar 4:1-14
Abstract

Investigation on the stability of saquinavir loaded liposomes: Implication on stealth, release characteristics and cytotoxicity.
Ramana LN, Sharma S, Sethuraman S, et al
Int J Pharm
. 2012 Apr 28
Abstract

Saquinavir-NO-targeted S6 protein mediates sensitivity of androgen-dependent prostate cancer cells to TRAIL.
Mojic M, Mijatovic S, Maksimovic-Ivanic D,  et al
 F.Cell Cycle. 2012 Mar 15;11(6).
Abstract

Saquinavir inhibits the malaria parasite's chloroquine resistance transporter.
Martin RE, Butterworth AS, Gardiner DL, et al
Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2012 Feb 21.
Abstract

Ritonavir or saquinavir impair the invasion of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia cells via a reduction of MMP
expression and activity.
Barillari G, Iovane A, Bacigalupo I, et al
AIDS
. 2012 Feb 4.
Abstract

Bioequivalence study of two oral tablet formulations containing saquinavir mesylate boosted with ritonavir in healthy male subjects.
Yerino GA, Halabe EK, Zini E, Feleder EC.
Arzneimittelforschung
. 2011;61(8):481
Abstract

Solid lipid nanoparticles comprising internal Compritol 888 ATO, tripalmitin and cacao butter for encapsulating and
releasing stavudine, delavirdine and saquinavir.
Kuo YC, Chung CY.
Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces
. 2011
Abstract

Randomized comparison of metabolic and renal effects of saquinavir/r or atazanavir/r plus tenofovir/emtricitabine in
treatment-naďve HIV-1-infected patients.
Vrouenraets S, Wit F, Fernandez Garcia E, et al
HIV Med
. 2011 Aug 7.
Abstract

Cytotoxic and immune-sensitizing properties of nitric oxide-modified saquinavir in
iNOS-positive human melanoma cells.
Mijatovic S, Maksimovic-Ivanic D, Mojic M. et al
J Cell Physiol. 2011 Jul;226(7):1803-12.
Abstract

In vitro and in vivo anticancer action of Saquinavir-NO, a novel nitric oxide-derivative of the
protease inhibitor saquinavir, on hormone resistant prostate cancer cells.
Donia M, Maksimovic-Ivanic D, Mijatovic S,  et al
Cell Cycle
. 2011 Feb 1;10(3).
Abstract

Cytotoxic and immune-sensitizing properties of nitric oxide-modified saquinavir in
iNOS-positive human melanoma cells.
Mijatovic S, Maksimovic-Ivanic D, Mojic M, et al

J Cell Physiol
. 2010 Nov 10
Abstract

Modulation of endocrine and transport functions in human trophoblasts by saquinavir and nelfinavir.
Beghin D, Forestier F, Noël-Hudson MS,  et al
Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2010 Jun 28.
Abstract

Enhancing the Delivery of Anti Retroviral Drug "Saquinavir" Across the
Blood Brain Barrier using Nanoparticles.
Mahajan SD, Roy I, Xu G, et al
Curr HIV Res
. 2010 Apr 29.
Abstract

Effect of saquinavir/ritonavir on P-glycoprotein activity in healthy volunteers
using digoxin as a probe.
Schmitt C, Kaeser B, Riek M. et al 
Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther
. 2010 Mar;48(3):192-9.
Abstract

Saquinavir, the pioneer antiretroviral protease inhibitor.
l
a Porte CJ.
Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol. 2009 Sep 8.
Abstract

Effect of saquinavir/ritonavir (1000/100 mg bid) on the pharmacokinetics of methadone
in opiate-dependent HIV-negative patients on stable methadone maintenance therapy.
Jamois C, Smith P, Morrison R, et al 
Addict Biol. 2009 Jul;14(3):321-7.
Abstract

Reducing the boosting dose of ritonavir does not affect saquinavir plasma concentrations in
HIV-1-infected individuals.
van der Lugt J, Gorowara M, Avihingsanon A, et al
AIDS. 2009 Jun 1;23(9):1176-1179.
Abstract

The antitumor properties of a nontoxic, nitric oxide-modified version of saquinavir are independent of Akt.
Maksimovic-Ivanic D, Mijatovic S, Miljkovic D, et al 
Mol Cancer Ther. 2009 May 5
Abstract

Saquinavir exposure in HIV-infected patients with chronic viral hepatitis.
Moltó J, Llibre JM, Ribera E, et al 
J Antimicrob Chemother
. 2009 Mar 11
Abstract
 

The HIV protease inhibitor saquinavir induces endoplasmic reticulum stress, autophagy, and
apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells.
McLean K, VanDeVen NA, Sorenson DR, Daudi S, Liu JR. 
Gynecol Oncol
. 2009 Mar;112(3):623-30.
Abstract
 
The HIV protease inhibitor saquinavir induces endoplasmic reticulum stress, autophagy,
and apoptosis in ovarian cancer cells.
McLean K, Vandeven NA, Sorenson DR, et al
Gynecol Oncol
. 2009 Jan 14
Abstract

 
Rate limiting steps in hepatic drug clearance: comparison of hepatocellular uptake and
metabolism with microsomal metabolism of saquinavir, nelfinavir and ritonavir.

Parker A, Houston JB.
Drug Metab Dispos
. 2008 Apr 21
Paper
 
Immunomodulatory effects of two HIV protease inhibitors, Saquinavir and Ritonavir, on lymphocytes
from healthy seronegative individuals.

Delmonte OM, Bertolotto G, Ricotti E, Tovo PA.
Immunol Lett. 2007 Jul 27;
Abstract
 
Improved oral bioavailability and brain transport of Saquinavir upon administration in novel
nanoemulsion formulations.

Vyas TK, Shahiwala A, Amiji MM.
Int J Pharm.
2007 Jun 19;
Abstract
 
Transport of stavudine, delavirdine, and saquinavir across the blood-brain barrier by
polybutylcyanoacrylate, methylmethacrylate-sulfopropylmethacrylate, and solid lipid

nanoparticles.
Kuo YC, Su FL
Int J Pharm
. 2007 Mar 12
Abstract
 
Delivery of Saquinavir in Biodegradable Polymeric Nanoparticles for HIV/AIDS.
Shah LK, Amiji MM.
Pharm Res.
2006 Sep 13
Abstract
 
Saquinavir/Ritonavir: its evolution and current treatment role.
O'Brien WA 3rd. 
AIDS Read. 2006 Jan;16(1):38-44;
Abstract

Pharmacokinetics
 

 
Effect of a Modified Saquinavir/Ritonavir Dosing Regimen with Lower Dose Lead-In Phase on QTc Interval, Pharmacokinetics, Antiviral Activity and Safety in Treatment-Naďve HIV-1-Infected Patients.
Boffito M, Jackson A, Pozniak A,  et al
Drugs
R D
. 2015 Mar 6.
Abstract

Population pharmacokinetics of ritonavir-boosted saquinavir regimens in HIV-infected individuals.
Dickinson L, Boffito M, Back DJ, et al 
J Antimicrob Chemother.
2008 Sep 29.
Abstract
 

A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Pharmacokinetic analysis to assess forgiveness of boosted saquinavir regimens for missed or late dosing.
Dickinson L, Boffito M, Khoo SH, et al
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2008 May 7
Abstract
 
Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Saquinavir/Ritonavir and Omeprazole in HIV-infected
Subjects.
Singh K, Dickinson L, Chaikan A, et al 
Clin Pharmacol Ther.
2007 Sep 26;
Abstract
 
CYP3A5 Genotype has an Impact on the Metabolism of the HIV Protease Inhibitor
Saquinavir.
Josephson F, Allqvist A, Janabi M, et al 
Clin Pharmacol Ther.
2007 Feb 28;
Abstract
 
Pharmacokinetics of saquinavir, atazanavir and ritonavir in a boosted double-protease
inhibitor twice-daily regimen.
von Hentig N, Muller A, Rottmann C, et al
Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2007 Feb 12;
Abstract
 
Saquinavir, nelfinavir and M8 pharmacokinetics following combined saquinavir, ritonavir
and nelfinavir administration.

Stocker H, Herzmann C, Breske A, et al 
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2007 Jan 25
Abstract
 
Estimation of Population Pharmacokinetic Parameters of Saquinavir in HIV Patients with the
MONOLIX Software.

Lavielle M, Mentre F  
J Pharmacokinet Pharmacodyn. 2007 Jan 9;
Abstract
 
Influence of atazanavir 200 mg on the intracellular and plasma pharmacokinetics
of saquinavir and ritonavir 1600/100 mg administered once daily in HIV-infected patients.

Ford J, Boffito M, Maitland D, et al
J Antimicrob Chemother.
2006 Sep 19;
Abstract
 
Gender: A Possible Determinant in Dosing of Dermatologic Drugs-an overview.
Modjtahedi BS, Modjtahedi SP, Maibach HI.
Cutan Ocul Toxicol.
2006;25(3):195-210.
Abstract
 
Pharmacokinetics of Saquinavir Hard-Gel/Ritonavir and Atazanavir When Combined Once Daily
in HIV Type 1-Infected Individuals Administered Different Atazanavir Doses.
Boffito M, Maitland D, Dickinson L, et al
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2006 Aug;22(8):749-56.
Abstract
 
Effect of omeprazole on the pharmacokinetics of saquinavir-500 mg formulation with ritonavir
in healthy male and female volunteers.

Winston A, Back D, Fletcher C. et al 
AIDS
. 2006 Jun 26;20(10):1401-6.
Abstract


Ritonavir, Saquinavir and Efavirenz, but not Nevirapine, Inhibit Bile Acid Transport in Human
and Rat Hepatocytes.
McRae MP, Lowe CM, Tian X ,  et al
J Pharmacol Exp
Ther. 2006 May 23;

Abstract
 

Interindividual variability of once-daily ritonavir boosted saquinavir pharmacokinetics in
Thai and UK patients.
Autar RS, Boffito M, Hassink E, et al
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2005 Oct 4;
Abstract
 
Steady-State Pharmacokinetics of a Double-Boosting Regimen of Saquinavir Soft Gel plus
Lopinavir plus Minidose Ritonavir in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Adults.
Ribera E, Lopez RM, Diaz M,et al
Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2004 Nov;48(11):4256-4262.
Abstract
 
Steady-State Pharmacokinetics of Saquinavir Hard-Gel/Ritonavir/Fosamprenavir in
HIV-1-Infected Patients.
Boffito M, Dickinson L, Hill A, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004 Nov 1;37(3):1376-1384.
Abstract
 
Pharmacokinetic study of saquinavir hard gel caps/ritonavir in HIV-1-ifnfected patients:
1600/100 mg once-daily compared with 2000/100 mg once-daily and 1000/100 mg
twice-daily.

Autar RS, Ananworanich J, Apateerapong W, et al;
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2004 Aug 25
Abstract
 
Multidrug resistance protein 1-mediated transport of saquinavir by microglia.
Dallas S, Ronaldson PT, Bendayan M, Bendayan R. 
Neuroreport. 2004 May 19;15(7):1183-6.
Abstract
 

Sex-based differences in saquinavir pharmacology and virologic response in
AIDS clinical trials group study 359.
Fletcher CV, Jiang H, Brundage RC,et al 
J Infect Dis. 2004 Apr 1;189(7):1176-84.
Abstract
 

Saquinavir induces stable and functional expression of the multidrug transporter |
P-glycoprotein in human CD4 T-lymphoblastoid CEMrev cells.
Dupuis ML, Flego M, Molinari A, Cianfriglia M.
HIV Med.
2003 Oct;4(4):338-345
Abstract

Pharmacokinetics of Once-Daily Saquinavir Hard-Gelatin Capsules and Saquinavir
 Soft-Gelatin Capsules Boosted With Ritonavir in  HIV-1-Infected Subjects.

Cardiello PG, Monhaphol T, Mahanontharit A, et al  
JAcquir Immune Defic Syndr
2003 Apr 1;32(4):375-9

Abstract

Pharmacokinetics of saquinavir co-administered with cimetidine.
Boffito M, Carriero P, Trentini L, et al.
J Antimicrob Chemother
2002 Dec;50(6):1081-4
Abstract
 
Model-based Analysis of the Pharmacokinetic Interactions Between Ritonavir, Nelfinavir, and
Saquinavir after Simultaneous and Staggered Oral Administration
Lu JF, Blaschke TF, Flexner C, et al
Drug Metab Dispos 2002 Dec;30(12):1455-61

Abstract 

 
Transepithelial transport of prodrugs of the HIV protease inhibitors saquinavir, indinavir, and
nelfinavir across Caco-2 cell monolayers.
Rouquayrol M, Gaucher B, Roche D, Greiner J, Vierling P.
Pharm Res 2002 Nov;19(11):1704-12
Abstract 
 
The unbound percentage of saquinavir and indinavir remains constant throughout the dosing
interval in HIV positive subjects.

Boffito M, Hoggard PG, Reynolds HE, et al.
Br J Clin Pharmacol 2002 Sep;54(3):262-8
Abstract 
 
A pharmacokinetic study of intermittent rifabutin dosing with a combination of ritonavir and
saquinavir in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus
.
Gallicano K, Khaliq Y, Carignan G, Tseng A, et al.
lin Pharmacol Ther 2001 Aug;70(2):149-158
Abstract 
 
The effect of garlic supplements on the pharmacokinetics of saquinavir.
Piscitelli SC, Burstein AH, Welden N, et al.
Clin Infect Dis 2002 Jan 15;34(2):234-8

Abstract
 

Viral Dynamics
       

  Viral Decay Dynamics in HIV-Infected Patients Receiving Ritonavir-Boosted Saquinavir and
Efavirenz With or Without Enfuvirtide: A Randomized, Controlled Trial (HIV-NAT 012).
Boyd MA, Dixit NM, Siangphoe U, et al  
J Infect Dis. 2
006 Nov 1;194(9):1319-22.
Abstract
 
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Saquinavir drug exposure is not impaired by the boosted double protease inhibitor combination
of lopinavir/ritonavir

Stephan C, Hentig N, NiKourbeti I, et al
AIDS: Vol 18(3) 20 February 2004 pp 503-508
Paper
 
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Baseline antiretroviral drug susceptibility influences treatment response in patients receiving
saquinavir-enhancing therapy.
Middleton T, Smith D, Larder B,  et al
HIV Clin Trials 2001 Nov-Dec;2(6):445-52

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The insufficient suppression of viral load by saquinavir hard gel is reversible: a retrospective
cohort study.
Jensen-Fangel S, Kirk O, Blaxhult A,  et al
HIV Clin Trials 2001 Mar-Apr;2(2):122-7
PDF Paper

Resistance
 
 

A Contribution to the Drug Resistance Mechanism of Darunavir, Amprenavir, Indinavir, and Saquinavir Complexes with HIV-1 Protease Due to Flap Mutation I50V: A Systematic MM-PBSA and Thermodynamic Integration Study.
Leonis G, Steinbrecher TB, Papadopoulos MG.
J Chem Inf Model. 2013 Jul 8
Abstract

Impact of drug transporters on cellular resistance towards saquinavir and darunavir.
König SK, Herzog M, Theile D,  et al
J Antimicrob Chemother
. 2010 Sep 3
Abstract

Insights into the mechanism of drug resistance: X-ray structure analysis of
G48V/C95F tethered HIV-1 protease dimer/saquinavir complex.
Prashar V, Bihani SC, Das A,  et al 
MV.
Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2010 May 12

Abstract

Absence of resistance mutations in antiretroviral-naive patients treated with ritonavir-boosted
saquinavir.
Ananworanich J, Hirschel B, Sirivichayakul S, Ubolyam S, et al 
Antivir Ther. 2006;11(5):631-5
Abstract
 

  Analysis of genotypic and phenotypic clinical cut-off levels for ritonavir-boosted saquinavir.
Hill A, Walmsley S, Clotet B, Molto J.
HIV Med. 2006 Mar;7(2):67-74.
Abstract
 
  Clinically relevant interpretation of genotype and relationship to plasma drug
concentrations for resistance to saquinavir-ritonavir in human immunodeficiency
virus type 1 protease inhibitor-experienced patients.
Marcelin AG, Dalban C, Peytavin G, et al 
Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2004 Dec;48(12):4687-92.
Abstract
  Pharmacokinetics and resistance mutations affect virologic response to ritonavir/saquinavir-
containing regimens.

Pellegrin I, Breilh D, Birac V, et al.
Ther Drug Monit 2001 Aug;23(4):332-340
Abstract
 
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type1 Protease Cleavage Site Mutations Associated with
Protease Inhibitor Cross-Resistance Selected by Indinavir, Ritonavir, and/or Saquinavir

Cote HC, Brumme ZL, Harrigan PR
Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2000 Oct;44(10):2672-2678
Paper

Adverse Events
       

 
Unexpected Hepatotoxicity of Rifampin and Saquinavir/Ritonavir in Healthy Male Volunteers.
Schmitt C, Riek M, Winters K, et al
Arch Drug Inf. 2009 Mar;2(1):8-16.
Abstract

Association of saquinavir plasma concentrations with side effects but not with antiretroviral
outcome in patients infected with protease inhibitor susceptible HIV-1.

Lötsch J, Harder S, Geisslinger G, et al
Antimicrob Agents Chemother.
2007 Jun 18; 
Abstract
 
  Dose reduction effective in alleviating symptoms of saquinavir toxicity.
Stephan C, Carlebach A, Rottmann C, et al  
Int J STD AIDS. 2007 Feb;18(2):81-4.
Abstract
 
  Therapeutic Dose of HIV-1 Protease Inhibitor Saquinavir does not Permanently Influence Early
Insulin Signaling.
Algenstaedt P, Daneshi S, Schwarzloh B, et al 
Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2003 Dec;111(8):491-8.
Abstract
 
  The HIV protease inhibitor saquinavir impairs lipid metabolism and glucose transport in cultured
adipocytes.
Ranganathan S, Kern PA.
J Endocrinol 2002 Jan;172(1):155-62
Abstract'

Efficacy
       

  The HIV-protease inhibitor saquinavir reduces proliferation, invasion and clonogenicity in cervical cancer cell lines.
Bandiera E, Todeschini P, Romani C, et al
Oncol Lett. 2016 Oct;12(4):2493-2500
Abstract

Pharmacokinetics of Two Randomized Trials Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Indinavir,
Saquinavir and Lopinavir in Combination with Low-Dose Ritonavir: The MaxCmin1 and 2 Trials.

Justesen US, Fox Z, Pedersen C, et al
Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2007 Nov;101(5):339-44.
Abstract
 

  Clinical and pharmacokinetic data support once-daily low-dose boosted saquinavir
(1200/100 mg) in naive or limited PI-experienced HIV-infected patients.
Marin-Niebla A, Lopez-Cortes LF, Ruiz-Valderas R, et al
Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2007 Mar 19;
Abstract
 
  FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Cerebrospinal fluid HIV-1 RNA, intrathecal immunoactivation, and drug concentrations after
treatment with a combination of saquinavir, nelfinavir, and two nucleoside analogues: the
M61022 study.
Yilmaz A, Fuchs D, Hagberg L, Nillroth U, et a
BMC Infect Dis. 2006 Mar 27;6(1):63
Paper
 
  The 48-week efficacy of once-daily saquinavir/ritonavir in patients with undetectable
viral load after 3 years of antiretroviral therapy.
Cardiello P, Srasuebkul P, Hassink E,et al  
HIV Med. 2005 Mar;6(2):122-8
Abstract
 
  Short-course induction with boosted saquinavir monotherapy for naive patients with late-stage
infection.
Ebrahim O, Hill A
AIDS. 2005 Jan 28;19(2):211-2.
Abstract
   
  Intracellular and plasma pharmacokinetics of saquinavir-ritonavir, administered at 1,600/100
milligrams once daily in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients.
Ford J, Boffito M, Wildfire A 
Antimicrob Agents Chemother.
2004 Jul;48(7):2388-93.
Abstract

Drug Monitoring
       

Evidence-based Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Saquinavir
Muret P, Solas C.
Therapie. 2011 May-Jun;66(3):207-12.
Abstract

Predictive value of drug levels, HIV genotyping, and the genotypic inhibitory quotient (GIQ) on
response to saquinavir/ritonavir in antiretroviral-experienced HIV-infected patients.

Valer L, Mendoza CD, Soriano V.
Med Virol. 2005 Oct 27;77(4):460-464

Abstract
 

Drug monitoring and viral response to Lopinavir/Ritonavir or Saquinavir/Ritonavir containing
regimens in individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus type 1.
Falkensammer B, Fasser W, Scherer K, et al 
Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2005 January-March;18(1):145-154
Abstract
 
Determination of saquinavir and ritonavir in human plasma by reversed-phase high-
performance liquid chromatography and the analytical error function.
Albert V, Modamio P, Lastra CF, Marino EL.
J Pharm Biomed Anal.
2004 Nov 19;36(4):835-840.

Abstract

Diagnostics/Monitoring
       

A liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry assay for quantification of nevirapine,
indinavir, atazanavir, amprenavir, saquinavir, ritonavir, lopinavir, efavirenz, tipranavir, darunavir
and maraviroc in the plasma of patients infected with HIV.
Martin J, Deslandes G, Dailly E, et al 
J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci
. 2009 Aug 3
Abstract
 


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