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Efavirenz
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Animal Studies
 

 

Efavirenz is a substrate and in turn modulates the expression of the efflux transporter ABCG2/BCRP in the gastrointestinal tract of the rat.
Peroni RN, Di Gennaro SS, Hocht C,  et al
Biochem Pharmacol
. 2011 Jul 23
Abstract

UPLC-MS/MS quantification of nanoformulated ritonavir, indinavir, atazanavir, and efavirenz in mouse serum and tissues.
Huang J, Gautam N, Bathena SP 
JChromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2011 Jul 1
Abstract

Anti-HIV Drugs Nevirapine and Efavirenz Affect Anxiety-Related Behavior and Cognitive Performance in Mice.
Romão PR, Lemos JC, Moreira J, et al
Neurotox Res
. . [Epub ahead of print]
Abstract


Safety
 

  Comparative safety and neuropsychiatric adverse events associated with efavirenz use in first-line antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials.
Ford N, Shubber Z, Pozniak A, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2015 Apr 4.

Abstract

General/Miscellaneous Reports
 

 

Correlation between microstructure and bioequivalence in AntiHIV Drug Efavirenz.
Fandaruff C, Segatto Silva MA,  et al
Eur J Pharm Biopharm
. 2015 Feb 3.
Abstract

Molecularly imprinted nanoparticles prepared by miniemulsion polymerization as a sorbent for selective extraction and purification of efavirenz from human serum and urine.
Pourfarzib M, Shekarchi M, Rastegar H,  et al
J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci
. 2015 Jan 1;974:1-8.
Abstract

Protein-free Efavirenz is Equivalent in Cerebrospinal Fluid & Blood Plasma: Applying the Law of Mass Action to Predict Protein-Free Drug Concentration
Avery LB, Sacktor N, McArthur JC, Hendrix CW. 
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
. 2013 Jan 7
.
Abstract

Substantial effect of efavirenz monotherapy on bilirubin levels in healthy volunteers.
Metzger IF, Quigg TC, Epstein N, et al
Curr Ther Res Clin Exp. 2014 Sep 27;76:64-9.
Abstract

Efavirenz Induces Neuronal Autophagy and Mitochondrial Alterations.
Purnell PR, Fox HS.
J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2014 Aug 26.
Abstract

A WEEK-IN-REVEW FEATURED REPORT
Differential Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Gene Expression Pattern with Efavirenz or Lopinavir/ritonavir in Antiretroviral-Naïve Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Egaña-Gorroño L, Martínez E, Domingo P, et al
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
. 2014 Aug 25
Abstract

A WEEK-IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE

Moving Away from Ritonavir, Abacavir, Tenofovir, and Efavirenz (RATE) – Agents That Concern Prescribers and Patients:
A Feasibility Study and Call for a Trial.
Achhra AC, Boyd MA, Law MG, et al

PLoS One
. 2014 Jun 26;9(6):e99530.
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE

Efavirenz Promotes β-Secretase Expression and Increased Aβ1-40,42 via Oxidative Stress and Reduced Microglial Phagocytosis: Implications for HIV Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND).
Brown LA, Jin J, Ferrell D, et al
PLoS One. 2014 Apr 23;9(4):e95500.
Paper

A WEEK-IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Has the time come to abandon efavirenz for first-line antiretroviral therapy?
Raffi F, Pozniak AL, Wainberg MA.
J Antimicrob Chemother
. 2014 Mar 5.
Abstract

The phenolic metabolites of the anti-HIV drug efavirenz: Evidence for distinct reactivities upon oxidation with Frémy’s salt.
Harjivan SG, Wanke R, Ferreira da Silva JL, et al
Eur J Med Chem. 2013 Dec 31;74C:7-11
Abstract

Enhanced oral bioavailability of the antiretroviral efavirenz encapsulated in poly(epsilon-caprolactone) nanoparticles by a spray-drying method.
Tshweu L, Katata L, Kalombo L, Chiappetta DA,  et al
Nanomedicine (Lond)
. 2013 Dec 23
Abstract

Low level of efavirenz in HIV-1-infected Thai adults is associated with the CYP2B6 polymorphism.
Sukasem C, Manosuthi W, Koomdee N, et al
Infection. 2013 Nov 30.
Abstract

Factors associated with remaining on initial randomized efavirenz-containing regimens.
Smurzynski M, Wu K, Schouten JT,  et al 
AIDS
. 2013 Jul 31;27(12):1887-97.
Abstract

Protein-free efavirenz concentrations in cerebrospinal fluid and blood plasma are equivalent: applying the law of mass action to predict protein-free drug concentration.
Avery LB, Sacktor N, McArthur JC, Hendrix CW. 
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
. 2013 Aug;57(8):4095
Abstract

Basis for the Early and Preferential Selection of the E138K Substitution in HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase with Etravirine.
McCallum M, Oliveira M, Ibanescu RI,  et al
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
. 2013 Jul 15
Abstract

Efavirenz Stimulates HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase RNase H Activity by a Mechanism Involving Increased Substrate Binding and Secondary Cleavage Activity.
Muchiri JM, Li D, Dykes C, Bambara RA. 
Biochemistry
. 2013 Jun 27
Abstract

The HIV antiretroviral drug efavirenz has LSD-like properties.
Gatch MB, González Maeso J, Huang RQ,   et al
Neuropsychopharmacology. 2013 May 24.
Abstract

Cytotoxic effect of Efavirenz is selective against cancer cells and associated with the cannabinoid system.
Hecht M, Harrer T, Büttner M,  et al
AIDS
. 2013 Apr 22.
Abstract