2024 Spring International Convention of
The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea

2024 Spring
International Convention of PSK

04.17(WED) - 04.19(FRI)
D+28

Abstracts

P2-10

Repeated-dose toxicity and toxicokinetic study of isobutylparaben in rats subcutaneously treated for 13 weeks

 

  • Jung Dae Lee1,2, Kyu-Bong Kim*1,2, Hyang Yeon Kim1,2, Jin-Sook Bae3,4, Si-Whan Song3, Jong-Choon Kim4, Byung-Mu Lee5
  • 1College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, 119 Dandae-ro, Cheonan, Chungnam, 31116, Republic of Korea
  • 2Center for Human Risk Assessment, Dankook University, 119 Dandae-ro, Cheonan, Chungnam, 31116, Republic of Korea
  • 3Nonclinical Research Center, CORESTEMCHEMON Inc., 240, Nampyeong-ro, Yangji-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17162, Republic of Korea
  • 4Department of Veterinary Medicine Graduate School, Chonnam National University, 77, Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61186, Republic of Korea
  • 5Division of Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwanl University, Seobu-ro 2066, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 16419, Republic of Korea

Parabens have historically served as antimicrobial preservatives in a range of consumables such as food, beverages, medications, and personal care products due to their broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal properties. Traditionally, these compounds were believed to exhibit low toxicity, causing minimal irritation, and possessing limited sensitization potential. However, recent evidence suggests that parabens might function as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Consequently, extensive research is underway to elucidate potential human health implications arising from exposure to these substances. Among these parabens, particular concerns have been raised regarding the potential adverse effects of iso-butylparaben (IBP). Studies have specifically highlighted its potential for inducing hormonal disruption, significant ocular damage, and allergic skin reactions. This study aimed to evaluate the prolonged systemic toxicity, semen quality, and estrus cycle in relation to endocrine disruption endpoints, alongside assessing the toxicokinetic behavior of IBP in Sprague-Dawley rats following a 13-week repeated subcutaneous administration. The rats were administered either the vehicle (4% Tween 80) or IBP at dosage levels of 2, 10, and 50 mg/kg/day for 13 weeks. Blood collection for toxicokinetic study was conducted on three specified days: Day 1 (1st), Day 30 (2nd), and Day 91 (3rd). Systemic toxicity assessment and potential endocrine effects were based on various parameters including mortality rates, clinical signs, body weights, food and water consumption, ophthalmological findings, urinalysis, hematological and clinical biochemistry tests, organ weights, necropsy and histopathological findings, estrus cycle regularity, semen quality, and toxicokinetic behavior. The findings revealed that IBP induced local irritation at the injection site in males at doses ≥ 10 mg/kg/day and in females at 50 mg/kg/day; however, systemic toxicity was not observed. Consequently, the no-observed-adverse-effect level (NOAEL) for IBP was determined to be 50 mg/kg/day in rats of both sexes, indicating no impact on the endocrine system. The toxicokinetics of IBP exhibited dose-dependent systemic exposure, reaching a maximum dose of 50 mg/kg/day, and repeated administration over 13 weeks showed no signs of accumulation. 


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2024 Spring Convention

D+28

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Conference Schedule
Apr. 17(Wed) ~ 19(Fri), 2024
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BPEX (Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center) Busan Metropolitan City, Republic of Korea
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Feb. 20(Tue) ~ Apr. 3(Wed), 2024
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Feb. 20(Tue) ~ Apr. 3(Wed), 2024
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