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Drug-gene-nutraceutical interactions of cannabidiol

Award Number: R01AT011463
ORGANIZATION: CENTER FOR DRUG EVALUATION AND RESEARCH, NIH
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 02/22/2022
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 01/31/2027

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Drug-gene-nutraceutical interactions of cannabidiol - Project Summary/Abstract Most solid organ recipients are prescribed tacrolimus to prevent rejection and maintain allograft function. The overall goal of this study is to assess the safety of cannabidiol (CBD) when co-administered with tacrolimus. The proposed studies will comprehensively define the pharmacokinetic interactions of cannabidiol, tacrolimus, and CYP3A5. Cannabidiol is a potent inhibitor of the CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 enzymes and CYP3A5 is a polymorphic enzyme with expression differences across populations. During the proposed experimentation, we will uncover whether the metabolism of CBD is affected by CYP3A5 genotype. We will also determine whether a drug-drug interaction (DDI) exists between cannabidiol and tacrolimus, an immunosuppressant metabolized by CYP3A4 and CYP3A5. If a DDI is identified, we will determine whether this DDI is more potent in CYP3A5 normal metabolizers. We hypothesize that CBD will cause a drug-drug interaction requiring a much larger dose reduction of tacrolimus in CYP3A5 expressors than non-expressors. In aim 1, we will test this hypothesis in a series of PK studies in individuals with different CYP3A5 genotypes. The primary outcome is the tacrolimus area-under-the-curve (AUC) in CYP3A5 expressors and non-expressors while taking CBD at a steady state concentration. CBD may also lead to pharmacodynamic effects relevant to transplant recipients, independent of tacrolimus concentration. Thus, in aim 2, we investigate the pharmacodynamic interactions of CBD and tacrolimus in the immune system. We will use sensitive phenotypes such as immune cell distribution and cell expression signatures derived from single cell sequencing. The information gleaned in these experiments is important as it is expected that this work will help practitioners advise their patients, including transplant recipients, whether drug interactions are present or whether it is safe to take cannabidiol.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $574,696 )
2025	2025	TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY	980 INDIANA AVE RM 2232	INDIANAPOLIS	IN	46202	MARION	USA	Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health	000	4	3/14/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$574,696
														Subtotal = $574,696

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $631,061 )
2024	2024	TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY	980 INDIANA AVE RM 2232	INDIANAPOLIS	IN	46202	MARION	USA	Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health	001	3	5/13/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$51,516
2024	2024	TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY	980 INDIANA AVE RM 2232	INDIANAPOLIS	IN	46202	MARION	USA	Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health	000	3	1/9/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$579,545
														Subtotal = $631,061

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $653,370 )
2023	2023	TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY	980 INDIANA AVE RM 2232	INDIANAPOLIS	IN	46202	MARION	USA	Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health	001	2	3/24/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$32,668
2023	2023	TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY	980 INDIANA AVE RM 2232	INDIANAPOLIS	IN	46202	MARION	USA	Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health	000	2	2/1/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$620,702
														Subtotal = $653,370

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $660,107 )
2022	2022	TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY	980 INDIANA AVE RM 2232	INDIANAPOLIS	IN	46202	MARION	USA	Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health	001	1	4/1/2022	NEW	$363,059
2022	2022	TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY	980 INDIANA AVE RM 2232	INDIANAPOLIS	IN	46202	MARION	USA	Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health	000	1	2/22/2022	NEW	$297,048
														Subtotal = $660,107

Grand Total All Awards = $2,519,234

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Drug-gene-nutraceutical interactions of cannabidiol

Award Number: R01AT011463

ORGANIZATION: CENTER FOR DRUG EVALUATION AND RESEARCH, NIH

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 02/22/2022

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 01/31/2027

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