Table 1

Physiological parameters for calculation of intrinsic clearance in rats, dogs, and humans

RatDogHuman
Microsomal protein per gram of liver (mg of protein/g of liver)44.877.948.8
Liver weight per kilogram of body weight (g of liver/kg)403225.7
Liver blood flow (ml/min/kg)55.230.920.7

Reference: Iwatsubo et al., 1997b, Davies and Morris, 1993