1. Basic science related to tendinopathy: Microbiomechanics and stress shielding
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2020;24(5):766-772
BACKGROUND: Tendon is a special connective tissue that can transmit the force generated by the muscle to the bone through the enthesis. The occurrence of tendinopathy is closely related to the mechanical characteristics of tendon and enthesis and its micro-structure, but the specific mechanism still remains controversial OBJECTIVE: To summarize the micro-structure of tendon and en thesis, the biomechanical characteristics of tendon, the healing and repair of tendon injuries, and the biomechanical factors related to chronic tendinopathy. METHODS: CNKI, VIP, CBM, WanFang, PubMed and Embase databases were searched. The articles concerning micro-structure of tendon and enthesis, relationship between tendinopathy/enthesis and stress, and biomechanical mechanisms of tendinopathy/enthesis were selected. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The biomechanical properties of tendon and enthesis are closely related to their microstructures. The biomechanical properties of tendon are reduced due to the damage of their microstructures in the process of repair. The occurrence and development of chronic tendinopathy are related to the microstructures and biomechanical characteristics of enthesis. Compression load and stress shielding of enthesis may play a key role, but further high-quality studies on the specific mechanism are still required.
2. Tendinopathy: Debate on concepts and pathogenesis
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2020;24(2):282-288
BACKGROUND: Tendinopathy is a hotspot in the fields of sports medicine and rehabilitation, but there have been many controversies about the concept, mechanism and pathological stages of tendinopathy for a long. OBJECTIVE: To systematically review and summarize the related concepts of tendinopathy, the role of inflammation in the occurrence of tendinopathy and the pathological mechanism of tendinopathy. METHODS: CNKI, VIP, CBM, WanFang, PubMed and Embase databases were searched. From the aspects of tendinopathy, enthesis, inflammation and pathological mechanism, some related research results since 1990 were retrieved and summarized. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The results show that the debate on the concept of tendinopathy is based on the understanding of its pathological mechanism, and the understanding of the pathological mechanism of tendinopathy will continue to be improved with the emergence of more high-quality researches. The research on the relationship between tendinopathy and inflammation, the relationship between tendinopathy and load patterns, and the mechanical characteristics of enthesis will be a future focus.
3.Comparison of effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and whole body vibration training on functional ankle instability
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2022;28(7):776-782
ObjectiveTo compare the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and whole body vibration training (WBVT) on functional ankle instability (FAI). MethodsFrom May to July, 2021, 17 male FAI undergraduates from Beijing Sport University received PNF (n = 8) and WBVT (n = 9), for six weeks. They were assessed with Y-balance test, Pro-Kin, Kistler and Motion Analysis Raptor before and after invention, to observe Y-balance score, average trajectory error, kinematics and dynamics after jump-landing of affected limb. ResultsThe main effect of training was not significant for all the Y-balance score, average trajectory error, kinematics and dynamics (F < 4.090, P > 0.05). However, the interactive effect of training and time was significant for the range of motion of ankle flexion (F = 6.232, P = 0.030), and the effect size was more for PNF; it was also significant for the time arriving peak ground reaction force (left-right) after landing (F = 10.674, P = 0.008), and the time was latter for WBVT (P < 0.05). ConclusionPNF and WBVT are similarly effective on FAI.
6. Study on anti-inflammatory activities in vitro and in vivo and relation of fingerprint with pharmacodynamics of Notopterygii Rhizoma et Radix from three commercial specifications
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2019;50(24):6052-6058
Objective: To explore the difference of anti-inflammatory effects in vitro and in vivo between Canqiang, Tiaoqiang and Datouqiang, and to obtain the anti-inflammatory active substances by relation of fingerprint with pharmacodynamics. Methods: Dimethylbenzene for the induction of a mouse ear edema in vivo and LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells in vitro were used to investigate the anti-inflammatory activity, inflammatory factors such as nitric oxide (NO), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) were determined by NO kit and ELISA kit, and the gray correlation analysis method was used to analyze the correlation between the peak area and the anti-inflammatory activity of the fingerprint features of each sample. Results: Different commercial specifications presented inhibition on acute inflammation of ear edema and inflammatory factors NO, TNF-α and IL-6, and anti-inflammatory effects were Canqiang > Datouqiang > Tiaoqiang. The chemical composition represented by 40 characteristic peaks was related to anti-inflammatory activity, and 17 characteristic peaks were highly correlated with this effect, among which three peaks were known components, namely chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid and isoimperatorin. Conclusion: The anti-inflammatory effect of Canqiang was the most significant, which was consistent with Canqiang being the most expensive and effective in the market, also with traditional grading standards. This study initially obtained anti-inflammatory active substances were chlorogenic acid, ferulic acid and isoimperatorin.
7. Research progress and application of 3D printing technology in preparation process
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2019;50(17):4013-4019
With the development of high and new technology, such as material chemistry and computer technology, the formulation process is also constantly innovating and improving. In recent years, 3D printing technology has become a research hotspot in the formulation industry. Different from traditional preparation methods, 3D printing technology can realize personalized production and solve storage problems of drugs. Because of its advantages of simple production, convenient carrying, low cost and strong patient compliance, it may change the design and production mode of drugs in the future and have good development prospects in the field of preparation. This paper reviews principles, the latest research progresses, advantages and challenges of 3D printing by searching CNKI, SCI, Springer databases and collating relevant literatures, and forecasts the development of 3D printing technology in the field of traditional Chinese medicine preparations, aiming to provide some references for the application of the technology in the traditional Chinese medicine preparation industry.
8. Research on intestinal permeability of glycyrrhetinic acid in multicomponent environment
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2017;48(16):3396-3400
Objective: To investigate the characteristics of intestinal absorption of glycyrrhetinic acid in rats in the multicomponent environment. Methods: The effect of multicomponent environment on intestinal absorption of glycyrrhetinic acid was investigated in rat model of in situ single-pass intestinal perfusion, HPLC was used to determine the concentration of glycyrrhetinic acid in intestinal perfusion fluid samples, the effective permeability coefficient (Peff), absorption rate constant (Ka), and absorption fraction (Fa) of glycyrrhetinic acid in rats ileum were calculated, the effects of glycyrrhetinic acid with different mass concentration and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitor verapamil, as well as the compatibility of different components on intestinal absorption of glycyrrhetinic acid were examined,. Results: The Peff, Ka, and Fa values of glycyrrhetinic acid perfusion liquid (10 and 20 µg/mL) in the ileum segment had no significant difference. Added with 100 µmol/L verapamil, Peff, and Fa values of 10 µg/mL glycyrrhetinic acid increased, which illustrated that the glycyrrhetinic acid might be the substrate of P-gp; In two components compatibility, the effect of baicalin on absorption of glycyrrhetinic acid was the most obvious, Peff value of glycyrrhetinic acid was from (4.05 ± 0.78) × 10-5 cm/s to (2.18 ± 0.63) × 10-5 cm/s, and the penetration of glycyrrhetinic acid was reduced. The puerarin consociation baicalin and berberine had no obvious effect on permeability of glycyrrhetinic acid. In the three components compatibility condition, the experimental results showed that after glycyrrhetinic acid combined with puerarin and berberine, the permeability coefficient did not change, while the permeability coefficient changed, but not obviously, glycyrrhetinic acid combined with baicalin and berberine had lower permeability, Peff values were from (4.05 ± 0.78) × 10-5 cm/s down to (1.35 ± 0.69) × 10-5 cm/s, and the effects of baicalin on glycyrrhetinic acid was evident. Conclusion: Glycyrrhetinic acid can be absorbed in the ileum of rats, and has no obvious influence on Peff and Ka values within a certain range of quality concentration. The absorption mechanism is determined to be passive diffusion, glycyrrhetinic acid is substrate of P-gp, and saturation phenomenon exists transporters; Baicalin has significant effects on glycyrrhetinic acid absorption, which may be related to the induction by P-pg expression, increasing the glycyrrhetinic acid from cell to the extracellular discharge, reducing the penetration of glycyrrhetinic acid, and influencing the absorption.
9. HPLC method for simultaneous quantitative determination of six active ingredients in Rhodiola crenulata from different origins of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2015;46(2):276-279
Objective: To analyze the six active ingredients in Rhodiola crenulata from the different origins of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, to establish quantitative analysis methods, and to provide a basis for further use. Methods: Samples were extracted with 30% ethanol; In Diamonsil C
10. Analysis on theory and technology method of multicomponent drug metabolism
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2014;45(12):1663-1667
The core of multicomponent drug metabolism is the mutual influence of the transporters and drug metabolic enzymes interaction of more ingredients, with the simultaneous determination for multiple components as the principle, and with many components changes on the environmental impact as the emphasis. Its theoretical content composes by sequential metabolism, concurrent metabolism, and multiple metabolism. On the principles of multicomponent simultaneous determination, metabolic continuous time records, metabolic continuous space records, and the combination of qualitative and quantitative research, the multicomponent drug metabolism is researched by the experimental methods of in vivo, in situ, and in vitro. In visual mode of the comparative analysis with the quantitative data evaluation, multicomponent drug metabolism can be thought of emerging research direction with solid academic foundation and advanced technical means.