1.Safety and Adverse Drug Reactions of Antongding
Xiang HUANG ; Ying FENG ; Wei MEI ; Jinping WANG
China Pharmacy 2001;0(10):-
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the adverse drug reaction(ADR) induced by Antongding and its safety in use.METHODS:According to the organ/system type recommended by WHO,34 cases with ADRs induced by Antongding were classified.The ADRs in this series were analysed concerning clinical manifestations,severity of symptoms and inducing mechanism and the safety of use of Antongding was discussed.RESULTS:8 organs/systems were involved in 34 cases with ADRs,of them,18 cases had moderate and severe ADRs(52.94%).In vitro experiments showed that Antongding could inhibit CFU-GM in man.CONCLUSION:Antongding is apt to induce ADRs,so it has potential risk in use.
2.The extraction and acute toxicity testing of Moringa oleifera leaves and seeds
Yan CHEN ; Mei ZHANG ; Jinping WANG ; Feng YANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2017;35(4):334-336,370
Objective To test the acute toxicity and determine the safe dose range of Moringa oleifera leaves and seeds.Methods Acute toxicity tests were performed based on the documented experimental designs in Research Methods of Pharmacology of Chinese Traditional Medicine.Results The maximum tolerated dose of the superfine powder and alcoholic-aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera leaves were 0.4 g/20 g and 0.8 g/20 g for mice.The safe dose for human is under or equal to 10 g/50 kg and 20 g/50 kg.Conclusion Moringa oleifera leaves were safe for medical and food use.The further research and development is warranted for this plant.
3.Stromal cell derived factor-1α-laminin crosstalk induced neural stem cells migration and differentiation in vitro
Jianqi ZHANG ; Xiaohong LI ; Sai ZHANG ; Jinping MEI ; Qin YANG ; Juan ZHANG
Chinese Critical Care Medicine 2017;29(1):57-60
Objective To investigate the role of stromal cell derived factor-1α (SDF-1α)-laminin (LN) crosstalk in migration and differentiation of neural stem cells (NSCs).Methods Original generation of NSCs collected from 14-day pregnant fetal rats were separated and cultivated, and the phenotype characteristics were identified with immunofluorescence. The third generation of NSCs were collected, and they were divided into four groups: poly-L-lysine (PLL) group, PLL+SDF-1α group, LN group and LN+SDF-1α group. The NSCs in PLL and LN groups were inoculated into plates coated with 0.1 mg/mL PLL or 1 mg/mL LN, and the NSCs in PLL+SDF-1α and LN+SDF-1αgroups were inoculated into plates coated with PLL or LN and 1 mg/mL SDF-1α containing medium. The effect of SDF-1α-LN crosstalk on NSCs migrated numbers was determined by using Transwell cell migration test, and the differentiation of NSCs was determined by immunofluorescence staining.Results Primary NSCs were successfully isolated and cultivated, neurospheres formed at 3-5 days with typical NSCs morphology positively expressing Nestin which was the specific antigen of NSCs. Compared with PLL group, the number of NSCs migration in PLL+SDF-1α group showed no significant change (cells: 3.00±0.99 vs. 2.3±0.67,P > 0.05). Compared with LN group, the number of NSCs migration in LN+SDF-1α group was significantly increased (cells: 85.33±9.61 vs. 31.67±5.86,P < 0.05). Immunofluorescence staining showed that the differentiation rates of PLL and PLL+SDF-1α groups were almost zero, and some early differentiation neurons were detected in LN group with the differentiation rates of (12.50±2.56)%. The differentiation of early neuronal cells was significantly increased after SDF-1α-LN crosstalk, the neuronal differentiation rate was (21.40±3.41)%, and it was significantly higher than that of LN group (P < 0.05).Conclusion SDF-1α crosstalk with LN in extracellular matrix can significantly and synergistically enhance the migration and differentiation of NSCs in vitro.
4.Uncertainty Evaluation for the Determination of Pseudo-ginsenoside GQ in Human Plasma by HPLC-MS/MS
Jiping HUO ; Shenghui MEI ; Zhigang ZHAO ; Hongyun WANG ; Pei HU ; Pingya LI ; Jinping LIU ; Ji JIANG
Herald of Medicine 2017;36(3):262-267
Objective To evaluate the uncertainty of the pseudo-ginsenoside GQ (PGQ) concentration in human plasma by HPLC-MS/MS.Methods The whole process of PGQ determination by HPLC-MS/MS in human plasma was evaluated and the uncertainty caused by repeatability,weighing,standard solution preparation,biological sample preparation,extraction recovery process,recovery,instrument precision and calibration curve fitting were evaluated,respectively.The combined and expanded uncertainty values were both calculated.Results The expanded uncertainty values for low (15.16 ng·mL-1),medium (2 516.67 ng·mL-1) and high (3 902.00 ng·mL-1) levels of PGQ were 1.39,177.74 and 262.69 ng·mL-1,respectively (P =95 %,k =2).Conclusion The uncertainty of the PGQ determination in human plasma by HPLC-MS/MS is mainly caused by recovery,repeatabihty and sample preparation at low concentration,by sample preparation and recovery at medium and high concentration.
5.Resistance reversal effect of a novel taxane compound NPB304 and its collaboration with verapamil.
Mei MEI ; Yi ZHANG ; Jinhong REN ; Dan XIE ; Yufei JIA ; Jinping HU ; Yan LI ; Jungui DAI ; Xiaoguang CHEN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2014;49(9):1279-88
The tumor multidrug resistance reversal effect of NPB304, a novel taxane, was studied. MTT assay was used to determine the IC50 of chemotherapy drugs. Western blotting assay was applied to analyze the expression of P-glycoprotein (P-gp). The effect of compounds on the P-gp function and P-gp ATPase activity was determined by rhodamine 123 (Rh123) accumulation assay and analysis kit, respectively. Molecular docking was employed to predict the binding force between compounds and P-gp. Transmembrane transport of NPB304 was analyzed using MDCK II and MDR1-MDCK II cell model. NPB304 displayed multidrug resistance reversal effect on KBV cells and MCF-7/paclitaxel cells, NPB304 collaborative with P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors verapamil enhanced the reversal activity, specifically, 10 μmol x L(-1) verapamil in combination with paclitaxel reversed resistance by 56.5-fold, while combined with NPB304 increased the reversal fold; NPB304 synergistically increased Rh123 accumulation in the resistant cells when combined with verapamil, and NPB304 at 0-1 μmol x L(-1) enhanced the ATPase activity activated by verapamil was observed. NPB304 existed the hydrophobic interactions with the TM regions of P-gp, and the binding force between NPB304 and the A chain of the TM region was stronger. P-gp ATPase activity assay demonstrated NPB304 at lower concentrations (0-1.5 μmol x L(-1)) could activate the P-gp ATPase, playing a role on inhibition of P-gp function. However, NPB304 did not have an obvious feature of P-gp substrate. NPB304 exerted itself and synergy with verapamil activity on reversing tumor resistance via inhibiting the P-gp function.
6.Lipid peroxidation and anti-lipid peroxidation and the skin pigment in skin of C57BL/6 mice exposed to arsenic
Fengjie TIAN ; Yi LYU ; Haifang LIU ; Mei WANG ; Qian ZHAO ; Chuanli YANG ; Xiaoping CHEN ; Jinping ZHENG ; Qiuling PEI
Chinese Journal of Endemiology 2017;36(11):798-801
Objective To study the effect of lipid peroxidation and anti-lipid peroxidation and the pigment in skin of C57BL/6 mice exposed to arsenic.Methods Forty male C57BL/6 mice were divided into four groups via the random number table method,ten mice in each group,and the mice were fed ad libitum drinking water containing arsenic at 0,1,5 and 25 mg/L concentrations for a period of 6 weeks,respectively.Twelve days before the end of the experiment,procedure of depilation was performed to induce anagen of hair cycle.On the 30th day of experiment,the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) was determined by nitrite method,the activity of glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) was determined by dithiobisobenzoic acid method,the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) in skin of C57BL/6 mice was determined by thiobarbituric acid method.Melanin was measured by NaOH dissolution method.Results No significant difference was found in body weight and water intaken between groups (F =0.119,0.363,P > 0.05).The activity of SOD [(16.00 ± 5.05),(13.96 ± 2.02),(10.46 ± 3.14) U/mg prot] in 1,5 and 25 mg/L arsenic groups were all significantly lower than that in control group [(20.36 ± 4.82) U/mg prot,P < 0.05].GSH-Px activity in 1,5 and 25 mg/L arsenic groups [(98.14 ± 23.92),(87.18 ± 10.87),(53.56 ± 19.97) U/mg prot] were all significantly lower than that in control group [(119.34 ± 33.14) U/mg prot,P < 0.05].While MDA levels in 5 and 25 mg/L arsenic groups [(9.09 ± 2.04),(11.48 ± 2.21) nmol/mg prot] were significantly higher than that of control group [(6.19 ± 0.56) nmol/mg prot,P < 0.05] and that of 1 mg/L arsenic group [(6.52 ± 1.67) nmol/mg prot,P < 0.05).No significant difference was found in melanin levels (P > 0.05).Conclusions Lipid peroxidation and the decreasing of antioxidation may be one of the mechanisms of arsenic-induced skin damage.Arsenic-induced skin melanin content change is not found.
7.Clinical pharmacist participation in the treatment of a pregnancy complicated with Clostridium difficile infection
Hongliang MEI ; Han XIE ; Jinping ZHANG ; Haixia ZHANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2021;39(2):182-185
Objective To explore the clinical pharmacist participation in the treatment of pregnancy complicated with Clostridium difficile infection. Methods From the perspective of medications, clinical pharmacists followed evidence-based medical practice, combined pharmaceutical theory with clinical evidence and provided individualized pharmacy care in drug selection, dose adjustment, medication regime and liver protection treatment. Results Clinical pharmacists integrated into the treatment team to ensure the effectiveness and safety of medication in the patient with pregnancy. Conclusion The individualized pharmacy care improved the effectiveness of drug treatment.
8.Participation of Clinical Pharmacists in the Management of Drug Therapy for Fetal Tachycardia Treated by Oral Administration of Digoxin through Mother
Hongliang MEI ; Haixia ZHANG ; Ling ZHANG ; Jinping ZHANG
China Pharmacy 2021;32(5):614-618
OBJECTIVE:To investigate the ro le of clinical pharmacists in the therapy of fetal tachycardia by oral administration of digoxin through mother. METHODS :The clinical pharmacists participated in the whole process of drug therapy for a pregnant woman with fetal tachycardia. According to 31+6 weeks of gestation ,the fetal heart rate of 230 beats/min at admission,clinical pharmacists provided the suggestion for the doctor about the safety and blood concentration determination of digoxin in the treatment of fetal tachycardia by mother. The patient ’s blood potassium value was lower than the normal range ,and it was suggested that potassium should be supplemented before digoxin was used ,and the initial dose of digoxin was 0.5 mg per 12 h. On the 7th day in the hospital ,the dosage of digoxin should be adjusted to maintaining dose (0.25 mg per 12 h);on the 11th day in the hospital ,the patient ’s blood sodium value was low ,and the clinical pharmacists gave diet guidance. At the same time , the clinical pharmacists explained the adverse reactions of digoxin to the doctors ,nurses and patients ,and closely observed and educated the patients. RESULTS :Doctors adopted the suggestions of the clinical pharmacists. The fetal heart rate decreased to 180 beats/min from hospital after 13 days of treatment. The maternal digoxin concentration remained stable. No adverse drug reactions occurred in the mother and infant. CONCLUSIONS :Maternal and child safety should be taken into account in the medication of pregnant patients. The clinical pharmacists assisting doctors to formulate medication strategying ,and carrying out pharmaceutical care for patients ,can ensure the effectiveness and safety of medication for fetal tachycardia.
9.Association between preoperative anemia and postoperative infection and death in children with acyanotic congenital heart disease undergoing elective cardiac surgery: A retrospective cohort study
Dan ZHOU ; Mei FENG ; Li LI ; Jinping SONG ; Menglin TANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2022;29(10):1354-1361
Objective To analyze the relationship between preoperative anemia and postoperative infection and death in children with acyanotic congenital heart disease (CHD) after elective cardiac surgery. Methods Medical records and follow-up data of 3 859 children with acyanotic CHD who underwent elective cardiac surgery in our hospital from 2011 to 2018 were retrospectively collected, including 2 081 males and 1 778 females with a median age of 32.2 (13.7, 61.5) months. The relationship between preoperative anemia and postoperative infection and death within 90 days was analyzed by univariate and multivariate regression analyses. Results Preoperative anemia was found in 325 (8.4%) patients. There were 716 (18.6%) patients of postoperative infection, including 281 (7.3%) patients of confirmed infection and 435 (11.3%) patients of suspected infection. Forty-six (1.2%) patients died within 90 days after the operation. Univariate analysis showed that age, infection history within 3 months before admission, degree of pulmonary hypertension, the risk adjustment in congenital heart surgery-1 (RACHS-1) score, cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), disease diagnosis, chromosome abnormality, preoperative left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF)<55% and preoperative anemia were associated with postoperative infection. Age, degree of pulmonary hypertension, RACHS-1 score, CPB, disease diagnosis and preoperative LVEF<55% were associated with postoperative death within 90 days. Logistic regression analysis showed that preoperative anemia was significantly associated with confirmed postoperative infection [OR=1.82, 95%CI (1.18, 2.82), P=0.007], suspected infection [OR=1.60, 95%CI (1.11, 2.30), P=0.012] and total infection [OR=1.64, 95%CI (1.20, 2.24), P=0.002]. The results of modified Poisson regression analysis showed that there was no significant association between preoperative anemia and death within 90 days after the surgery [RR=1.59, 95%CI (0.69, 3.69), P=0.276]. Conclusion Preoperative anemia may be a risk factor for infection after elective cardiac surgery in children with acyanotic congenital heart disease.
10.Predictive value of STAMP in Health Information System in children with critical congenital heart disease
Li LI ; Mei FENG ; Dan ZHOU ; Jinping SONG ; Menglin TANG
Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2021;28(11):1340-1345
Objective To analyze the perdictive value of Screening Tool for the Assessment of Malnutrition in Pediatrics (STAMP) for malnutrition or postoperative complications in children with critical congenital heart disease (CHD). Methods A total of 875 children with critical CHD who were hospitalized in West China Hospital, Sichuan University form August 2019 to February 2021, including 442 males and 433 females with a median age of 30 (12, 48) months, were assessed by STAMP in Health Information System. Clinical data of postoperative complications were collected. Results (1) Based on World Health Organization Z-score as gold standard, 24.5% had malnutrition risk, and 34.3% were diagnosed with malnutrition. According to STAMP, the children were with medium malnutrition risk of 37.9% and high malnutrition risk of 62.1%. There was a statistical difference of incidence rate of malnutrition and detection rate of STAMP malnutrition risk in gender, age, ICU stay or length of mechanical ventilation (P<0.05); (2) with the optimal cut-off point of 5.5 in STAMP for malnutrition, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and area under the curve (AUC) were 68.3%, 84.3%, 48.1%, 88.3% and 0.82, respectively; (3) 12.0% of the children were with postoperative complications; (4) with the optimal cut-off point of 5.5 in STAMP for postoperative complications, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and AUC were 83.8%, 73.1%, 18.8%, 99.1% and 0.85, respectively. Conclusion Children with critical CHD have a higher incidence of malnutrition risk and postoperative complications. STAMP has a good perdictive value for malnutrition or postoperative complications, however, the sensitivity and specificity of STAMP are affected by the gold standard or the cut-off point.