Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic(PK/PD)modeling,as an available tool accounting for the interrelated dynamic connection between the dosage and efficiency of drugs,plays an important role in the field of studying the mechanism and optimizing the clinical administration of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).Based on the general illustration on the foregoing application of PK/PD modeling,the present work investigates the involving challenges in the field,such as the selection of the target chemical composition and effect mark.In accordance with the unique properties of TCM,further,the related suggestions,mainly focusing on determining the substances based on the effect and establishing the multi-index appraise system,are put forward as reference for the following research work.

Recently, hepatocyte transplantation has been documented to be effective in the treatment of numerous hepatic diseases, including acute and chronic liver failure, genetic liver diseases, cirrhosis, and so on. Before it is widely used in clinic, there are a lot of problems to solve, such as the lack of cell source, cell proliferation, and immunological rejection. This review focuses on recent progress in the study of hepatocyte transplantation with respect to the animal model, cell source, and the existing problems, at the same time addressing the prospect of traditional Chinese materia medica on hepatocyte transplantation.

AIM: To observe the change of Guanxi Suhe Pill(GXSH) in cardiomyocytes suffering from hydrogen peroxide-induced injury due to replacement of Aristolochia debilis sieb.et Zucc by Radix inulae. METHODS: Myocardial cells from neonatal SD rats were cultured in dulbecco's modified eagle's medium(DMEM).The primary culture cardiomyocytes were injured by hydrogen peroxide(1 mmol/L) for 4 h,and serum containing GXSH was added to the medium at the same time.The creatine kinase(CK) activity,lactate dehydrogenase(LDH) activity and malondialdehyde(MDA) content in culture medium were determined.Intracellular superoxide dismutase(SOD) activity,the activity of Na~+-K~+-ATPase and Ca~(2+)-Mg~(2+)-ATPase in the cardiomyocytes were also observed. RESULTS: GXSH containing Aristolochia debilis sieb.et Zucc,GXSH containing Radix inulae,and GXSH without above both herbs significantly inhibited the release of LDH and CK,decreased the content of MDA and increased SOD activity,increased the volume of Na~+-K~+-ATPase and Ca~(2+)-Mg~(2+)-ATPase of hydrogen peroxide-injured cardiomyocytes.The effects of TG and BG were stronger significantly than those of QG on some parameters. CONCLUSION: GXSH all has a remarkable protective effect on cardiomyocytes suffering from hydrogen peroxide-induced injury without and with Aristolochia debilis sieb.et Zucc or taking the place of the GXSH containing Radix inulae do not influence its protective effects on cardiomyocytes suffereing from hydrogen peroxide-induced injury.

Objective To study the pharmacokinetics of the active component in series of Guanxin Suhe Pills including the prescription containing Radix Aristolochiae(QG),the prescription containing Radix Inulae(TG),and the prescription without any of them(BG) in Beagle dogs and to compare the pharmacokinetics among the series of prescription.Methods HPLC Method was developed to determine acid in plasma of Beagle dogs.Blood plasma was collected after series of Guanxin Suhe Pills were ig administrated to Beagle dogs 0—8 h later.The concentration of cinnamic acid in the plasma was determined and DAS 2.1 software was used in calculation of compartment model and pharmacokinetic parameters.Results The standard curve was linear from 0.031 25 to 32 mg/L in plasma of Beagle dogs,the lowest detectable limit was 31.25 ?g/L,the recovery rate of the method was over 90 % with satisfactory relative standard deviations(RSDs) of intra-day and inter-day both lower than 5 %.The metabolism of cinnamic acid in plasma of Beagle dogs after medication of series in QG,TG,and BG all fitted in a first order absorption of two-compartment model.The peak concentration and the area under curve in TG and BG groups had the higher tendency than those in the QG group,but there was no significant difference among the three groups.Conclusion The series of Guanxin Suhe Pills all have a similar pharmacokinetic process.Taking away the Radix Aristolochiae from the previous prescription that including the Radix Aristolochiae or taking the place of the Radix Aristolochiae with Radix Inulae does not influence the pharmacokinetic process of the main active component.

The Qirongrunchang Mixture(QRRCM)is a prescription composed of Radix Astragali,Fructus Cannabis,etc.It is effective for habitual constipa- tion and constipation in the aged and the debilitated,It was shown in this study that oral administration of this mixture could accelerate the intestinal movement in mice with yang-deficiency in a dose-dependent manner,and exerted a cathartic effect on mice with eonstipation.It increased the volume of intestinal content in rabbits,but did not influence the absorption of water in the intestines.

It was show that the 3 medical preparations, viz: Chuanxiong, the mixture of Chuanxiong & Ginseng ( CG Mixture ) , and the mixture of Chuanxiong & Miltiorrhizae could increase the coronary retrograde flow & decrease the resistance to collateral flow. The CG mixture exhibited positive effects on cardiac output, coronary flow blood, & retrograde pressure, but the other 2 medicines showed negative effects.These findings suggest that the CG mixture could improve & regulate the cardiovascular function, open the collateral vessels to reduce the ischemic size, while the other 2 medicines might reduce the cardiac power consumption. It is expected that the CG mixture may be more suitable for treatment of coronary diseases with cardiac insufficiency & hypotension, and the other 2 may be used for that with hypertension.

These groups of Chinese medicines were prepared-Cbuanxiong, a mixture of Chuanxiong & Ginseng, & a mixture of Chuanxiong & Miltorrhiza. The effects of these groups of drug on sischemic areas ( subepicar-dial ) and ( subendocardial) PO2 were compared in anaesthetized open-chest mongrel dogs. The heart tissue P02 was determined simultaneously at a depth of 2-3mm(epicardial) and 8-9mm (endocardial) 晈ith small platinum electrodes by polarography. The 3 combinations of medicine could not only increase the heart tissue PO2 in both areas when ischemia occured, but also increase deep area P02 to a greater extant than superficial area PO2. Lignsticum Chuanxiong and Panax Ginseng were more effective than the other 2 groups.

Development of minimally invasive medicine and needs of pharmacology and relevant fields lead to the establishment and expansion of minimally invasive pharmacology and evidence-based pharmacology. Some principal views on the minimally invasive pharmacology and evidence-based pharmacology are discussed in this review.

Objective To investigate the pharmacological effects of MPD on heart hemodynamics and myocardial oxygen consumption in dogs, and to study its mechanism. Methods The changes of parameters such as blood pressure (BP), coronary blood flow, myocardial oxygen consumption and heart rates were observed in normal anesthetic dogs. Results Compared to those in the normal group, MPD can obviously lower the BP and peripheral vascular resistance, dilate the coronary and peripheral artery, increase the coronary blood flow and improve the left ventricle function and myocardium oxygen consumption rate. Conclusion MPD can improve the heart hemodynamics and regulate myocardium oxygen consumption.

Objective To study the protecitve effect of methy Protodioscin(MPD)on myocardial infarction in dogs. Methods Dog models of myocardial infarction were induced by ligation of coronary artery. The degree of myocardial ischemia was calculated by measuring the epicardial electrogram, and the myocardial infarction area was detected with N-BT histochemistry staining method. The changes of ET, 6-Keto-PGF1a, TXB2 in blood plasma were observed with radioimmunoassay. Meanwhile, the coronary blood flow was measured. Results MPD can obviously relieve the pathological changes of the acute myocardial infarction, decrease the infarction size, reduce the myocardium ischemic degree, dilate the coronary artery , and increase the myocardial blood supply. Meanwhile, MPD can improve the vascular endothelial cell function. Conclusion MPD had obvious effect for relieving acute myocardial infarction in dogs.