1.Quality control of Suxiao Xiaoyan Gao
Yumin GUAN ; Lihua CUI ; Lihua XU
Chinese Journal of New Drugs and Clinical Remedies 2001;20(3):187-189
AIM: To probe the quanlity and control of Suxiao Xiaoyan Gao. METHODS: The microscopy and TLC were applied to identify Scutellaria baicalensis; Hibiscus mutabilis; Curcuma longa; Rheum palmatum; Phellodendron chinese and borneol. The HPLC on C18column was used to determine the content of baicalin in Suxiao Xiaoyan Gao. Mobile phase was methanol∶0.4% phosphoric acid solution(47∶53). Detection wavelength was 280 nm. RESULTS: The micro-character and thin-layer chromatography was clear with no disturbance of negative sample. The average recovery of baicalin was (99±3)%, RSD was 3.35%. CONCLUSION: The method is simple and feasible. Its repetition is well. It can be used as a quality control method of Suxiao Xiaoyan Gao.
2.Rat intestinal absorption trait of peimine and peiminine in Thunberg fritillary bulb extract.
Zhiyu GUAN ; Lihua ZHANG ; Lihua CHEN ; Weifeng ZHU ; Hongning LIU
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2013;48(12):1836-43
To study the in situ intestinal absorption kinetics and compatibility influence of peimine and peiminine in rats, the absorption of peimine and peiminine in small intestine (duodenum, jejunum and ileum) and colon of rats was investigated using in situ single-pass perfusion method and the drug content was measured by HPLC-ELSD. Perfusion rate, pH, concentration of drug, gender and bile duct ligation can significantly affect the absorption of peimine and peiminine, the Ka, and Papp values in the condition of pH 6.8 and pH 7.4 had significant difference (P<0.01), as drug concentration irlcreased, the absorption parameters of peimine and peiminine decreased, Ka and Papp between low concentrations and middle concentrations was significant difference (P<0.01). Verapamil can not affect Ka and Papp of peimine and peiminine which are in the extract (P> 0.05). Bitter almonds and licorice can significantly reduce the absorption of peimine and peiminine with the usual dose (P<0.01), extracted separately and together had no significant difference on Ka and Papp (P> 0.05). Experimental results show that the absorption features of peimine and peiminine are basically the same, both of them could be absorbed at all segments of the intestine in rats and had no special absorption window, and with significant differences between male and female individuals. The absorption of peimine and peiminine complies with the active transport and facilitated diffusion in the general intestinal segments. Bitter almond and licorice can reduce the intestinal absorption rate ofpeimine and peiminine.
3.Research progress on mechanism of lncRNA in ophthalmology disease
Jing XIANG ; Lihua KANG ; Huaijin GUAN
Recent Advances in Ophthalmology 2017;37(6):579-582
Long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) widely exists in living organisms.It,whose length is more than 200 bp,can regulate the genic expression in the epigenetic,transcriptional and post-transcriptional level.Therefore,it can influence cell proliferation,apoptosis,vitality,immune response and oxidative stress.In recent years,the study of lncRNA is developing rapidly in the ophthalmic research,and this article reviews the latest research progress on mechanism of lncRNA in the ophthalmology disease.
4.Pharmaceutical procurement and reimbursement schedule in Taiwan
Yanan WANG ; Haijing GUAN ; Guoen LIU ; Lihua SUN
Chinese Journal of Health Policy 2015;8(12):18-22
Object:The paper aims to analyze Taiwanese experience in pharmaceutical procurement, pharma-ceutical benefits and reimbursement schedule, and make references for the Mainland China. Methods:Through read-ing and analyzing the Taiwanese government policy and the literature published to find out the pharmaceutical pro-curement measures, different medicines’ pricing strategy and its reimbursement mode compared with the Mainland China. Results: Hospitals can purchase medicines based on their own needs, and the purchase price was formed through negotiating with providers and buyers. It has been found that Taiwan only controls the medicines reimburse-ment prices. The international reference pricing is adopted for new medicines, and the originators, bioequivalence/bioavailability generic medicines and general generics reimbursement prices are very high at international reference prices, and need to be weakened in order to fit the requirements. Moreover, the medicine quality is one of the stand-ards considered in case of making decisions on the reimbursement prices. In addition, the reimbursement price is as-sociated with procurement price. When the spread is larger than 30%, the government will adjust the reimbursement to fill the gap. Conclusions: Through the system design and adjustment, the Taiwanese Government have set up a better procurement and reimbursement co-ordination in the pharmaceutical segment, and formed the reasonable prices for the case. The Taiwanese experience can be taken as a reference for the mainland China to refine its procurement reforms and reimbursement policy.
5.The relationship between hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy and serum free estriol and its impact on pregnancy outcomes
Lihua FU ; Yujie GAN ; Yanming GUAN ; Xihuan HUANG ; Jinwen GAO ; Fengping JIAN
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2013;20(1):11-13
Objective To research the relationship between hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy and serum free estriol 3 (FE3) and explore its impact on pregnancy outcome.Methods Clinical data of 117 hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy and 165 normal pregnant women were retrospectivly analyzed.Chemiluminescence immunoassay determination of maternal serum FE3 also had been conducted.Then analyzing the correlation between hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy and FE3 and its impact on pregnancy outcomes.Results LDL cholesterol and the level of creatinine of observation group were significantly lower than the control group(t =3.129,9.372,all P < 0.05),while blood pressure,triglycerides,HDL,and 24-hour urinary protein content were significantly higher than control groug(t =7.361,2.398,2.833,all P < 0.05).The FE3 level of the observation group were significantly lower than the control group (t =2.913,P < 0.05).There was a significant positive correlation between the FE3 level of normal pregnant women and their gestational age (r =0.937,P < 0.05).The probabilities of premature birth,premature rupture of membranes,postpartum hemorrhage,and neonatal asphyxia of observation group were significantly higher than amtrol group (x2 =3.912,3.879,4.267,6.935,all P < 0.05).Conclusion There is a significant correlation between hypertensive disorder complicating pregnancy and FE3,which has an important significance on monitoring the health status of pregnant women and the fetal-placental function.
6.Application of continuous thermodilution method in beagle models with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Dandan CHEN ; Daxin ZHOU ; Lihua GUAN ; Fadong CHEN ; Lili DONG ; Juying QIAN ; Junbo GE
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2013;(24):4509-4514
10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2013.24.020
7.Naphthoquinones from Zicao reverses the immunosuppression of transplantable carcinomas
Lihua LIU ; Yanyong HAO ; Baojie GUAN ; Yingli WANG ; Yang ZHANG ; Wei XU
Chinese Journal of Immunology 1999;0(12):-
Objective:To observe the anti-carcinoma and immuno-regulatory effects of shikonin derivatives.Methods:A water-soluble preparation of shikonin derivatives was prepared (designated as LE)and given by lavage (2.5~10 mg/kg daily for 10 days) to the mice inoculated with either HepA22 or S180 sarcoma. Their survival duration and the in situ tumor mass were observed. Thymus and spleen indexes of the mice were measured. The parameters for immuno-functions were detected by the routine activity assays, which included NK cytotoxicity, ConA-induced lymphocyte transformation and IL-2 production by the splenocytes of the mice. Thymic and splenic morphology of the experimental animals were microscopically examined with HE staining.Results:Both thymic and splenic indexes in the tumor-bearing mice diminished extremely compared to those of the normal control, and the immunological functions analyzed were also found obviously lowered when loaded with the transplantable carcinomas. Under light microscopy, it was surprisingly exhibited that thymus cortex was almost disappeared in the organs of tumor-bearing mice, and the germinal centers of their spleens were visibly shrunk. LE inhibited propagation of the inoculated tumors and at the same time, it amended the immunosuppresive impacts by tumor-bearing, including both structures of immune organs and the bioactivities of spleen cells.Conclusion:LE can reverse the immune damages mediated by carcinomas.
8.Effect of gastrodin on rat vascular smooth muscle cell migration induced by platelet-derived growth factor-BB
Lihua ZHU ; Hongjing GUAN ; Lang WANG ; Song TIAN ; Da YANG ; Mingyue FU ; Hong JIANG
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases 2012;20(3):189-192
Objective To investigate the effect of gastrodin on rat vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) migration induced by platelet-derived growth factor-BB (PDGF-BB) and its possible mechanisms.Methods Enzyme digestion method wasused to obtain rataorticVSMCs and be purified bypassage.Immunofluorescence staining was used to identify VSMC marker proteins.A PDGF-BB induced cell migration model was established.Transwell chamber assay was used to evaluate the effect of gastrodin on PDGF-BB induced VSMC migration.Western blots were performed to detect the phosphohorylation levels of c-jun N-terminal kinase (JNK).Results The purity of primary cultured VSMC was more than 99%.The VSMC migrated number in the PDGF-BB group was 85.2 ± 3.486 per field.It was significantly more than 42.5 ± 1.927 per field in the control group (t =9.981,P<0.001),and gastrodin was enable to make PDGF-BB induced the number of VSMC migration significantly reduce to 71.3 ± 1.783 per filed (t=3.550,P =0.002).Western blots analysis showed that gastrodin inhibited PDGF-BB induced JNK phosphorylation (0.190 ± 0.015 vs.0.190 ± 0.015; t =14.548,P =0.000).Conclusions Gastrodin inhibits PDGF-BB induced VSMC migration,its mechanisms may be associated with the inhibition of the JNK signaling pathway activation.
9.Review on Chemical Compositions and Clinical Application of Cultured Cordyceps militaris in Recent Five Years
Huilian HUANG ; Minjuan YANG ; Yongmei GUAN ; Weifeng ZHU ; Lihua CHEN ; Mei XIONG
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2014;(10):2242-2247
Cordyceps sinensis is an expensive and tonic-valuable famous herb in China. Due to a narrow growing distribution, a low parasitic rate and a harsh living environmental condition, its wild recourse is not abundant. In re-cent years, with the improvement of living standards, people’s awareness of health care has increased strongly. That is because of people’s over-excavation need;and the natural resources are becoming increasing scarcity. In order to meet the demand for Cordyceps, domestic researchers conducted vigorous studies. Since 1987, four or five cul-tured Cordyceps species have been developed, namely fermented Cordyceps sinensis. Through subsequent unceasing research, they were put into a lot of production, bringing a certain benefits for income and society. Currently, there are four commercial brands on the market. They are Bailing, Jinshuibao, Xinganbao and Ningxinbao. This paper summarized the studies of its chemical compositions and clinical applications on fermented Cordyceps militaris in the recent five years. It will let scholars understand its value of the cultured Cordyceps militaris more comprehen-sively and supply more information for scholars in its further research.
10.Optimization of Extraction Process for Polysaccharide from Fermented Cordyceps Sinensis Powder by Response Surface Methodology
Heyun NIE ; Qinghua ZHANG ; Dongmei YAN ; Lihua CHEN ; Yongmei GUAN ; Ming YANG
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2017;34(2):250-253
Objective To optimize the extraction process for the polysaccharide from fermented Cordyceps Sinensis powder with response surface methodology.Methods We selected the factors and levels on the basis of single factor experiment,and then designed the experiment with 3 factors and 3 levels based on the principle of Box-Behnken's design.Results The effect of the factors of extraction temperature,time and solid-liquid ratio on extraction ratio was in decreasing sequence.The optimal extraction technology obtained through the classical analysis was as follows:extraction temperature at 95 ℃,the ratio of solid to liquid being 1 ∶ 21,and extraction for 73 min.Under this condition the theoretical extraction rate was 4.31% and the actual extraction rate was (4.20 ± 0.1)%.Conclusion The obtained values agree with the predicted values of the mathematic models,and the Box-Behnken experimental design is suitable for optimizing the extraction of the polysaccharide from fermented Cordyceps Sinensis powder.