1.Evaluation of the effect of different routes of administrating flumazenil against hypnosis
Cheng HOU ; Guangzhao LU ; He ZHANG ; Ying LU ; Yanqiang ZHONG ; Hao ZOU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2018;36(1):30-33,54
Objective To study the effect of flumazenil on hypnotic mice induced by diazepam and zolpidem ,and to eval-uate the possibility of flumazenil oral administration .Methods First ,Kunming mice were injected intraperitoneally with nor-mal saline and sodium pentobarbital (S + W) ,diazepam and pentobarbital sodium (D + W) ,zolpidem and pentobarbital sodi-um (Z + W) .The hypnotic effect of diazepam and zolpidem on prolonging the sleep time of pentobarbital sodium would be ver-ified by (D + W) group and (Z + W) group .Then the mice were injected intraperitoneally with flumazenil .The sleep time was used as the evaluation index to evaluate the effect of flumazenil against hypnosis . Finally , the oral administration of flumazenil was observed against hypnosis ,which was evaluated by using sleep time as an index .Results Compared with the control group (S+W) ,the diazepam group (D+W) and the zolpidem group (Z+W) significantly prolonged the sleep time in-duced by pentobarbital sodium (P<0 .001 ,P<0 .05);After Intraperitoneal injection of flumazenil ,compared with the diazepam group (D+W) and the zolpidem group (Z+W) ,the sleep time of the diazepam group [F(ip)+D+W] and the zolpidem group [F(ip)+Z+W] were significantly shorter (P<0 .001 ,P<0 .05);After oral administration of flumazenil ,the sleep time of the diazepam group [F(ig)+ D+ W] and the zolpidem group [F(ig)+ Z+ W] were also significantly shorter (P< 0 .001 ,P<0.05) .Conclusion Flumazenil ,whether intraperitoneal injection or intragastric administration ,could antagonize the hypnotic effect of diazepam and zolpidem .It was proved that oral administration of flumazenil had the same effect compared with intrap-eritoneal injection of flumazenil ,which provided the possibility of preparation of oral administration of flumazenil .
2.Recent progress in pharmacology ,efficacy and dosage forms of flumazenil
Cheng HOU ; Guangzhao LU ; Wenqing LI ; Hao ZOU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2017;35(6):485-489
Flumazenil ,a benzodiazepine antagonist ,specifically binds the benzodiazepine receptors in central nervous system and reduces the release of gamma-aminobutyric acid .It is used for the reversal of sedative effects of benzodiazepine and benzodiazepine-induced anesthesia .In this article ,the clinical applications of flumazenil and the developments of different dos-age forms were reviewed .
3.Application progress of ROS-responsive liposomes in anti-tumor research
Xiqing GAO ; Guangzhao LU ; Ying LU ; Hao ZOU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2023;41(1):14-17
Reactive oxygen species(ROS) responsive liposomes are prepared based on the high level of ROS expression in the tumor microenvironment, enabling precise drug delivery to the tumor site. With the addition of photosensitizer, the controllability of drugs in liposomes can be further enhanced.
4.Preparation and characterization of photosensitive ROS-responsive rapamycin liposomes
Xiqing GAO ; Guangzhao LU ; Ying LU ; Hao ZOU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2022;40(5):437-441
Objective To study the preparation process and properties of photosensitive ROS (Reactive oxygen species) responsive rapamycin liposome, and to develop a stable and efficient stimulus-responsive liposome carrier. Methods Rapamycin liposomes were prepared by thin film dispersion method. The particle size and Zeta potential were determined by Malvern laser particle size analyzer. An assay method for rapamycin was established by HPLC. In vitro release characteristics of rapamycin liposomes were investigated by reverse dialysis after irradiation with near-infrared light. Results The particle size of rapamycin liposome was less than 200 nm and the PDI value was less than 0.200. Rapamycin showed a good linear relationship with peak area in the range of 0.2-40 μg/ml, with the correlation coefficient of 0.9995. Encapsulation rate of rapamycin liposomes was > 94.20%. The release efficiency of rapamycin liposomes reached 60% within 12 h after irradiation with 730 nm near infrared light for 5 min. Conclusion Photosensitive ROS-responsive rapamycin liposomes were successfully prepared, which had high encapsulation rate and stimulation response efficiency in vitro.
5.Research progress on clinical application and quality control of sprays
Yingnan ZHANG ; Ziyi XU ; Guangzhao LU ; Ying LU ; He ZHANG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2024;42(1):1-5
Sprays have gained significant attention and widespread use due to their numerous advantages, including rapid action, safety, and convenience. They are widely used in various fields such as dermatology, respiratory disease treatment, wound repair, and central nervous system targeted drug delivery. With the in-depth research of new drugs and modern pharmaceutics, the development ideas of sprays are more diverse, and the application scenarios are increasingly extensive. In this review the clinical application status of sprays and the latest research progress were summarized. Then the quality control parameters were briefly introduced,which provided reference for the research and development of sprays.
6.Research progress in nanomaterials in hemostasis
Jirong WANG ; Hai GONG ; Guangzhao LU ; Li DENG
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2021;39(3):211-214
Nanomaterials, with the advantages of unique microstructure, have been widely used in the fields of material manufacturing, microelectronics and computer technology, medicine and health, environment and energy. Compared with traditional hemostatic materials, nanomaterials can improve the bioavailability and stability of traditional hemostatic drugs to a certain extent, enhance the controlled and targeted release of drugs, which lay a good foundation for the development of new-style modern hemostatic nanomaterials. This paper reviews the advanced design and application progress of various nanomaterials in hemostasis, such as liposomes, nanoparticles, self-assembled nano peptides, nanofibers, etc. Finally, the challenges and prospects of hemostatic nanomaterials are briefly described.
7.Effects of salidroside on proliferation and migration of fibroblastoid synovial cells in rheumatoid arthritis by regulating miR⁃20a⁃5p/TIMP2 axis
Guangzhao Zhu ; Lu Fang ; Jie Yan ; Qin Li
Acta Universitatis Medicinalis Anhui 2024;59(5):803-809
Objective :
To investigate ellect of salidroside on the function and activation of rheumatoid arthritis fibroblast-like synoviocyte(HFLS-RA)by regulating the miR-20a-5p/tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2(TIMP2) axis.
Methods:
HFlS-RA cells were used as the research object. HFlS-RA cells were separated intocontrol group, tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a) group, salidroside group, inhibitor NC group, miR-20a-5p inhibitor group, salidroside + mimic NC group, and salidroside + miR-20a-5p mimic group. qRT-PCR was applied to deteet the expression of miR-20a-5p in HFIS-RA cells ; enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay( ELISA) was applied todetect the levels of interleukin-18 ( lL-1β) and IL-6 in the supermatant of HFLS-RA cells: cell counting kit-8(CCK-8) method and 5-ethynyl-2 '-deoxyuridine ( EdU) staining were applied to detect HFLS-RA cell proliferation ; scratch experiment was applied to detect HilS-RA cell migration; Western blot was applied to detect the ex.pression of 'TlMP2, CyclinD1, and matrix metalloproteinase ( MMP ) -9 proteins in HFLS-RA cells; double lucifer.ase was applied to verify the relationship between miR-20a-5p and TIMP2.
Results:
Compared with the control group, the expression of miR-20a-5p, the levels of lL-1β and IL-6, 0Dso value, EdU positive cell rate, scratchhealing rate, and the expression of CyclinDl and MMP-9 proteins in the TNF-α group increased, the expression of TlMP2 protein decreased ( P <0. 05 ) ; compared with the TNF-α group, the expression of miR-20a-5p, the levelsof lL.-1β and IL-6, OD450 value, EdU positive cell rate, scratch healing rate, and CyclinD1 and MMP-9 proteinsexpression decreased, the expression of TlMP2 protein increased in salidroside group ( P <0. 05 ); compared withthe 'T'NF -a group and inhibitor NC group, the expression of miR-20a-5p, the levels of IL-1 β and IL.-6, OD450 val-ue, EdU positive cell rate, seratch healing rate, and the expression of CyclinDl and MMP-9 proteins in the miR.20a-5p inhibitor group decreased, the expression of TlMP2 protein increased ( P <0. 05 ); compared with the sali.droside group and the salidroside + mimic NC group, the expression of miR-20a-5p, the levels of IL-1 β and IL-6 ,OD.so value, EdU positive cell rate, scratch healing rate, and the expression of CyelinD1 and MMP-9 proteins inthe salidroside + miR-20a-5p mimic group increased, the expression of TIMP2 protein decreased ( P < 0. 05 )There was a targeted regulatory relationship between miR-20a-5p and TIMP2.
Conclusion
Salidroside may inhibit TNF-α-induced HFS-RA cell proliferation , migration and infammatory response
by regulating miR-20a-5p/TIMP2.
8.Effect of different injection approaches of tumor RNA nanoliposome vaccine on the growth of colon cancer
Guangzhao LU ; He ZHANG ; Li FAN ; Zhiguo SUN ; Ying LU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2021;39(6):520-524
Objective To compare the differences in the anti-tumor growth effects of organisms with different injections of CT26 tumor cell RNA loaded into nanoliposomes. Methods The extracted tumor RNA was loaded into nanoliposomes to prepare tumor RNA nanoliposome vaccines, and the related properties of nanoliposome vaccines were investigated. The particle size of nanoliposome vaccines was (120.0±12.1)nm and zeta potential was (3.39±0.56)mV. Tumor RNA nanoliposome vaccines were injected into different parts of the mice to test and analyze the influence of different injections on the growth of colon cancer transplanted tumors in mice. Results Tumor RNA nanoliposome vaccines were used to inject tumor-transplanted mice in different ways. Compared with underarm injection, intraperitoneal injection enhanced the organism's anti-tumor immune response and inhibited the growth of transplanted tumors more effectively. The H&E staining of important organs in mice was compared and no obvious organic lesions were found in the organs. Conclusion Intraperitoneal injections of nanoliposome loaded with tumor RNA can enhance the body's anti-tumor immune response more effectively than underarm injections.
9.Establishment of determination of tetrodotoxin sustained-release microspheres
Qi WANG ; Guangzhao LU ; Yuan LI ; Li FAN ; He ZHANG ; Ying LU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2023;41(3):182-186
Objective To establish a detection method for the determination of tetrodotoxin (TTX) in sustained-release microspheres. Methods The HPLC separation of tetrodotoxin was performed on an Agilent ZORBAX SB-C18 column (4.6mm×150mm,5 μm) with acetonitrile, 8mmol/L sodium heptane sulfonate containing 0.005% TFA (5:95) (pH 4.0) as the mobile phase. The flow rate was 1.0 ml/min. The UV detection wavelength was 200 nm and the column temperature was 30 °C. Results The method had good specificity and linearity of TTX in the concentration range of 1−20 μg/ml. The intra-day precision, inter-day precision, stability and repeatability of the method were good, and the average recoveries were found between 98.0% and 102.0%. Conclusion This study established an HPLC method which was suitable for the determination of tetrodotoxin sustained-release microspheres. The method is accurate and reliable within the applicable range, with strong specificity, which could lead to quantitative detection.
10.Advances in medicinal research on tetrodotoxin
Qi WANG ; Li FAN ; Guangzhao LU ; He ZHANG ; Wen CAO ; Ying LU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice 2023;41(5):273-276
Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a neurotoxin found in puffer fish and other marine organisms. It has been used as an inhibitor of voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs), which could selectively bind to the α-subunit on the outer vestibule of VGSCs, preventing sodium ions from entering the channel, resulting in pharmacological activities. As a typical sodium channel blocker, TTX shows a significant analgesic effect. TTX could selectively block Na+ channels without affecting other ion channels, therefore it could reduce the probability of adverse reactions caused by commonly used antiarrhythmic drugs. In addition, TTX has a significant role in detoxification and prevention of renal failure, so TTX has great potential as a medicine. The structure and physicochemical properties, mechanism of action, pharmacological activities and preparations of tetrodotoxin have been reviewed in this paper, so as to provide a general support for the evaluation of its druggability and application in the field of pharmacy.