1.Regulation and control of bone marrow stromal cell differentiation towards chondrocytes
Yue HUANG ; Xudong WANG ; Guofang SHEN
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2009;13(6):1196-1200
Adult chondrocytes had been used as seed cells in the previous tissue engineering; however, they possess the weaknesses including the limited proliferative capability in vitro and the liability to aging after amplification. Bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) are multipotent cells, which can differentiate into osteoblasts, chondrocytes, and adipocytes. It is of great importance to study the regulation and control of BMSC directed induction because directed differentiation is required in the tissue engineering. During the BMSC differentiation towards chondrocytes, serious kinds of biological inducing factors participate in precise induction as signal factors. The physical factors, such as biomechanical strength and ultrasound, have been shown to be involved in the regulation of BMSC differentiation towards chondrocytes. In terms of tissue repair, apart from biological factors which play an important role in the formation of cartilage tissue, the chondrocyte microenvironment in vivo is indispensable. Bioreactor is a kind of device intended for in vitro tissue culture that incubates the cells or tissues taken from living bodies in simulated physiological environment in vivo. On the basis of original cell culture, the present bioreactors apply biomechanical stimulation to simulate the stressed environment of articular cartilage in vivo.
2.Advances in the study of antitumor activities of the marine mollusks extracts
Fangfang HUANG ; Yongfang YANG ; Guofang DING
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2009;40(3):284-288
The extracts of marine mollusks( Abalone, Aplysia, Sepia, Arcagranosa linnaeus, Cyclina sinensis, Myti-lus coruscus, Chlamys farrei, Meretrix meretrix, Ostrea, Sinonovacula constricta and Solen gradis) classified as poly-saccharides, proteins and peptides, possess the antitumor, anti-aging, and anti-bacterial activities. Cancer patients undergoing long-term chemotherapy usually suffer from the damage to vital organs, and resistances affecting the outcomes of chemotherapy. Therefore, it is imperative to search for anti-cancer drugs with low toxicity and high efficiency. At present, several marine mollusks are being studied. Summary on the antitumor activities of the marine mollusks extrats is presented, which might provide a basis for the development of marine anti-cancer drugs.
3.Isolation and purification of an anticancer activity peptide from protein hydrolysate of Mytilus coruscus
Yongfang YANG ; Haiqiang YAN ; Guofang DING ; Fangfang HUANG
Journal of China Pharmaceutical University 2011;42(3):272-275
In this studies, an anticancer peptide was isolated from the enzymatic hydrolysate of Mytilus coruscus.CCK-8 assay was used as guide in activity screening through the isolation process of membrane filtration, DEAEsepharose chromatography, Sephadex G-25 exclusive chromatography and RP-HPLC. An anticancer peptide was obtained and identified as Asp-Leu-Tyr.
4.Effect of CYP2C19 Genetic Polymorphism on Lansoprazole Pharmacokinetics:A Systematic Review
Yi LIU ; Lin JIA ; Jing HUANG ; Guofang XU ; Yuan ZHOU ; Xiaolei REN ; Chunyan ZHANG ; Wanyu FENG
China Pharmacy 2016;27(21):2933-2936
OBJECTIVE:To systematically review the effect of CYP2C19 genetic polymorphism on lansoprazole pharmacoki-netics,and provide evidence-based reference for clinical individualized medication of lansoprazole. METHODS:Retrieved from PubMed,EMBase,Web of science,Cochrane Library and CJFD,retrospective studies about the effect of CYP2C19 genetic poly-morphism on lansoprazole pharmacokinetics were collected,Meta-analysis was performed by Rev Man 5.2 software after data ex-tract and quality evaluation. RESULTS:Totally 11 retrospective studies were included,involving 200 patients. The gene type in-cluded homozygote express metabolizers (EM),heterozygous express metabolizers (HEM) and slow metabolizers (PM). Results of Meta-analysis showed CYP2C19 polymorphism significantly affected cmax,AUC,t1/2,tmax and CL/F. The cmax and AUC in group PM were higher than group HEM and group EM;CL/F in group EM was higher than group HEM and group PM;t1/2 in group PM was higher than group HEM and group EM,while there was no significant difference in the t1/2 between group HEM and group EM;tmax in HEM and group PM were higher than group EM,while there was no significant difference in the tmax between group PM and group HEM. CONCLUSIONS:CYP2C19 genetic polymorphism shows obvious effect on lansoprazole pharmacokinetics, which is the key factor for causing efficacy of lansoprazole and individual differences among adverse reactions,and clinic should take into account individualized dose regimen of lansoprazole.
5.Research Progress in Drug Interactions of Haloperidol
Kai LEI ; Yuan HUANG ; Si ZHANG ; Guofang HE ; Dong LIU ; Xiuhua REN
China Pharmacist 2017;20(2):334-337
Objective:To summarize the drug interactions of haloperidol used in combination with the other drugs to provide refer-ence for safe, reasonable and effective use of haloperidol in clinics. Methods:By retrieving Micromedex? , Pubmed, CNKI and so on, the interactions between haloperidol and the other drugs were summarized and analyzed. Results:The effect of haloperidol was on do-pamine receptors, and haloperidol was mainly metabolized by hepatic cytochrome P450 ( CYP) enzymes. When haloperidol was com-bined with the other drugs, significant interactions of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics were induced by affecting CYP enzymes or dopamine receptor. Conclusion:In clinical practice, the other drugs combined with haloperidol should be reasonable and careful to ensure safe, effective and rational drug use.
6.Determination of three organic acids in Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus by HPLC.
Li LI ; Yongqing XIAO ; Dingrong YU ; Yinlian MA ; Wenqian HUANG ; Guofang TIAN ; Liang CHEN
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2011;36(23):3286-3289
OBJECTIVETo establish an HPLC method for determination of three organic acids in Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus.
METHODThe separation was performed on a C18 column with acetonitrile-15 mmol x L(-1) KH2 PO4 (1:99) and methanol-0.5% acetic glacial as the mobile phrase to determine the content of kinic acid, citric acid, and protocatechuic acid.
RESULTThree kinds of organic acid can be detective in different samples, and the average content of the three organic acids were about 18%, among which the citric acid was the highest (18%).
CONCLUSIONSince organic acids is an important parts of the material basis in Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus, it is necessary to carry out the pharmacological research associated with the function of Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus. Further, it will provide scientific basis for the drug relevance research between material basis and efficiency, as well as the foundation for the relevance research on the properties and Five Tastes of traditional Chinese medicine.
Biological Products ; analysis ; Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid ; Citric Acid ; analysis ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; analysis ; chemistry ; Fruit ; chemistry ; Hydroxybenzoates ; analysis ; Schisandra ; chemistry
7.Supplementing pelvic floor muscle training with attention training can more effectively relieve women′s stress urinary incontinence
Yanping LIU ; Yanjun HOU ; Jiamin CHEN ; Guofang HUANG
Chinese Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2023;45(1):48-52
Objective:To explore any effect of pelvic floor muscle training and/or attention training on pelvic floor function and women′s symptoms of stress urinary incontinence (SUI).Methods:Fifty incontinent women were divided into a control group ( n=25) and an experimental group ( n=25). Both groups received conventional pelvic muscle rehabilitation training, but the experimental group was additionally provided with attention training for 6 weeks. Before and after the 6 weeks of treatment, both groups were evaluated using surface electromyography of the pelvic floor. The short form of the International Urinary Incontinence Advisory Committee′s urinary incontinence questionnaire (ICIQ -SF) was used to assess the severity of incontinence and quality of life (I-QOL). Results:Before the treatment there was no significant difference between the 2 group′s pelvic floor myographs, nor in their average ICIQ-SF and I-QOL scores. After the treatment, however, compared with the control group, significant improvement was observed in experimental group′s peak amplitude during rapid contraction, average EMG in tonic contraction and endurance contraction. Their average ICIQ-SF and I-QOL scores were also better.Conclusion:Supplementing pelvic floor muscle training with attention training can effectively improve the urinary continence and the life quality of women with stress urinary incontinence.
8.Update on the safety of antithyroid drugs during pregnancy and lactation
Hui HUANG ; Guofang CHEN ; Chao LIU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2018;34(8):634-637
Hyperthyroidism in pregnant and breastfeeding women should be adequately treated to prevent maternal and fetal complications. The choice of treatment during pregnancy and lactation is antithyroid drugs ( ATDs) . The risk of embryopathies in fetus and the effect on thyroid function of infants associated with the use of ATDs have been concerned for a long time. Large observational studies have quantified an increased risk of embryopathies associated with the use of methimazole ( MMI) and propylthiouracil ( PTU) during pregnancy, despite the effects of PTU appear less severe. Guidelines recommended PTU as the first-line choice for the first trimester during pregnant. And it is safe for ATDs use in lactating mothers. However, China Food and Drug Administration added the requirement of forbidden use of MMI during lactation this February. Accompanied by the updated guidelines for thyroid disease during pregnancy and the postpartum by American Thyroid Association, the issues of ATDs use during pregnancy as well as postpartum need to be further clarified.
9.Anti-obesity drugs promoting energy expenditure: choices and challenges
Wenbin HUANG ; Zhiwei HE ; Xingjia LI ; Shuhang XU ; Guofang CHEN ; Chao LIU
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 2023;39(11):978-981
In the management of obesity, aside from lifestyle interventions and surgery, pharmacotherapy is the most important choice. In recent years, research on the mechanisms of obesity and weight-loss drugs has been advancing rapidly. Exploring drugs that increase energy expenditure from the perspective of energy balance is beneficial for making clinical decisions based on the mechanisms of drugs and clinical needs in order to treat obesity effectively and improve the quality of life.