1. Study on tripterin sustained-release dropping pills
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2013;44(7):834-838
Objective: To prepare the Tripterin Sustained-release Dropping Pills (TSRDPs), investigate the disperse state and in vitro release, and optimize the preparation technology. Methods: The TSRDPs were prepared by solid dispersion method with PEG 4000 and glycerol monostearate (GM) as carrier materials. Orthogonal design was conducted to explore the influencing factors of the preparation technology by evaluating the indexes of roundness and weight difference. Results: The ideal condition of TSRDPs: the ratio of tripterin-GM-PEG 4000 was 1:3:7; the temperature of drug mixture was 80 °C; dropping speed was 20 d/min; dropping distance was 5 cm; and the condensate temperature was 15 °C. Tripterin existed as amorphous state in carriers. The maximum cumulative release amount of tripterin was 91.2% at 12 h. Conclusion: The prepared TSRDPs have a good sustained-release effect.
2.Risks of and response to cluster outbreak of imported malaria during malaria post-elimination era in China
ZHANG Li ; YIN Jian-hai ; XIA Zhi-gui
China Tropical Medicine 2023;23(6):585-
Abstract: Objective To analyze the recent cluster outbreaks of imported malaria and explore the risks, challenges and countermeasures for dealing with such events during malaria post-elimination era of malaria, and to provide reference for effectively addressing the risks and consolidating the achievements of malaria elimination. Methods The individual malaria case data from "The Information System for Infectious Disease Surveillance" and "The Information System For Parasitic Diseases Prevention And Control" were collected,and the diagnosis classification, infection source, time and space distribution of cases were analyzed. Results From January 1 to August 11, 2022, a total of 429 malaria cases were reported nationwide, an 18.9% decrease compared to the same period last year (529 cases), all of which were imported cases. The overall weekly trend of the outbreak remained stable, but since Week 31 (July 25-31), there has been a significant increase in the number of cases, with a peak on August 5. From July 25 to August 11, 2022, a total of 162 malaria cases were reported nationwide, up 315.4% from 39 cases in the same period last year, accounting for 37.8% of the total cases up to August 11, 2022. The main source of imported infections was Guinea (95 cases, 58.6%), with most cases reported in Longgang District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province (30 cases), Shilin County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province (21 cases), Chaoyang District, Beijing (11 cases), and Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province (7 cases). Conclusions Due to the concentration of returnees to China, several entry port cities simultaneously experienced cluster outbreaks of imported malaria, which brought immense pressure and challenges to local medical and health institutions. Health facilities at all levels need to maintain high vigilance and sensitivity, be well prepared, and avoid death and secondary transmission caused by imported cases.
3.Evaluation on contribution rate of each component total salvianolic acids and characterization of apparent oil/water partition coefficient.
Hong-mei YAN ; Xiao-yun CHEN ; Hai-jian XIA ; Dan LIU ; Xiao-bin JIA ; Zhen-hai ZHANG
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2015;40(3):430-436
The difference between three representative components of total salvianolic acids in pharmacodynamic activity were compared by three different pharmacological experiments: HUVECs oxidative damage experiment, 4 items of blood coagulation in vitro experiment in rabbits and experimental myocardial ischemia in rats. And the effects of contribution rate of each component were calculated by multi index comprehensive evaluation method based on CRITIC weights. The contribution rates of salvianolic acid B, rosmarinic acid and Danshensu were 28.85%, 30.11%, 41.04%. Apparent oil/water partition coefficient of each representative components of total salvianolic acids in n-octyl alcohol-buffer was tested and the total salvianolic acid components were characterized based on a combination of the approach of self-defined weighting coefficient with effects of contribution rate. Apparent oil/water partition coefficient of total salvianolic acids was 0.32, 1.06, 0.89, 0.98, 0.90, 0.13, 0.02, 0.20, 0.56 when in octanol-water/pH 1.2 dilute hydrochloric acid solution/ pH 2.0, 2.5, 5.0, 5.8, 6.8, 7.4, 7.8 phosphate buffer solution. It provides a certain reference for the characterization of components.
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4.An overview of glycoconjugates for cancer targeting therapy and diagnosis.
Wei-Qin WANG ; Zhen-Hai ZHANG ; Jian-Ping ZHOU ; Hui PANG ; Hui-Xia LÜ
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica 2013;48(12):1763-1770
Because of the changed metabolic behaviors of cancer cells, tumor cells uptake a corresponding larger amount of glucose in physiological condition when compared with normal cells. And they were prone to metabolize glucose for generating energy in anaerobic glycolysis ways in order to grow quickly. Anaerobic glycolysis consumes more glucose than aerobic way when the same amount of energy is obtained, which also results in large demand of glucose in tumor cells. This review briefly describes therapy methods related to characteristic mentioned above, and summarizes the research progress of drugs, diagnostic reagents and carriers conjugated with glucose, glucose derivatives or other kinds of sugars for cancer targeting. Furthermore, typically relative research reports from 2012 till now were listed and analyzed.
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6.Isolation and Identification of Thermoacidiphilic Bacteria from Apple Juice Concentrate
Feng WANG ; Jian-Ke LI ; Yu-Rong GUO ; Hai-Xia LIU ;
Microbiology 2008;0(11):-
The thermotolerant bacteria which was isolated from the Apple Juice Concentrate(AJC) was investigated by comparison with the standard strain of Aliyclobacillus acidoterrestris DSM3922 using Kirin-medium acidified with malic acid.The results shows the two polluted bacteria isolated from AJC can grow under the temperature of 21?C~55?C and pH of 2.4~6.2,which was corresponded with the characteristics of the thermo-acidiphilic Alicyclobacillus spp..Further more,the cell morphology,colony morphology,cultural characteristics and physiological characteristics tests indicated the two isolated strains of thermotolerant bacteria have obviously similar characteristics with the standard strain of Aliyclobacillus acidoterrestris DSM3922.
7.Observations on the Efficacy of Heat-sensitive Point Medicinal Moxibustion plus Percutaneous Administration of Tetrandrine in Treating Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Herniation
You-Gen SHENG ; Jian-Hong XIA ; Hai-Bo XU
Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2018;37(3):320-323
Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of heat-sensitive point medicinal moxibustion plus percutaneous administration of tetrandrine in treating lumbar intervertebral disc herniation. Methods One hundred and twenty patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation were randomized to treatment and control groups, 60 cases each. The treatment group received heat-sensitive point medicinal moxibustion plus percutaneous administration of tetrandrine and the control group, heat-sensitive point medicinal moxibustion alone. The VAS score and the JOA Score for Back Pain score were recorded in the two groups before and after treatment. The clinical therapeutic effects were compared between the two groups. Results There were statistically significant pre-/post-treatment differences in the JOA Score for Back Pain score and the VAS score in the two groups (P<0.01). There were statistically significant post-treatment differences in the JOA Score for Back Pain score and the VAS score between the treatment and control groups (P<0.01). The excellent and good rate was 80.0% in the treatment group and 55.0% in the control group; there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups (P<0.01). Conclusion Heat-sensitive point medicinal moxibustion plus percutaneous administration of tetrandrine is an effective way to treat lumbar intervertebral disc herniation.
8.Expression of interleukin-13 receptor and its relationship to proliferation activity of human gliomas
Zhi-Bai XIA ; Xin-Jian WU ; Tie-Wei QI ; Hai-Jun WANG ; Zheng-Song HUANG ;
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2006;0(06):-
Objective To explore the gene expression of interleukin-13 receptor (IL-13R)?2 and its relationship to proliferation activity of human gliomas.Methods The gene expression of IL-13R?in 50 hu- man gliomas,2 malignant human glioma cell lines and 6 normal brain tissues were studied by RT-PCR.Ki-67 labeling index (Ki267 LI) of all sample were detecteded by immunohistochemical staining.Results Only one normal brain tissues expressed very low IL-13R?2 mRNA,whereas 35 (70%) of 50 human brain tumors expressed 1L-13R?2 mRNA.The positive rate and expression level of IL-13R?2 mRNA were increased with the ascending of WHO tumor grade.(former:rs=0.87;letter:rs=0.69,P<0.01).The difference of posi- tive rate and expression level of IL-13R 2?mRNA between the low grade and high grade tumors was statistical- ly significant,the proliferation activity of gliomas evaluated by Ki-67LI (Ki-67 Labeling Index,Ki-67LI) was positively correlated with IL-13R?2 gene expression and the tumor grade.Conclusion In human cerebral gliomas,IL-13R?2 genes may play an role in the malignant progression.The expression level of malignancy in molecular level and selecting the target of gene therapy.
9. Solidifying of ginkgo flavones phospholipid complex using colloidal silica
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2014;45(8):1078-1082
Objective: To prepare ginkgo flavones phospholipid complex (GF-PC) and to solidify it using colloidal silica (CS). Methods: CS was used as a carrier to solidify GF-PC. The structures of the phospholipid complex and solidified powder were also characterized by differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffractomer, and scanning electron microscope, and dissolution in vitro and fluidity were also investigated. Results: The phase analysis indicated that ginkgo flavones existed in the phospholipid complex and solidified powder as amorphous state. Dissolution in vitro showed that the solidified powder could effectively promote the drug dissolution. Conclusion: The process of the solidified powder is simple and convenient. The powder prepared can significantly improve the fluidity of the GF-PC and promote the dissolution in vitro.
10. Preparation of self-assembled beads drug delivery system of tripterine based on cyclodextrin and oil as well as its in vitro evaluation
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs 2013;44(19):2672-2676
Objective: To prepare the self-assembled beads drug delivery system of triptrine based on cyclodextrin and oil, and to carry out its in vitro evaluation. Methods: The beads were prepared by a continuously shaking starting from a mixture of cyclodextrin aqueous solution and oil. The bead diameter and drug distribution were investigated by microscopic observations, and drug disperse state was observed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The drug-loading and entrapment efficiency of tripterine in beads were investigated by HPLC. The in vitro dissolution of tripterine in beads was also determined. Results: The diameter was in the range of (1.49 ± 0.20) mm. The drug-loading and encapsulation efficiency of the prepared beads were (87.21 ± 0.58) μg/g and (80.14 ± 1.24)%, respectively. DSC suggested that tripterine existed as amorphous form in beads. Confocal microcopy showed that the hydrophobic drug was localized inside the beads. The maximum cumulative release amount of tripterine in simulated intestinal fluid was more than 80% at 6 h. Conclusion: The formulation and preparation process are practical and simple, and these beads have great potentialities for carrying hydrophobic drug.