1.Preparation and biodistribution of paclitaxel-loaded nanoparticles after intravascular infusion
Jing YANG ; Lifu MIAO ; Wenling ZHU ; Cunxian SONG
International Journal of Biomedical Engineering 2012;35(2):70-73,78
ObjectiveTo prepare paclitaxel-loaded nanoparticles (NPs),and to observe drug biodistribution after intravascular infusion of the NPs using a DispatchTM catheter into New Zealand rabbit abdominal aorta models.Methods Paclitaxel-loaded NPs were prepared by ultrasonication/emulsificcation/solvent evaporation technique using biodegradable poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA) as drug carrier.NP size and morphology was assessed by submicro-laser defractometer and scanning electron microscopy.In vitro release of paclitaxel from the NPs was performed by shaking in PBS at 37℃.The NPs was delivered into New Zealand rabbit abdominal aorta using a DispatchTM catheter.ResultsThe diameter of paclitaxel NPs was around 246 nm with very narrow size distribution.The NPs showed good spherical shape with smooth uniform surface.Paclitaxel loading in the NPs was about 19.06% with encapsulation efficiency about 93.25%.The NPs maintained a sustained in vitro drug release for 30 days in PBS.After in vivo NP infusion,paclitaxel was detected in the vascular tissue around the infusion site and it retained in the site for 21 days.ConclusionPLGA nanoparticles as local drug delivery carrier showed great potential to maintain a high local drug concentration and prolonged drug resident time in animal model in vivo.
2.Study on Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Effect of Mandelic Acid
Shujuan REN ; Juan XIE ; Xucang WEI ; Suomin FENG ; Shihu CHEN ; Xiangyang HU ; Lifu YANG
China Pharmacist 2017;20(12):2153-2155
Objective: To observe the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect of mandelic acid. Methods: Fifty Kunming mice were randomly divided into 5 groups:the blank control group (0. 1 ml/10 g), mandelic acid high (300 mg·kg-1), medium (200 mg ·kg-1 ) and low (140 mg·kg-1 ) dose groups, and the positive control ( aspirin) group, ig, qd. The analgesic effect of mandelic acid was observed by writhing test and hot plate method in mice. The ear swelling model caused by dimethyl benzene in mice was a-dopted to observe the analgesic effect. Results:Mandelic acid in each dose group could make the number of writhing in mice signifi-cantly reduced and pain threshold extended, and when compared with the blank control group, the difference was statistically significant (P<0. 01). The writhing times of mice mandelic acid high dose group was fewer than that of the positive control group, and there was no statistically significant between the groups (P>0. 05). In low and medium dose group, the writhing times of mice were more than those of the positive control group, and there was a significant difference between the low dose group and the positive control group( P<0. 05). The pain threshold of the mice in each mandelic acid dose group was higher than that of the positive control group, the pain threshold increased significantly in the high dose group before and after the administration, and the difference was statistically signifi-cant when compared with the positive control group (P<0. 05). The effect of mandelic acid on the ear swelling of mice was not signifi-cant, and when compared with the blank control group, the difference was not significant (P>0. 05). Conclusion:Mandelic acid has significant analgesic effect, while anti-inflammatory effect is not obvious.
3.Clinical outcome and influencing factor analysis of one anastomosis duodenal switch for obesity
Zeyu WANG ; Lun WANG ; Yuhui ZHAO ; Yang LIU ; Zheng ZHANG ; Lifu HU ; Tao JIANG
Chinese Journal of Digestive Surgery 2022;21(11):1446-1451
Objective:To investigate the clinical outcome and influencing factor of one-anastomosis duodenal switch (OADS) for obesity.Methods:The retrospective cohort study was conducted. The clinical data of 104 obesity patients who underwent OADS in the China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University from October 2018 to June 2021 were collected. There were 42 males and 62 females, aged 33(range, 18?66)years. The clinical outcome of each patient was evaluated using Textbook Outcome (TO). Observation indicators: (1) treatment situations for patients; (2) TO situa-tions; (3) analysis of factors affecting postoperative TO. Follow-up was conducted using outpatient examination or telephone interview to detect postoperative complication of patients up to November 2021. Measurement data with normal distribution were represented as Mean± SD, and comparison between groups was conducted using the t test. Measurement data with skewed distribution were represented as M (range), and comparison between groups was conducted using the Wilcoxon rank sum test. Count data were described as absolute numbers or percentages, and comparison between groups was conducted using chi-square test. Multivariate analysis was conducted using the binary Logistic regression model. Results:(1) Treatment situations for patients. All 104 patients under-went OADS without conversion to laparotomy or death of patient. The operation time and duration of postoperative hospital stay of the 104 patients were (187±39)minutes and 6(range, 4?55)days, respectively. Two of the 104 patients were readmitted. The experiences of surgeons on OADS was (53±30)cases. There were 82 patients underwent OADS using the Da Vinci robotic surgical system, while there were 22 patients underwent OADS using laparoscopic surgery system. The complication rate of 104 patients was 7.69%(8/104). Cases with stage Ⅱ, stage Ⅲb and stage Ⅳ complications of the Clavien Dindo classification were 5, 2 and 1, respectively. (2) TO situation. Of the 104 patients, 62 cases achieved TO, while 42 cases did not achieve TO. The operation time, retention time of abdominal drainage tube, duration of postoperative hospital stay, experiences of surgeons on OADS, number of OADS for surgeons using Da Vinci robotic surgical system were (166±26)minutes, 0(range, 0?7)days, 6(range, 4?7)days, 62±28, 54 in patients achieved TO, versus (218±34)minutes, 3 (range, 0?11)days, 8(range, 5?55)days, 38±27, 28 in patients not achieved TO, showing significant differences in the above indicators between them ( t=?8.81, Z=?3.63, ?5.33, t=4.27, χ2=6.27, P<0.05). Cases with complications were 0 in patients achieved TO, versus 8 in patients not achieved TO, showing a significant difference between them ( P<0.05). (3) Analysis of factors affecting postoperative TO. Results of multivariate analysis showed that the experiences of surgeons on OADS was an independent influencing factor for postoperative TO in patients undergoing OADS ( odds ratio=1.04, 95% confidence interval as 1.01?1.06, P<0.05). Conclusions:OADS is safe and feasible for obesity patients with low postoperative complication incidence and satisfactory clinical outcome. The experiences of surgeons on OADS is an independent influencing factor for postoperative TO in patients undergoing OADS.
4.A novel biological sources consistency evaluation method reveals high level of biodiversity within wild natural medicine: A case study of Amynthas earthworms as "Guang Dilong".
Zhimei XING ; Han GAO ; Dan WANG ; Ye SHANG ; Tenukeguli TULIEBIEKE ; Jibao JIANG ; Chunxiao LI ; Hong WANG ; Zhenguo LI ; Lifu JIA ; Yongsheng WU ; Dandan WANG ; Wenzhi YANG ; Yanxu CHANG ; Xiaoying ZHANG ; Liuwei XU ; Chao JIANG ; Luqi HUANG ; Xiaoxuan TIAN
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2023;13(4):1755-1770
For wild natural medicine, unanticipated biodiversity as species or varieties with similar morphological characteristics and sympatric distribution may co-exist in a single batch of medical materials, which affects the efficacy and safety of clinical medication. DNA barcoding as an effective species identification tool is limited by its low sample throughput nature. In this study, combining DNA mini-barcode, DNA metabarcoding and species delimitation method, a novel biological sources consistency evaluation strategy was proposed, and high level of interspecific and intraspecific variations were observed and validated among 5376 Amynthas samples from 19 sampling points regarded as "Guang Dilong" and 25 batches of proprietary Chinese medicines. Besides Amynthas aspergillum as the authentic source, 8 other Molecular Operational Taxonomic Units (MOTUs) were elucidated. Significantly, even the subgroups within A. aspergillum revealed here differ significantly on chemical compositions and biological activity. Fortunately, this biodiversity could be controlled when the collection was limited to designated areas, as proved by 2796 "decoction pieces" samples. This batch biological identification method should be introduced as a novel concept regarding natural medicine quality control, and to offer guidelines for in-situ conservation and breeding bases construction of wild natural medicine.