1.Exosomes Promote Osteoblastic Differentiation of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells by Activating the Wnt/β-catenin Signaling Pathway
Mengying CUI ; Shu GUO ; Shuang TONG ; Hua ZHANG ; Mengru ZHU ; Yiqing CHEN ; Songqiao WEI
Journal of China Medical University 2019;48(2):114-118
Objective To investigate the relationship between promotion of osteogenic differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) by exosomes secreted by ADSCs and the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway. Methods ADSCs were extracted in the Plastic Surgery Department of the First Hospital Affiliated to China Medical University. Exosomes were extracted from ADSCs induced to differentiate into osteoblasts. The ADSCs were separated into four groups and used for measuring activity of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) by using enzyme-labeled assay, formation of calcium nodes by Alizarin red staining, and expression of β-catenin by Western blotting. Results ADSC-derived exosomes promoted differentiation of ADSCs into osteoblasts by upregulating the expression of β-catenin. Addition of Dickkopf-related protein 1 (DKK1), an inhibitor of Wnt/β-catenin pathway, inhibited expression of β-catenin which in turn resulted in reduced potential of ADSCs for osteogenic differentiation. Conclusion The osteogenic differentiation of ADSCs can be promoted by exosomes derived from ADSCs via the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
2.Mini health technology assessment of weekly preparations of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist
Wenjuan HUANG ; Mengru CUI ; ABUDURUSULI•WUSHUER ; Shengjun ZHAO
China Pharmacy 2023;34(14):1768-1773
OBJECTIVE To comprehensively evaluate four weekly preparations of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) marketed in China,and to provide evidence for hospitals to optimize drug catalogs and clinical rational drug use. METHODS Mini health technology assessment method was used to establish detailed evaluation rules according to A Quick Guideline for Drug Evaluation and Selection in Chinese Medical Institutions, and conduct comprehensive evaluation of four GLP- 1RA weekly preparations from aspects of pharmaceutical characteristics, effectiveness, safety, economy and other attributes. RESULTS Mini health technology assessment scores of the four GLP-1RA weekly preparations from high to low were dulaglutide 78.60 points, semaglutide 77.35 points,polyethylene glycol loxenatide 67.40 points, and exenatide microspheres 65.50 points, respectively. Dulaglutide had advantages in reducing blood sugar, arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, kidney benefits, and cost- effectiveness. Semaglutide had advantages in reducing blood sugar and weight loss, but its cost-effectiveness was lower than that of dulaglutide. Exenatide microspheres had advantages in the use of children, but its daily average treatment cost is the highest. Polyethylene glycol loxenatide needed further clinical evidence. CONCLUSIONS Four GLP-1RA weekly preparations all have high pharmaceutical comprehensive scores. Dulaglutide and semaglutide may have more comprehensive pharmaceutical value among them, while the use of exenatide microspheres for children is unique.