1.Effect of tripterygium glycosides combined with tanshinone Ⅱ A on the level of tumor necrosis factor-α, von willebrand factor in serum in adjuvant arthritis mice
Chiduo XU ; Chun LIU ; Nanhui WU
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2009;16(4):583-584
Objective To investigate the effect of tripterygium glycosides(TG) combined with tanshinone Ⅱ A(Tan Ⅱ A) on the level of tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) ,yon willebrand factor(vWF) in serum in adjuvant ar-thritis(AA) mice. Methods Animal model of adjuvant arthritis was indwecd,after 3 weeks administration the mice were kiued and get serum. TNF-α, vWF were assayed by ELISA. Results TNF-α: model group and Tan Ⅱ A group are significantly higher than control group,TG + TanⅡ A group are lower than the other groups,there is no significant difference between control group, MTX group,TG group; vWF: model group have the highest vWF level, has significant difference between control group ,MTX group, TG group, TG + Tan Ⅱ A group and Tan Ⅱ A group, TG + Tan Ⅱ A group are lower than the other group. Conclusion TG + Tan Ⅱ A can improve cardiovascular damage of rheumatoid arthritis by means of inhibiting inflammatory factor expression.
2.Preparation and Quality Evaluation of Breviscapine Nanocrystals
Liuyi LIU ; Luping WEN ; Nanhui XU ; Qingguo LI
China Pharmacy 2020;31(15):1861-1867
OBJECTIVE:To prepare Brevisc apine(BRE) nanocrystals,and to evaluate its quality. METHODS :BRE nanocrystal suspensions were prepared by media milling method. The diameter and amount of grinding beads ,grinding time ,type and ratio of stabilizer ,BRE ratio were investigated to screen the optimal technology and formulation with particle size and polydispersity index (PDI) as evaluation indexes. Using morphology ,color,particle size and PDI of BRE nanocrystals as evaluation index ,different lyoprotectants (50% mannitol,5% glucose,5% lactose)and without lyoprotectant were investigated to screen the optimal lyoprotectant. Particle size analyzer ,scanning electron microscope (SEM),X-Ray diffraction (XRPD), differential scanning calorimeter (DSC)were used to evaluate the quality of BRE nanocrystals which was prepared with the optimal technology and formulation. RESULTS :The optimal technology and formulation of BRE nanocrystals included that particle size of 0.6 mm zirconia beads with the amount of 450 g,grinding time of 1 h,stabilizer of 15% Tween-80,BRE ratio of 25%,without lyoprotectant. Prepared BRE nanocrystals were yellow powder with loose texture and uniform color. The average particle size of BRE nanocrystals was (283.10±3.08)nm,average PDI was (0.212±0.021)and average Zeta potential was (-38.48±0.39)mV. BRE nanocrystals were rod-like crystals ,uniform in distribution and had no change in crystalline state. Accumulative dissolution of BRE nanocrystals were (90.37±1.22)% within 20 min. Under the condition of (40±2)℃ temperature and (75±5)% relative humidity,BRE nanocrystals remained stable after being kept away from light for 3 months. CONCLUSIONS :Established preparation method of BRE nanocrystals is simple and feasible. Prepared BRE nanocrystals show good stablility and dissolution.