Curcumin-ethyl-cellulose (EC) sustained-release composite particles were prepared by using supercritical CO2 anti-solvent technology. With drug loading and yield of inclusion complex as evaluation indexes, on the basis of single factor tests, orthogonal experimental design was used to optimize the preparation process of curcumin-EC sustained-release composite particles. The experiments such as drug loading, yield, particle size distribution, electron microscope analysis (SEM) , infrared spectrum (IR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and in vitro dissolution were used to analyze the optimal process combination. The orthogonal experimental optimization process conditions were set as follows: crystallization temperature 45 degrees C, crystallization pressure 10 MPa, curcumin concentration 8 g x L(-1), solvent flow rate 0.9 mL x min(-1), and CO2 velocity 4 L x min(-1). Under the optimal conditions, the average drug loading and yield of curcumin-EC sustained-release composite particles were 33.01% and 83.97%, and the average particle size of the particles was 20.632 μm. IR and DSC analysis showed that curcumin might complex with EC. The experiments of in vitro dissolution showed that curcumin-EC composite particles had good sustained-release effect. Curcumin-EC sustained-release composite particles can be prepared by supercritical CO2 anti-solvent technology.
Carbon Dioxide ; chemistry ; Cellulose ; administration & dosage ; analogs & derivatives ; chemistry ; Curcumin ; administration & dosage ; chemistry ; Delayed-Action Preparations ; Solubility ; Solvents ; Technology, Pharmaceutical

In traditional oral practice, the presystemic interactions with gut microbiota is an important mechanism underlying the holistic health benefits of Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs), making the study of CHMs distinct from the research of Western medicines of which the systemic exposure (level in blood) is the starting point and the core. Gut microbial metabolism complements host metabolism in maintaining metabolic homeostasis of many biologically important endogenous molecules and the disposition of numerous exogenous compounds. Among them, the widely distributed gut bacterial β-glucuronidases (BGUSs) coordinate with host UDP-glucuronosyltransferases (UGTs) to play a role in the occurrence and intervention of diseases by affecting the glucuronidation homeostasis and altering the intestinal local and/or systemic exposure of endogenous compounds and xenobiotics. On one hand, many ingredients of CHMs undergo enterohepatic circulation; On the other hand, CHMs can act on BGUSs directly or indirectly change the distribution and function of BGUSs through reprogramming gut microbiome. The multiple interactions between BGUSs and CHMs may play an important role in the overall therapeutic benefits of CHMs. This work firstly summarizes the latest research progress on BGUSs; then the physiological, pathological and pharmacological significance of BGUSs are exemplified with representative endogenous and exogenous compounds from the aspects of nutrient utilization, metabolic homeostasis, and therapeutic response based on the varied substrate spectra of BGUSs; finally, the scattered data in literature were integrated to summarize the multiple interactions between BGUSs and CHMs, highlighting the important role of BGUSs in the holistic actions of CHMs.

α-Hederagenin (H), derived from Hedera nepalensis var.sinensis, is a pentacyclic oleane-type triterpenoid that exhibits clear cytotoxicity to different tumor cell lines.In this study,a series of novel C-28 derivatives of hederagenin (H) were designed and synthesized in attempt to develop potent tumor resistance reverse activities agents. Previous research showed that H6 displayed robust reverse activity for paclitaxel resistance in KBV cells. Importantly, Co-treatment of paclitaxel with H6 significantly reduced the tumor weight to 42%. Pleasingly, H6 enhanced the efficacy of paclitaxel against KBV cancer cell-derived xenograft tumors in nude mice.Mechanism studies had found that H6 activated permeability glycoprotein(P-gp)ATPase,reduced intracellular ATP levels and inhibited efflux of P-gp substrates,thus enhancing the antitumor activity of paclitaxel on KBV cells.Molecular docking analysis of homology P-gp and H6 then conducted using the Surflex-Dock module.H6 showed a high binding affinity docking score with a total score of 5.4148,much higher than that of H(0.1414).The nov-el C-28 derivatives of H was synthesized from H6 via three-step reaction. The reversal activity of all synthesized H derivatives were tested using the MTT assay.The results showed that the derivatives of nitrogen groups at C-28 displayed same even potent activity than parent compound H6.In addition,its underlying mechanism of action and in vivo activity are in explore.

Objective To observe the effects of soluble epoxide hydrolase inhibitor t-AUCB on foam cell formation and cholesterol efflux in macrophage.Methods Mouse macrophages RAW264.7 were cultured and stimulated with ox-LDL (80 μmol/L) in the absence (group A) or presence of t-AUCB (1,10,50,100 μmol/L,group B) or t-AUCB (100 μmol/L) pretreated with PPARγ antagonist GW9662 (5 μmol/L,group C).The foam cell was identified by oil red O staining.The cholesterol efflux rates of 3 Hcholesterol in cells were measured by liquid scintillation counter.mRNA and protein expressions of ABCA1 were detected by real-time PCR or Western blot,respectively.Results Oil red O staining showed that t-AUCB (100 μmol/L) significantly inhibited foam cell formation which could be significantly reversed by GW9662 (all P ＜ 0.05).t-AUCB dese-dependently increased cholesterol efflux rates in mouse macrophage [(5.91+0.18)％ in group A,(7.03 ±0.33)％,(8.05 ±0.32)％,( 9.04 ±0.14)％,(10.06±0.85)％ in 1,10,50,100 μmol/L t-AUCB groups,all P＜0.05 vs.group A],which could be reversed by pretreatment with GW9662 [ (6.33 ±0.15)％ in 100 μmol/L t-AUCB + GW9662 group].t-AUCB also upregulated ABCA1 mRNA and protein expressions in a dose-dependent manner which could be significantly attenuated by pretreatment with GW9662.Condusion t-AUCB could inhibit foam cell formation by improving cholesterol efflux through activating PPARγ-ABCA1 pathway in macrophage.

Objective To establish a noninvasive prenatal testing(NIPT) method based on the chromosome specific site sequencing instead of the conventional whole genome sequencing.Methods Blood plasma samples from 200 pregnant women with known fetus karyotypes were collected.First,the specific loci on chromosome 13,18 and 21 were selected by the database filter.Then,these specific loci were captured by probes,and were performed sequencing.Finally,chromosome aneuploidy was identified by the Z-score.ResultsSeven fetuses with 21-trisomy syndrome,3 with 18-trisomy syndrome and 1 with 13-trisomy syndrome were detected by the chromosome specific site sequencing,and the results were accordant with those of the whole genome sequencing method.Conclusion The NIPT method based on the chromosome specific site sequencing has the advantages of low cost and high throughput,which may replace the NIPT method based on the whole genome sequencing.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of Helicobacter pylori (Hp) on platelet activation and coagulation function in patients with acute cerebral infarction.

METHODSSixty-six patients with acute cerebral infarction and 50 health individuals were enrolled in the study. Hp antibody,expression of CD62p on platelets and clotting indexes were measured and compared between two groups.

RESULTSThe positive rate of Hp-IgG and Hp-CagA in cerebral infarction patients were higher than that in controls (P<0.05). The positive rate of CD62p in patients with positive Hp-IgG and Hp-CagA was significantly higher than that in negative patients and also controls (P<0.05). The APTT and TT were lower and FIB was higher in patients with positive Hp antibody than those in patients with negative Hp antibody (P<0.05),but there was no difference in PT,PTR and INR (P>0.05).

CONCLUSIONHp infection can activate platelets and affect coagulation function,which may be involved in the development of cerebral infarction.

Adult ; Aged ; Antibodies, Bacterial ; blood ; Antigens, Bacterial ; metabolism ; Bacterial Proteins ; metabolism ; Blood Coagulation ; Case-Control Studies ; Cerebral Infarction ; blood ; microbiology ; Female ; Helicobacter Infections ; blood ; complications ; Helicobacter pylori ; metabolism ; pathogenicity ; Humans ; Immunoglobulin G ; blood ; Male ; Middle Aged ; P-Selectin ; blood ; Platelet Activation

OBJECTIVETo investigate the effects of sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) on cyclophosphamid (CTX) and cisplatin (DDP)-induced ovarian damage and on the efficacy of chemotherapy in mice bearing S180 murine sarcoma.

METHODSFifty-two female C57BL/6 mice were randomized into normal control group (n=10), tumor-bearing model group (n=14), CTX+DDP group (n=14), and S1P+CTX+DDP group (n=14). Before medication and on day 11 of medication during diestrus stage, the mice were sacrificed to measure the ovarian weight, numbers of primordial follicles and growing follicles, tumor weight, and serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH) and estradiol ( E2).

RESULTSAt day 11 of medication, the levels of serum FSH and E2, but not LH, showed significant differences in CTX+DDP group from those in the other groups (P<0.01). FSH, E2, and LH levels were comparable between S1P+CTX+DDP group and the control group (P>0.05). The number of primodial follicles and weight of ovaries in CTX+DDP group decreased significantly compared to those in the other groups (P<0.01). The number of growing follicles in CTX+DDP group was significantly lower than that in the control and model groups(P<0.01), but similar to that in S1P group (P>0.05). The number of primodial follicles and growing follicles and ovarian weight in S1P+CTX+DDP group were close to those in the control and model groups (P>0.05). In CTX+DDP and S1P+CTX+DDP groups, the tumor weight were significantly lower than that in the other two groups (P<0.01), and the tumor inhibition rates were both higher than 60%.

CONCLUSIONS1P can ameliorate chemotherapy-induced ovarian damage in mice without affecting the efficacy of chemotherapy.

Animals ; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols ; adverse effects ; therapeutic use ; Cisplatin ; administration & dosage ; adverse effects ; Cyclophosphamide ; administration & dosage ; adverse effects ; Female ; Lysophospholipids ; therapeutic use ; Mice ; Mice, Inbred C57BL ; Primary Ovarian Insufficiency ; chemically induced ; prevention & control ; Sarcoma 180 ; drug therapy ; Sphingosine ; analogs & derivatives ; therapeutic use

Objective · To study the effect of inhibitor of differentiation 1 (ID1) on ocular neovascularization. Methods · The oxygen-induced retinal neovascularization (OIR), laser-induced choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and over-expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) (Rho-VEGF) transgenic mice were established. The localization and mRNA level of ID1 in retina of OIR mice and Rho-VEGF transgenic mice were determined by immunofluorescence staining and quantitative real-time PCR. Mice deficient in ID1 (ID1-/-) were used to induce retinal neovascularization in accordance with the above three models, and to compare the changes of ID1 on the number of retinal, subretinal and choroidal neovascularization areas. In order to explore the role ID1 in neovascularization, the numbers and areas of retinal, subretinal and choroidal neovascularization in the mice models with or without ID1 deficiency were compared. Its effect on the related factors, i.e. hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), VEGF and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 1/2 (VEGFR1/2) were also observed. Results · Mice deficient in ID1 showed a significant reduction in the area of neovascularization in these three models (P＜0.05). Mice lacking ID1 showed reduced levels of HIF-1α, VEGF and VEGFR 1. Conclusion · ID1 promotes the expression of HIF-1α, VEGF and VEGFR1 in the retina and choroidal neovascularization during hypoxia and oxidative injury.

Objective:To summarize the research on oral health education for pregnant women.Methods:The literature was described and analyzed using a scoping review method. Seven databases, such as PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and WanFang Data, were electronically searched, and the search period was from database establishment to October 30, 2023.Results:A total of 43 articles were included. The implementers of health education were mainly dental professionals and prenatal healthcare personnel. The theoretical basis included the health belief model, planned behavior theory, social cognitive model and so on. The methods involved traditional teaching or lectures, family-centered, internet-based, and motivational interviews. The contents contained many aspects of oral health for pregnant women. The evaluation indicators mainly covered oral health knowledge, attitude and practice, and self-efficacy, oral health beliefs, oral health status, the incidence of oral diseases, adverse pregnancy outcomes of pregnant and postpartum women, and childhood caries incidence.Conclusions:We should establish a cooperation team of the Department of Stomatology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, incorporate oral health for pregnant women into prenatal care projects, fully utilize the platform of pregnant women's schools, explore the optimal theoretical basis for oral health education, and improve the content of oral health education for pregnant women.

Echinostoma hortense (Digenea: Echinostomatidae) is one of the intestinal flukes with medical importance in humans. However, the mitochondrial (mt) genome of this fluke has not been known yet. The present study has determined the complete mt genome sequences of E. hortense and assessed the phylogenetic relationships with other digenean species for which the complete mt genome sequences are available in GenBank using concatenated amino acid sequences inferred from 12 protein-coding genes. The mt genome of E. hortense contained 12 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA genes, 2 ribosomal RNA genes, and 1 non-coding region. The length of the mt genome of E. hortense was 14,994 bp, which was somewhat smaller than those of other trematode species. Phylogenetic analyses based on concatenated nucleotide sequence datasets for all 12 protein-coding genes using maximum parsimony (MP) method showed that E. hortense and Hypoderaeum conoideum gathered together, and they were closer to each other than to Fasciolidae and other echinostomatid trematodes. The availability of the complete mt genome sequences of E. hortense provides important genetic markers for diagnostics, population genetics, and evolutionary studies of digeneans.
Amino Acid Sequence ; Base Sequence ; Databases, Nucleic Acid ; Dataset ; Echinostoma* ; Echinostomatidae ; Fasciolidae ; Genes, rRNA ; Genetic Markers ; Genetics, Population ; Genome ; Genome, Mitochondrial* ; Humans ; RNA, Transfer ; Trematoda