To reduce the dependency on high-carbon-load chromatographic columns,a new method has been established for the determination of the content of docusate sodium using ion-pair high-performance liquid chromatography (IP-HPLC). Tetrapropylammonium chloride was used as the ion-pair reagent with a mobile phase, composition of acetonitrile:10 mmol/L tetrapropylammonium chloride solution = 66∶34, adjusting pH to 6.5 with 0.1% phosphoric acid solution,flow rate of 1.5 mL/min, detection wavelength of 214 nm,column temperature of 35 °C, and an injection volume of 25 μL,and quantified by an external standard method. The main peak of docusate sodium exhibited a tailing factor of 1.34. The method showed good linearity within the range of 0.02 mg/mL to 0.40 mg/mL, with a correlation coefficient (r) of 0.999 9. It also demonstrated good repeatability, with recovery ranging from 97.0% to 98.2% (n=6). The quantification limit was 3.31 μg/mL, and the detection limit was 2.76 μg/mL.In summary,the new method shows good durability, a wide linear range, and high sensitivity, it is suitable for the determination of docusate sodium.

Myocardial infarction （MI） refers to an acute clinical syndrome of myocardial necrosis due to persistent ischemia and hypoxia， resulting from the sharp reduction or interruption of coronary blood flow. Nuclear factor κB （NF-κB） is the key factor in inducing inflammatory response， and it is involved in the production of pro-inflammatory factors and myocardial cell apoptosis. This article systematically describes the molecular regulation mechanism of the NF-κB signaling pathway in MI， and reviews the related research on the prevention and treatment of MI through the regulation of this signaling pathway by active ingredients and compound formulas from traditional Chinese medicine （TCM）. It has been found that active ingredients from TCM， such as ginsenoside Rg3， baicalein， curcumin， tanshinone ⅡA， gambogic acid， as well as compound formulas， including Qili qiangxin capsules， Yiqi huoxue decoction， Lingbao huxin dan， Danhong injection， Baoyuan decoction combined with Taohong siwu decoction， can improve myocardial fibrosis， alleviate inflammatory responses， and inhibit cardiomyocyte apoptosis by suppressing the NF-κB signaling pathway. Thereby， they achieve the goal of preventing and treating MI.

Mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)is a critical target in forensic genetic analysis,playing a pivotal role in deciphering population genetic structures,tracing maternal lineages,identifying complex kinship relationships,and deconvoluting mixed biological samples.For aged or severely degraded biological specimens where nuclear DNA profiling is impossible,mtDNA may emerge as the sole detectable DNA source due to its unique circular structure and multi-copy characteristics.With the continuous advancement of DNA sequencing technologies,mtDNA analysis has evolved from first-generation sequencing focusing on the control region to whole-genome approaches in second-generation sequencing,simultaneously enhancing haplotype resolution and promoting forensic mtDNA applications.Recently,long-read third-generation sequencing technologies have introduced a novel methodological paradigm for mtDNA analysis,enabling non-spliced acquisition of mtDNA control regions or full sequences.This approach not only mitigates the potential interference from nuclear-mitochondrial DNA sequences but also significantly improves heterogeneity recognition rates.This review will elucidate the principles of various sequencing technologies and comprehensively examine the research progress and applications of mtDNA in forensic science,including individual identification,kinship verification,mixed sample detection,and biogeographic ancestry inference,with the aim of providing valuable insights for future research and practical implementations.

Iron overload refers to the pathological state in which the iron content in the body exceeds physiological requirements,Resultsing in the deposition of iron in the organs.Iron overload mouse models are an important tool for the study of iron metabolism disorders and related diseases.This paper summarizes the commonly used modeling method used in the construction of iron overload mouse models,which mainly comprise two categories.(1)exogenous iron overload mouse models,constructed through supplementation with extraenteral iron(injected iron)or intraintestinal iron(oral iron);(2)spontaneous iron overload models,constructed by screening for specific mouse lines or modifying iron metabolism-related genes.The method involving extraenteral iron supplementation has a short modeling duration and a high success rate,making it suitable for single and composite iron overload models.However,the high iron absorption rate may cause toxic reactions;thus,the optimal dose needs to be determined in advance.By contrast,intraintestinal iron supplementation is simple and safe,but has a low iron absorption rate and a long modeling duration.The spontaneous iron overload model is mainly used for specific genetic research studies,which are complex and involve high costs.The various modeling method offer diverse research pathways,spanning from molecular to systemic levels.This diversity is conducive to gaining an in-depth understanding of the pathological mechanisms underlying iron overload and provides an experimental basis for the development of new treatments.

Objective:To establish a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry method(GC-MS-MS)for determining the content of methyl p-toluenesulfonate(MTS),ethyl p-toluenesulfonate(ETS),and isopropyl p-toluenesulfonate(IPTS)in tosufloxacin tosylate hydrate.Methods:The HP-1MS(0.250 mm ×30 m,0.50 μm)column was used at progamming temperature,the injection temperature was 250 ℃.The MS conditions were as follow:the ionization mode was EI,the electron voltage was 70 V,the ion source temperature was 250 ℃,the scanning method was MRM,the quantitative ion pairs for MTS,ETS and IPTS were m/z 91 →65,m/z 155→91 and m/z 91→65.Results:The linearity ranges of MTS,ETS and IPTS were 48.779-975.59 ng·mL-1(r=0.998 5),54.586-1 091.7 ng·mL-1(r=0.998 4)and 46.241-924.82 ng·mL-1(r=0.999 8).The average recoveries were 99.47％,99.15％,98.83％(n=9).The MTS,ETS and IPTS were not detected in the 7 batches of tosufloxacin tosylate hydrate.Conclusion:The established method can be used for the determination of MTS,ETS,and IPTS content in tosufloxacin tosylate hydrate.

Objective To provide valuable references and insights for improving the excipient standard system of the Chinese Pharmacopeia and promoting its harmonization with ICH Q3D.By analyzing the harmonization strategies and implementation of excipient standards in the pharmacopoeias of Europe,the United States,and Japan.Methods Through a combination of literature review and case study analysis,this paper introduces the policies and strategies adopted by the pharmacopoeias of three major regions(Europe,the United States,and Japan)in implementing the ICH Q3D guidelines in the field of pharmaceutical excipients.Additionally,it reviews the updates on excipient standards in these regions and analyzes the characteristics of their alignment with ICH Q3D.Results The strategies for implementing ICH Q3D in pharmacopeial excipient standards vary across different regions,with each following distinct approaches and progressing at different rates.Notably,there are significant differences in the establishment of standards for elemental impurities.Conclusion Promoting the harmonization of pharmacopeial excipient standards with ICH Q3D is a challenging and long-term endeavor.It is essential to develop a harmonization strategy that is tailored to China's national context.

Objective:To assess the efficacy and safety of Gongxuening Capsules in reducing post-abortion bleeding following artificial abortion.Methods:A multicenter, randomized, double-blind study was conducted. From May 31, 2022 to March 31, 2023, 484 women who underwent vacuum aspiration abortion for early intrauterine pregnancy were enrolled in 11 centers and randomly assigned to control group and the study group at a 1∶1 ratio using a center-block randomization method. Control group were administered a placebo of Gongxuening Capsules for 9 d, while the study group received the actual Gongxuening Capsules for the same duration. The outcomes measured included vaginal bleeding volume, duration of vaginal bleeding, endometrial thickness, time to menstrual recovery, and complications.Results:1) A total of 484 subjects were enrolled, and 472 completed the study. Totally 450 subjects were included in the efficacy analysis set, with 224 in control group and 226 in the study group; 468 subjects were included in the safety analysis set, with 236 in control group and 232 in the study group. The baseline characteristics of the two groups were comparable (all P>0.05). 2) The vaginal bleeding volume was lower in the study group [(13.30±12.14) mL] than in control group [(19.00±17.67) mL, P<0.001]. The proportion of subjects in the study group with bleeding days less than 4 d [29.65% (67/226)] was higher than that in control group [19.20% (43/224), P=0.010]. 3) No significant differences were observed between the two groups in terms of time to menstrual recovery and endometrial thickness (all P>0.05). 4) In the study group, 3 subjects experienced non-therapeutic-related complications, while 11 subjects in control group. The incidence of complications was lower in the study group [1.29% (3/232)] than in control group [4.66% (11/236), P=0.033]. Conclusion:The administration of Gongxuening Capsules to women following artificial abortion significantly reduced vaginal bleeding volume and was associated with good safety, with the treatment being well-tolerated by the subjects.

To reduce the dependency on high-carbon-load chromatographic columns,a new method has been established for the determination of the content of docusate sodium using ion-pair high-performance liquid chromatography(IP-HPLC).Tetrapropylammonium chloride was used as the ion-pair reagent with a mobile phase,composition of acetonitrile:10 mmol/L tetrapropylammonium chloride solution=66∶34,adjusting pH to 6.5 with 0.1%phosphoric acid solution,flow rate of 1.5 mL/min,detection wavelength of 214 nm,column temperature of 35℃,and an injection volume of 25 μL,and quantified by an external standard method.The main peak of docusate sodium exhibited a tailing factor of 1.34.The method showed good linearity within the range of 0.02 mg/mL to 0.40 mg/mL,with a correlation coefficient(r)of 0.999 9.It also demonstrated good repeatability,with recovery ranging from 97.0%to 98.2%(n=6).The quantification limit was 3.31 μg/mL,and the detection limit was 2.76 μg/mL.In summary,the new method shows good durability,a wide linear range,and high sensitivity,it is suitable for the determination of docusate sodium.

Iron overload refers to the pathological state in which the iron content in the body exceeds physiological requirements,Resultsing in the deposition of iron in the organs.Iron overload mouse models are an important tool for the study of iron metabolism disorders and related diseases.This paper summarizes the commonly used modeling method used in the construction of iron overload mouse models,which mainly comprise two categories.(1)exogenous iron overload mouse models,constructed through supplementation with extraenteral iron(injected iron)or intraintestinal iron(oral iron);(2)spontaneous iron overload models,constructed by screening for specific mouse lines or modifying iron metabolism-related genes.The method involving extraenteral iron supplementation has a short modeling duration and a high success rate,making it suitable for single and composite iron overload models.However,the high iron absorption rate may cause toxic reactions;thus,the optimal dose needs to be determined in advance.By contrast,intraintestinal iron supplementation is simple and safe,but has a low iron absorption rate and a long modeling duration.The spontaneous iron overload model is mainly used for specific genetic research studies,which are complex and involve high costs.The various modeling method offer diverse research pathways,spanning from molecular to systemic levels.This diversity is conducive to gaining an in-depth understanding of the pathological mechanisms underlying iron overload and provides an experimental basis for the development of new treatments.

Objective:To establish a gas chromatography-mass spectrometry method(GC-MS-MS)for determining the content of methyl p-toluenesulfonate(MTS),ethyl p-toluenesulfonate(ETS),and isopropyl p-toluenesulfonate(IPTS)in tosufloxacin tosylate hydrate.Methods:The HP-1MS(0.250 mm ×30 m,0.50 μm)column was used at progamming temperature,the injection temperature was 250 ℃.The MS conditions were as follow:the ionization mode was EI,the electron voltage was 70 V,the ion source temperature was 250 ℃,the scanning method was MRM,the quantitative ion pairs for MTS,ETS and IPTS were m/z 91 →65,m/z 155→91 and m/z 91→65.Results:The linearity ranges of MTS,ETS and IPTS were 48.779-975.59 ng·mL-1(r=0.998 5),54.586-1 091.7 ng·mL-1(r=0.998 4)and 46.241-924.82 ng·mL-1(r=0.999 8).The average recoveries were 99.47％,99.15％,98.83％(n=9).The MTS,ETS and IPTS were not detected in the 7 batches of tosufloxacin tosylate hydrate.Conclusion:The established method can be used for the determination of MTS,ETS,and IPTS content in tosufloxacin tosylate hydrate.