1.Effect and mechanism of ertugliflozin on pharmacokinetic of sorafenib and donafenib in rats
Yanru DENG ; Zhi WANG ; Gexi CAO ; Bin YAN ; Ying LI ; Zhanjun DONG
China Pharmacy 2025;36(7):826-831
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of ertugliflozin on pharmacokinetic of sorafenib and donafenib in rats and explore the mechanism. METHODS Twenty-four male SD rats were randomly divided into four groups, with 6 rats in each group. Groups A and B were respectively gavaged with 0.5% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose solution and ertugliflozin (1.5 mg/kg) for 7 consecutive days, and both were given sorafenib (100 mg/kg) on the 7th day. Groups C and D were administered intragastrically in the same way as those in Groups A and B, respectively, for the first 7 days; after the drug administration on the 7th day, all rats in Groups C and D were further gavaged with donafenib (40 mg/kg). Blood samples were collected at different time points before and after administration of sorafenib or donafenib, the concentrations of sorafenib in plasma of rats in groups A and B and donafenib in groups C and D were determined by UPLC-MS/MS method. The pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated by DAS 2.1.1 software. Six additional rats were randomly divided into blank control group and ertugliflozin group, with three rats in each group. Blank control group was given 0.5% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose intragastrically, while rats in ertugliflozin group were given ertugliflozin (1.5 mg/kg) once a day for 7 consecutive days. After the last administration, the mRNA expression levels of uridine diphosphate glucuronosyl transferase 1A7 (UGT1A7), breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), and P-glycoprotein (P-gp) in the liver and small intestine tissues of the rats were detected. RESULTS Compared with group A, the AUC0-t, AUC0-∞, cmax, tmax, MRT0-t and MRT0-∞ of sorafenib in group B were decreased significantly, while CL and V were increased significantly. Compared with group C, the AUC0-t, AUC0-∞ , tmax, cmax and MRT0-t of Δ donafenib in group D were decreased significantly, while V and CL were increased significantly (P<0.05). mRNA expression of UGT1A7, P-gp and BCRP in the liver tissue and small intestine of rats were not significantly affected after intragastric administration of ertugliflozin for 7 consecutive days. CONCLUSIONS Ertugliflozin can affect the pharmacokinetics of sorafenib and donafenib in rats and decrease the plasma exposure of them significantly. However, its mechanism of action may not be through the regulation of related metabolic enzymes and transporters. When using drugs in combination clinically, one should be vigilant about the potential for disease progression due to poor therapeutic effects.
2.Three-dimensional gelatin microspheres loaded human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells for chronic tendinopathy repair
Dijun LI ; Jingwei JIU ; Haifeng LIU ; Lei YAN ; Songyan LI ; Bin WANG
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(7):1356-1362
BACKGROUND:The absence of blood vessels in tendon tissue makes tendon repair challenging.Therefore,improving tendon healing and raising the efficacy of stem cell and other therapeutic cell transplantation after tendon damage have become hotspots for research in both clinical and scientific contexts. OBJECTIVE:The stem cells and gelatin microcarrier scaffold were joined to form tissue engineered stem cells.Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells cultured in gelatin microcarriers were used to investigate the therapeutic impact and mode of action on tendinopathy healing in rats in vitro and In vivo. METHODS:(1)In vitro cell experiments:After seeding human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells with three-dimensional gelatin microcarriers,the cell vitality and survival were assessed.Human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells conventionally cultured were cultured as controls.(2)In vivo experiment:Adult SD rats were randomly assigned to normal group,tendinopathy group,2D group(tendinopathy+conventional culture of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells),and 3D group(tendinopathy+gelatin microcarrier three-dimensional culture of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells),with 6 rats in each group.Four weeks after therapy,animal behavior tests and histopathologic morphology of the Achilles tendon was examined. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)In vitro cell experiments:the seeded human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells on gelatin microcarriers showed high viability and as time went on,the stem cell proliferation level grew.Compared with the control group,3D stem cell culture preserved cell viability.(2)In vivo experiment:Following a 4-week treatment,the 3D stem cell culture group showed a significant improvement in both functional recovery of the lower limbs and histopathological scores when compared to the tendinopathy group.The 2D stem cell culture group also showed improvement in tendinopathy injury,but its effect is not as much as the 3D stem cell culture group.(3)The outcomes demonstrate that human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells cultured with three-dimensional gelatin microcarrier can promote the repair and regeneration of tendon injury tissue,and the repair effect is better than that of conventional human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells.
3.Mechanisms by which microgravity causes osteoporosis
Dejian XIANG ; Xiaoyuan LIANG ; Shenghong WANG ; Changshun CHEN ; Cong TIAN ; Zhenxing YAN ; Bin GENG ; Yayi XIA
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(10):2132-2140
BACKGROUND:The imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation in microgravity environments leads to significant bone loss in astronauts.Current research indicates that bone loss under microgravity conditions is the result of the combined effects of various cells,tissues,and systems. OBJECTIVE:To review different biological effects of microgravity on various cells,tissues,or systems,and summarize the mechanisms by which microgravity leads to the development of osteoporosis. METHODS:Databases such as PubMed,Web of Science,and the Cochrane Database were searched for relevant literature from 2000 to 2023.The inclusion criteria were all articles related to tissue engineering studies and basic research on osteoporosis caused by microgravity.Ultimately,85 articles were included for review. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)In microgravity environment,bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells tend to differentiate more into adipocytes rather than osteoblasts,and hematopoietic stem cells in this environment are more inclined to differentiate into osteoclasts,reducing differentiation into the erythroid lineage.At the same time,microgravity inhibits the proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts,promotes apoptosis of osteoblasts,alters cell morphology,and reduces the mineralization capacity of osteoblasts.Microgravity significantly increases the number and activity of osteoclasts.Microgravity also hinders the differentiation of osteoblasts into osteocytes and promotes the apoptosis of osteocytes.(2)In a microgravity environment,the body experiences changes such as skeletal muscle atrophy,microvascular remodeling,bone microcirculation disorders,and endocrine disruption.These changes lead to mechanical unloading in the bone microenvironment,insufficient blood perfusion,and calcium cycle disorders,which significantly impact the development of osteoporosis.(3)At present,the mechanism by which microgravity causes osteoporosis is relatively complex.A deeper study of these physiological mechanisms is crucial to ensuring the health of astronauts during long-term space missions,and provides a theoretical basis for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
8.Investigation on the current status and optimization strategies for the standardized on-the-job training for community clinical pharmacists in Shanghai
Yangjiayi XIANG ; Jing SHENG ; Liping WANG ; Lie LUO ; Yuan YUAN ; Xiaodan ZHANG ; Yan LI ; Bin WANG ; Guanghui LI
China Pharmacy 2025;36(13):1568-1573
OBJECTIVE To systematically investigate the current status and effectiveness of the standardized on-the-job training program for community clinical pharmacists in Shanghai, and to provide a scientific basis for optimizing the training scheme. METHODS A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect the data from trainees and mentor pharmacists who participated in the program between 2016 and 2024. The survey examined their basic information, evaluations of the training scheme, satisfaction with training outcomes, and suggestions for improvement. Statistical analyses were also conducted. RESULTS A total of 420 valid responses were collected, including 340 from trainees and 80 from mentor pharmacists. Before training, only 30.29% of trainees were engaged in clinical pharmacy-related work, whereas this proportion increased to 73.24% after training. Most mentor pharmacists had extensive experience in clinical pharmacy (76.25% with ≥5 years of experience) and mentoring (78.75% with ≥3 teaching sessions). Totally 65.59% of trainees and 55.00% of mentor pharmacists believed that blended training yielded the best learning outcomes. Over 80.00% of both trainees and mentor pharmacists considered the overall training duration, theoretical study time, and practical training time to be reasonable. More than 95.00% of trainees and mentor pharmacists agreed that the homework and assessment schemes were appropriate. Trainees rated the relevance of training content to their actual work highly (with an average relevance score >4.5), though they perceived the chronic disease medication therapy management module as significantly more challenging than the prescription review and evaluation module and the home-based pharmaceutical care module. The average satisfaction score of trainees and mentor pharmacists with the training effectiveness of each project was above 4 points, indicating a high overall satisfaction. Inadequate provision of teaching resources was unanimously recognized by trainees and mentor pharmacists as the key area requiring improvement. CONCLUSIONS The standardized on-the-job training program for community clinical pharmacists in Shanghai has contributed to improving pharmaceutical services in community healthcare settings. However, ongoing improvements must concentrate on content design, resource development, and faculty cultivation.
9.Study on the mechanism of Xiaoqinglong decoction in intervening in airway inflammation of asthma with syndrome of cold retention accumulation in lung
Bin WANG ; Mingzhe ZHAO ; Yuyang SUN ; Peizheng YAN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(13):1574-1580
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects and potential mechanisms of Xiaoqinglong decoction on airway inflammation in asthma with syndrome of cold retention accumulation in lung based on the metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript 1 (MALAT1). METHODS Forty Wistar rats were randomly divided into blank group, model group, dexamethasone group (positive control, 1 mg/kg), and Xiaoqinglong decoction group (2.72 g/kg), with 10 rats in each group. A rat model of asthma with syndrome of cold retention accumulation in lung was established, and the corresponding drugs were administered once daily starting from the second day of modeling for 21 consecutive days. Lung histopathological changes and lung function were evaluated. The levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), malondialdehyde (MDA), interferron-γ (IFN-γ), tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α), and interleukin-13 (IL-13) in serum were measured, and the mRNA expression levels of MALAT1, TNF- α, IL-13, IFN- γ, and transient receptor potential melastatin 2 (TRPM2) in lung tissue were determined. Twenty C57BL/6J wild-type mice and twenty C57BL/6J MALAT1(-/-)mice were randomly divided into wild-type model group, wild-type Xiaoqinglong decoction group, MALAT1 model group, and MALAT1(-/-) Xiaoqinglong decoction group, with 10 mice in each group. The same asthma model was E-mail:yan_peizheng@163.com established, and Xiaoqinglong decoction was administered once daily for 21 days starting from the second day of modeling. The serum levels of SOD, MDA, IFN-γ, TNF-α and IL-13 were measured, along with the mRNA and protein expression levels of TRPM2 in lung tissue. RESULTS The results of the rat experiment showed that, compared with model group, the airway resistance, functional residual capacity, the serum levels of IL- 13, TNF-α and MDA as well as inflammatory infiltration and collagen fiber deposition in lung tissue, and the expressions of IL- 13, TNF-α and TRPM2 in lung tissue were all significantly decreased in the treatment group (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The peak expiratory flow, forced expiratory flow at 50% of forced vital capacity, the serum levels of SOD and IFN-γ, and the expression levels of IFN-γ and MALAT1 in lung tissue were significantly increased (P<0.05 or P<0.01). The results of the mice experiment demonstrated that, compared with the wild-type model group, serum levels of IL-13, TNF-α and MDA in wild-type xiaoqinglong decoction group were significantly reduced (P<0.05 or P<0.01), while serum IFN-γ levels and SOD activity were significantly increased (P<0.01). Compared with the wild-type Xiaoqinglong decoction group, the MALAT1(-/-) Xiaoqinglong decoction group showed significantly decreased serum IFN-γ levels and SOD activity (P<0.01), along with significantly increased levels of IL-13, TNF-α and MDA (P<0.05 or P<0.01), as well as significantly elevated TRPM2 mRNA and protein expression in lung tissue (P<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Xiaoqinglong decoction may alleviate airway inflammation by regulating the expression of MALAT1, modulating oxidative stress, inhibiting TRPM2 activation, and reducing the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines.
10.Effects of Ephedra-Cinnamomum couplet medicinals on respiratory function and airway inflammation in rats with asthma of cold-fluid retention in lung syndrome and its mechanism
Mingzhe ZHAO ; Bin WANG ; Xiaomin ZHAO ; Yuyang SUN ; Peizheng YAN
China Pharmacy 2025;36(14):1717-1721
OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of Ephedra-Cinnamomum couplet medicinals on respiratory function and airway inflammation in rats with asthma of cold-fluid retention in lung syndrome and its mechanism. METHODS Sixty Wistar rats were randomly divided into blank group, model group, dexamethasone group [1 mg/(kg·d)], and Ephedra-Cinnamomum low-, medium-, high-dose groups [0.234, 0.936, 1.872 g/(kg·d)], with 10 rats in each group. The model and treatment groups were sensitized by intraperitoneal injection of antigen solution (ovalbumin 100 mg + aluminum hydroxide 100 mg) and challenged with 1% ovalbumin nebulization, along with exposure to a cold environment and ingestion of cold water, to establish the asthma model with cold-fluid retention in lung syndrome. From day 2, rats received corresponding drugs or normal saline intragastrically, once a day, for 21 consecutive days. The general behavioral changes in each group of rats were observed during the experimental process. The lung function parameters [peak expiratory flow (PEF), airway resistance (Raw), functional residual capacity (FRC), expiratory flow at 50% of forced vital capacity (EF50%)] Δ 基金项目 国家自然科学基金青年科学基金项目(No.82004233); were measured before modeling and after the last medication as well as serum contents of interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-13, tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF- α) and interferon-gamma (IFN- γ) after the last medication were determined; the histopathological morphological changes in the lung tissues of rats were also observed; mRNA expressions of IL-6, IL-3, TNF-α, IFN-γ, thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), and Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), as well as protein expressions of TSLP and TLR4 were determined in lung tissue. RESULTS Compared with model group, the lung tissue damage of rats was relieved significantly; Raw, FRC, the contents and mRNA expression levels of IL-6, IL-13 and TNF-α, as well as the mRNA and protein expressions of TSLP and TLR4 were significantly decreased (P<0.05), while the contents and mRNA expressions of PEF, EF50 % and IFN-γ were significantly increased in the dexamethasone group and Ephedra-Cinnamomum medium- and high-dose groups (P<0.05). Moreover, only a few rats in the two groups exhibited typical symptoms of asthma. CONCLUSIONS Ephedra-Cinnamomum couplet medicinals improve respiratory function and ameliorate airway inflammation in asthma rats with cold-fluid retention in lung syndrome, the mechanism of which may be associated with inhibiting TSLP/TLR4 signaling pathway and modulating Th1/Th2 imbalance.

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