1.The protective effect of nicotinamide riboside on mitochondrial function of retinal ganglion cell
Xizhi DENG ; Nan ZHANG ; Wen ZENG ; Min ZHU ; Pengyu ZHANG ; Fang LI ; Bin JIANG ; Min KE
China Pharmacist 2024;27(1):1-7
Objective To explore the protective effect in a model of nicotinamide riboside(NR)against carbonyl cyanide m-chlorophenylhydrazone(CCCP)-induced oxidative stress in R28 cells.Methods 4 μmol/L CCCP was used to induce oxidative stress in R28 cells,and 400 nmol/L NR was used to intervene.The cell viability was quantified by CCK-8 assay.The apoptosis was detected by Annexin-V/PI double staining and flow cytometry.Western blotting was used to examine the levels of Cytochrome C,Caspase-3,and Caspase-9 to evaluate the apoptosis.Tetramethylrhodamine ethyl ester was used to detect the mitochondrial membrane potential(MMP),MitoSOX was used to detect the mitochondrial reactive oxygen species(mtROS)levels,and adenosine triphosphate(ATP)assay kit was used to assess ATP generation ability to evaluate mitochondrial function.Results After CCCP treatment of R28 cells,the cell viability decreased,the apoptotic protein levels and apoptosis rates increased,the MMP decreased,and the mtROS generation increased(P<0.05).After NR pretreatment,the cell viability increased,the apoptotic protein levels and apoptosis rates decreased,the MMP increased,and the mtROS generation decreased(P<0.05).Conclusion:NR enhances the cell viability,reduces the expression of apoptotic proteins,and ultimately reduces the apoptosis of retinal ganglion cell by inhibiting oxidative stress response and protecting mitochondrial function.
2.Optimization of extraction process and antioxidant activity of total phenolic acids from Cibotii rhizoma
Zhongjing GUO ; Xinjun XU ; Zhimin ZHAO ; Depo YANG
China Pharmacist 2024;27(1):8-16
Objective To optimize the extraction process of total phenolic acids from Cibotii rhizoma using Box-Behnken design-response surface methodology and evaluate antioxidant activity of total phenolic acid in vitro.Methods Taking the liquid-solid ratio,ethanol concentration and extraction temperature as influencing factors,and the extraction rate of total phenolic acids as evaluation indicator,the extraction process of total phenolic acids from Cibotii rhizoma was optimized using a three-factor and three-level Box-Behnken design-response surface methodology on the basis of single factor tests.Meanwhile,the scavenging effects of total phenolic acid extract from Cibotii rhizoma on ABTS·+and DPPH· was determined.Results The optimized extraction process for total phenolic acids from Cibotii rhizoma was as follows:the ethanol concentration of 55%,the extraction temperature of 88℃ and the liquid-solid ratio of 60∶1 mL/g.Under these conditions,the extraction rate could reach 8.67%.When the mass concentration of total phenolic acids extract were 2 mg/mL and 1 mg/mL,the clearance rates of ABTS·+and DPPH·were 92.76%and 88.66%,respectively.Conclusion The theoretical values obtained from the response surface optimization method are consistent with the actual measured values,and the extraction process of total phenolic acids from Cibotii rhizoma was simple and feasible.The total phenolic acids extract from Cibotii rhizoma exhibit strong antioxidant activity in vitro.
3.Preparation of an oxybutynin cubsomes gel with high permeability
Lingjun ZENG ; Yurong FU ; Yuejiao KE ; Xin ZHOU
China Pharmacist 2024;27(1):17-26
Objective To develop an oxybutynin nanotransdermal formulation with high skin permeability based on cubsomes carrier.Methods The oxybutynin loaded cubsomes(OXY-CS)was prepared by ultrasonic method.Using particle size,polydispersity index and encapsulation efficiency as evaluation indexes,stirring temperature,stirring time,stirring speed,ultrasound time,ultrasound power,glycerol monooleate/poloxamer 407 ratio(GMO/F127),carrier(GMO+F127)/drug ratio and drug concentration were optimized.The effects of drug concentration,permeation promoter and gel matrix type on skin permeability were investigated using cumulative permeation and skin retention as evaluation indicators.Results The prepared OXY-CS had small particle size and high encapsulation efficiency at stirring temperature of 50℃,stirring time of 30 min,stirring speed of 1 000 r/min,ultrasound time of 10 min,ultrasound power of 100 W,GMO/F127 ratio of 2∶1,carrier/drug ratio of 3∶1 and drug concentration of 1%,respectively.OXY-CS had high cumulative penetration and skin retention at concentration ≥ 3%.The addition of a permeation promoter to OXY-CS did not increase the cumulative penetration of the drug.The skin permeability of oxybutynin cubsomes gel made with carbomer was significantly better than those of other gel matrices.Conclusion In this study,oxybutynin is made into a topical cubsomes gel,which is expected to reduce the incidence of adverse effects associated with oral administration.
4.Quality evaluation of Tongshu gel paste based on multi-index component quantification
Tong GUAN ; Xue YANG ; Jing LIU ; Xiufeng YU ; Yanhong WANG
China Pharmacist 2024;27(1):27-35
Objective To evaluate the quality of Tongshu gel paste based on thin layer chromatography(TLC)identification and high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)quantitative analysis of multi-index components.Methods Qualitative identification of tetrahydropalmatine,paeoniflorin,tetrandrine,linderane,Rhizoma atractylodis and Fructus aurantii in the modified Tongshu gel paste was carried out by TLC.The main active contents of tetrahydropalmatine,paeoniflorin,tetrandrine and linderane in the preparation were determined by HPLC.Results The TLC spots of the six herbs in the prescription were clear and negative without interference.The linear ranges of tetrahydropalmatine,paeoniflorin,tetrandrine and linderane were 4.30-272.50 μg/mL(r=0.999 9),21.10-1 350.00 μg/mL(r=0.999 8),4.10-262.40 μg/mL(r=0.999 8)and 3.60-232.50 μg/mL(r=0.998 6),respectively.The range of average recovery for each component was 98.96%-99.52%,and all RSDs were less than or equal to 1.54%(n=9).Conclusion The multi-index TLC qualitative identification and HPLC quantitative method established by research have high specificity,simple operation and can be used for quality evaluation of the improved formulation of this prescription.
5.Application of HPLC multi-components quantification combined with chemometrics and entropy weight-TOPSIS method in comprehensive quality evaluation of Solanum nigrum
Sha LI ; Guanting LU ; Jun CHEN ; Gaoqi ZHAO ; Zhiguo LI
China Pharmacist 2024;27(1):36-45
Objective To establish a method for simultaneous determination of 11 components of Solanum nigrum from different producing areas,and to evaluate the quality by chemometrics and entropy weight-technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution(EW-TOPSIS).Methods The 17 batches of Solanum nigrum samples from 8 provinces were collected.The high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)method was used to simultaneously determine the contents of medioresino,pinoresinol,quercetin,rutoside,solasonine,solamargine,khasianine,solasodine,desgalactotigonin,diosgenin and β-sitosterol,and the multi-components quantitative control mode of Solanum nigrum was established.The quality evaluation model of Solanum nigrum was established by using chemical recognition pattern and EW-TOPSIS method,and the overall quality was evaluated comprehensively.Results When the 11 components were in the 0.78-39.00,0.55-27.50,0.34-17.00,0.21-10.50,41.87-2 093.50,60.95-3 047.50,2.58-129.00,1.02-51.00,0.46-23.00,1.05-52.50 and 0.42-21.00 μg/mL(r>0.999 0),their linear relationships were good.The average recovery was 96.81%-100.28%with the RSD<2.0%(n=9).17 batches of samples clustered into 3 categories.Solamargine,solasonine,desgalactotigonin and medioresino may be the main potential markers affecting the quality of Solanum nigrum.The results of EW-TOPSIS method showed that,the quality evaluation closeness of 17 batches of Solanum nigrum were 0.433 6,0.416 8,0.624 2,0.500 8,0.479 1,0.636 1,0.568 3,0.250 0,0.190 9,0.222 1,0.170 7,0.720 0,0.698 3,0.744 7,0.717 9,0.720 9 and 0.718 3,respectively,indicating that the overall quality of Solanum nigrum from Liaoning,Jilin and Heilongjiang were better,followed by Jiangsu,Henan and Anhui.Conclusion The established HPLC method for simultaneous determination of 11 components in Solanum nigrum is convenient and accurate.Chemometrics and EW-TOPSIS method are objective and comprehensive,which can be used for the overall quality evaluation of Solanum nigrum.
6.Study on the correlation between Xiaochengqitang pieces(decoction and granules)based on ultra high performance liquid chromatography fingerprint
Jiangping CHEN ; Shan WEN ; Guihai DENG ; Qiuyi MO ; Wenting SHI ; Caiyue QIU ; Yun LU
China Pharmacist 2024;27(1):46-56
Objective To study the correlation of an ultra high performance liquid chromatography(UPLC)fingerprint of Xiaochengqitang pieces(decoction and granules).Methods The UPLC method was used to establish the fingerprint of 15 batches of Xiaochengqitang pieces(decoction and granules).The correlation of the three UPLC fingerprints was evaluated by similarity analysis,pearson correlation analysis,cluster analysis(CA),principal component analysis(PCA)and orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA).Results UPLC fingerprints of 15 batches of Xiaochengqitang pieces(decoction and granules)determined 16 common peaks,and 14 peaks were identified.The similarity of the fingerprints of the 15 batches of Xiaochengqitang pieces(decoction and granules)with the corresponding control fingerprints was greater than 0.90,and the similarity of the three control fingerprints was greater than 0.88.The results of pearson correlation analysis showed that 8 common peaks in Xiaochengqitang pieces(decoction and granules)had a very significant positive correlation.The results of CA showed that the properties of Xiaochengqitang decoction and granules were more similar.The results of PCA showed that the principal components with 4 eigenvalues greater than 1 contained 88%of the information of the original data.OPLS-DA screened 7 differential markers with variable importance projection value greater than 1.Conclusion The main chemical compositions of Xiaochengqitang pieces(decoction and granules)are consistent,which can provide data support for the quality control and clinical use of Xiaochengqitang compound preparation.
7.Study on the compatibility between pharmaceutical excipient polyethylene glycol 6000 and antiepileptic active pharmaceutical ingredients levetiracetam
Yun JIANG ; Ying ZHOU ; Yong ZHAO ; Jinfeng ZHENG ; Yanming LIU
China Pharmacist 2024;27(1):57-65
Objective To investigate the compatibility between antiepileptic active pharmaceutical ingredient(API)levetiracetam and binder polyethylene glycol 6000,and provide a basis for evaluating and ensuring the safety of drugs.Methods Levetiracetam and polyethylene glycol 6000 from different producers were mixed in a certain proportion,and placed under different conditions according to the test method of stability influencing factors.The compatibility of levetiracetam and polyethylene glycol 6000 was analyzed by differential scanning calorimetry and HPLC,respectively,and the thermal variations,changes of levetiracetam appearance and related substances were investigated.Results After being placed under high humidity(relative humidity of 90%)and light(4 500 Lx)for 10 days,the compatibility between API and pharmaceutical excipients was proved good,while under the conditions of high temperature of 50℃ and 60℃,polyethylene glycol 6000 interacted with levetiracetam,resulting in the growth of levetiracetam related substances including impurity A and total amount of impurities,along with the production of two unknown impurities.Polyethylene glycol 6000 from different producers and different batches had different effects on the related substances of levetiracetam.Conclusion There is a risk of compatibility between levetiracetam and polyethylene glycol 6000 under elevated temperatures,and it is recommended that preparation producers optimize product prescriptions and improve the quality and safety of drugs.
8.Analysis of influencing factors and prediction models of vancomycin AUC0-24h in postoperative orthopedic patients
Hao YANG ; Xiong XIONG ; Changjiang LIU ; Xiaoyue JIN
China Pharmacist 2024;27(1):66-75
Objective To investigate the influencing factors of vancomycin in the area under curve for 24 h(AUC0-24h)in patients after orthopedic surgery,and to predictive and analyze a good pharmacokinetic model for AUC0-24h Methods Patients who underwent orthopedic surgery and used vancomycin in The Sixth Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University from January 2018 to December 2022 were included,and the basic information,the medication,the blood and biochemical indexes of the patients were collected to analyze the factors affecting postoperative vancomycin AUC0-24h in orthopedic surgery.The AUC0-24h was calculated using the first-level pharmacokinetic formula,the JavaPK? for Desktop(JPKD)and the vancomycin daily dose elimination rate formula.Results 91 patients were finally included,and the cystatin C(OR=189.168,P=0.005)and the single dose(OR=19.160,P<0.001)were independent protective factors for vancomycin AUC0 24 h in postoperative orthopedic patients,and the retinol binding protein was an independent risk factor for vancomycin AUC0-24h(OR=0.910,P<0.05).By predicting and analyzing the model of vancomycin AUC0 24h in postoperative orthopedic patients,the absolute percentage error of both JPKD software and vancomycin daily dose elimination rate formula were lower than 30%.The intraclass correlation efficient between the AUC0 24h of the JPKD software and vancomycin daily dose elimination rate formula,and the AUC0 24h of the first-level pharmacokinetic formula were 0.781 and 0.524,respectively.Conclusion Cystatin C is an important factor influencing vancomycin AUC0-24h in postoperative orthopedic patients,and JPKD software is more suitable for predicting vancomycin AUC0-24h after orthopedic surgery than the vancomycin daily dose elimination rate formula method.
9.Visual analysis of the research progress and development trend of licorice anti-tumor
Tingmei YIN ; Biqian YANG ; Xiaoyan FU ; Yi DENG
China Pharmacist 2024;27(1):76-84
Objective To analyzes the Chinese and English literature of anti-tumor of licorice based on CiteSpace knowledge graph,and explores the research status,research hotspots and trends.Methods CiteSpace 6.2.R4 software was used to visually analyze the Chinese and English literature on licorice anti-tumor from January 2002 to September 2023 included in CNKI and Web of Science,and visually analyzed the research topics such as the number of publications,authors,institutions,journals,funds,and keywords.Results A total of 397 Chinese articles and 172 English articles were included after screening.The analysis of the authors of Chinese and English literature shows that Zheng Qiusheng and Jung are the authors with the largest number of anti-tumor articles in Chinese and English respectively,while Beijing University of traditional Chinese Medicine and Hallym University have the largest number of articles in Chinese and English respectively,and there is relatively more cooperation among research institutions in English literature.Chinese and English keyword analysis shows that the anti-tumor research of Glycyrrhiza uralensis mainly focuses on breast cancer,licorice and its active components,molecular mechanism and so on.Cluster analysis shows that research has focused on the active ingredients and clinical applications of licorice;Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment theory and commonly used compound medicines;Experimental research and mechanism of action of licorice on anti-tumor effects;Research on the mechanism of licorice in preventing and treating nephrotoxicity and other toxic side effects caused by chemotherapy drugs.Conclusion The study of anti-tumor mechanism of licorice and the combination of licorice and natural products may be the focus of future research.
10.Date mining and analysis of adverse events of levofloxacin in children:a real world study based on FAERS database
Xiaochan GUAN ; Zhijun LIU ; Zhenwei FANG ; Zhuo XIANG ; Nannan LIU
China Pharmacist 2024;27(1):85-92
Objective To search for the reports of adverse events of levofloxacin use in children using the FAERS database,and to mine and analyze the data to provide reference for safe clinical use.Methods The data reported of adverse events of levofloxacin use in children from January 1,2004 to June 30,2023 were retrieved through the OpenVigil 2.1 platform,and the relevant data were analyzed based on the reporting odds ratio(ROR)method.Results A total of 484 cases of adverse events of levofloxacin in children were retrieved,and 94 positive risk signals were found.The main systemic organs involved were various musculoskeletal and connective tissues,gastrointestinal system,systemic and administration sites,and the top five positive signals were Dimycodes infection(ROR=822.87),tendon pain(ROR=563.71),Mycobacterium ulcers infection(ROR=352.65),tendon rupture(ROR=341.91),and immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome-related tuberculosis(ROR=310.84).The top five positive signals not mentioned in the label were Mycobacterium ulcerans infection(ROR=352.65),immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome-associated tuberculosis(ROR=310.84),central nervous system tuberculoma(ROR=102.85),linear IgA disease(ROR=82.68),and increased intracranial pressure(ROR=32.46).Conclusion In addition to the known adverse events,levofloxacin is used in children,and the risk signal intensity of adverse reactions such as increased intracranial pressure and tuberculosis-related diseases is high,so it is recommended to carefully select and strengthen relevant safety monitoring.

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