1.Study on the characteristic chromatogram of Shexiang Jiegu Capsule and determination of seven components by HPLC
Xiaocui YU ; Xiwen WANG ; Guiying ZHANG ; Junwei XU ; Yuwei ZHU ; Dan HU
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service 2025;43(8):395-399
Objective To establish the characteristic atlas of Shexiang Jiegu Capsule and determine the contents of seven active components (hydroxysafflor Yellow A, paeoniflorin, ferulic acid, naringin, ligustilide, catechin, epicatechin). Methods Octadecyl silane bonded silica gel was used as the filling agent, the mobile phase was composed of methanol-0.05% phosphoric acid by gradient elution, the detection wavelength was 245 nm, flow rate was 1.0 ml/min, column temperature was 30℃. The similarity of the fifteen batches of sample was evaluated in line with the TCM Chromatographic Fingerprint (2012 edition), and the contents of seven active components were determined. Results The HPLC fingerprint of Shexiang Jiegu Capsules was established. The similarity of fingerprint between fifteen batches of samples and control fingerprint was between 0.893 and 0.992. The results of methodological investigation for the determination of seven active components in fifteen batches of samples all met the requirements. Conclusion The established characteristic atlas of Shexiang Jiegu Capsules had high specificity and good repeatability, which could provide scientific basis for quality control of Shexiang Jiegu Capsules.
2.Mechanism of Cuscutae Semen to Control Premature Ovarian Failure Based on Lipid and Atherosclerosis Pathways
Ying XIE ; Min XIAO ; Xiaocui JIANG ; Jinrong ZHANG ; Ruoyi SHI ; Jiawei ZHANG ; Min ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(6):109-118
ObjectiveThe active ingredients, action targets, and signaling pathways of Cuscutae Semen to control premature ovarian failure were initially predicted by network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques, and an animal model of premature ovarian failure was constructed to explore the mechanism of Cuscutae Semen based on lipid and atherosclerosis signaling pathways. MethodThe effective components and corresponding targets of drugs were obtained from Traditional Chinese Medicines Systems Pharmacology Platform (TCMSP), Swiss Target Prediction, Pharmmapper, and other databases. GeneCards database was used to collect disease-related targets. Venny2.1.0 online tool was used to screen out the intersection targets of drugs and diseases, and STRING database and Cytoscape v3.7.2 software were used to construct the network diagram of "drug-component-target" and protein-protein interaction (PPI). The gene ontology (GO) and the Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses of the intersection targets were performed by running the R language script. The molecular docking technology was utilized to dock drug components with targets and visualize some of the docking results. The mice were randomly divided into a blank group, a model group, a Cuscutae Semen group, and an estradiol valerate group, and the ovarian premature failure model was prepared by chronic stress. The blank group and the model group were gavaged with the same amount of normal saline, and the Cuscutae Semen group was given a Cuscutae Semen decoction of 2.6 g·kg-1·d-1. The estradiol valerate group was given an estradiol valerate solution of 0.13 mg·kg-1·d-1. After four weeks, samples were collected, and hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was performed to observe the histopathological changes in the ovary. Serum levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estradiol (E2), Muller's tube inhibitor/anti-Muller's tube hormone (AMH), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The expression levels of extracellular regulatory protein kinase (ERK), nuclear transcription factor-κB p65 (NF-κB p65), nuclear transcription factor-κB suppressor α (IκBα), interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured by Western blot. ResultA total of 171 targets of Cuscutae Semen for the prevention and treatment of premature ovarian failure were screened, mainly including tumor protein p53 (TP53), protein kinase B1 (Akt1), sarcoma (SRC), tumor necrosis factor (TNF), epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), etc. KEGG pathway enrichment analysis predicts that Cuscutae Semen is mainly involved in lipid and atherosclerosis, TNF signaling pathway, and TP53 signaling pathway to control premature ovarian failure. The animal experiments show that compared with the premature ovarian failure model group, the Cuscutae Semen group can significantly upregulate AMH, E2, and HDL-C (P<0.05, P<0.01), significantly downregulate LH, TC, and LDL-C (P<0.01), greatly reduce IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α protein levels, as well as ERK, NF-κB p65, and their phosphorylation levels (P<0.01). ConclusionCuscutae Semen can regulate hormone levels and improve ovarian function through a multi-component, multi-target, and multi-pathway approach, and the mechanism may be related to the regulation of lipid and atherosclerosis signaling pathways.
3.Research progress of thrombus permeability in acute ischemic stroke
Xiaocui WANG ; Shuai YU ; Hang ZHANG ; Guodong XIAO
Chinese Journal of Neurology 2024;57(3):298-302
In patients with acute ischemic stroke, there is a wide variation in the composition of blood clots that block the blood vessels. Some imaging features are associated with the components of the clot, such as thrombus permeability, which is related to higher red blood cell density and lower fibrinogen density. The different components and mechanical properties of the clot may have an impact on treatment effectiveness and risk. Therefore, this article aims to summarize the correlation between thrombus permeability and biological, imaging characteristics, and explore the clinical significance of thrombus permeability in the treatment of patients with acute ischemic stroke, providing reference and assistance for neurologists.
4.Sishenwan Ameliorates Visceral Sensitivity in Rat Model of Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Spleen-kidney Yang Deficiency) by Regulating p38 MAPK/JNK/TRPV1 Pathway
Siqi LI ; Yunlian HU ; Chengxia SU ; Min XIAO ; Xiaocui JIANG ; Na WEN ; Qian ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(21):10-18
ObjectiveTo investigate the effect and possible mechanism of Sishenwan in ameliorating visceral sensitivity in the rat model of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) due to spleen-kidney Yang deficiency. MethodForty male SPF-grade rats were randomly assigned into five groups: blank control, model, low- (3.51 g·kg-1) and high-dose (7.02 g·kg-1) Sishenwan, and Peifikang (0.54 g·kg-1) groups. Except the blank control group, the other groups underwent maternal separation stress and Sennae Folium decoction gavage for the modeling of IBS-D due to spleen-kidney Yang deficiency. After corresponding drug interventions, the general conditions of the rats were observed, and the number of defecation pellets within 6 h and the minimum threshold of abdominal withdrawal reflex (AWR) were measured. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure the serum levels of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, gastrin (GAS), corticosterone (CORT), and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was employed to observe pathological changes in the colon tissue. Toluidine blue staining was used to assess mast cell degranulation in the colon tissue. Western blot was performed to determine the protein levels of p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK), c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1), and protease-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) in the colon tissue. Immunohistochemistry was employed to measure the protein level of TRPV1 in the colon tissue, and immunofluorescence was used to detect the positive expression of substance P (SP) and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in the colon tissue. ResultCompared with the blank control group, the model group showed increased number of defecation pellets within 6 h (P<0.01), decreased minimum threshold of AWR (P<0.01), elevated serum TNF-α level (P<0.01), lowered levels of GAS, CORT, and ACTH (P<0.05, P<0.01), increased mast cell degranulation rate (P<0.01), increased positive expression of TRPV1, SP, and CGRP (P<0.05, P<0.01), and upregulated protein levels of p38 MAPK, JNK, TRPV1, and PAR2 (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the high-dose Sishenwan group showed increased minimum threshold of AWR (P<0.01), reduced defecation frequency in both the high-dose Sishenwan and Peifikang groups (P<0.05, P<0.01), lowered TNF-α level (P<0.05, P<0.01), elevated levels of GAS, CORT, and ACTH (P<0.05, P<0.01), decreased mast cell degranulation rate (P<0.01), reduced positive expression of TRPV1, SP, and CGRP (P<0.05, P<0.01), and downregulated protein levels of p38 MAPK, JNK, TRPV1, and PAR2 (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionSishenwan can ameliorate visceral sensitivity in the rat model of diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome due to spleen-kidney Yang deficiency by regulating the p38 MAPK/JNK/TRPV1 signaling pathway.
5.Clinical Study on the Analgesic Effect of Electroacupuncture Combined with Indomethacin Suppository in Transvaginal Ultra-sound-Guided Oocyte Retrieval
Yixin WANG ; Yanyun YIN ; Yujia KOU ; Yumeng DONG ; Yanni ZHANG ; Zhihao GAO ; Xiaocui LIU
Journal of Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2024;40(6):628-632
OBJECTIVE To observe the auxiliary analgesic effect of electroacupuncture at Hegu and Neiguan combined with in-domethacin suppository in patients undergoing transvaginal ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval(TUGOR and its effect on the outcome of in vitro fertilization(IVF.METHODS 64 IVF-ET patients undergoing TUGOR were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group,32 cases in each group.One case dropped out of the treatment group during the treatment.The control group was given indomethacin suppository rectal administration,and the treatment group was given electroacupuncture at Hegu and Neiguan in addition to the treatment of the control group.The patients'tenderness threshold,VAS score,pain grade score,respiratory rate,and pulse rate were evaluated before and after TUGOR operation.The number of oocytes obtained,the rate of two pronuclei(2PN,embryo utiliza-tion rate,and high-quality embryo rate were evaluated after TUGOR operation.The adverse reactions of the two groups were monitored during and after operation.RESULTS After TUGOR operation,the VAS score and pain grade of the treatment group were signifi-cantly lower than those of the control group(P<0.01;the tenderness threshold of the two groups was significantly reduced after opera-tion(P<0.05,P<0.01,and the treatment group was better than the control group(P<0.05;the incidence of nausea during opera-tion,abdominal distension and nausea 48 h after operation in the treatment group were better than those in the control group(P<0.05;the high-quality embryo rate in the treatment group was better than that in the control group(P<0.05.CONCLUSION Electroacupuncture at Hegu and Neiguan combined with indomethacin suppository can effectively assist in analgesia,and can reduce the incidence of adverse reactions during and after TUGOR to varying degrees,and may have certain advantages in improving the rate of high-quality embryos.
6.Zuoguiwan Prevent Decreased Ovarian Reserve in Prenatal Stressed Offspring Rats via TLR4/NF-κB p65 Signaling Pathway
Yinjuan LYU ; Weiheng ZHANG ; Siyi CHEN ; Wenjing TIAN ; Jian GONG ; Yuhao MENG ; Huan HE ; Xiaocui JIANG ; Min ZHAO ; Min XIAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(17):67-76
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of Zuoguiwan on ovarian reserve in the female offspring rat model of prenatal stress (PS) and explore the mechanism based on Toll-like receptor 4/nuclear factor-κB p65 (TLR4/NF-κB p65) signaling pathway. MethodThirty-two pregnant rats were prepared and randomized into four groups (n=8): control, model, Zuoguiwan (18.9 mg·kg-1), and vitamin E (1.44 mg·kg-1). Except the control group, the other three groups were subjected to chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) from day 11 of pregnancy, and the modeling was accompanied by gavage with corresponding drugs until delivery. The PS model was evaluated by the sucrose preference test, open field test, and serum corticosterone (CORT) level. The estrous cycle was monitored and the morphological changes in the ovarian tissue were observed. The serum levels of estradiol (E2), luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) in the 75-day-old offspring rats were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) to evaluate the ovarian reserve. The ovary and uterus indices were calculated. The serum levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The morphology of the ovarian tissue in the offspring on the day of birth and day 75 after birth was observed by hematoxylin-eosin staining. The transport of NF-κB p65 to the nucleus in the ovaries of the 75-day-old offspring was detected by the immunofluorescence (IF) assay. The expression of TLR4, NF-κB p65 and other related proteins in the ovarian tissue was determined by Western blot. ResultCompared with the control group, the model group showed reduced primordial follicles in the offspring on the day of birth (P<0.01) as well as disturbed estrous cycle, decreased ovary index and uterus index (P<0.01), reduced corpus luteum, increased atretic follicles (P<0.01), lowered serum levels of AMH and E2 (P<0.01), elevated serum levels of LH, FSH, IL-1β, and TNF-α (P<0.05, P<0.01), and up-regulated protein levels of TLR4, NF-κB p65, recombinant myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88), and phosphorylated NF-κB inhibitor (p-IκBα) (P<0.01) in the 75-day-old offspring rats. Compared with the model group, Zuoguiwan and vitamin E increased the primordial follicles in the offspring on the day of birth (P<0.01). Moreover, they resumed the estrous cycle, increased the ovary and uterine indices (P<0.05, P<0.01) and corpus luteum (P<0.01), reduced atretic follicles (P<0.01), elevated the serum levels of AMH and E2 (P<0.05, P<0.01), lowered the serum levels of LH, FSH, IL-1β, and TNF-α (P<0.05, P<0.01), and down-regulated the expression of TLR4, NF-κB p65, MyD88, and p-IκB-α (P<0.05, P<0.01) in the 75-day-old offspring. ConclusionZuoguiwan can improve the ovarian reserve in the offspring rat model of congenital kidney deficiency by regulating the TLR4/NF-κB p65 signaling pathway.
7.A cross-sectional study on the risk of early screening for lung cancer in Zhengzhou City
Lanrong WANG ; Xiaocui WANG ; Yang CAO ; Rui LI ; Weihong WANG ; Yingxi XU ; Weixiang SHI ; Yufei YANG ; Ke MENG ; Wei ZHANG
The Journal of Practical Medicine 2024;40(15):2154-2160
Objective To analyze the risks and related influencing factors of early screening for lung cancer,and to study prognostic factors based on survival conditions,in order to ultimately provide baseline data for the prevention and treatment of lung cancer.Methods A cluster sampling method was used to select 40 to 75 year old registered residence residents in 10 districts and 6 counties of Zhengzhou City in 2020 as screening objects.Through voluntary participation and filling in evaluation questionnaires,high-risk groups of lung cancer were evalu-ated,and then three screening tests(tumor markers,low-dose spiral CT and lung function)were performed on high-risk groups.Finally,we will adopt an active and passive follow-up approach to collect information on diag-nosed lung cancer patients.Statistically describe the screening data and describe the epidemiological results of different characteristic populations;Using multivariate logistic regression method for statistical analysis,compare the differences in various results of different factors.Results 50128 cases of early screening for lung cancer in Zhengzhou City were evaluated in 2020,with a completion rate of 100.26%.The average age of the survey was(59.86±17.67)years old,and the gender ratio was 0.81∶1.The high-risk detection rate is 30.15%.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that males(smoking)(OR=5.43,95%CI:5.20~5.67),individuals with a history of tobacco exposure(OR=3.82,95%CI:3.67~3.98),first-degree relatives who had previously suffered from lung cancer(OR=12.06,95%CI:11.02~13.20),and other populations were more susceptible to lung cancer(all P<0.05).Conclusion Male(smoking),exposure to secondhand smoke,cancer in first-degree relatives,previous diagnosis of other tumors,symptoms of lung infection,"chest tightness,shortness of breath,and difficulty breathing in daily life",and"significant psychological trauma in the past 3 years"are independent risk factors for lung cancer,which should be given special attention and effective intervention measures should be taken.
8.Inhibitory effect of Schisandrin B on proliferation of pancreatic cancer Pan02 cells and its mechanism
Jiacai FU ; Lingsha QING ; Lu YANG ; Meihui SONG ; Xianying ZHANG ; Xiaocui LIU ; Fengjin LI ; Ling QI
Journal of Jilin University(Medicine Edition) 2024;50(3):638-646
Objective:To discuss the inhibitory effect of Schisandrin B on the proliferation of pancreatic cancer Pan02 cells,and to clarify the mechanism.Methods:CCK-8 method was used to detect the proliferation rates of the Pan02 cells after treated with different concentrations(0,0.78,1.56,3.12,6.25,12.50,and 25.00 mg·L-1)of Schisandrin B to select the optimal concentration and treatment time of Schisandrin B.The mouse pancreatic cancer Pan02 cells were divided into control group(0 mg·L-1 Schisandrin B),2.5 mg·L-1 Schisandrin B group,5.0 mg·L-1 Schisandrin B group,and 10.0 mg·L-1 Schisandrin B group.The morpholoy of Pan02 cells invarious groups was observed with light microscope;5-ethynyl-2'-deoxyuridine(EdU)staining assay was used to detect the positive expression rates of the Pan02 cells in various groups;flow cytometry was used to detect the percentages of the Pan02 cells at different cell cycles and the apoptotic rates of the cells in various groups;Western blotting method was used to detect the expression levels of cell cycle and apoptosis-related proteins in the cells in various groups.Results:The CCK-8 method results showed that after treated with Schisandrin B for 48 and 72 h,compared with 0 mg·L-1 Schisandrin B,the proliferation rates of the Pan02 cells after treated with different concentrations of Schisandrin B were decreased(P<0.01),especially at 72 h.0.25,5.0,and 10.0 mg·L-1 Schisandrin B were selected to treat the Pan02 cells,and 72 h was the treatment time.In control group,the Pan02 cells had a spindle shape,with good condition,and grew closely adhered to the wall with normal organelles and cytoplasm,in 2.5 and 5.0 mg·L-1 Schisandrin B groups,the cell volume was decreased,the intercellular adhesion was disappeared,and the cell membrane was intact but more permeable;the cytoplasm shrank and vacuolar structures appeared inside the cells,with some fragmented and floating on the surface of the solution;in 10.0 mg·L-1 Schisandrin B group,the Pan02 cells exhibited notable apoptotic bodies,indicating an apoptotic state.The EdU staining results showed that compared with control group,the rates of EdU positive cells in 2.5,5.0,and 10.0 mg·L-1 Schisandrin B groups were significantly decreased(P<0.01).The flow cytometry results showed that compared with control group,the percentages of the cells at S phase in 2.5,5.0,and 10.0 mg·L-1 Schisandrin B groups were significantly increased(P<0.01),while the percentages of the cells at G2/M phase were significantly decreased(P<0.01),and the percentages of the cells at G0/G1 phase in 5.0 amd 1.0 mg·L-1 Schisandrin groups were decreased(P<0.01);compared with control group,the apoptotic rates of the cells in 2.5,5.0,and 10.0 mg·L-1 Schisandrin B groups were significantly increased(P<0.01).The Western blotting results showed that compared with control group,the expression levels of p27,B-cell lymphoma 2(Bcl-2)associated X protein(Bax),cleaved cysteine aspartic acid protease-3(cleaved Caspase-3),and cleaved poly adenosine diphosphate(ADP)ribose polymerase(cleaved PARP)proteins in the cells in 2.5 mg·L-1 Schisandrin B group were significantly increased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),the expression levels of cyclin A2,cyclin E2,and Bcl-2 proteins in the cells in 5.0 and 10.0 mg·L-1 Schisandrin B groups were significantly decreased(P<0.05 or P<0.01),while the expression levels of p27,Bax,cleaved Caspase-3,and cleaved PARP proteins in the cells in 5.0 and 10.0 mg·L-1 Schisandrin B groups were significantly increased(P<0.01).Conclusion:Schisandrin B has an inhibitory effect on proliferation of the pancreatic cancer Pan02 cells,and its mechanism may be related to the activation of the cysteine aspartic acid protease-3(Caspase-3)pathway to induce the apoptosis and activating p27 protein to induce the arrest of cell cycle at S phase.
9.Research progress in whole course management of patients with lung cancer critical illness
Chongqing Medicine 2024;53(18):2860-2863,2868
Lung cancer is malignant tumor with the highest onset and deaths in the globe.Lung cancer critical illness seriously endanger the life of the patients,affect their survival time,which has been widely con-cerned by clinic.In recent years,there have been many studies on lung cancer critical illness,the implementa-tion of whole process management such as dynamic monitoring,individualized diagnosis and treatment,shared treatment of comorbidity realizes and life support realizes the early and effective treatment of the patients with lung cancer critical illness,which can effectively improve the life quality of the patients and prolong the surviv-al time of the patients.
10.HPLC method for the simultaneous determination of hydroxyphenyl esters and quaternary ammonium bacteriostatic agents in eye drops
Jin GAO ; Dan HU ; Yi BAO ; Xiaocui YU ; Zexin WANG ; Jing LIU ; Guiying ZHANG ; Yingying ZHAO ; Zhenyu CAO ; Chunpu LI ; Xiaoxu HONG
Drug Standards of China 2024;25(3):234-243
Objective:To establish a general method for the simultaneous determination of hydroxyphenyl esters and quaternary ammonium bacteriostatic agents in eye drops.Methods:The chromatographic analysis was per-formed on an Agilent C18 column(4.6 mm ×250 mm,5 μm)with 1%triethylamine solution(pH adjusted to 5.0 with phosphoric acid)as mobile phase A and methanol as mobile phase B.Gradient elution was performed at col-umn temperature of 40 ℃.The detection wavelength was 214 nm,the flow rate was 1 mL·min-1,and the injec-tion volume was 20 μL.Results:Methylparaben,ethylparaben,propylparaben,butylparaben,benzalkonium chlo-ride and benzalkonium bromide were 0.11-559.0,0.10-513.0,0.10-258.8,0.11-270.5,1.07-537.0 and 1.03-512.8 μg·mL-1,respectively.The linear range was good(r>0.999).The average recoveries of meth-ylparaben,benzalkonium bromide and benzalkonium chloride were 104.7%(RSD=1.3%),102.6%(RSD=1.1%)and 100.9%(RSD=1.1%),respectively.The contents of bacteriostatic agent in 100 batches of eye drops from 36 varieties of 12 enterprises were determined,and the accurate results were obtained.Conclusion:This meth-od provides a reference for the content quality control and safety evaluation of bacteriostatic agents in eye drops.

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