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2023 Vol. 41, No. 2

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Application of cellular metabolomics in central nervous system diseases
HE Xiaoli, SHI Yiwei, WANG Hui, DAI Jianying, HONG Zhanying
2023, 41(2): 63-69. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202203006
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Cell metabolomics is an important branch of metabolomics, which could dynamically monitor cell response and metabolic changes after drugs acting on cells, and look for potential biomarkers. Cell metabolomics has been widely used in illustration of disease mechanism, evaluation of drug efficacy and development of new drug through elucidating the pathophysiological mechanism of the disease and the effect of drug treatment intervention. The researches process of cellular metabolomics and its application in central nervous system diseases were reviewed in order to provide theoretical basis for in-depth study of the pathogenesis and prevention and treatment of central nervous system diseases.
Research progress of anti-sepsis treatment using traditional Chinese medicine
LING Zhongyi, CHEN Linlin, XING Xinhao, WANG Yan
2023, 41(2): 70-73. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202204063
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Sepsis is life-threatening with complex pathogenesis. It is a big problem in the medical field. Clinically, antibiotics, hormones and mechanical ventilation are the main treatments. There is a lack of specific therapeutic drugs. The treatment effect is not good. In recent years, more and more progress has been made in the treatment of sepsis with traditional Chinese medicine. This article reviews the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment strategies of sepsis. It focuses on four therapies, including clearing away heat and detoxification, clearing the interior, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and strengthening the foundation. We further discuss the advantages and disadvantages of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of sepsis, in order to provide reference for the clinical treatment of sepsis.
Effect of the insulated environment on brain function and its therapeutical drugs
SONG Xingshuang, LI Qi, DU Lina
2023, 41(2): 74-80. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202208042
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The long-term insulated environment (such as burial after earthquakes, trapped elevators, etc.) can affect emotion by affecting neural plasticity and neurotransmitters, while the bad emotions can further affect normal cognition. Drugs can intervene the emotional problems induced by the insulated environment, such as anxiety and depression, and enhance cognitive ability, the negative influence on brain function induced by the insulated environment can be prevented or alleviated. First, the animal model of brain dysfunction in the insulated environment should be established. The cognitive, learning and memory ability can be evaluated by Morris water maze, Barnes maze, etc. The therapeutic drugs mainly include anti-depression/antianxiety drugs and cognition-improving drugs. Saffron, lavender, passion flower and magnesium ion, have shown good anti-anxiety and anti-depression effects and are suitable for the treatment of emotional problems caused by the insulated environment. Methylphenidate and its analogues, piracetam, hypericum perforatum, and salvia officinalis that can enhance cognition can also be used to prevent and treat cognitive disorders such as inattention and memory decline caused by the insulated environment. Elucidating the mechanism of closed environment and finding more effective drugs can provide a more effective solution to the decline of brain function caused by long-term closed environment..
Advances in mosquito repellents
CHEN Xinlu, TAI Zongguang, ZHU Quangang, GAO Shen
2023, 41(2): 81-85, 90. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202103036
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Mosquitoes are the biological vectors of many diseases. Mosquito-borne infectious diseases are serious public health problems in tropical areas. With the increasing resistance of mosquitoes to insecticides, it becomes difficult to control mosquito-borne infectious diseases. The application of mosquito repellents can not only control the spread of mosquito-borne infectious diseases to a certain extent, but also reduce the use of insecticides and relieve the environmental pressure. This paper introduces and summarizes the research progresses of new mosquito repellents in recent years to provide reference resource for the further development of mosquito repellents.
Design, synthesis and antifungal activity of novel triazoles containing propyl side chains
ZHANG Haidong, YUAN Fumiao, ZHANG Dazhi, JIANG Yuanying, YU Shichong
2023, 41(2): 86-90. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202208016
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  Objective  To study the antifungal activity of a new series of triazole compounds with n-propyl side chain and disubstituted benzyl structure.   Methods  Eleven target compounds were designed and synthesized. The structures were confirmed by 1H NMR, and some compounds were confirmed by 13C NMR or HRMS. Three fungal strains were selected as experimental strains, and the antifungal activity was tested in vitro according to the standardized antifungal sensitivity test method recommended by National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS).   Results  Compound B11 showed better activity against candida albicans SC5314 than fluconazole and was comparable to posaconazole; Compounds B10 , B11 and B4 showed better activity against cryptococcus neoformanis H99 than fluconazole, while compounds B2 , B3 , B5 , B6 and B7 showed similar activity to fluconazole against cryptococcus neoformanis H99; while all compounds showed poor activity against aspergillus fumigatus.   Conclusion  Some of the target compounds with n-propyl side chain and disubstituted benzyl group structure had certain antifungal activity and could be identified as potential lead antifungal drugs.
Study on material basis of cathepsin K targeted inhibitor in Erzhi Wan
JIANG Yiping, JIN Yue, ZHANG Zhiwei, XIA Tianshuang, XU Jiale, XUE Liming
2023, 41(2): 91-96, 118. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202202008
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  Objective  To investigate the active ingredients and components that inhibiting cathepsin K activity in Erzhi Wan, a classic kidney-tonifying formula.   Methods  Then-butanol, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and petroleum ether parts and 30 active components in Erzhi Wan were screened by established high throughput fluorescence methods of inhibit the binding activity of CTSK with Z-FR-MCA substrate, the formation of CTSK and chondroitin sulfate A (CSA) complex activity, and the activity of substrate type I collagen degradation by CTSK. Molecular docking and insoluble collagen substrate binding assays were applied to verify the potential CTSK inhibitors.   Results  The n-butanol and petroleum ether parts of Erzhi Wan inhibited the formation of CTSK and CSA* complex by more than 90%, the petroleum ether part inhibited the binding of CTSK to substrate Z-FR-MCA by more than 90%, the collagen degradation inhibition rate of CTSK in n-butanol part was more than 95% and that in petroleum ether part was 58.6%. Among the 30 active components, 11 showed that the inhibition rate of CTSK and CSA* complex formation was more than 50%, and 5 components with the inhibition rate of Z-FR-MCA binding activity more than 50%. Finally, there were four components including eclalbasaponin Ⅸ, (-)-epicatechin gallate, nuezhenoside and wedelolactone. The inhibition rate of collagen degradation was more than 50%. Eclipta saponin IX inhibited the binding rate between collagen fibers and CTSK, up to 60%, but all of them failed to dock with CTSK active site.   Conclusion  There are active components that inhibiting cathepsin K in Erzhi Wan, which mainly exists in the n-butanol ingredients, but the active components is not an active-site inhibitor. It might inhibit the binding of CTSK with oligosaccharides by binding to other sites of CTSK, and then reduce the collagen degradation activity of CTSK.
Cordyceps sinensis extract protects against the ovariectomy-induced bone loss via the action on osteoclasts
PENG Weibiao, WANG Ting, FENG Xu, WANG Jiachun, ZHANG Zhenzhen, CHU Zhiyong
2023, 41(2): 97-105. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202105037
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  Objective  To explore the effects of Cordyceps sinensis extract (CSE) on osteoporosis and RANKL-mediated osteoclastogenesis.   Methods  Bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs) was isolated from the bone marrow of C57BL/6 mice. CSE was added in osteoclast differentiation. Osteoclasts were stained by tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP). The nearly mature osteoclasts were planted on hydroxyapatite plates and the area of bone lacunae was observed by microscope. The F-actin belt was stained by DAPI and phylloeptide and the number of nuclei was observed by confocal microscopy. The expressions of DC-STAMP, ATP6V0D2, TRAP, CTSK, and NFATC1 were detected by q-PCR. The protein expression of the MAPK pathway was detected by Western Blot. The in vivo experiments were carried out by administering CSE to the ovariectomized mice daily through gavage. After 6 weeks of intervention, mouse femurs were taken for morphological analysis. Peripheral blood was taken for ELISA.   Results  CSE represses osteoclastogenesis, bone resorption, F-actin belts formation, osteoclast specific gene expressions and MAPK signaling pathways in vitro. In vivo study indicated that CSE prevents OVX-induced osteoporosis and preserves bone volume by repressing osteoclast activity and function. It also increases the serum ALP, BGP content, and reduces TRAP content.   Conclusion  CSE can attenuate osteoclast formation and OVX-induced osteoporosis, suggesting potential clinical therapeutic effects for osteoporosis.
Research on quality control standard and safety of liquid bandage
XU Hang, WANG Tianyu, ZHANG Lingna, SONG Hongtao
2023, 41(2): 106-112, 129. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202103063
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  Objective   To investigate the quality and safety of liquid bandage and establish a reliable quality control method.   Methods  The quality of liquid bandage was evaluated by appearance, film forming time, viscosity, comfort, waterproof and air permeability. The content was determined by HPLC. The safety of liquid bandage was investigated with skin irritation test and allergy test.   Results  The self-made liquid bandage was uniform and delicate, with good ductility, fast film formation, good mechanical strength, waterproof and air permeability. The content of active pharmaceutical ingredients in the film met the requirements. It had no obvious irritation to the skin and no allergic reaction.   Conclusion  The established quality control method was reliable. The liquid bandage had good safety profile.
Study on quality standard of Gardenia jasminoides and its effective parts
GE Wen, GAO Congcong, LI Dongyang, CHEN Weidong, ZHOU Tingting
2023, 41(2): 113-118. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202210003
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  Objective   To study the quality standard of Gardenia jasminoides and its effective parts.   Methods  TLC was used to identify Gardenia jasminoides and its effective parts. The heavy metals, harmful elements, and moisture in Gardenia jasminoides and its effective parts were examined. The content of Gardenia jasminoides and its effective parts was determined by high performance liquid chromatography.   Results  TLC method could be used to identify Gardenia jasminoides and its effective parts. The moisture content of Gardenia jasminoides and its effective parts were 8.4% and 3.2%, respectively. ICP-MS was used to determine the contents of five elements in Gardenia jasminoides and its effective parts simultaneously. There was a good linear relationship between arsenic, cadmium, copper, mercury, and lead in the range of 0~20, 0~10, 0~500, 0~5 and 0~20 ng/ml, respectively; The method detection limit of each metal element was 3.3×10−5~1.3×10−3 mg/kg. The relative standard deviation (RSD) of precision was 0.32%~0.82%. RSD values of each element content showed that the method had good repeatability. And the recoveries of arsenic, cadmium, copper, mercury, and lead were 103%~112%, 98%~99%, 98%~99%, 105%~106% and 100%~103%, respectively (n=3). The stability of each element was good within 8 h. The contents of the five elements were within the limits of the current edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia. The standard curve equation of gardenia was Y=15860X+22543, r=0.9999, indicating that there was a good linear relationship of gardenia in the range of 20.16~322.6 μg/ml. The RSD of precision was 1.86%. RSD of the two samples were 2.38% and 2.60%, respectively, indicated that the method had good repeatability. The average recovery of Gardenia was 99.1% (n=6). The stability of the two solutions was good within 8 h. The contents of gardenia and its effective parts were 5.71% and 34.2%, respectively.   Conclusion  The research on the quality of Gardenia jasminoides effective parts was carried out based on the research on the quality of Gardenia jasminoides, and the results met the requirements. Therefore, the method established in this experiment could control the quality of Gardenia jasminoides and its effective parts simultaneously.
Optimization of microwave-assisted extraction of green tea polyphenols by response surface methodology
MA Xiaoyu, LUO Caiping, LIU Yue
2023, 41(2): 119-124, 134. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202205009
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  Objective   To optimize the microwave-assisted extraction process of green tea polyphenols.   Methods   The extraction yield of tea polyphenols was figured up by building the standard curve of gallic acid and examining the concentration of tea polyphenols in green tea extract with the introduction of a correction factor. The effects of four single factor levels of microwave extraction time, microwave output power, liquid-to-material yield, and ethanol volume fraction on the extraction yield of tea polyphenols were primarily studied in this experiment. The response surface was applied to further optimize the extraction process of green tea polyphenols after exploring the appropriate range of four single factor levels.   Results   The optimal extraction process was as follows: extraction time 37 s, microwave output power 350 w, material - liquid yield 1∶45 (g/ml), ethanol volume fraction 55%, and the actual extraction yield of tea polyphenols was 25.65%, which was not much different from the theoretical value.   Conclusion   The microwave-assisted green tea polyphenol extraction process optimized by response surface methodology is time-saving and practicable, and the extraction yield is high.
Analgesia effect of dexamethasone combined with dexmedetomidine on femoral nerve block with ropivacaine after total knee replacement in elderly patients
DONG Fahui, HAN Jingang
2023, 41(2): 125-129. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202109020
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  Objective  To observe the analgesia effect of dexamethasone combined with dexmedetomidine on femoral nerve block with ropivacaine after total knee replacement in elderly patients.   Methods  96 elderly patients undergoing total knee replacement with femoral nerve block analgesia from January 2019 to December 2020 in the hospital were enrolled in the study. Patients were divided into control group (C), dexamethasone group (E1), dexmedetomidine group (E2) and dexamethasone combined with dexmedetomidine group (E3) according to nerve block drug formulation. The general data and operation condition were collected, the VAS score at 6 h, 12 h, 24 h, 48 h and the Ramsay sedation score at 6 h after surgery were compared, the postoperative morphine consumption and duration of analgesia were analyzed, and the incidence of adverse reactions after operation was observed.   Results  Patients in four groups showed no significant differences in general data and operation time. The VAS score and Ramsay score at 6 h postoperatively in E2 and E3 were significantly lower than that in C, while there were no significant differences in VAS score at 24 h and 48 h postoperatively among four groups. Postoperative morphine consumption in E2 and E3 was significantly lower, and the duration of analgesia in E1, E2 and E3 was significantly longer than that in C. There was no statistical difference in the incidence of respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and other adverse reactions after operation among four groups.   Conclusion  Dexamethasone combined with dexmedetomidine could enhance the analgesic effect of femoral nerve block with ropivacaine in elderly patients after total knee replacement without increasing the adverse reactions, which would be both safe and effective.
Current status and suggestions of home pharmacy services under the background of aging
SUN Mengyao, DENG Min, ZHOU Quan, WANG Zhuo
2023, 41(2): 130-134. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202208099
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  Objective  To explore how to further improve the quality of home pharmacy services under the background of aging.   Methods  The development history of home pharmacy service in our country in recent years was summarized, and the current status and limitations of home-based pharmacy service were analyzed.   Results  Our country's home-based pharmacy service has gradually matured and standardized from the early stage of independent exploration in various regions, but its quality improvement is still restricted by multiple bottlenecks. It is recommended to increase the popularity of pharmacy services, broaden the promotion channels for rational drug use, and optimize the allocation of pharmacists. etc. to be improved.   Conclusion  It is of great significance to improve the quality of home-based pharmacy services for home-based patients in the community, and it requires the joint efforts of multiple parties to improve it.