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2023 Vol. 41, No. 4

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Research progress of tradition Chinese medicine treatment mechanism of systemic lupus erythematosus based on biomarkers
LIU Yaoyang, WU Xin, ZHOU Ling, ZHAO Ying, XU Huji
2023, 41(4): 197-201. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202206131
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with multiple organ involvement. There are still many limitations and individual differences in the treatment based on glucocorticoids and immunosuppressants. In recent years, more and more studies have shown that the combination of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of SLE has the advantages of good efficacy, low adverse reactions, and high safety. However, the exact regulatory mechanism and combined traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of SLE are still unclear. This paper reviews the research on the mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of SLE from metabonomic, immune cells, lymphocyte factors and apoptosis, etc, provides ideas for exploring the mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of SLE with modern methods.
Advances in preclinical studies on borneol as an adjuvant for glioma
XIA Jing, CHEN Hang, CHEN Jianming, WU Xin
2023, 41(4): 202-206. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202203126
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Glioma is a common primary malignant brain tumor. At present, the main clinical treatment is surgical resection combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Due to the selective permeability of the blood-brain barrier and the characteristics of multi-drug resistance of tumor cells, the therapeutic effect is not ideal. In recent years, studies have found that borneol could open the blood-brain barrier and promote the infiltration of chemotherapy drugs. When borneol is combined with or co-carried with chemotherapy drugs, chemotherapy drugs could target more glioma tissues and increase efficacy. The preclinical studies on the combination of borneol and chemotherapy drugs in recent years were reviewed in this article, in order to provide useful reference for the treatment of glioma.
Progress on the antitumor activity of cryptotanshinone and its derivatives
WEN Ping, ZHANG Junping
2023, 41(4): 207-211. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202208090
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Cryptotanshinone is one of the effective components of traditional Chinese medicine salvia miltiorrhiza which shows good activities against a variety of tumors. Its anti-tumor effects include inhibition of tumor cell proliferation, induction of cell apoptosis, inhibition of cell migration and invasion, regulation of immune function and reversal of drug resistance. The direct anti-tumor targets include signal transducer and activator of transcription 3 (STAT3), tyrosine protein phosphatase SHP2, DNA topoisomerase 2, and other mechanisms of action include the induction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, regulation of estrogen and androgen receptor signaling, and inhibition of PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. In addition, many cryptotanshinone derivatives have been designed and synthesized to study the antitumor effects. The research progress of the antitumor activity of cryptotanshinone and its derivatives were reviewed in this paper to give references to the anti-tumor drug development of cryptotanshinone and its derivatives.
Progress on drug delivery of iontophoresis
JIANG Weiwei, YANG Feng
2023, 41(4): 212-217, 233. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202208008
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Iontophoresis is a non-invasive physical permeation technology, which has been widely applied in transdermal and transmucosal administration. Compared with other permeation technologies, iontophoresis have the advantages of high efficacy, high patient compliance and controllable delivery dose. With the development of microneedles and nano-carrier technology, the combination of iontophoresis and other penetration promotion technologies has gradually become a research hotspot. The penetration mechanism and influencing factors of iontophoresis, and the study on the combination of iontophoresis with hydrogel, microneedles or nano-carrier were reviewed in this paper.
Determination and effect of five alkaloids from extracts of Piper longum on rats with experimental myocardial ischemia induced by injection of pituitrin
YI Bowen, LIU Huining, ZHENG Rui, REN Jiawei, LIU Yang
2023, 41(4): 218-221, 264. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202112011
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  Objective  To determine the content of five alkaloids from extracts of Piper longum and test the pharmacodynamic effect of them on rats with experimental myocardial ischemia induced by injection of pituitrin.   Methods  The content of five alkaloids was determined simultaneously by HPLC. The experimental myocardial ischemia in rats was induced by injection of pituitrin, and the absolute value of T wave change and change of heart rate before and after model establishment were chosen to be the observation index. The effects of large, medium and small dose groups were evaluated.   Results  Three batches of samples were analyzed, with the contents of piperine for 56.1%, 49.7%, 51.6%; N-isobutyl-(2E,4E)-octadecatrienamide for 4.5%, 4.2%, 4.3%; guineensine for 0.46%, 0.38%, 0.40%; piplartine for 1.73%, 1.67%, 1.70% and piperamide for 0.55%, 0.46%, 0.49%, respectively. All dose groups from extracts of piper longum had significantly reduced the absolute value of T wave and almost have no effect on the change of heart rate, except the high dose group showed the effect of reducing heart rate at some time .  Conclusion  The HPLC method was suitable for the simultaneous determination of five alkaloids from extracts of Piper longum. It was shown that extracts of Piper longum had good bioactivity in anti-myocardial ischemia.
Construction and expression of lentiviral vector overexpressing ZNF24 gene in human colorectal cancer HCT116 cell
TIAN Shuo, LI Jianzhong
2023, 41(4): 222-226. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202204040
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  Objective  To establish the human colorectal cancer cell line HCT116 with ZNF24 gene overexpression by constructing lentiviral vector of ZNF24 gene overexpression, and provide material basis for subsequent research.   Methods  The recombinant expression ZNF24 lentiviral plasmid pMT-ZNF24 was constructed by the homologous recombination of ZNF24 gene and 3FLAG tag sequence fragments which was amplified by PCR into lentiviral vector pMT-406.The recombinant plasmid pMT-ZNF24 and the auxiliary packaging vector plasmids pCMV-dR8.9 and pCMV -VSV-G were co-transfected into 293T cells, after which the lentivirus were collected. The virus titer was determined with well dilution method. The lentivirus was transfected into HCT116 cells, and the expression levels of ZNF24 were detected by qRT-PCR and Western blot.   Results  The recombinant vector pMT-ZNF24 was successfully constructed, and the corresponding virus was obtained. The virus titer was 3.25×109 TU/ml. The expression levels of ZNF24 in cells transfected with recombinant ZNF24 lentivirus were significantly higher than those in blank and negative control.   Conclusion  The ZNF24 gene overexpression lentiviral vector had been constructed , and the corresponding virus and the HCT116 cell line expressing ZNF24 had been obtained .
Effects of specific knockdown of ribosomal protein S5 in hepatic stellate cells on liver fibrosis
TANG Yuzhen, ZHANG Junping
2023, 41(4): 227-233. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202209007
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  Objective  To observe the effect of specific knockdown of hepatic stellate cells (HSC) ribosomal protein S5 (RPS5) on liver fibrosis in rats.   Methods  The glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) promoter-driven RPS5 shRNA adenovirus was established, and AdGFa2-shRPS5 and its control AdGFa2 shNC were used to transfect primary rat HSCs and hepatocytes, respectively. RPS5 was determined by Western-blot and Real Time PCR, α-SMA and type I collagen expression; the rat liver fibrosis model was established by dimethyl nitrosamine (DMN) and bile duct ligation (BDL), and intrahepatic HSC was specifically knocked down by tail vein injection of adenovirus of RPS5 levels. The pathological changes of liver tissue sections were analyzed by HE staining; the content of hydroxyproline, sections of Sirius red and Masson staining were used to evaluate collagen deposition; immunohistochemical staining was used to detect the expression of α-SMA and RPS5.   Results  AdGFa2-shRPS5 specifically knocked down the expression level of RPS5 in HSC and increased the expression of α-SMA and type I collagen in vitro. The in vivo results showed that in two animal models of chronic liver injury, specific knockdown of RPS5 expression in HSCs promoted HSC activation, increased the deposition of extracellular matrix, and promoted liver fibrosis.   Conclusion  RPS5 is essential for HSC activation and liver fibrosis, which could be a potential target for the treatment of liver fibrosis.
Inhibitory effects of gemcitabine hydrochloride combined with ferroptosis inducers on the proliferation of PANC-1 cells
WANG Jirong, YANG Daoqiu, SUN Zhiguo, HAN Han, DENG Li
2023, 41(4): 234-239. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202212051
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  Objective  To study the effects of three ferroptosis inducers Erastin (Era), sulfasalazine (SASP) and artesunate (Art) alone or combined with gemcitabine hydrochloride (hcGEM) on the proliferation inhibition of Human pancreatic cell line PANC -1.   Methods  The CCK-8 method was used to detect the inhibitory effects of different concentrations of Era, SASP and Art alone or combined with hcGEM on the proliferation of PANC-1, and the combination index (CI) was used to judge whether three ferroptosis inducers combined with hcGEM had synergistic inhibitory effect on PANC-1.   Results  The three ferroptosis inducers and hcGEM alone or in combination could significantly inhibit the activity of PANC-1. The inhibitory effects were enhanced with the concentration increasing. The CI values of hcGEM-Era 4∶1 or 1∶4 combination group and hcGEM-SASP 1∶400 combination group were less than 1.The CI values of hcGEM-Art 1∶4 or 1∶16 combination group were less than 1 only within a certain concentration range.   Conclusion  The inhibitory effects of the three ferroptosis inducers and hcGEM alone or in combination were dose-dependent. The combination of hcGEM and three ferroptosis inducers could synergistically inhibit the proliferation of PANC-1.
Optimization of extraction process of prescription medicinal materials of compound Yangshe granules
YU Jianchao, MA Chao, WANG Mengmeng, LI Dan, LIU Rongmei, LIU Jiyong
2023, 41(4): 240-244. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202207103
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  Objective  Optimizing the extraction process of prescription medicinal materials of hospital preparation of compound Yangshe granules.   Methods  A high performance liquid chromatograph (HPLC) quantitative method was established for deacetyl asperulosidicacid methyl ester (DME) and ferulic acid (FC) of the active ingredient. Based on the content of DME, FC and the yield of extract, the extraction process of compound Yangshe granule extract was optimized using central composite design-response surface methodology.   Results  The established HPLC method of quantification of active components in compound Yangshe granules met the requirements of method validation. The optimal extraction process optimized by central composite design-response surface methodology were as follows: the weight of extraction solvent was 12 times of the medicinal slices, the alcohol concentration was 73% and the extraction time was 60 min.   Conclusion  In this study, the quantitative method of active components in compound Yangshe granule by HPLC has been successfully established, and the optimized extraction process is simple and easy to operate with good repeatability.
Discussion on the chemical compositions and treatment mechanism of sepsis of Sonchus arvensis L. by network pharmacology
HU Bingyue, ZHANG Xinkang, CEN Jinfeng, LV Chongning, LU Jincai, XIAO Kai
2023, 41(4): 245-251. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202301001
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  Objective  To explore the effective constituents from Sonchus arvensis L. and the potential mechanism in treating sepsis by network pharmacology.   Methods  The chemical ingredients reported in the literature were taken as research objects and Swiss Target Prediction database was used to collect the identify the potential targets of those ingredients. The GeneCards, OMIM and TTD databases were applied to screen the sepsis related molecular targets. The cross targets were obtained and used to construct the active ingredient-disease target network. In addition, the targets were also imported into STRING database to construct a PPI network. Finally, GO and KEGG enrichment analysis were performed on the target genes to predict the mechanism via DAVID database.   Results  71 components from S. arvensis L. were obtained, which corresponded to 579 potential drug targets. There were 3437 related targets of sepsis. S. arvensis L. and sepsis shared 272 common targets. The results showed that 1366 terms were found by GO function enrichment, including 245 molecular functions (MF), 1002 biological processes (BP), and 119 cell composition (CC), The KEGG enrichment analysis suggested that 166 signaling pathways were involved.   Conclusion  The study revealed that TNF, AKT1, IL-6, IL-1β, TP53 and some other targets might be affected by potentially active ingredients of S arvensis L. such as linoleic acid, linolenic acid and oleic acid to regulate the expression of steroids, sphingolipids hormones as well as epidermal factors and chemokines in treating sepsis.
Study on the efficacy of the resolving depression and tranquilizing TCM sachets in alleviating sleep disorders of soldiers in naval vessels
MENG Xiangqing, WEI Nini, HUANG Xiangchun, XU Jiacheng, DONG Wei, JIA Min
2023, 41(4): 252-254. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202105063
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  Objective  To explore the efficacy of the resolving depression and tranquilizing herbal sachets in alleviating sleep disorders of soldiers in naval vessels.   Methods  Fifty-nine soldiers with sleep disorders (PSQI scale score ≥8 and SAS scale score ≥50) were selected before training at sea, and were randomly divided into sachet treatment group, mindfulness meditation group and control group. During the training period, the sachet treatment group was given traditional Chinese medicine sachet treatment, the mindfulness meditation group was trained in mindfulness meditation, and the control group was not given any intervention.   Results  Compared with the control group, the PSQI and SAS scores of soldiers in both the experimental sachet treatment group and the positive meditation group were significantly improved; compared with the pre-intervention data, the PSQI and SAS scores of both the positive meditation group and the sachet treatment group were significantly decreased, and the degree of decrease was comparable.   Conclusion  The homemade improving depression and tranquilizing TCM sachets have the effect of alleviating the sleep disorders of naval troops served on vessels, which is equivalent to mindfulness meditation. It is easy to use and operate, which is suitable for promotion in the military.
Practice and experience of clinical pharmacists participating in pharmaceutical care for patients after heart valve replacement
LI Ying, QIAN Jiao, ZHU Quangang
2023, 41(4): 255-258. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202201087
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  Objective  To explore the starting point of pharmaceutical care by clinical pharmacists for patients after heart valve replacement.   Methods  Combined with typical cases, the content, focus and effects of pharmaceutical care for patients after heart valve replacement were summarized.   Results  Clinical pharmacists provided pharmaceutical services such as anticoagulant care and warfarin dosage adjustment, infection monitoring and rational use and care of antibacterial, perioperative airway management, stress ulcer (SU) prevention and pharmaceutical care, and warfarin medication education for patients, which had promoted the rational use of drugs and improved the treatment results of patients.   Conclusion  Pharmaceutical care by clinical pharmacists could be helpful to improve the safety and efficacy of drug treatment for patients after heart valve replacement.
Construction of the evaluation index system for pharmacist training effectiveness based on Kirkpatrick evaluation model
YIN Jie, CHEN Yongfa
2023, 41(4): 259-264. doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202105056
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  Objective  To construct the evaluation index system for pharmacist training effectiveness in China.   Methods  The initial framework of index system based on Kirkpatrick evaluation model was constructed through literature research and expert interview method. Delphi method was used to analyze the index system.   Results  The evaluation index system for pharmacist training effectiveness in China included 4 first-level indicators, reaction evaluation, learning evaluation, behavior evaluation and result evaluation, 9 second-level indicators, training scheme, teaching staff, training conditions, theoretical knowledge, practical skills, the change of work ability, the change of professional attitude, personal income and organizational income, as well as 32 third-level indexes such as pharmaceutical professional knowledge.   Conclusion  This evaluation index system for pharmacist training result is highly scientific and systematic. It covers the whole-process and follow-up evaluation of the training activities. It can optimize the pharmacist training schedule and improve the program design for the effective pharmacist training evaluation.