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The inhibition effect of astaxanthin on calcification of aortic valve interstitial cells by activating the Nrf2/HO-1 Pathway
ZHAO Quangong, WANG Guokun, XU Zhiyun
Accepted Manuscript  doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202412057
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  Objective  To clarify the effect and mechanisms of astaxanthin on the calcification of aortic valve interstitial cells (VICs) induced by osteogenic medium (OM).   Methods  The CCK-8 assay was used to analyze the effects of different concentrations of astaxanthin on the proliferation of VICs. After treating VICs with astaxanthin in OM, Alizarin Red staining was performed to detect calcified nodules, and Western blotting was used to measure the expression levels of osteogenic differentiation markers ALP and Runx2. Additionally, Western blotting and immunofluorescence detection were utilized to assess the expression levels of Nrf2 and HO-1 proteins. The levels of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) were measured by DCFH-DA fluorescence staining.   Results  The CCK-8 results indicated that the optimal concentration of astaxanthin for intervention was 25 μmol/L. Astaxanthin treatment reduced the formation of calcified nodules induced by OM in VICs, and inhibited the expression of osteogenic differentiation markers ALP and Runx2 (P<0.01). Furthermore, Astaxanthin treatment decreased the expression levels of Nrf2 and HO-1 (P<0.01), and reduced intracellular reactive oxygen species levels (P<0.01).   Conclusion  Astaxanthin may mitigate oxidative stress and calcification in VICs by enhancing the Nrf2/HO-1 antioxidant signaling pathway.
Effects and mechanism of Triptolide on cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats
ZHU Dongjie, HE Xinzheng, ZOU Jie, YU Shidan, LI Hongxia
Accepted Manuscript  doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202311021
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  Objective  To investigate the effect of Triptolide on cerebral ischemia- reperfusion injury (CIRI) and explore its molecular mechanism.   Methods  One hundred and forty-four Wistar rats were randomly divided into sham operation group, model group, low, medium, high dose of triptolide group and butylphthalide group, with 24 rats in each group. The CIRI rat model was established by blocking the middle cerebral artery for 2 hours. 3 days before modeling, the rats in each group were ip administration once a day. 24 hours after reperfusion, the neurological deficit score was detected, the rate of cerebral infarction was measured by TTC staining, the blood brain barrier (BBB) permeability was detected by EB penetration test. The pathological changes neurons in the ischemic penumbra cortex were observed by HE and TUNEL staining. The content of inflammatory factors in ischemic cerebral cortex were detected by ELISA method. The expression of TLR4/NF-κB pathway related proteins were detected by Western blot.   Results  Compared with the model group, the neurological deficit score, cerebral infarction rate and EB content in the Triptolide middle, high dose groups and the Butylphthalide group were significantly decreased (P<0.05). The pathological changes of cortical neurons in the ischemic penumbra were significantly improved, and the apoptosis rate of neurons was significantly decreased (P<0.05). The content of TNF-α, IL-1β and the expression of TLR4, p-NF-κB, cleaved Caspase-3, Bax were significantly decreased, the expression of Bcl-2 was significantly increased, the ratio of p-NF-κB/NF-κB and Bax/Bcl-2 were significantly decreased (P<0.05). The regulatory effect of the high dose triptolide group on various detection indexes were better than that of the Butylphthalide group (P<0.05).   Conclusion  Triptolide could protect the permeability of BBB, improve the neurological deficit and neuropathy in CIRI rats, and reduce the rate of cerebral infarction, its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of TLR4/NF-κB pathway and which mediated inflammatory response and neuronal apoptosis.
Synthesis and Antitumor Activity of Novel RRx-001 Derivatives
WU Ruonan, TANG Wenmin, GAO Lin, WU Yuelin, LUO Chuan, MIAO Zhenyuan
Accepted Manuscript  doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202408053
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  Objectives  To study the antitumor activities of RRx-001 derivatives with novel covalent fragments   Methods  Four targeted compounds were designed and synthesized. The structures were confirmed by 1H NMR and HRMS. A549 and HCT116 cancer cell lines were selected for antiproliferative activity assays.   Results   All the compounds revealed antitumor activities and compound ZM528 showed the best antitumor activity against these two cell lines with IC50 values of (5.1±4.8) and (6.0±2.7) μmol/L, respectively.   Conclusions  The result indicated that bromoacetyl group of RRx-001 could be substituted with other covalent fragments.
Research progress on Sophora Flavescens of Traditional Chinese Medicine
LIU Mengxiao, CHEN Linlin, WANG Yan, ZHANG Junping
In Press  doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202406053
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Sophora Flavescens is the dried root of the leguminous plant Sophora Flavescens Ait. It was first published in Shen Nong's Herbal Classic. Sophora Flavescens contains a variety of active ingredients, mainly including matrine and oxymatrine, with anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-arrhythmia, disease-resistant pathogenic microorganisms and other pharmacological effects. Clinically, the compound preparations of Sophora Flavescens include Compound KuShen injection and KuShen gel and so on, which can be used to treat many types of cancers and improve skin, mucous pruritus, pain and other symptoms. Due to the poor bioavailability, the structure of matrine needs to be reformed. MASM, matrine derivative, only needs a low concentration to have a good therapeutic effect on sepsis and liver fibrosis. In this article, the chemical composition, pharmacological effects, compound preparations and structural modification of matrine were mainly discussed, aiming to provide a theoretical basis for the clinical application of Sophora Flavescens and the development of new drugs.
A case of postoperative candida bloodstream infection occurred in patients with digestive tract perforation
FENG Guangwei, ZHANG Jing, LIU Yangxi, CUI Min
Accepted Manuscript  doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202312012
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  Objective  To explore the drug selection, usage, dosage and effect of clinical pharmacists in the treatment of secondary Candida bloodstream infection in patients with digestive tract perforation, and provide reference for rational clinical use of such anti-infection therapy.   Methods  During the treatment of Candida infection, anti-infection specialist clinical pharmacists suggested replacing fluconazole for anti-infection treatment, and adjusted the usage and dosage of caspofungin to ensure the application of full treatment course.   Results  The patient’s Candida bloodstream infection was effectively controlled.   Conclusion  Echininocandins such as caspofungin are the first choice for Candida infection. The maintenance dose should be reduced to 35 mg qd in patient of moderate liver function injury, and the anti-infection treatment should be done at least 14 days after the blood culture being negative. Clinical pharmacists participate in clinical pharmaceutical care practices such as clinical ward rounds, and actively assist doctors to develop individualized anti-infection programs, which could improve the level of clinical drug use and improve the clinical outcome of diseases.
Analysis of characteristics of adverse drug reactions in a hospital from 2021 to 2023
WANG Yan, FANG Ming, SONG Hongwei, ZHONG Chao, XU Feng, ZHOU Ting
In Press  doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202404041
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  Objective  To analyze the characteristics of adverse drug reactions (ADR) reported in Sixth People’s Hospital South Campus, Shanghai Jiaotong University from 2021 to 2023, to provide reference for promoting rational clinical drug use.  Methods  ADR data reported in our hospital were collected retrospectively, including patients' basic information, drugs causing adverse reactions, types of adverse reactions and outcomes. Descriptive analysis methods were used to summarize and analyze the data.   Results  A total of 979 cases of ADR were reported in our hospital from 2021 to 2023. The highest proportion of patients with ADR occurred in the age range of 31 to 50, and more male patients (63.5%). The top five drugs involved with adverse reactions were antibiotics (48.8%), Chinese medicine injections(19.2%), vitamins(7.5%), Chinese patent medicine(7.2%), equine tetanus immunoglobulin(6.3%). Among antibiotics, cefuroxime, ceftazidime and cefotiam were the majority. The organs/systems involved in all ADR were mainly skin and accessories damage (55.4%). The clinical manifestations were rash, itching, and maculopapular rash.  Conclusion  From 2021 to 2023, the most common drugs causing adverse drug reactions in our hospital are still mainly antibacterial drugs, and the rational clinical use of antibacterial drugs still needs to be paid attention to.
Effect of hypertension on cardiovascular fibrosis and sFRP2 expression
XU Yao, MA Chunhui, LI Zhiyong
In Press  doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202409055
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  Objective  To investigate the effect of spontaneous hypertension on the remodeling of cardiac and aortic tissues in rats, with special attention to the changes in the content of collagen fibers, elastic fibers and secreted Frizzled-related protein 2 (sFRP2) in cardiac and aortic tissues.   Methods  28-week-old SHR rats (Spontaneously Hypertensive rats) and WKY (Wistar-Kyoto rats) of the same age were selected as experimental animals. Cardiac load is assessed by calculating the cardiac weight index. Collagen fibers and elastic fibers were isolated from the rat thoracic aorta by hot alkali method, and their content was determined by biochemical analysis. In addition, pathological evaluation of tissue sections of the left ventricle and thoracic aorta was performed by H&E staining, Sirius red staining, and lichen red staining. Western blotting was used to determine the expression level of sFRP2 protein in cardiac tissues.   Results  Compared with WKY rats, the heart weight index of SHR rats increased significantly (P<0.001), and the results of biochemical analysis and staining of pathological sections showed that the content of collagen fibers in the aorta in the SHR group was higher than that in the WKY group, while the content of elastic fibers was lower, but the difference did not reach statistical significance. The content of collagen fibers in the heart of the SHR group was significantly higher than that in the WKY group (P<0.01). Western blotting showed that there was no significant difference in the expression level of sFRP2 protein in heart tissues between the two groups.   Conclusion  The remodeling of cardiac and aortic tissues in a rat model of spontaneous hypertension may involve complex molecular mechanisms, not just changes in the content of collagen fibers and elastic fibers. The detailed mechanism of the progression of spontaneous hypertension and target organs damage still need further investigation.
Progress and prospect of the antihypertensive effect from Bidens pilosa L. and its
WANG Xinxia, LIU Zhijun, LYU Lei, ZHANG Shuang, GAO Shouhong
Accepted Manuscript  doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202408021
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Hypertension is a systemic chronic vascular disease. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Syndromes, hypertension belongs to the category of liver fire, vertigo, liver yang, headache and so on. Chinese medicine treatment of hypertension has gradually become a hot research topic, and using Chinese herbal medicine to reduce blood pressure has also achieved good results. In recent years, researches on anti-hypotension of Bidens pilosa L. has gradually increased. The related research of Bidens pilosa L., including the ancient literature, modern research, functional components and mechanism were mainly summarized, the application of Bidens pilosa L. in lowering blood pressure were anticipated, with a view to provide reference for the further development and utilization of Bidens pilosa L. in treatment of hypertension.
Using HPLC to determine antimicrobial preservatives thimerosal in eye drops
GAO Jin, HU Dan, WANG Xiwen, YU Xiaocui, WANG Zexin, LIU Jing, ZHU Yuwei, MA Zihui, XU Junwei, GAO Qing, HONG Xiaoxu
Accepted Manuscript  doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202404059
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  Objective  To establish a HPLC method for determining thimerosal compounds in eye drops.   Methods  A gradient HPLC system was used in the quantitative analysis of thimerosal compounds on Shiseido MGII C18 column (4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm), using 1% triethylamine solution ( pH adjusted to 3.0 with phosphate) as mobile phase A, the methanol as mobile phase B, gradient elution, The column temperature was 40 ℃, the detection wavelength was 222 nm , the flow rate was 1 ml/min and the injection volume was 20 µl.   Results  The established method had good linearity within the concentration range of 4.3-216.7 μg/ml (r>0.999) for thimerosal, with average recoveries was 102.1%, RSD2.7%.   Conclusion  This method is simple, accurate and highly specific, and can be used for determination of thimerosal compound in eye drops.
The preventive and therapeutic effects of three ethanol extracts derived from three sources of Stellera chamaejasme L., on imiquimod-induced psoriasis in mice
PENG Ying, LIU Xin, NIE Yiwen, WANG Xinhe, NIAN Hua, ZHU Jianyong
Accepted Manuscript  doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202406029
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  Objective  To investigate the preventive and therapeutic effects of ethanol extracts derived from three sources of traditional Chinese medicine: Stellera chamaejasme L., Euphorbia fischeriana Steud., and Euphorbia kansuensis Prokh., on imiquimod (IMQ)-induced psoriasis in mice.   Methods  Thirty-six male BALB/c mice were randomly divided into the following 6 groups with 6 mice in each group: blank control, model, Stellera chamaejasme, Euphorbia fischeriana, Euphorbia kansuensis, and calcipotriol. PASI (Psoriasis Area and Severity Index) scores were used to record the changes of skin lesions in each group; HE (hematoxylin-eosin) staining was used to observe the pathological morphology of skin and measure the thickness of the epidermis. Immunohistochemistry was used to detect the expression of nuclear antigen Ki67 in the skin tissues of mice.   Results  Compared with the model group, the three kinds of ethanol extracts can reduce the PASI score, inhibit epidermal thickening, and decrease expression of Ki67 in the psoriasis mice. Among them, the therapeutic effect of Stellera chamaejasme was the most significant and it was better than the commonly used topical drug calcipotriol.   Conclusion  The ethanol extract of Stellera chamaejasme has good anti-psoriatic activity, can inhibit the abnormal proliferation of keratinocytes, can reduce the expression of Ki67, and can significantly improve psoriasis-like skin lesions.
Determination of Lamotrigine in Human Plasma by Central cutting two-dimensional liquid Chromatography
LIN Junrong, ZHANG Minxin, ZHAO Xuemei, HUANG Aiwen
Accepted Manuscript  doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202306020
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Objective To establish a central cutting two-dimensional liquid chromatography for the determination of lamotrigine in human plasma. Methods External standard method was used. The first dimensional chromatographic column: SNCB(T)-1A(silica gel, 4.6 mm×50 mm, 5 μm), mobile phase A:VCV-1D mobile phase, flow rate: 0.4 ml/min; mobile phase B: water, flow rate: 1.0 ml/min; second dimensional chromatographic column: Symmetry C18 (4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm), mobile phase: acetonitrile-10 mmol/L ammonium acetate solution(V/V=25∶75), flow rate: 1.0 ml/min; Intermediate column: SBX 4-MA(resin, 3.0 mm×10 mm, 5µm). The UV detection wavelength: 306 nm, the column temperature: 45 ℃, and the injection volume: 200 μl. Results The linear range of lamotrigine was 1.24-39.50 μg/ml, the lower limit of quantification was 1.24 μg/ml, the detection limit was 0.02 μg/ml, the intra-day precision RSD was less than 5%, the day-to-day precision RSD was less than 10%, the variation of intra-day accuracy ranged from 102.17% to 111.17%, and the daytime accuracy variation ranged from 99.80% to 107.31% the recovery RSD was less than 5%, and the variation range was 89.95% -96.16%. After 24 hours storage at room temperature, repeated freezing and thawing for 3 times and storage at-40 ℃ for 2 weeks, the ratio of the measured value / labeled value ranged from 87.01% to 115.88%. Conclusion In this study, a method with simple operation, good stability, high sensitivity and good reproducibility was established, which could be suitable for clinical monitoring of blood concentration of lamotrigine and provides reliable monitoring data support for clinical individualized medication guidance.
Study of the treatment compliance and influencing factors of inhalation therapy in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
DUAN Hu, ZHOU Yanqing, QIAN Yulin, ZHAO Liang
In Press  doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202204094
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  Objective  To study the compliance and influencing factors of inhalation therapy in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),and carry out patient education and management accordingly.   Methods  COPD patients were selected from Respiratory Clinic of Luodian Hospital of Baoshan District of Shanghai from June to December of 2021. Compliance and inhalation techniques were assessed with the Morisky Medication Adherence Scale and the ten-step inhalation technique, and the factors influencing compliance were analyzed.   Results  A total of 58 outpatients with COPD were included, in which 25 cases (43.1%) with moderate or above compliance. Univariate analysis showed that the patients with course of disease ≥5 years, CAT(COPD assessment test)≥10 points, used 2 inhalation devices and inhalation technique score ≥8 points had better compliance when compared with other patients (P<0.05).  Conclusion  Patient education and management should be carried out actively. The patients with course of disease<5 years, CAT<10 points should be highly concerned. The patients' ability to use inhalation devices and personal preference should be fully considered. Training on the use of devices should be strengthened and regularly follow-up evaluation should be carried out.
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Lactic acid bacteria as recombinant protein drug delivery carrier
WANG Xufang, WANG Yanting, YAO Chunmeng, LU Bin
Accepted Manuscript  doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202309021
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Lactic acid bacteria is a good candidate in living drug delivery system for its safety, beneficial nature, and intestinal colonizability. At present, most studies use it as a protein drug delivery carrier for disease treatment. As a model organism, a variety of gene modification schemes enable it to be applied to various diseases and can play a significant therapeutic effect. Lactic acid bacteria drug carrier has many advantages, including non-invasive drug delivery, gene editing, large-scale production Therefore, the use of lactic acid bacteria as recombinant protein expression vector has attracted global attention. In this review, the application basis, bioavailability improvement, gene editing strategy and research and application status of lactobacillus drug delivery system were summarized.
Study on the effect of Lishukang capsule on learning and memory impairment in mice with high altitude hypoxia based on Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 signal pathway
MENG Panpan, SONG Muge, YANG Shichao, CHEN Keming, YANG Zhongduo, MA Huiping
Accepted Manuscript  doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202303006
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  Objective  Study on the effect of Lishukang capsule on learning and memory impairment in mice with high altitude hypoxia based on Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 signal pathway.   Methods  Sixty male Balb/C mice were randomly divided into normal control group, hypoxia model group, Rhodiola capsule group: 400 mg/kg, low, medium and high dose groups of Lishukang capsule: 400 mg/kg, 600 mg/kg, 800 mg/kg, with 10 mice in each group. The normal control group was fed at the local altitude (1500m) after 7 days of intragastric administration in each group, and the rest groups were fed at the low pressure and hypoxia animal experimental cabin to simulate the altitude of 7500 m for hypoxia for 3 days. During this period, the normal control group and the hypoxia model group were given normal saline once a day, and 1 hour after the last administration, the eight arm maze was used to test the spatial memory ability of mice under simulated high altitude hypoxia; HE staining was used to observe the morphological changes of hippocampus in mice; Western blot was used to detect the changes of protein content of Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 signal pathway and apoptosis related protein in hippocampus of mice.   Results  Compared with the normal control group, the spatial memory ability of mice in the hypoxia model group was significantly impaired (P<0.01); HE staining showed that hippocampal neurons in mice were seriously injured; the content of brain tissue Keap1 protein and apoptosis related protein Bax and Caspase-3 increased (P<0.01); the content of Nrf2, HO-1 and apoptosis related protein Bcl-2 decreased (P<0.01). Compared with the hypoxia model group, the error rate of mice in the high dose group of Lishukang capsule in the eight arm maze behavior experiment was significantly reduced (P<0.05, P<0.01); HE staining showed that the neurons were arranged orderly and the cell morphology was good; the content of Keap1 protein and apoptosis related protein Bax and Caspase-3 decreased (P<0.01); the content of Nrf2, HO-1 and apoptosis related protein Bcl-2 increased (P<0.01).   Conclusion  High altitude hypoxia can lead to oxidative stress injury in mice and induce the expression of apoptosis related genes, thus aggravating the cognitive dysfunction of mice; Lishukang capsule can effectively improve the learning and memory impairment in mice caused by hypoxia, and its mechanism may be related to regulating the Keap1/Nrf2/HO-1 signal pathway and reducing apoptosis.
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Research progresses on Keap1-Nrf2 pathway in inflammatory diseases
ZHOU Wenyan, HU Shanshan, ZHANG Wannian, ZHUANG Chunlin
2025, 43(3): 97-108, 116.   doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202405013
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The Keap1-Nrf2 pathway has been shown to be an important defense mechanism against oxidative stress, which may be an effective therapeutic strategy for many diseases. The research progresses on Keap1-Nrf2 pathway in inflammatory diseases were mainly reviewed. The basic components and activation mechanism of Keap1-Nrf2 pathway were introduced. The relationship between Keap1-Nrf2 pathway and the crosstalk between NF-κB pathway and HO-1 pathway, the expression of inflammatory mediators and enzymes, and inflammatory bodies were expounded. Natural product-derived inhibitors, small molecule inhibitors targeting Keap1-Nrf2 pathway and their clinical progress were introduced, and the potential application value of Keap1-Nrf2 pathway in the treatment of inflammation was discussed.
Progress on mRNA tumor vaccine with non-viral delivery system
ZHOU Jiao, ZHENG Jianyu, WANG Sizhen, YANG Feng
2025, 43(3): 109-116.   doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202410034
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At the end of 2020, the FDA issued emergency use authorization for two mRNA vaccines(BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273), which had provided important support in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The great success of these COVID-19 vaccines based on non-viral vectors has promoted the research and application of mRNA vaccines in the treatment of diseases such as tumors. Compared with virus-based delivery systems, non-viral carriers have significant advantages in biological safety and versatility. Therefore, non-viral vectors have become a research hotshot for mRNA tumor vaccines. In this paper, the latest research progress on lipid nanoparticles, polymers, peptides and inorganic materials were introduced. In addition, recent clinical trials of mRNA tumor vaccines were reviewed and the challenges and prospects of non-viral vectors in clinical transformation of mRNA tumor vaccines were discussed.
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Construction and validation of a platelet-specific Metrnl gene knockout mouse model
CHEN Canxin, MIAO Zhuwei, MIAO Chaoyu
2025, 43(3): 117-123.   doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202409031
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  Objective  To construct the platelet-specific Metrnl gene knockout (Plt-Metrnl-/-)mice model.   Methods  Based on the Cre-LoxP system, Metrnlloxp/loxp mice, previously constructed in our laboratory, were mated with Pf4-Cre mice to generate Plt-Metrnl-/- mice. The genotypes of the offspring were identified, and tissues of the platelet, other peripheral blood cells, heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney, brain, colon, and bone marrow were collected. The expression of the Metrnl gene in Plt-Metrnl-/- mice was investigated by quantitative real-time PCR and western blot. Also, the blood routine index was tested in Plt-Metrnl-/- mice.   Results  Compared with wild-type mice, the level of Metrnl protein in platelets was significantly decreased in Plt-Metrnl-/- mice. There was no significant difference in mRNA and protein levels of other peripheral blood cells and tissues, as well as in blood routine index, growth, and development between Plt-Metrnl-/- mice and WT mice.   Conclusion  Platelet-specific Metrnl knockout mice(Plt-Metrnl-/- mice)model was successfully constructed.
Design, synthesis and antifungal and antitumor activity research of novel Hsp90 inhibitors
SHI Qiao, HAN Guiyan, ZHANG Junteng, LIU Na
2025, 43(3): 124-135.   doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202501019
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  Objective   To design and synthesize novel Hsp90 inhibitors with dual functions of synergistically enhancing the antifungal activity of fluconazole (FLC) against drug-resistant fungi and anti-tumor activity based on the Hsp90 inhibitor Ganetespib.   Methods  The previous research found that Ganetespib had a good synergistic anti-resistant fungal activity with FLC, with a fractional inhibitory concentration index (FICI) of 0.023 to 0.039. In this study, structural modifications were made to Ganetespib by replacing its indole ring with a phenyl ring containing different substituents to design and synthesize a series of new compounds. The in vitro synergistic anti-resistant fungal activity against C. albicans 0304103 in combination with FLC, anti-tumor activity (against HEL, HL60 and A549 cells), and Hsp90α inhibition activity were determined to explore their structure-activity relationship and mechanism of action.   Results  The chemical structures of 19 new compounds were confirmed by 1H NMR, 13C NMR and HRMS. Most of the compounds exhibited strong Hsp90α inhibitory activity, good synergistic activity against drug-resistant fungi in combination with FLC and anti-tumor activity. The substitution of electron-donating groups on the benzene ring was beneficial to enhancing the synergistic activity against drug-resistant fungi in combination with FLC. Among them, compounds F3 and F5 showed excellent synergistic activity against drug-resistant fungi in combination with FLC (FICI were both 0.047) and anti-tumor activity (IC50 were 0.025 to 0.15 μmol/L and 0.021 to 0.23 μmol/L respectively), and could down-regulate the expression levels of drug resistance genes and efflux pump genes in fungi, inhibit the formation of fungal biofilms, and arrest the cell cycle of HEL cells at G0/G1 phase.   Conclusion   The novel Hsp90 inhibitors such as F3 and F5 could both effectively exert the dual activities of synergizing with FLC to combat drug-resistant fungi and fight against tumors, which provided a new idea for the development of new drugs with dual functions of synergizing with FLC to combat drug-resistant fungi and fight against tumors.
Study on the synergistic antifungal effects of caspofungin acetate loaded glyceryl monostearate nanoparticle on Candida albicans
GUO Lingyi, LIU Yanchao, GAO Lu, LIU Ruiyao, LYU Quanzhen, YU Yuan
2025, 43(3): 136-142, 150.   doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202310043
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  Objective   To prepare and characterize caspofungin acetate-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles using glycerol monostearate (CAS-SLNs), and investigate the antifungal effect of potentiation on Candida albicans in vitro and in vivo.   Methods  A high performance liquid chromatography method was established for the determination of caspofungin acetate (CAS). CAS-SLNs were prepared by the melt-emulsification method and characterized. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the inhibitory effect on Candida albicans biofilm were determined. A systemic infection model of Candida albicans was established in mice, and the growth curve models for body weight and fungal load of kidneys of the animals were investigated after intravenous infection.   Results  The retention time of CAS was 6.8 min. The calibration curve showed good linearity, and the precision and stability met the requirements of the assay. Transmission electron microscopy revealed that CAS-SLNs were spherical, with a particle size of (135.97±1.73) nm. The Zeta potential was (19.33±0.37) mV, drug loading was (7.55±0.68)%, and encapsulation efficiency was (67.71±1.74)%. CAS-SLNs showed significant in vitro antifungal inhibition with a MIC of 9.78×10−4 g/ml, which was significantly better than CAS group and the physical mixture group of CAS and GMS, as well as the same biofilm inhibition was observed (P<0.001). Pharmacodynamic studies demonstrated that CAS-SLNs maintained stable body weight gain compared to the control (P<0.01) and CAS groups in Candida albicans invasive infection model, and that CAS-SLNs significantly reduced renal fungal burden load relative to the CAS group (P<0.05). In vivo study revealed that a stable body weight was maintained in CAS-SLNs group compared to the control group (P<0.01) in Candida albicans invasive infection model. CAS-SLNs also significantly reduced renal fungal load compared to the CAS group (P<0.05).   Conclusion  CAS-SLNs significantly enhanced the antifungal effects of CAS in vitro and in vivo, which provided a valuable insight for the research of new formulation of CAS.
Network pharmacological mechanism of Danshen Baizhu prescription on the treatment of coronary heart disease, vascular dementia and idiopathic membranous nephropathy
XU Lulu, LIU Aijun
2025, 43(3): 143-150.   doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202312027
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  Objective  To investigate the material basis and mechanism of Danshen Baizhu prescription in coronary heart disease, vascular dementia and idiopathic membranous nephropathy based on network pharmacology.   Methods  TCMSP, PubChem, UniProt, GeneCards, OMIM, and DrugBank databases were used to obtain drug and disease targets, and the TCM-compound-drug target network, compound-common target-disease network, and protein-protein interaction map were drawn by STRING database and Cytoscape software, and gene enrichment analysis was performed by Metascape database.   Results  A total of 164 active compounds, 509 potential targets, and 141 common targets were screened out. The main active ingredients were Tanshinone II A, Isorhamnetin, Quercetin, Luteolin, Kampferol, β-sitosterol, Stigmasterol, etc. The key targets were albumin, interleukin 6, Tumor necrosis factor , serine/threonine kinase 1, vascular endothelial growth factor A , mainly enriching in the positive regulation of cell migration, cell viability, protein phosphorylation, responsing to growth factors, oxidative stress and other biological processes and lipid and atherosclerosis, MAPK, atherosclerosis and fluid shear force, AGE-RAGE, IL-17, PI3K-Akt and other signaling pathways.   Conclusion  The mechanism of action of Danshen Baizhu prescription for coronary heart disease, vascular dementia and idiopathic membranous nephropathy may mainly play a role in multiple targets and pathways such as inhibition of inflammation, inhibition of oxidative stress, and vasodilation.
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Chief Editor: LI Jie Wei

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ISSN 2097-2024   CN  31-2185/R

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