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OBJECTIVE To analyze the main components of Chelidonii Herba-Corydalis Rhizoma (CHCR), and to predict pharmacodynamic substances against estrogen receptor (ER) -positive breast cancer and their potential targets and signaling pathways, followed by verifying experiments. METHODS The ethanol extract of CHCR was analyzed by ultra-performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS). The network pharmacology analysis was performed for the screened components. The network diagram of CHCR “active components-target-pathway” was constructed, and the enrichment pathway in vitro was validated. RESULTS A total of 58 chemical components were identified, including 57 alkaloids and 1 organic acid. A total of 38 active ingredients were screened from the network pharmacology, and 38 core targets were found in the protein-protein interaction network of “component-disease” intersection targets; 258 gene ontology entries and 137 Kyoto encyclopedia of genes and genomics pathways were obtained, mainly including estrogen signal pathway, phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase/protein kinase B (PI3K/Akt) signal pathway, etc. The results of validation test showed that the median inhibitory concentration of CHCR to MCF-7 cells was 693 μg/mL; 150, 300, 600 μg/mL CHCR could significantly reduce the expressions of phosphorylated PI3K, phosphorylated Akt, ERα protein and ESR1 mRNA (P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS The anti-ER-positive breast cancer effect of CHCR may be related to the regulation of ER and PI3K/Akt pathways, which has the characteristics of multi-component and multi-target effects.
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【Objective】 To investigate the effect of Qingkailing injection on platelet function preserved in vitro. 【Methods】 A total of 15 bags of plateletpheresis (≥250 mL/bag), adding Qingkailing injection(1.25 mL/bag) at the final concentration of 1%, were stored at 22 ℃ with gentle agitation as the experimental group, and samples were collected on day 1, 3, 5, 8, 10 and 14 to detect the thromboelastogram (TEG), CD62p expression rate and mitochondrial membrane potential (JC-1). The control group was set up synchronously, with the same volume and storage conditions as the experimental groups, and samples were taken on day 1, 3 and 5 after preservation to undertake the same test items as the experimental groups. The differences of detection indexes between the two groups were compared. 【Results】 1) In the experimental group, there was no significant change in K and α during day 1 to 14(P>0.05). The R value (min) increased from 6.12±1.58 to 11.02±2.26, and the CI value changed from 0.27±1.24 to -10.47±3.51 (P0.05), but decreased to 53.18±2.71 on day 8 and 22.88±3.45 on day 14 (P0.05), but JC-1 (%) was 86.75±3.88 vs 70.36±19.8 on day 5 (P<0.05). In the experimental group, JC-1(%) was 81.04±9.50 vs 71.38±8.77 vs 82.77±7.17 on day 8, 10 and 14, respectively. 【Conclusion】 The activation and aggregation as well as anti-apoptosis function of plateletpheresis, adding Qingkailing injection at the final concentration of 1%, are similar to those of routine preservation.
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OBJECTIVE:To provide reference for the better implementation of National Drug Centralized Procurement Policy (hereinafter referred to as the“National Centralized Procurement Policy”). METHODS:Based on the stakeholder theory, combining with literature research and interview research methods,the role orientation,interest demands and mutual relations of the main stakeholders involved in National Centralized Procurement Policy,such as government departments,pharmaceutical enterprises,medical institutions and patients were analyzed. RESULTS & CONCLUSIONS:Government departments include medical insurance department,health department,drug supervision department and other departments,which plan and lead the National Centralized Procurement Policy;their main interest demand is to ensure the orderly implementation of the policy,the rational use and supply guarantee of the selected varieties in clinic,etc. Pharmaceutical enterprises include pharmaceutical production enterprises and pharmaceutical circulation enterprises,which directly participate in the National Centralized Procurement Policy; the main interest demand of drug production enterprises is to ensure reasonable profits to support their product R&D and promote enterprise transformation;that of pharmaceutical circulation enterprises is to obtain the variety distribution right, so as to improve the market share of enterprises,expand the breadth and depth of marketing,and obtain operating profits,etc. As the main provider of medical services and drugs, medical institutions are responsible for implementing the selected category results of the National Centralized Procurement Policy;their main interest demand is to improve its own popularity and reputation. Patients are not only the demanders of medical services and drugs,but also the main beneficiaries of the reform of National Centralized Procurement Policy;their main interest demand is to reduce the drug burden and ensure that the drugs used are safe and effective. In order to better promote the National Centralized Procurement Policy,it is suggested to give play to the leading role of the government and promote the reform of“tripartite system reform”in coordination with other policies;optimize the drug procurement mechanism and guide the reasonable formation of market price;encourage enterprises to continuously improve the quality of varieties through generic drug consistency evaluation,and strengthen quality supervision.
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【Objective】 To study the metabolism and morphology changes of platelets in vitro using traditional Chinese medicine named Qingkailing injection as the additive solution, and to explore the viability of Qingkailing in the extension of platelet storage. 【Methods】 Apheresis platelets, adding 1% final concentration of Qingkailing injection, were taken as experiment groups, and sampled on 1, 3, 5, 8, 10 and 14 days(6 time points)of storage. Apheresis platelets without adding Qingkailing injection were taken as the control, and sampled on 1, 3 and 5 days(3 time points)of storage. The platelet count, morphology scores, biochemical parameters, pH and response rate of hypotonic shock during agitated storage(22 ℃) were tested. 【Results】 1) No significant change in platelet count was noticed in both experimental group(within 14 days) and the control(within 5 days)(P>0.05). The MPV and PDW of both groups increased at any sampling time within 5 days(P<0.05). 2) The morphology score of experimental groups and the control all decreased within the storage period(P<0.05), but its decrease of the control was greater than that of the experimental groups, especially on day 8(P<0.05). 3)Glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lactate, Na+, and K+ values increased or decreased in varying degrees(P<0.05), while Cl- value stayed almost the same during 14 days(P>0.05). Glucose, lactate dehydrogenase, lactate and Na+ value changed significantly in the control within 5 days(P<0.05), while K+ and Cl- value did not(P>0.05). Within 5-day storage, the glucose consumption, lactate dehydrogenase and lactate generation in the control were significantly greater than those in experimental groups(P<0.05), but the added value of Na+, K+ and Cl- showed no significant difference(P>0.05). 4) pH value, relative to the baseline of day 1, decreased in both groups within 5 days, and its decreasing trend was significant in the control (P<0.05), but not in the experimental group(P>0.05). No significant difference was noticed in the response rate of hypotonic shock in experimental groups within 8 days, while significant decrease was noticed in the control within 5days(P<0.05). The response rate of hypotonic shock in experimental groups were significantly higher than that in the control on day 3 and day 5(P<0.05). 【Conclusion】 The comparison of apheresis platelets, stored in vitro, in terms of platelet count, morphology scores, biochemical parameters, pH and response rate of hypotonic shock showed that platelets, adding 1% final concentration of Qingkailing injection, could prolong the platelet storage to at least 10 days in vitro.
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【Objective】 To study the feasibility of whole blood thromboelastogram (WB-TEG) and its correlative kit for plasma thromboelastogram (P-TEG) detection and the characteristics of P-TEG in healthy subjects. 【Methods】 17 healthy volunteers were detected by WB-TEG instrument and its correlative kit, and the results were compared with those by P-TEG. The P-TEG characteristics of 17 healthy volunteers were analyzed. Three groups (7 cases/group)of plasma samples with different platelet (Plt) count and the other three groups of plasma(7, 6 and 4 cases, respectively) with different fibrinogen(Fib) concentration were tested for P-TEG. The effects of Plt and Fib on P-TEG detection were observed. 【Results】 There was no significant difference in R and MA value (P>0.05)as WB-TEG was compared with P-TEG in healthy subjects, while in K(min) (1.71±0.47 vs 1.07±0.45), A(°) (66.1±5.41 vs 75.59±5.77), and CI value (0.9±1.8 vs 2.52±2.58)(all P <0.05). Various parameters of healthy individuals were basically within the range of 95% CI of WB-TEG, but there were significant diffferences in K, A and CI value(P<0.05). When Plt count (×1011/L) was≥2.5 in plasma, the MA value of P-TEG was significantly extended than that of normal individuals(P<0.05); when Plt count (×1011/L) was 6.0 ~12.0, the MA and CI value of P-TEG significantly decreased(P<0.05). When Fib(g/L) was 6.4~6.91 in plasma, the R and K value of P-TEG were prolonged, but A, MA and CI value all decreased(P <0.05); when Fib(g/L) <1, the A and MA value significantly decreased(P<0.05), and K and CI value could not be detected. 【Conclusion】 The WB-TEG and its correlative kit can be used in P-TEG detection, and corresponding reference values of TEG parameters should be established in combination with the conditions of laboratories.