Jinyinqingre Oral Liquid alleviates LPS-induced acute lung injury by inhibiting the NF-κB/NLRP3/GSDMD pathway / 中国天然药物

Acute lung injury (ALI) is a prevalent and severe clinical condition characterized by inflammatory damage to the lung endothelial and epithelial barriers, resulting in high incidence and mortality rates. Currently, there is a lack of safe and effective drugs for the treatment of ALI. In a previous clinical study, we observed that Jinyinqingre oral liquid (JYQR), a Traditional Chinese Medicine formulation prepared by the Taihe Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Hubei University of Medicine, exhibited notable efficacy in treating inflammation-related hepatitis and cholecystitis in clinical settings. However, the potential role of JYQR in ALI/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and its anti-inflammatory mechanism remains unexplored. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects and underlying molecular mechanisms of JYQR in ALI using a mouse model of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced ALI and an in vitro RAW264.7 cell model. JYQR yielded substantial improvements in LPS-induced histological alterations in lung tissues. Additionally, JYQR administration led to a noteworthy reduction in total protein levels within the BALF, a decrease in MPAP, and attenuation of pleural thickness. These findings collectively highlight the remarkable efficacy of JYQR in mitigating the deleterious effects of LPS-induced ALI. Mechanistic investigations revealed that JYQR pretreatment significantly inhibited NF-κB activation and downregulated the expressions of the downstream proteins, namely NLRP3 and GSDMD, as well as proinflammatory cytokine levels in mice and RAW2647 cells. Consequently, JYQR alleviated LPS-induced ALI by inhibiting the NF-κB/NLRP3/GSDMD pathway. JYQR exerts a protective effect against LPS-induced ALI in mice, and its mechanism of action involves the downregulation of the NF-κB/NLRP3/GSDMD inflammatory pathway.

Recent Advance in Extraction Technology of Dioscin Chemical Composition / 中国药师

Dioscin chemical compositions are the main effective components in clinical commonly used Chinese medicines such as Diaoxinxuekang capsules and Xinnaoshutong capsules etc , which show distinct curative effect on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.Meanwhile, they are the important raw materials for the synthesis of steroid hormone drugs .The studies on the extraction technology exhibit important significance in the exploration of pharmacological activities of the components , which also are the external requirements for the growing demand of steroid hormone drugs market .In this paper , the relatively mature extraction methods re-searched in recent years were summarized ,and the advantages and disadvantages of the different processes were discussed in order to provide reference for the further studies and application .

Technology of Diosgenin from Doscorea zingiberensis by Bio-enzyme Pretreatment-alcohol Extraction and Acid Hydrolysis Method / 医药导报

Objective To explore a clean and efficient new method for extraction of Diosgenin. Methods Yield of the total saponins was evaluated to determine the optimal enzymolysis temperature,pH,solid to liquid ratio,dosage of enzyme and enzymolysis time.Using diosgenin yield as an index,solid to liquid ratio,concentration of sulfuric acid and hydrolysis time were optimized in the saponins hydrolysis process via orthogonal experiment. Results The best conditions for the enzyme pretreatment were as follows:the temperature for enzymolysis was 70℃,pH 5.5,solid to liquid ratio was 1:4,dosage of enzyme was 8 mL?kg-1,and extraction time was 24 h.The best conditions of total saponins hydrolysis were as follows:the solid to liquid ratio was 1:4,concentration of sulfuric acid was 2.0 mol?L-1 ,and hydrolysis time was 5 h. Conclusion The new method is environmental friendly and highly efficient,and expected to be applied in industrial production.

Condition Optimization of Semi-bionic Extraction for Gardenia Jasminoides Ellis by Uniform Design / 中国药师

Objective: To optimize the extraction conditions of semi-bionic extraction for Gardenia jasminoides Ellis. Methods:The best extraction conditions of the semi-bionic extraction for Gardenia jasminoides Ellis was screened by uniform design with yield of geniposide, total iridoid glycosides and dry extract as the indices. Results:The optimal conditions were as follows:the pH value of wa-ter for the lst, 2nd and 3rd decoction was 2. 0, 6. 5 and 9. 0, respectively, and the extraction time was 2. 0, 1. 0 and 1. 0h according-ly. Conclusion:The optimized extraction conditions by uniform design is scientific and reasonable.

Technical Condition Optimization of Semi-bionic Extraction for Kanggan Liyan Syrups by Uniform Design / 中国药师

Objective: To optimize the conditions of semi-bionic extraction for Kanggan Liyan syrups. Methods: The samples were extracted by water with different pH values under the same conditions of formula composition and dosage, extraction temperature, filtration method, water voulme, centrifugal time and concentration multiple. The best conditions of the semi-bionic extraction for Kang-gan Liyan syrups were screened by uniform design with the content of forsythoside A, polydatin, baicalin and emodin and the dried ex-tract weight as the indices. Results:The best technical conditions were as follows:the pH value of water for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd de-coction was 4. 9, 7. 5 and 9. 0, respectively, and the total extraction time was 2h. Conclusion:According to the industrial production conditions, the pH value of water for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd decoction is 5. 0, 7. 5 and 9. 0 with the extraction time of 1h,0. 5h and 0. 5h, respectively.

Recent Advances in Extraction Methods, Pharmacology,Toxicology and Pharmacokinetics Studies of Phill-yrin / 中国药师

Phillyrin is an important lignans compound from Forsythia. It is not only found in the raw medicinal material with high content, but also shows a variety of pharmacological activities. In the paper, the recent advances in extraction methods, pharmacology-toxicology, pharmacokinetics and the other studies of phillyrin were reviewed in order to provide reference and suggestions for the fur-ther research.

Research Progress and Utilization of Radix Bupleuri Preparations / 中国药师

Radix bupleuri is mainly used to treat cold fever and liver disease, and the curative effect is remarkable. The prepara-tions previously explored including bupleurum injection, tablets and capsules all show their own characters and different applicable peo-ple. Recently, many researchers carried out extensive research on its dosage forms. The early formulations have been improved as well, and successively developed dropping pill, nasal sprays, transdermal patches and the other new dosage forms. In the paper, the recent research progress in bupieurum preparations were summarized in order to provide reference for the improvement and application.

Analysis on Sulfur Dioxide Residues in Chinese Herb Pieces Stored in Our Hospital / 中国药师

Objective:To analyze the current situation of sulfur dioxide residues in Chinese herb pieces through determining the residues in Chinese herb pieces purchased by our hospital to provide the information for the quality control of Chinese herb pieces in our hospital and ensure the clinical medication safety. Methods:The methods for the detection of sulfur dioxide residues described in Chi-nese Pharmacopoeia 2010 edition and the relative literatures were adopted. Totally 100 batches of Chinese herb pieces were selected randomly from the storage waiting products, including 10 categories of 36 batches with the limitation of 400 mg·kg-1 and the other categories of 64 batches with the limitation of 150 mg·kg-1 . Results: The sulfur dioxide residues in 14 batches were out of limits, and among them, 7 batches were over 400 mg·kg-1 and the other 7 ones were over 150 mg·kg-1 . The unqualified rate was 19. 4%and 10. 9% for the samples with the limitation of 400 mg·kg-1 and 150 mg·kg-1 , respectively. Conclusion:The detection method is simple, reproducible and rapid in determining sulfur dioxide residues in Chinese herb pieces. The exceeding standard situation of sulfur dioxide residues in Chinese herb pieces is serious, and the management on Chinese herb medicines with sulphur fumigation should be strengthened by manufacturers. Hospitals should implement the determination of sulfur dioxide residues before storage to en-sure drug safety.

Formula Optimization of Metronidazole and Borneol Sustained-release Films by Orthogonal Test / 中国药师

Objective:To optimize the formula of metronidazole and borneol sustained-release films. Methods: The mass ratio of Rhizoma Bletillae polysaccharide and polyvinyl alcohol 124(PVA-124) and the dosage of glycerol and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose ( CMC-Na) as the influencing factors ,the appearance of films and the release rate of metronidazole at 0. 5h and 4h as the comprehen-sive evaluation indices, the formula of the film-forming materials was optimized by orthogonal test. Results:The mass ratio of Rhizoma Bletillae polysaccharide and PVA-124 was the key factor affecting the quality of the films. When the mass ratio of Rhizoma Bletillae pol-ysaccharide and PVA-124 was 20∶80, and the dosage of glycerol was 3. 5g and that of CMC-Na was 0. 14g, the appearance of the films was satisfied, the release rate of metronidazole at 0. 5h and 4h was 25. 17% and 69. 64%, respectively, and the average cumulative re-lease rate at 8h was over 90%. Conclusion:The films prepared by the optimized formula are flat, smooth, clean and moderately soft, which can not only remain the drug release characteristics of the films made by the original formula, but also exhibit the pharmacologi-cal effect of Rhizoma Bletillae.

Study on UPLC-MS Fingerprint of Bupleurum Marginatum in Northwest Hubei / 中国药师

Objective: To study the UPLC-MS fingerprint of Bupleurum marginatum DC. in northwest Hubei and establish the quality evaluation system for the herb. Methods:A UPLC-MS method was used to analyze 10 samples of B. marginatum DC with the following chromatographic conditions:an ACQUITY UPLC? RBEH C18 column (100 mm × 2. 1 mm, 1. 7 μm) was used, the mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0. 3% formic acid water with gradient elution, the flow rate was 0. 2 ml·min-1, and the detection wavelength was 203nm with ESI(-). Results:There were 8 common peaks in the UPLC-MS fingerprint of B. marginatum DC. Through analyzing the information of mass spectrometry and combining the references, 6 peaks were identified. Conclusion:The UPLC-MS fin-gerprint method is simple,rapid and feasible. The acquired UPLC-MS fingerprint of B. marginatum DC. and the evaluation indices can provide the scientific quality assessment of B. marginatum DC.

Study on HPLC Fingerprints of Atractylodes Lancea in Northwest of Hubei Province / 中国药师

Objective:To establish the HPLC fingerprints of Atractylodes lancea in northwest of Hubei province to provide the basis for the quality control and variety identification of Atractylodes lancea. Methods:The fingerprints were detected by HPLC. The separa-tion was achieved on a Diamonsil 2# C18(250 mm ×4.6 mm,5 μm)chromatographic column at 30℃ using acetonitrile-water (gradient elution) as the mobile phase at a flow rate of 1. 0 ml·min-1 . The detection wavelength was 340nm. Results: There were 13 common peaks in the HPLC fingerprints of 14 batches of Atractylodes lancea with promising separation. According to the results of clustering a-nalysis,Atractylodes lancea in northwest of Hubei province was clustered into two categories. Conclusion:A simple, feasible and relia-ble method is provided for the quality control of Atractylodes lancea.

Stability of Jinyin Qingre Oral Liquid / 医药导报

Objective To investigate the stability of jinyin qingre oral liquid. Methods According to the stability test guidelines for pharmaceutical preparations,the appearance,pH and relative density of jinyin qingre oral liquid were detected, the contents of geniposide,chlorogenic acid and salvia acid B were determined by HPLC. The chromatographic conditions were as follows:AtlantisT3 column(150 mm×4. 6 mm,3 μm),mobile phase A:0. 05% phosphoric acid,mobile phase B:acetonitrle, gradient elution at the flow rate of 0. 8 mL · min-1 ,and column temperature at 35 ℃. The detection wavelength was set at 254 nm. Results The appearance,pH,and relative density of jinyin qingre oral liquid did not change significantly with the acceleration test,but the contents of geniposide,chlorogenic acid and salvia acid B decreased time dependently. Conclusion Light and high temperature could decrease the stability of the jinyin qingre oral liquid.

Comparison of Anti-inflammatory and Hepatoprotective Activities of Bupleurum marginatum Wall. ex DC. and Bupleurum chinense DC / 医药导报

Objective To compare anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective effects of Bupleurum marginatum Wall. ex DC. and Bupleurum chinense DC. Methods The anti-inflammatory effect of two kinds of radix bupleuri decoction were compared using the xylene-induced ear edema mice model and the egg white-induced foot swelling rats model. Acute liver injury in mice was induced through intraperitoneal injection of peanut oil with 0. 1%carbon tetrachloride. Alanine aminotransferase ( ALT ) , aspartate aminotransferase ( AST ) , and alkaline phosphatase ( ALP ) in serum, superoxide dismutase ( SOD ) , malondialdehyde ( MDA ) , and glutathione ( GSH ) in liver tissue homogenate were detected. Histopathological changes, transforming growth factor-β ( TGF-β) and nuclear factor-κB ( NF-κB) in hepatic tissues were also observed. Results Ear swelling experiment showed that the decoction of both Bupleurum marginatum Wall. ex DC. and Bupleurum chinense DC. had equal anti-inflammatory effects (P>0. 05). Similarly,the decoction of Bupleurum marginatum Wall. ex DC. and Bupleurum chinense DC. improved levels of ALT,AST,SOD,GSH,and MDA to the same extent compared with the model control group ( P 0. 05 ). Histopathological and immunohistochemical experiments showed that expressions of TGF-β and NF- κB were similar between the two kinds of radix bupleuri. Conclusion Bupleurum marginatum Wall. ex DC. and Bupleurum chinense DC. have similar anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective effects.

Content Variation of Bupleurum Polysaccharides from Bupleurum marginatum at Different Collecting Periods in Northwest of Hubei Province / 医药导报

Objective To study the dynamic change of polysaccharides from Bupleurum marginatum in Northwest of Hubei province,and to explore the optimal harvest period for Bupleurum marginatum. Methods The contents of soluble and crude Bupleurum polysaccharides were determined by anthrone-sulphuric acid colorimetric method and detected at 620 nm,and total polysaccharide content was calculated. Results The content of polysaccharides at various collecting periods was very different from 9. 642% to 15. 479%,and reached the highest level in November when the seed comes to mature. ConclusionThe optimal harvest period for Bupleurum marginatum in Northwest of Hubei is at the end of November.

Anti-inflammatory Effect of the Aqueous Extracts from Sophorae Tonkinensison / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE: To study the anti-inflammatory effect of the aqueous extracts of Sophorae tonkinensison. METHODS: The auricle edema was induced by xylene in the mice to measure the swelling of ear; the experimental peritonitis of mice and scytitis of rats were induced to measure the absorbability of the effusion. The ear swelling and capillary permeab-ility in drug-treated group was compared with those in the normal control group and hydrocortisone-intervented model group.RESULTS: Mice's swelling induced by xylene was lessened by aqueous extracts of Sophorae tonkinensison(high or med-ium dose), which also showed remarkable inhibitory effects on the experimental peritonitis of mice and scytitis of rats (P

Simultaneous Determination of 2 Components in Compound Levofloxacin Spray by HPLC / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE: To establish a HPLC method for the simultaneous assaying of levofloxacin and ganciclovir in compound levofloxacin spray.METHODS: The chromatographic column was Dikma C18 with column temperature at 30?; the mobile phase was composed of 0.025mol/L H3PO4 solution - acetonitrile(87 : 13) with detection wavelength at 278nm and flow speed at 1ml/min.RESULTS:Good linear relations were achieved when the concentration ranges of levofloxacin and ganciclovir were 12.5-4?g/ml(r =0.9 999)and 6.25-2?g/ml(r = 1.0 000) respectively, the recovery rates were 99.90%(RSD = 0.02%) and 99.96%(RSD = 0.06%) respectively .CONCLUSION: This method is convenient, fast, reproducible and with high recovery rates, which can be used to determine 2 constituents simultaneously of compound levofloxacin spray and control its quality.