Clinical advantages of nebivolol in the treatment of hypertension / 中国药房

β-blocker is one of the commonly used anti-hypertensive drugs， and there are obvious differences in the selection of this class of drugs. Nebivolol is a third-generation β-blocker with a unique mechanism of action. This article summarizes the clinical application of nebivolol in anti-hypertensive treatment in recent years， and it is found that compared with other β-blockers， nebivolol has certain clinical treatment advantages. In addition to having a significant antihypertensive effect， it also has little impact on sexual function and heart rate of patients， and does not affect the blood glucose and lipid metabolism， so the drug is more suitable for some special groups of patients， including sexually active male hypertensive patients， hypertensive patients with complications such as type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.

Current status and prospect of pravastatin in pregnancy / 中华围产医学杂志

Cholesterol-lowing statins such as pravastatin have been contraindicated in pregnant women for a long time, but recent clinical evidence has demonstrated its safety. Studies have found that pravastatin can correct the imbalance in angiogenesis, reduce vascular inflammation and improve the conditions in patients with placental and maternal vascular dysfunction-related diseases, such as preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction and antiphospholipid syndrome. However, universal administration of pravastatin in pregnancy still requires more evidence on its safety from human clinical trials with larger sample sizes. This article reviews the current situation and prospect of pravastatin in pregnancy.

Insulin resistance indices for prediction of gestational diabetes mellitus and related complications / 中华围产医学杂志

Pathological insulin resistance (IR) is closely related to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with GDM. Increasing studies have investigated the efficacy of IR indices, such as quantitative insulin sensitivity index, homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance, triglyceride-glucose index and sex hormone-binding globulin, in predicting GDM and related complications in recent years. This article reviews the research progress in the above topics.

Investigation on endoplasmic reticulum stress mech-anism of ischemic stroke based on network pharma-cology / 中国药理学与毒理学杂志

OBJECTIVE To investigate the mecha-nism of endoplasmic reticulum stress in cerebral isch-emic stroke from a theoretical perspective based on net-work pharmacology.METHODS GeneCards and OMIM databases were used to screen out the related targets of cerebral ischemic stroke and endoplasmic reticulum stress.And Venny2.1.0 was used to draw Venn's diagram to get the intersecting genes between cerebral ischemic stroke and endoplasmic reticulum stress.String data-base was used to get the protein-protein interaction(PPI)diagram and cytoscape was used for visualization analy-sis.The key genes were screened out by cytohubba plug-in,and enrichment analysis was performed.RESULTS Network pharmacology showed that there were 3744 cerebral ischemic stroke-related targets and 8675 endo-plasmic reticulum stress-related targets.After screening,41 common targets were got.There were 37 nodes,390 edges in the PPI network,namely,there were 37 interact-ing proteins and 390 interacting relationships.The key genes identified by cytohubba plug-in were IL-6,ALB,INS,TNF,AKT1,CASP3,MAPK3,TP53,SIRT1 and VEGF.The biological process involves reaction to oxida-tive stress,the regulation of neuron death,and negative regulation of cell differentiation,etc.;cellular components were related to the membrane raft,smooth endoplasmic reticulum,endoplasmic reticulum lumen and other com-ponents;molecular function aspects were related to sig-naling receptor activator activity,chaperone binding and protease binding.Enrichment analysis of pathway revealed that the intersecting targets were involved in PI3K/Akt pathway and protein processing in endoplasmic reticulum,etc.CONCLUSION The endoplasmic reticu-lum stress in cerebral ischemic stroke is related to the bi-ological processes of reaction to oxidative stress,the reg-ulation of neuron death,and negative regulation of cell differentiation,the mechanism may be related to neuroin-flammation and apoptosis.

Efficacy of mosapride versus domperidone in the treatment of functional dyspepsia and its effects on gastric motility indexes and gastrointestinal hormone levels / 中国基层医药

Objective:To investigate the efficacy of mosapride versus domperidone in the treatment of functional dyspepsia and its effects on gastric motility indexes and gastrointestinal hormone levels. Methods:Ninety-four patients with functional dyspepsia who received treatment in Huzhou Linghu People's Hospital between May 2019 and May 2021 were included in this study. They were randomly assigned to undergo treatment with either domperidone (control group, n = 47) or mosapride (study group, n = 47). Efficacy was compared between the two groups. Results:Total response rate in the study group was significantly higher than that in the control group ( χ2 = 5.04, P = 0.025). After medication, motilin, plasma leptin and corticotropin-releasing hormone in the study group were (184.22 ± 25.36) μg/mL, (18.57 ± 2.44) μg/L, (7.21 ± 1.14) pg/mL, respectively, which were superior to those in the control group [(111.25 ± 21.00) μg/mL, (15.41 ± 2.28) μg/L, (9.02 ± 1.32) μg/mL, t = 15.19, 6.48, 16.23, P < 0.001, < 0.001, < 0.001]. After medication, cholecystokinin, somatostatin, vasoactive intestinal peptide and gastrin levels in the study group were (45.36 ± 5.12) ng/L, (5.48 ± 1.25) ng/L, (86.35 ± 12.11) pg/mL, and (105.24 ± 12.05) ng/L, respectively, which were significantly superior to those in the control group [(50.21 ± 6.18) ng/L, (7.01 ± 0.98) ng/L, (98.75 ± 14.18) pg/mL and (97.35 ± 11.48) ng/L, t = 4.14, 6.60, 4.55, 3.25, P < 0.001, < 0.001, < 0.001, < 0.002]. The recurrence rate in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group (2.13% vs. 27.66%, χ2 = 4.66, P = 0.031). The incidence of adverse reactions in the study group was significantly lower than that in the control group (14.89% vs. 34.04%, χ2 = 10.80; P = 0.001). Conclusion:Mosapride has a better therapeutic effect on functional dyspepsia, exhibits a greater effect on improving gastric motility indexes and gastrointestinal hormone levels, and leads to a lower incidence of recurred functional dyspepsia than domperidone. Therefore, mosapride for treatment of functional dyspepsia deserves clinical promotion.

Preventing Rh alloimmunization during pregnancy: interpretation of clinical guidelines / 中华围产医学杂志

Rh alloimmunization can lead to serious fetal complications, such as hemolysis, anemia, edema, and even intrauterine death. However, there is no domestic clinical guideline for prophylaxis and management of Rh alloimmunization. This review aims to interpret the key points from international clinical guidelines, consisting of the timing of routine antibody screening and anti-Rh(D) immunoglobulin prophylaxis strategies for Rh-negative pregnant women, possible sensitization events and anti-D prophylaxis of Rh alloimmunization, and postpartum prophylaxis for unsensitized Rh-negative pregnant women.

Risk factors for abnormal glucose metabolism in pregnant women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective:To study the risk factors for abnormal glucose metabolism in pregnant women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on pregnant women who had two consecutive deliveries and were was complicated by GDM in the previous pregnancy at the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University from January 2011 to May 2019. Clinical data of both pregnancies were collected, including general information, fasting blood glucose in early pregnancy and 75 g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) results, glycosylated hemoglobin A1c and blood lipid profile at 24-28 gestational weeks. The incidence and risk factors of abnormal glucose metabolism in these cases during the present pregnancy were analyzed. Analysis of variance, Kruskal-Wallis test, SNK- q or LSD- t-test, and Chi-square test were used for data analysis. Single-factor logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the high-risk factors, and multifactor logistic regression analysis was performed to fit the model. Variable collinearity diagnosis was performed using the coldiag2 command. Results:(1) A total of 455 cases were enrolled in the study. According to the fasting glucose level in the first trimester and the OGTT results in the present pregnancy, they were divided into three groups: normal OGTT group ( n=240), GDM group ( n=189), and pre-gestational diabetes mellitus group (PGDM, n=26). The incidence of abnormal glucose metabolism in these patients during the present pregnancy was 47.2% (215/455). (2) Those with a history of GDM had higher pre-pregnancy weight, lower weight gain, higher cesarean section rate, smaller gestational age at delivery, and higher neonatal birth weight in the present pregnancy than those in the previous pregnancy [(55.6±8.5) vs (53.3±7.9) kg, t=-4.059; (11.2±4.2) vs (12.5±4.4) kg, t=4.435; 47.9% (218/455) vs 33.0% (150/455), χ2=20.481; (38.6±1.3) vs (38.8±1.3) weeks, t=2.288; (3 177±463) and (3 114±460) g, t=-2.044; all P<0.05]. (3) In the PGDM group, the 2-h plasma glucose level after 75 g OGTT was higher than that in the previous pregnancy [(11.4±1.1) vs (9.9±1.7) mmol/L, t=-3.299, P=0.002]. (4) In the present pregnancy, the PGDM group had the highest fasting blood glucose in early pregnancy, followed by the GDM group and the normal OGTT group [4.6 mmol/L (4.2-7.6 mmol/L), 4.3 mmol/L (4.0-4.6 mmol/L) and 4.1 mmol/L (3.8-4.4 mmol/L), χ2=34.498, P<0.001]. The PGDM group had the least postpartum weight retention, followed by the normal OGTT group and the GDM group [(1.2±3.9), (1.6±3.9), and (2.6±4.9) kg, F=3.086, P<0.05]. (5) Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed postpartum weight retention and the 1-h and 2-h plasma glucose levels after 75 g OGTT in the previous pregnancy were independent risk factors for abnormal glucose metabolism in pregnant women with a history of GDM (postpartum weight retention: OR=1.054, 95% CI: 1.005-1.106; 1-h plasma glucose: OR=1.284, 95% CI: 1.087-1.516; 2-h plasma glucose: OR=1.272, 95% CI: 1.071-1.511). Conclusions:The incidence of abnormal glucose metabolism is higher in subsequent pregnancy in women with GDM history, which may be related to various factors, such as postpartum weight retention and plasma glucose after 75 g OGTT in the previous pregnancy.

Analysis of labor progression characteristics of 1089 nulliparas managed by the new partogram / 中华妇产科杂志

Objective To analyze labor progression characteristics among nulliparas and provide reference to labor progress management. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 1089 women who went for vaginal delivery at the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yet-San University from January 1st, 2015 to May 31th, 2016. The duration of cervical dilation from 1.0 cm to the next and the process of initial cervical dilation (2.0 cm or 3.0 cm) to full cervical dilation of nulliparas were analyzed. Results The cervical dilation speed was accelerating with the progress of labor. The rate of cervical dilation changed fastest between 5.0-6.0 cm dilation, which was more than 3.0 cm/hour. With regard to labor curves, at admission of 2.0 cm cervical dilation, it rose dramatically from 5.0 cm dilation. At admission of 3.0 cm dilation, it presented approximately linear rising before 5.5 cm dilation, then became steeper. Conclusions The cervical dilation speed is fast. Both labor curves of initial cervical dilation (2.0 cm or 3.0 cm) to full cervical dilation show obvious acceleration stage with steep slope.

HPLC Fingerprints of Compound Yinchen Granules Based on Detection Wavelength Switching Technology / 中国药师

Objective: To establish the HPLC fingerprints of compound Yinchen granules. Methods: The column was Agilent SB-C18(250 mm×4. 6 mm, 5 μm) and the mobile phase was acetonitrile (A)-0. 2% phosphoric acid solution (B) with gradient elution at a flow rate of 1. 0 ml·min-1. The column temperature was 25℃. The detection wavelength switching technology was used in 180-mi-nute elution time. Results: The HPLC fingerprints of compound Yinchen granules were established. Twenty-two common peaks were confirmed, of which five peaks were identified and 18 peaks were assigned to each crude drug. The overall similarity of the fingerprints of 10 batches of samples was 0. 9 or more when compared with the control map. Conclusion: The fingerprints of compound Yinchen granules can provide reference for the overall quality control of compound Yinchen granules.

Effect of chrysophanol on down-regulated expression of c-fos and c-jun mRNA in mouse astrocytes exposed to ammonia and related mechanisms / 中国药理学与毒理学杂志

OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect and mechanisms of chrysophanol on the expression of c-fos and c-jun mRNA induced by ammonia chloride(NH4Cl) in mouse astrocytes. METHODS Primary mouse astrocytes were cultured with NH4Cl 5 mmol·L-1+chrysophanol 0.1,1.0 or 10.0 mg·L-1 ,or NH4Cl 5 mmol · L- 1+extracellular regulated kinase1/2(ERK1/2) inhibitor UO126 10 mmol · L- 1 and NH4Cl 5 mmol · L-1+p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase(p38 MAPK)inhibitor SB239063 10 mmol · L-1 for 48 h. The levels of glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px),superoxide dismutase(SOD),malondaldehyde(MDA), nitric oxide(NO)and nitric oxide synthase(NOS)were detected by UV spectrophotometry. The phos?phorylation levels of ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK were detected by Western blotting. The expression of c-fos and c-jun mRNA was detected by RT-PCR. RESULTS Compared with NH4Cl 5 mmol · L- 1 group, ammonia-induced astrocytes oxidative stress was improved by chrysophanol (1.0 and 10.0 mg · L-1). The content of MDA and NO and the activity of NOS were reduced(P<0.05). The activity GSH-Px and SOD was increased(P<0.05). The phosphorylation level of ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK induced by ammonia was reduced in chrysophanol groups (P<0.05). Ammonia-induced c-fos and c-jun mRNA expression downregulation was reversed by chrysophanol (0.1,1.0 and 10.0 mg · L-1)and UO126 and SB239063(P<0.05). CONCLUSION Chrysophanol may improve the downregulated expresion of c-fos and c-jun mRNA in mouse astrocytes exposed to NH4Cl by anti-oxidative stress by inhibiting the ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK phosphorylation.

Effect of Quercetin on Proliferation of Human Breast Carcinoma Cells / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To investigate the effects of quercetin on the proliferation of mammary cancer cell in vitro. Methods Effects of quercetin on the cell proliferation was tested in ER-positive MCF-7 cell and ER-negative MDA-MB231 cell by MTT measurement. And to evaluate the estrogen-like effect of quercetin and its relation with the estrogen-receptor by pure estrogen receptor antagonist ICI 182, 780 as a tool. Cell cycle was examined by flow cytometry. Result Quercetin (10～50 ?mol/L) stimulated proliferation of ER-positive MCF-7 cell compared with solvent control, whereas ER-negative MDA-MB231 cell proliferation effect was inhibited, and the cell cycle was impulsed from G1 to S, DNA synthesizing was inhanced, PI was also increased. The above function on boosting MCF-7 cell proliferation can be inhibited by adding estrogen receptor antagonism ICI182, 780. Conclusion Quercetin has the estrogen-like activities through the estrogen response pathway.

Effects of chrysophanol on memory impairment mice and its mechan ism analysis / 中国药理学通报

AIM To study the protective effects and mechanism of chrysophanol on learning and memory impairment of mice with acute senile model induced by AlCl 3. METHODS After sc of AlCl 3 60 mg?kg -1 for 7 d and ip chrysophanol 10,1,0 1 mg?kg -1 for 15 d, using step-through test and step-down test, the effect of chrysophanol on learning and memory was observed and the superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities in cerebrum and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-px)activities in plasma and cerebrum were measured. RESULTS Chrysophanol 10,1,0 1 mg?kg -1 significantly improved me mory impairment induced by AlCl 3 and enhanced the activities of GSH- px and SOD. CONCLUSION Chrysophanol showed protective effect on br ain memory impairment of mice in acute senile model induced by AlCl 3, perhaps the mechanism is involved in enhancing the activities of GSH-px and SOD, cleari ng away the oxygen radicals, protecting the brain neurons from the harm of lipop eroxide.

Effect of quercetin and psoralen on proliferation in MCF-7 cells / 中国药理学通报

Aim To investigate the effects of quercetin and psoralen on the proliferation of human breast carcinoma cells in vitro.Methods Effects of quercetin and psoralen on the cell proliferation was tested in ER-positive MCF-7 cells by flow cytometer and Western blot.And the estrogen-like effect of psoralen and its relation with the estrogen-receptor were evaluated by pure estrogen receptor antagonist ICI182,780 as a tool.Results ① Psoralen(10 ?mol?L-1) and quercetin(10 ?mol?L-1) stimulated proliferation of MCF-7 cells compared with vehicle control,and the cell cycle was impulsed from G1 to S,DNA synthesizing was enhanced.It was also found the above function on boosting MCF-7 cell proliferation could be inhibited by adding estrogen receptor antagonism ICI182,780.② Psoralen(10 ?mol?L-1) and quercetin(10 ?mol?L-1) up-regulated ER? protein levels without altering ER? levels.The above up-regulation on ER? protein could be inhibited by adding estrogen receptor antagonism ICI182,780.Conclusions Psoralen and quercetin have the estrogen-like activities through the estrogen response pathway.And they exert estrogenic activity to MCF-7 cell proliferation through interaction with ER? expression.

Effects of quercetin and psoralen on expression of ER?,ER? protein levels in T47D cells / 中国药理学通报

Aim To investigate the phytoestrogenic effects and mechanism on ER?,ER? expression levels at the protein of quercetin and psoralen in T47D cells.Methods T47D cells were treated with 10 ?mol?L-1 quercetin and 10 ?mol?L-1 psoralen for 48h respectively,total cell extracts examined for the levels of ER? and ER? protein by RT-PCR and Western blot analysis.The estrogen-like effect of quercetin and psoralen and their relations with the estrogen-receptor were evaluated by pure estrogen receptor antagonist ICI182,780 as a tool.Results Psoralen(10 ?mol?L-1) and quercetin(10 ?mol?L-1) up-regulated the expression of ER? mRNA and protein,without any effect on ER? mRNA and protein levels.The above up-regulation on ER? protein could be inhibited by adding estrogen receptor antagonism ICI182,780.Conclusion Psoralen and quercetin exerts estrogenic activity to ER-positive cells proliferation through interaction with ER? expression.