Stable sub 500 nm bovine serum albumin (BSA) microsphere suspensions were produced by controlled addition of acetone and ethanol to an aqueous solution of BSA, followed by stabilization process of the formed microsphe...Stable sub 500 nm bovine serum albumin (BSA) microsphere suspensions were produced by controlled addition of acetone and ethanol to an aqueous solution of BSA, followed by stabilization process of the formed microspheres at an elevated temperature. Microspheres produced by this acetone ethanol heat denaturation method were stabilized at relatively low temperatures (70～75℃) over a short period of time (20 min). The acetone ethanol heat denaturation method, in comparison with the traditional oil/ water technique for preparation of albumin microspheres, which requires high temperature (over 100℃) and longer heating time (more than 30 min) for stabilization, offers a number of advantages. This report describes the influence of process conditions, such as ratios of acetone to ethanol to BSA aqueous solution, heating time and heating temperature, on microsphere formation and their stability. A loading efficiency of 40% rose bengal was achieved. Rose bengal release rates from these microspheres in phosphate buffered saline medium at 37 ℃ were dependent on microsphere stabilities and 25% to 60% of initial loading drug were released in 15 days.展开更多
Objective: To explore the mechanism of action of Juanbi Capsules (蠲痹胶囊), a Chinese medicine for invigorating the kidney and replenishing qi, in preventing osteoarthritis of the knee in rabbits. Methods: Seventy-tw...Objective: To explore the mechanism of action of Juanbi Capsules (蠲痹胶囊), a Chinese medicine for invigorating the kidney and replenishing qi, in preventing osteoarthritis of the knee in rabbits. Methods: Seventy-two 4-month-old, Japanese long-eared white rabbits were randomly divided into 6 groups: control (group A), model (group B), Chinese drug; high-dose (group C), Chinese drug; mid-dose (group D), Chinese drug; low-dose (group E), and drug control (group F). With the exception of the rabbits in group A, each rabbit was subjected to plaster cast fixation for 6 weeks to induce osteoarthritis. In addition, rabbits were administrated with an intragastric injection of the Chinese drug (groups C, D and E) or an aminoglucose hydrochloride capsule (group F) for 4 weeks. Blood was drawn from the central ear artery for serum MMP-2 and MMP-9 concentrations, and the knee joint cartilage was harvested for gross observation and light microscopy. Results: There were significant differences in serum MMP-2 and MMP-9 concentrations between group B and groups C, D and E (P<0.05), with no significant differences between groups D and F. Histological results showed various changes in tissue staining with treatment, with osteophyte and bone cyst formation, and superficial erosion in the articular surface of the cartilage; in some cases, the defect reached the mid-layer of the cartilage, and these changes were lower than those in the model group. Conclusion: Juanbi Capsules assist in preventing osteoarthritis in the rabbit, possibly by decreasing serum MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels.展开更多
According to the clinical experience of professor Shan Zhaowei (单兆伟), the author has successfully developed Qingyou Yangwei Capsule (清幽养胃胶囊capsules for eliminating pyrolic Helicobacterium and nourishing the s...According to the clinical experience of professor Shan Zhaowei (单兆伟), the author has successfully developed Qingyou Yangwei Capsule (清幽养胃胶囊capsules for eliminating pyrolic Helicobacterium and nourishing the stomach) for treating the gastritis. Clinical research has shown that the capsule has a good curative effect on chronic gastritis related to pyrolic Helicobacterium. Among the 53 cases in the treatment group, clinical observation showed cure in 6 cases, obvious effect in 18 cases, effect in 24 cases, no effect on 5 cases, with a total effective rate of 90.5%. Of the 50 cases in the control group, cure was found in 5 cases, obvious effect in 13 cases, effect in 20 cases, no effect in 12 cases, the total effective rate being 76%. The total effective rate in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group. The rate of eliminating pyrolic Helicobacterium in the treatment group was 66.04%, similar to that in the control group. In a follow-up visit 6 months later, the recurrence rate in the treatment group was 13.33%, obviously lower than that of 41.66% in the control group.展开更多
Objective:This study investigated the potential mechanisms of Ganduqing Granule(GDQG)in improving the liver function in patients with chronic hepatitis B(CHB).Methods:Plasma samples from 30 healthy volunteers and 30 p...Objective:This study investigated the potential mechanisms of Ganduqing Granule(GDQG)in improving the liver function in patients with chronic hepatitis B(CHB).Methods:Plasma samples from 30 healthy volunteers and 30 patients with CHB before and after the treatment with GDQG were measured for the alterations in liver function and metabolites,using the method of ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry.Results:Patients with CHB developed severe liver dysfunction,which was associated with the higher plasma levels of 8 metabolites when compared with those of the normal control(P<0.05).Interestingly,after treatment with GDQG for 3 weeks,the 8 metabolites were significantly reduced(P<0.05).Among them,glycochenodeoxycholate-3-sulfate,glycochenodeoxycholic acid-3-glucuronide,taurochenodeoxycholic acid,and 7b-hydroxy-3-oxo-5b-cholanoic acid were associated with the metabolism of bile acids,while 3b,16a-dihydroxyandrostenone sulfate,lysophosphatidylcholine(C18:3),and lysophosphatidylethanolamine(C22:1)were related to the metabolism of lipids.2,6-Diamino-4-hydroxy-5-N-methylformamidopyrimidine was related to hepatic oxidative stress.Meanwhile,liver damage in patients was greatly reduced.Conclusion:Treatment with GDQG has improved liver function of patients with CHB through the possible mechanism of adjusting the metabolic disorders related to lipids,bile acids,and oxidative stress.展开更多
文摘Stable sub 500 nm bovine serum albumin (BSA) microsphere suspensions were produced by controlled addition of acetone and ethanol to an aqueous solution of BSA, followed by stabilization process of the formed microspheres at an elevated temperature. Microspheres produced by this acetone ethanol heat denaturation method were stabilized at relatively low temperatures (70～75℃) over a short period of time (20 min). The acetone ethanol heat denaturation method, in comparison with the traditional oil/ water technique for preparation of albumin microspheres, which requires high temperature (over 100℃) and longer heating time (more than 30 min) for stabilization, offers a number of advantages. This report describes the influence of process conditions, such as ratios of acetone to ethanol to BSA aqueous solution, heating time and heating temperature, on microsphere formation and their stability. A loading efficiency of 40% rose bengal was achieved. Rose bengal release rates from these microspheres in phosphate buffered saline medium at 37 ℃ were dependent on microsphere stabilities and 25% to 60% of initial loading drug were released in 15 days.
基金supported by special-purpose scientific research plan of the Education Department of Shaanxi Province (09JK411)the foundation of the Education Department of Shaanxi Province for Key Discipline and The State Administration of TCM for Key Specialized Subject Construction
文摘Objective: To explore the mechanism of action of Juanbi Capsules (蠲痹胶囊), a Chinese medicine for invigorating the kidney and replenishing qi, in preventing osteoarthritis of the knee in rabbits. Methods: Seventy-two 4-month-old, Japanese long-eared white rabbits were randomly divided into 6 groups: control (group A), model (group B), Chinese drug; high-dose (group C), Chinese drug; mid-dose (group D), Chinese drug; low-dose (group E), and drug control (group F). With the exception of the rabbits in group A, each rabbit was subjected to plaster cast fixation for 6 weeks to induce osteoarthritis. In addition, rabbits were administrated with an intragastric injection of the Chinese drug (groups C, D and E) or an aminoglucose hydrochloride capsule (group F) for 4 weeks. Blood was drawn from the central ear artery for serum MMP-2 and MMP-9 concentrations, and the knee joint cartilage was harvested for gross observation and light microscopy. Results: There were significant differences in serum MMP-2 and MMP-9 concentrations between group B and groups C, D and E (P<0.05), with no significant differences between groups D and F. Histological results showed various changes in tissue staining with treatment, with osteophyte and bone cyst formation, and superficial erosion in the articular surface of the cartilage; in some cases, the defect reached the mid-layer of the cartilage, and these changes were lower than those in the model group. Conclusion: Juanbi Capsules assist in preventing osteoarthritis in the rabbit, possibly by decreasing serum MMP-2 and MMP-9 levels.
文摘According to the clinical experience of professor Shan Zhaowei (单兆伟), the author has successfully developed Qingyou Yangwei Capsule (清幽养胃胶囊capsules for eliminating pyrolic Helicobacterium and nourishing the stomach) for treating the gastritis. Clinical research has shown that the capsule has a good curative effect on chronic gastritis related to pyrolic Helicobacterium. Among the 53 cases in the treatment group, clinical observation showed cure in 6 cases, obvious effect in 18 cases, effect in 24 cases, no effect on 5 cases, with a total effective rate of 90.5%. Of the 50 cases in the control group, cure was found in 5 cases, obvious effect in 13 cases, effect in 20 cases, no effect in 12 cases, the total effective rate being 76%. The total effective rate in the treatment group was higher than that in the control group. The rate of eliminating pyrolic Helicobacterium in the treatment group was 66.04%, similar to that in the control group. In a follow-up visit 6 months later, the recurrence rate in the treatment group was 13.33%, obviously lower than that of 41.66% in the control group.
文摘Objective:This study investigated the potential mechanisms of Ganduqing Granule(GDQG)in improving the liver function in patients with chronic hepatitis B(CHB).Methods:Plasma samples from 30 healthy volunteers and 30 patients with CHB before and after the treatment with GDQG were measured for the alterations in liver function and metabolites,using the method of ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry.Results:Patients with CHB developed severe liver dysfunction,which was associated with the higher plasma levels of 8 metabolites when compared with those of the normal control(P<0.05).Interestingly,after treatment with GDQG for 3 weeks,the 8 metabolites were significantly reduced(P<0.05).Among them,glycochenodeoxycholate-3-sulfate,glycochenodeoxycholic acid-3-glucuronide,taurochenodeoxycholic acid,and 7b-hydroxy-3-oxo-5b-cholanoic acid were associated with the metabolism of bile acids,while 3b,16a-dihydroxyandrostenone sulfate,lysophosphatidylcholine(C18:3),and lysophosphatidylethanolamine(C22:1)were related to the metabolism of lipids.2,6-Diamino-4-hydroxy-5-N-methylformamidopyrimidine was related to hepatic oxidative stress.Meanwhile,liver damage in patients was greatly reduced.Conclusion:Treatment with GDQG has improved liver function of patients with CHB through the possible mechanism of adjusting the metabolic disorders related to lipids,bile acids,and oxidative stress.
