Panax notoginseng saponins(PNS)are a class of effective ingredients in Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma,a well-known herbal medicine called San-Qi in Chinese.After oral administration,PNS inevitably interacts with gut mic...Panax notoginseng saponins(PNS)are a class of effective ingredients in Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma,a well-known herbal medicine called San-Qi in Chinese.After oral administration,PNS inevitably interacts with gut microbiota,and thus affect the pharmacokinetic profiles and pharmacological effects.To date,studies concering gut microbiota-mediated metabolism of PNS have not been reviewed systematically.Herein,we outline the metabolic profiles of Panax notoginseng saponins mediated by gut microbiota,as well as its role in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics on the basis of reported data.The metabolic pathways of primary saponins are proposed,and step-by-step deglycosylation is found to be the primary degradation pathways of PNS mediated by gut microbiota.Specific microorganisms and enzymes involved in the metabolic processes were summarized.Gut microbiota is deeply involved in the metabolism of PNS,affects the pharmacokinetic profiles,and produces a series of active metabolites.These metabolites were documented to play an essential role in the efficacy of the parent compounds.Future studies should focus on strengthening the real-world evidence,defining the interaction between gut microbiota and PNS,and developing the strategy for modulating gut microbiota to enhance the bioavailability and efficacy of PNS.These information would be useful for further research and clinical application of PNS.展开更多
Objective:To discuss and compare the plasma pharmacokinetics after three oral Panax notoginseng saponin(PNS)administrations in beagle dogs.PNS is the main active ingredient of the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)Pana...Objective:To discuss and compare the plasma pharmacokinetics after three oral Panax notoginseng saponin(PNS)administrations in beagle dogs.PNS is the main active ingredient of the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)Panax notoginseng.Although its outstanding therapeutic efficacy has been demonstrated by various researchers,its broader application is restricted by the low bioavailability of PNS.Methods:An ultra-high performance liquid chromatographyetandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS)method for the simultaneous quantification of notoginsenoside R1,ginsenoside Rg1,ginsenoside Rb1,ginsenoside Rd,and ginsenoside Re in beagle dog plasma was developed and validated.The plasma samples were subjected to liquideliquid extraction with acetone and methanol,and separated on an ACQUITY C18 column(100×2.1 mm ID,1.7 mm)using acetonitrile and water as the mobile phase with a run time of 4.5 min.Results:The analytes were detected without interference in Selected Reaction Monitoring mode with positive electrospray ionization.The validated method was successfully used in comparative pharmacokinetic studies of the five saponins in beagle dogs after oral administration of three PNS preparations.Blood samples were collected up to 192 h after administration and pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated using DAS 3.20 and SPSS 17.0.The AUC_(0-t)values of Re and R1 were significantly higher in soft capsules than in hard capsules.However,the AUC_(0-t)values between hard and soft capsules were not significantly different for the other three componentsdRb1,Rd and Rg1.Conclusion:Our intuitive analysis suggests that the bioavailability of PNS in soft capsules is greater than in hard capsules.展开更多
The present study was designed to prepare and compare bio-adhesive pellets of panax notoginseng saponins(PNS) with hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose(HPMC), chitosan, and chitosan : carbomer, explore the influence of dif...The present study was designed to prepare and compare bio-adhesive pellets of panax notoginseng saponins(PNS) with hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose(HPMC), chitosan, and chitosan : carbomer, explore the influence of different bio-adhesive materials on pharmacokinetics behaviors of PNSbio-adhesive pellets, and evaluate the correlation between in vivo absorption and in vitro release(IVIVC). In order to predict the in vivo concentration-time profile by the in vitro release data of bio-adhesive pellets, the release experiment was performed using the rotating basket method in p H 6.8 phosphate buffer. The PNS concentrations in rat plasma were analyzed by HPLC-MS-MS method and the relative bioavailability and other pharmacokinetic parameters were estimated using Kinetica4.4 pharmacokinetic software. Numerical deconvolution method was used to evaluate IVIVC. Our results indicated that, compared with ordinary pellets, PNS bio-adhesive pellets showed increased oral bioavailability by 1.45 to 3.20 times, increased Cmax, and extended MRT. What's more, the release behavior of drug in HPMC pellets was shown to follow a Fickian diffusion mechanism, a synergetic function of diffusion and skeleton corrosion. The in vitro release and the in vivo biological activity had a good correlation, demonstrating that the PNS bio-adhesive pellets had a better sustained release. Numerical deconvolution technique showed the advantage in evaluation of IVIVC for self-designed bio-adhesive pellets with HPMC. In conclusion, the in vitro release data of bio-adhesive pellets with HPMC can predict its concentration-time profile in vivo.展开更多
Objective:To explore the mechanism underlying the effect of Panax notoginseng saponins(PNS)on the pharmacokinetics of nifedipine(NF)in rats.Materials and Methods:Twenty-four rats were randomly divided into blank(BL)gr...Objective:To explore the mechanism underlying the effect of Panax notoginseng saponins(PNS)on the pharmacokinetics of nifedipine(NF)in rats.Materials and Methods:Twenty-four rats were randomly divided into blank(BL)group,PNS group,NF group,and PNS+NF group,with six rats in each group.Noncompartmental analysis and t-test were carried out to determine the difference between the pharmacokinetic parameters of NF in different groups.CYP3 A4 enzyme activity was calculated using the probe drug method.The mRNA and protein contents of CYP3 A4,nuclear receptor CAR,and PXR in rat liver were quantitatively analyzed by qRT-PCR and Western blot.Results:After the rats were treated with the combination of PNS and NF,the plasma concentration,half-life,peak time,and area under the concentration-time curve of NF increased,whereas the clearance rate decreased.The inhibitory effect on CYP3 A4 enzyme activity was in the following order:PNS+NF group(strongest)>PNS group>NF group,and BL group(weakest).Similar changes were observed for the inhibitory effect on CYP3 A4,CAR,and PXR mRNA and protein content,and the order was as follows:PNS+NF group(weakest)<PNS group<NF group,and BL group(strongest).Conclusion:In combination with NF,PNS may inhibit the mRNA and protein expression of nuclear receptor CAR and PXR and the activity of CYP3 A4 enzyme,slowing down the pharmacokinetics of NF in rats,increasing its blood concentration,and enhancing the therapeutic effect of NF.展开更多
基金supported by Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(No.2022A1515012039)Guangzhou Science and Technology Plan Project(No.2024A03J0360).
文摘Panax notoginseng saponins(PNS)are a class of effective ingredients in Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma,a well-known herbal medicine called San-Qi in Chinese.After oral administration,PNS inevitably interacts with gut microbiota,and thus affect the pharmacokinetic profiles and pharmacological effects.To date,studies concering gut microbiota-mediated metabolism of PNS have not been reviewed systematically.Herein,we outline the metabolic profiles of Panax notoginseng saponins mediated by gut microbiota,as well as its role in the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics on the basis of reported data.The metabolic pathways of primary saponins are proposed,and step-by-step deglycosylation is found to be the primary degradation pathways of PNS mediated by gut microbiota.Specific microorganisms and enzymes involved in the metabolic processes were summarized.Gut microbiota is deeply involved in the metabolism of PNS,affects the pharmacokinetic profiles,and produces a series of active metabolites.These metabolites were documented to play an essential role in the efficacy of the parent compounds.Future studies should focus on strengthening the real-world evidence,defining the interaction between gut microbiota and PNS,and developing the strategy for modulating gut microbiota to enhance the bioavailability and efficacy of PNS.These information would be useful for further research and clinical application of PNS.
基金This workwas financially supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project for Essential Drug Research and Development(No.2014ZX09301306-009)the National Science and Technology Major Project for Essential Drug Research and Development(No.2014ZX09301306-008).
文摘Objective:To discuss and compare the plasma pharmacokinetics after three oral Panax notoginseng saponin(PNS)administrations in beagle dogs.PNS is the main active ingredient of the traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)Panax notoginseng.Although its outstanding therapeutic efficacy has been demonstrated by various researchers,its broader application is restricted by the low bioavailability of PNS.Methods:An ultra-high performance liquid chromatographyetandem mass spectrometry(UPLC-MS/MS)method for the simultaneous quantification of notoginsenoside R1,ginsenoside Rg1,ginsenoside Rb1,ginsenoside Rd,and ginsenoside Re in beagle dog plasma was developed and validated.The plasma samples were subjected to liquideliquid extraction with acetone and methanol,and separated on an ACQUITY C18 column(100×2.1 mm ID,1.7 mm)using acetonitrile and water as the mobile phase with a run time of 4.5 min.Results:The analytes were detected without interference in Selected Reaction Monitoring mode with positive electrospray ionization.The validated method was successfully used in comparative pharmacokinetic studies of the five saponins in beagle dogs after oral administration of three PNS preparations.Blood samples were collected up to 192 h after administration and pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated using DAS 3.20 and SPSS 17.0.The AUC_(0-t)values of Re and R1 were significantly higher in soft capsules than in hard capsules.However,the AUC_(0-t)values between hard and soft capsules were not significantly different for the other three componentsdRb1,Rd and Rg1.Conclusion:Our intuitive analysis suggests that the bioavailability of PNS in soft capsules is greater than in hard capsules.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81274094)
文摘The present study was designed to prepare and compare bio-adhesive pellets of panax notoginseng saponins(PNS) with hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose(HPMC), chitosan, and chitosan : carbomer, explore the influence of different bio-adhesive materials on pharmacokinetics behaviors of PNSbio-adhesive pellets, and evaluate the correlation between in vivo absorption and in vitro release(IVIVC). In order to predict the in vivo concentration-time profile by the in vitro release data of bio-adhesive pellets, the release experiment was performed using the rotating basket method in p H 6.8 phosphate buffer. The PNS concentrations in rat plasma were analyzed by HPLC-MS-MS method and the relative bioavailability and other pharmacokinetic parameters were estimated using Kinetica4.4 pharmacokinetic software. Numerical deconvolution method was used to evaluate IVIVC. Our results indicated that, compared with ordinary pellets, PNS bio-adhesive pellets showed increased oral bioavailability by 1.45 to 3.20 times, increased Cmax, and extended MRT. What's more, the release behavior of drug in HPMC pellets was shown to follow a Fickian diffusion mechanism, a synergetic function of diffusion and skeleton corrosion. The in vitro release and the in vivo biological activity had a good correlation, demonstrating that the PNS bio-adhesive pellets had a better sustained release. Numerical deconvolution technique showed the advantage in evaluation of IVIVC for self-designed bio-adhesive pellets with HPMC. In conclusion, the in vitro release data of bio-adhesive pellets with HPMC can predict its concentration-time profile in vivo.
基金supported by Heilongjiang Natural Science Foundation(No.LH2019H107)Innovation Fund for postgraduates of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine(No.2020yjscx058)。
文摘Objective:To explore the mechanism underlying the effect of Panax notoginseng saponins(PNS)on the pharmacokinetics of nifedipine(NF)in rats.Materials and Methods:Twenty-four rats were randomly divided into blank(BL)group,PNS group,NF group,and PNS+NF group,with six rats in each group.Noncompartmental analysis and t-test were carried out to determine the difference between the pharmacokinetic parameters of NF in different groups.CYP3 A4 enzyme activity was calculated using the probe drug method.The mRNA and protein contents of CYP3 A4,nuclear receptor CAR,and PXR in rat liver were quantitatively analyzed by qRT-PCR and Western blot.Results:After the rats were treated with the combination of PNS and NF,the plasma concentration,half-life,peak time,and area under the concentration-time curve of NF increased,whereas the clearance rate decreased.The inhibitory effect on CYP3 A4 enzyme activity was in the following order:PNS+NF group(strongest)>PNS group>NF group,and BL group(weakest).Similar changes were observed for the inhibitory effect on CYP3 A4,CAR,and PXR mRNA and protein content,and the order was as follows:PNS+NF group(weakest)<PNS group<NF group,and BL group(strongest).Conclusion:In combination with NF,PNS may inhibit the mRNA and protein expression of nuclear receptor CAR and PXR and the activity of CYP3 A4 enzyme,slowing down the pharmacokinetics of NF in rats,increasing its blood concentration,and enhancing the therapeutic effect of NF.
