BACKGROUND The treatment of adolescent patients with anxiety,depression and insomnia is challenging,and there is no ideal treatment method.AIM To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Wuling capsule combined with sertrali...BACKGROUND The treatment of adolescent patients with anxiety,depression and insomnia is challenging,and there is no ideal treatment method.AIM To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Wuling capsule combined with sertraline in the treatment of adolescent anxiety,depression and insomnia.METHODS Eighty adolescent patients with anxiety,depression with insomnia who were admitted to our hospital from April 1,2022 to March 30,2024.And the subjects were randomly classified into the control group(n=40)and the observational group(n=40).The control group was treated with a combination of sertraline and placebo.The observation group was treated with Wuling capsule in addition to sertraline.The two groups were cured continuously for 8 weeks.Insomnia severity index(ISI),Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA)and Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD)were used to evaluate the clinical symptoms before treatment and at 2,4,6 and 8 weeks after treatment.The Treatment Emergent Symptom Scale(TESS)was used to evaluate adverse reactions during treatment.RESULTS There was no obvious difference in HAMD,HAMA and ISI scores between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05).After treatment,the HAMD,HAMA and ISI scores of patients in both groups decreased compared with before treatment,and HAMD,HAMA and ISI scores of patients in the observation group were remarkedly lower than those in the control group at each time point after treatment(P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the TESS score of the study group were sharply lower(t=18.239,P<0.001).CONCLUSION Wuling capsule can further alleviate the insomnia symptoms of adolescents with anxiety and depression,and the efficacy and safety are high.It is recommended to promote the application.展开更多
AIM:To evaluate sertraline,a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in the treatment of patients with functional dyspepsia.METHODS:Consecutive tertiary hospital patients with a clinical diagnosis of functional dyspeps...AIM:To evaluate sertraline,a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in the treatment of patients with functional dyspepsia.METHODS:Consecutive tertiary hospital patients with a clinical diagnosis of functional dyspepsia(FD) according to the Rome Ⅱ criteria with a Hong Kong dyspepsia index(HKDI) of greater than 16 were recruited.Patients commenced enrolment prior to the inception of the Rome Ⅲ criteria for functional dyspepsia.All patients were ethnic Chinese,had a normal upper endoscopy and were Helicobacter pylori negative prior to enrolment.Study patients were randomized to receive sertraline 50 mg or placebo daily for 8 wk.HKDI symptom scores,quality of life,hospital anxiety and depression(HAD) scale and global symptom relief were evaluated before,during and after treatment.Adverse effects were monitored during and after treatment.RESULTS:A total of 193 patients were randomized in the intention to treat(ITT),and 150 patients were included in the per protocol(PP) analysis.In both the ITT and PP,there was no difference in the primary outcome of global dyspepsia symptoms between the sertraline and placebo groups at week 8.In the ITT analysis,98 and 95 patients were randomized to the sertraline and placebo groups respectively.A total of 43 patients withdrew from the study(22.3%) by week 8,with 23 of the 24 drop-outs in the sertraline group occurring prior to week 4(95.8%).In contrast,in the placebo arm,11 of 19 patients dropped out by week 4(57.9%).Utilizing the last response carried forward to account for the drop-outs,there were no differences between the sertraline and placebo groups at baseline in terms of the HKDI,HKDI 26.08 ± 6.19 vs 26.70 ± 5.89,P = 0.433;and at week 8,HKDI 22.41 ± 6.36 vs 23.25 ± 7.30,P = 0.352 respectively.In the PP analysis,74 and 76 patients were randomized to the sertraline and placebo groups respectively.At baseline,there were no statistically significant differences between the sertraline and placebo groups,HKDI 25.83 ± 6.313 vs 27.19 ± 5.929 respectively,P = 0.233;however by week 8,patients in the sertraline group demonstrated a statistically significant difference in their Hong Kong Dyspepsia Index compared to placebo,HKDI 20.53 ± 6.917 vs 23.34 ± 7.199,P = 0.02,respectively).There was also no statistically significant difference in overall quality of life measures or the HAD scale related to treatment in either the ITT or PP analysis at week 8.CONCLUSION:This pilot study,the first to examine sertraline,a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor,for the management of FD,did not find that it was superior to placebo.展开更多
Objective:The intravaginal ejaculatory latency time(IELT)may increase less in on-demand compared to daily intake,but may fulfill a suitable treatment for specific patients.We decided to compare the efficacy and safety...Objective:The intravaginal ejaculatory latency time(IELT)may increase less in on-demand compared to daily intake,but may fulfill a suitable treatment for specific patients.We decided to compare the efficacy and safety of on-demand and daily use of sertraline in order to find the most effective and least complicated method in treatment of premature ejaculation(PE).Methods:This study was parallel or concurrent control randomized clinical trial.Two hundred and forty patients with PE diagnosed by urologist in the two groups of 120 from July 2017 to February 2019 enrolled in the study.In the first group,it is prescribed 50 mg sertraline each 12 h daily and the second group received 50 mg 4 h before coitus for 4 and 8 weeks.The IELT before treatment and during all coitus after treatment were recorded by the patient’s wife with a stopwatch.Results:Mean IELT before,4 and 8 weeks after treatment in two groups were:On-demand group 101.62±65.44 s,208.75±128.02 s and 265.87±145.70 s;daily use group 102.50-81.22 s,276.87±181.08 s and 353.75±176.45 s,respectively.The ejaculation time increased significantly in both groups(p<0.05).However,increase in ejaculation time in daily use group was significantly higher than the on-demand group in 4 weeks(p=0.036),especially in 8 weeks(p=0.009).The percent of side effects in daily use group(26.7%)was higher than on-demand group(20%)(p<0.05).Drowsiness,diarrhea and vertigo were significantly higher in the daily use than on-demand(p<0.05).Conclusions:On-demand and daily use of sertraline are effective and usually have no serious complications,but the on-demand method is considerably more tolerable.In patients who did not tolerate to daily use of this drug,on-demand could be used as a salvage therapy.展开更多
Bone wound healing is a highly dynamic and precisely controlled process through which damaged bone undergoes repair and complete regeneration. External factors can alter this process, leading to delayed or failed bone...Bone wound healing is a highly dynamic and precisely controlled process through which damaged bone undergoes repair and complete regeneration. External factors can alter this process, leading to delayed or failed bone wound healing. The findings of recent studies suggest that the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRIs) can reduce bone mass, precipitate osteoporotic fractures and increase the rate of dental implant failure. With 10% of Americans prescribed antidepressants, the potential of SSRIs to impair bone healing may adversely affect millions of patients’ ability to heal after sustaining trauma. Here, we investigate the effect of the SSRI sertraline on bone healing through pre-treatment with(10 mg·kg-1sertraline in drinking water, n = 26) or without(control, n = 30) SSRI followed by the creation of a 5-mm calvarial defect. Animals were randomized into three surgical groups:(a) empty/sham,(b) implanted with a DermaMatrix scaffold soak-loaded with sterile PBS or(c) DermaMatrix soak-loaded with542.5 ng BMP2. SSRI exposure continued until sacrifice in the exposed groups at 4 weeks after surgery. Sertraline exposure resulted in decreased bone healing with significant decreases in trabecular thickness, trabecular number and osteoclast dysfunction while significantly increasing mature collagen fiber formation. These findings indicate that sertraline exposure can impair bone wound healing through disruption of bone repair and regeneration while promoting or defaulting to scar formation within the defect site.展开更多
A direct enantio-,diastereo-,and chemo-selective high-performance liquid chromatographic method was developed for determining the content,enantiomeric purity,and related substances of the chiral antidepressant drug se...A direct enantio-,diastereo-,and chemo-selective high-performance liquid chromatographic method was developed for determining the content,enantiomeric purity,and related substances of the chiral antidepressant drug sertraline HCl in a single chromatographic run.The separation was achieved on a chiral stationary phase based on amylose tris(3-chloro-5-methylphenylcarbamate)under reversed-phase conditions.The method was optimized by evaluating the influence of the temperature and mobile phase composition on the retention and selectivity.The application of the single-run approach allowed to baseline resolve all investigated species in less than 15 min,without using buffers or tandem-coupled columns.The chromatographic method was validated according to the guidelines of the Official Medicines Control Laboratory and applied to control the content of sertraline HCl and related chiral substances in a generic antidepressant formulation.展开更多
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Sertraline on gonad-pituitary cycle (Testosterone, FSH and LH) and reproductive cells in adult male Balb/C mice. Adult male Balb/C mice were divided into the fol...The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Sertraline on gonad-pituitary cycle (Testosterone, FSH and LH) and reproductive cells in adult male Balb/C mice. Adult male Balb/C mice were divided into the following 5 groups: control group with no treatment, sham group which received solvent, and the experimental groups which received one dose of Sertraline (0.0178 mg/kg) in the first group, two doses of Sertraline (0.0356 mg/kg) in the second group, and three doses of Sertraline (0.0534 mg/kg) in the third group. Mice were anaesthetized after 7 weeks. Serum samples were collected and Testosterone, FSH and LH levels of serum were assayed. Vase deferans were analyzed for motility, number and viability of sperms. The results of this study showed that the viability, count and motility of sperms were decreased. Testosterone level of blood was also decreased while FSH was increased. There was no significant change in LH level. It is suggested that Sertraline at higher dose decreases sperm production and has the potential to affect adversely fertility in male mice.展开更多
Depression is a common disorder amongst the general population and frequently encountered by most physicians. Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s) have become the most commonly prescribed antidepressants...Depression is a common disorder amongst the general population and frequently encountered by most physicians. Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s) have become the most commonly prescribed antidepressants due to their superiority compared with other antidepressants in the treatment of acute major depression. Although exceedingly rare, hepatotoxicity resulting from sertraline use has been previously reported. In these case reports, the liver injury pattern was predominately hepatocellular. Unlike previous cases, we report the case of a patient presenting with markedly elevated cholestatic enzymes and painless jaundice while taking sertraline for treatment of depression.展开更多
This study was conducted to clarify the toxic effects of sertraline (SRT) on the reproductive system of male rats and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Rats were treated orally with SRT at doses of 5, 10, and ...This study was conducted to clarify the toxic effects of sertraline (SRT) on the reproductive system of male rats and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Rats were treated orally with SRT at doses of 5, 10, and 20 mg kg-1 for 28 consecutive days. At the end of the treatment period, sperm concentration, sperm motility, and sperm morphology were investigated by computer-assisted sperm analysis system whereas sperm DNA damage was detected by comet assay. The oxidative status of the testes was investigated, and a histopathological examination was conducted. Serum testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels were measured to determine the effects of SRT on the spermatogenesis process. One-way ANOVA, post-hoc Dunnett's T3 test for the sperm comet assay, and post-hoc Tukey's test for the others were performed for statistical analysis. The results showed that SRT caused an increase in sperm DNA damage and induced histopathological lesions in all groups treated with SRT. There was abnormal sperm morphology and increased malondialdehyde (MDA) in the 10 mg kg-1 treatment group. More dramatic changes were observed in the 20 mg kg-1 treatment group. Decreased sperm count was accompanied by a significant increase in abnormal sperm morphology, DNA damage, and degeneration in cellular-tubular structures. Serum LH and testosterone levels were elevated in the 20 mg kg-~ treatment group. Decreased glutathione (GSH) and increased MDA were signs of enhanced oxidative stress (OS). In conclusion, SRT induced testicular toxicity in a dose-dependent manner and OS is suggested as a crucial mechanism.展开更多
Inflammation drives the development of depression and may affect neurotransmitters and thus neurocircuits increase the risk of depression.To investigate the influence of inhibition of inflammatory pathways on the biog...Inflammation drives the development of depression and may affect neurotransmitters and thus neurocircuits increase the risk of depression.To investigate the influence of inhibition of inflammatory pathways on the biogenic amine neurotransmitters metabolism in depressive rats,sertraline,and meloxicam,the inhibitors of arachidonic acid-cyclooxygenase-2/lipoxygenase(AA-COX-2/5-LO)pathways,were given to depressive rats.After the development of depression model by chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS)for 6 weeks,Successful modeling rats were selected and randomly divided into CUMS group and medication administration group.After given medicine,The biogenic amine neurotransmitters in rat cortex and hippocampus were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography equipped with an electrochemical detector(HPLC-ECD).Compared with the normal group,the concentration of norepinephrine(NE)significantly decreased and the concentrations of Tyrosine(Tyr),Tryptophan(Trp),3,4-dihydroxyphenyl acetic acid(DOPAC),3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylglycol(MHPG),homovanillic acid(HVA)and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid(5-HIAA)significantly increased in the CUMS group.Sertraline significantly inhibited the elevation of 5-HIAA.Meloxicam inhibited the decrease of NE level in CUMS-induced rat and the increase of Trp,MHPG,and 5-HIAA level in a dose-dependent manner.Caffeic acid inhibited the decrease of NE and the increase of Trp and MHPG in a dose-dependent manner.The inhibition of AA-COX-2/5-LO pathways can improve the behaviors of depression rats and suppress CUMSinduced changes in biogenic amines.Compared with the single-dose lipoxygenase(5-LO)or Cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2)inhibitor,the combination treatment with meloxicam 1 mg/kg and caffeic acid 10 mg/kg have no significant improvement in CUMS-induced depression behavior and the level of cortical monoamine neurotransmitters and their metabolites.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND The treatment of adolescent patients with anxiety,depression and insomnia is challenging,and there is no ideal treatment method.AIM To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Wuling capsule combined with sertraline in the treatment of adolescent anxiety,depression and insomnia.METHODS Eighty adolescent patients with anxiety,depression with insomnia who were admitted to our hospital from April 1,2022 to March 30,2024.And the subjects were randomly classified into the control group(n=40)and the observational group(n=40).The control group was treated with a combination of sertraline and placebo.The observation group was treated with Wuling capsule in addition to sertraline.The two groups were cured continuously for 8 weeks.Insomnia severity index(ISI),Hamilton Anxiety Scale(HAMA)and Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD)were used to evaluate the clinical symptoms before treatment and at 2,4,6 and 8 weeks after treatment.The Treatment Emergent Symptom Scale(TESS)was used to evaluate adverse reactions during treatment.RESULTS There was no obvious difference in HAMD,HAMA and ISI scores between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05).After treatment,the HAMD,HAMA and ISI scores of patients in both groups decreased compared with before treatment,and HAMD,HAMA and ISI scores of patients in the observation group were remarkedly lower than those in the control group at each time point after treatment(P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the TESS score of the study group were sharply lower(t=18.239,P<0.001).CONCLUSION Wuling capsule can further alleviate the insomnia symptoms of adolescents with anxiety and depression,and the efficacy and safety are high.It is recommended to promote the application.
基金Supported by The Outstanding Researcher Award 2001-2002 and 2005-2006the Shun Tak District Min Yuen Tong Gastroenterology Research Fundthe Lo Ka Chung Research Fund,University of Hong Kong
文摘AIM:To evaluate sertraline,a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor in the treatment of patients with functional dyspepsia.METHODS:Consecutive tertiary hospital patients with a clinical diagnosis of functional dyspepsia(FD) according to the Rome Ⅱ criteria with a Hong Kong dyspepsia index(HKDI) of greater than 16 were recruited.Patients commenced enrolment prior to the inception of the Rome Ⅲ criteria for functional dyspepsia.All patients were ethnic Chinese,had a normal upper endoscopy and were Helicobacter pylori negative prior to enrolment.Study patients were randomized to receive sertraline 50 mg or placebo daily for 8 wk.HKDI symptom scores,quality of life,hospital anxiety and depression(HAD) scale and global symptom relief were evaluated before,during and after treatment.Adverse effects were monitored during and after treatment.RESULTS:A total of 193 patients were randomized in the intention to treat(ITT),and 150 patients were included in the per protocol(PP) analysis.In both the ITT and PP,there was no difference in the primary outcome of global dyspepsia symptoms between the sertraline and placebo groups at week 8.In the ITT analysis,98 and 95 patients were randomized to the sertraline and placebo groups respectively.A total of 43 patients withdrew from the study(22.3%) by week 8,with 23 of the 24 drop-outs in the sertraline group occurring prior to week 4(95.8%).In contrast,in the placebo arm,11 of 19 patients dropped out by week 4(57.9%).Utilizing the last response carried forward to account for the drop-outs,there were no differences between the sertraline and placebo groups at baseline in terms of the HKDI,HKDI 26.08 ± 6.19 vs 26.70 ± 5.89,P = 0.433;and at week 8,HKDI 22.41 ± 6.36 vs 23.25 ± 7.30,P = 0.352 respectively.In the PP analysis,74 and 76 patients were randomized to the sertraline and placebo groups respectively.At baseline,there were no statistically significant differences between the sertraline and placebo groups,HKDI 25.83 ± 6.313 vs 27.19 ± 5.929 respectively,P = 0.233;however by week 8,patients in the sertraline group demonstrated a statistically significant difference in their Hong Kong Dyspepsia Index compared to placebo,HKDI 20.53 ± 6.917 vs 23.34 ± 7.199,P = 0.02,respectively).There was also no statistically significant difference in overall quality of life measures or the HAD scale related to treatment in either the ITT or PP analysis at week 8.CONCLUSION:This pilot study,the first to examine sertraline,a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor,for the management of FD,did not find that it was superior to placebo.
文摘Objective:The intravaginal ejaculatory latency time(IELT)may increase less in on-demand compared to daily intake,but may fulfill a suitable treatment for specific patients.We decided to compare the efficacy and safety of on-demand and daily use of sertraline in order to find the most effective and least complicated method in treatment of premature ejaculation(PE).Methods:This study was parallel or concurrent control randomized clinical trial.Two hundred and forty patients with PE diagnosed by urologist in the two groups of 120 from July 2017 to February 2019 enrolled in the study.In the first group,it is prescribed 50 mg sertraline each 12 h daily and the second group received 50 mg 4 h before coitus for 4 and 8 weeks.The IELT before treatment and during all coitus after treatment were recorded by the patient’s wife with a stopwatch.Results:Mean IELT before,4 and 8 weeks after treatment in two groups were:On-demand group 101.62±65.44 s,208.75±128.02 s and 265.87±145.70 s;daily use group 102.50-81.22 s,276.87±181.08 s and 353.75±176.45 s,respectively.The ejaculation time increased significantly in both groups(p<0.05).However,increase in ejaculation time in daily use group was significantly higher than the on-demand group in 4 weeks(p=0.036),especially in 8 weeks(p=0.009).The percent of side effects in daily use group(26.7%)was higher than on-demand group(20%)(p<0.05).Drowsiness,diarrhea and vertigo were significantly higher in the daily use than on-demand(p<0.05).Conclusions:On-demand and daily use of sertraline are effective and usually have no serious complications,but the on-demand method is considerably more tolerable.In patients who did not tolerate to daily use of this drug,on-demand could be used as a salvage therapy.
基金supported by a grant from the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (JC)the National Institute of Health, the National Institute of Aging [NIH-NIA PO1-AG036675] (ME, WDH)+4 种基金in part by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA Merit Award BX000333, ACL 1I01CX000930-01, WDH)funded through a training grant from the National Institutes of Health National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research [5T32DE017551]S.H. is funded through a fellowship from the National Institutes of Health National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research [5F32DE02471202]supported by the National Institutes of Health National Institute of General Medicine [P30GM103331]
文摘Bone wound healing is a highly dynamic and precisely controlled process through which damaged bone undergoes repair and complete regeneration. External factors can alter this process, leading to delayed or failed bone wound healing. The findings of recent studies suggest that the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRIs) can reduce bone mass, precipitate osteoporotic fractures and increase the rate of dental implant failure. With 10% of Americans prescribed antidepressants, the potential of SSRIs to impair bone healing may adversely affect millions of patients’ ability to heal after sustaining trauma. Here, we investigate the effect of the SSRI sertraline on bone healing through pre-treatment with(10 mg·kg-1sertraline in drinking water, n = 26) or without(control, n = 30) SSRI followed by the creation of a 5-mm calvarial defect. Animals were randomized into three surgical groups:(a) empty/sham,(b) implanted with a DermaMatrix scaffold soak-loaded with sterile PBS or(c) DermaMatrix soak-loaded with542.5 ng BMP2. SSRI exposure continued until sacrifice in the exposed groups at 4 weeks after surgery. Sertraline exposure resulted in decreased bone healing with significant decreases in trabecular thickness, trabecular number and osteoclast dysfunction while significantly increasing mature collagen fiber formation. These findings indicate that sertraline exposure can impair bone wound healing through disruption of bone repair and regeneration while promoting or defaulting to scar formation within the defect site.
文摘A direct enantio-,diastereo-,and chemo-selective high-performance liquid chromatographic method was developed for determining the content,enantiomeric purity,and related substances of the chiral antidepressant drug sertraline HCl in a single chromatographic run.The separation was achieved on a chiral stationary phase based on amylose tris(3-chloro-5-methylphenylcarbamate)under reversed-phase conditions.The method was optimized by evaluating the influence of the temperature and mobile phase composition on the retention and selectivity.The application of the single-run approach allowed to baseline resolve all investigated species in less than 15 min,without using buffers or tandem-coupled columns.The chromatographic method was validated according to the guidelines of the Official Medicines Control Laboratory and applied to control the content of sertraline HCl and related chiral substances in a generic antidepressant formulation.
文摘The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Sertraline on gonad-pituitary cycle (Testosterone, FSH and LH) and reproductive cells in adult male Balb/C mice. Adult male Balb/C mice were divided into the following 5 groups: control group with no treatment, sham group which received solvent, and the experimental groups which received one dose of Sertraline (0.0178 mg/kg) in the first group, two doses of Sertraline (0.0356 mg/kg) in the second group, and three doses of Sertraline (0.0534 mg/kg) in the third group. Mice were anaesthetized after 7 weeks. Serum samples were collected and Testosterone, FSH and LH levels of serum were assayed. Vase deferans were analyzed for motility, number and viability of sperms. The results of this study showed that the viability, count and motility of sperms were decreased. Testosterone level of blood was also decreased while FSH was increased. There was no significant change in LH level. It is suggested that Sertraline at higher dose decreases sperm production and has the potential to affect adversely fertility in male mice.
文摘Depression is a common disorder amongst the general population and frequently encountered by most physicians. Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors (SSRI’s) have become the most commonly prescribed antidepressants due to their superiority compared with other antidepressants in the treatment of acute major depression. Although exceedingly rare, hepatotoxicity resulting from sertraline use has been previously reported. In these case reports, the liver injury pattern was predominately hepatocellular. Unlike previous cases, we report the case of a patient presenting with markedly elevated cholestatic enzymes and painless jaundice while taking sertraline for treatment of depression.
文摘This study was conducted to clarify the toxic effects of sertraline (SRT) on the reproductive system of male rats and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms. Rats were treated orally with SRT at doses of 5, 10, and 20 mg kg-1 for 28 consecutive days. At the end of the treatment period, sperm concentration, sperm motility, and sperm morphology were investigated by computer-assisted sperm analysis system whereas sperm DNA damage was detected by comet assay. The oxidative status of the testes was investigated, and a histopathological examination was conducted. Serum testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels were measured to determine the effects of SRT on the spermatogenesis process. One-way ANOVA, post-hoc Dunnett's T3 test for the sperm comet assay, and post-hoc Tukey's test for the others were performed for statistical analysis. The results showed that SRT caused an increase in sperm DNA damage and induced histopathological lesions in all groups treated with SRT. There was abnormal sperm morphology and increased malondialdehyde (MDA) in the 10 mg kg-1 treatment group. More dramatic changes were observed in the 20 mg kg-1 treatment group. Decreased sperm count was accompanied by a significant increase in abnormal sperm morphology, DNA damage, and degeneration in cellular-tubular structures. Serum LH and testosterone levels were elevated in the 20 mg kg-~ treatment group. Decreased glutathione (GSH) and increased MDA were signs of enhanced oxidative stress (OS). In conclusion, SRT induced testicular toxicity in a dose-dependent manner and OS is suggested as a crucial mechanism.
基金supported by pharmacy school of Chongqing Medical University.This research work was financially supported by Research Fund of Chongqing Science&Technology Commission(No:cstc2013jcyjA10040)Research Start-up Fund of Pharmacy School of Chongqing Medical University.
文摘Inflammation drives the development of depression and may affect neurotransmitters and thus neurocircuits increase the risk of depression.To investigate the influence of inhibition of inflammatory pathways on the biogenic amine neurotransmitters metabolism in depressive rats,sertraline,and meloxicam,the inhibitors of arachidonic acid-cyclooxygenase-2/lipoxygenase(AA-COX-2/5-LO)pathways,were given to depressive rats.After the development of depression model by chronic unpredictable mild stress(CUMS)for 6 weeks,Successful modeling rats were selected and randomly divided into CUMS group and medication administration group.After given medicine,The biogenic amine neurotransmitters in rat cortex and hippocampus were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography equipped with an electrochemical detector(HPLC-ECD).Compared with the normal group,the concentration of norepinephrine(NE)significantly decreased and the concentrations of Tyrosine(Tyr),Tryptophan(Trp),3,4-dihydroxyphenyl acetic acid(DOPAC),3-methoxy-4-hydroxyphenylglycol(MHPG),homovanillic acid(HVA)and 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid(5-HIAA)significantly increased in the CUMS group.Sertraline significantly inhibited the elevation of 5-HIAA.Meloxicam inhibited the decrease of NE level in CUMS-induced rat and the increase of Trp,MHPG,and 5-HIAA level in a dose-dependent manner.Caffeic acid inhibited the decrease of NE and the increase of Trp and MHPG in a dose-dependent manner.The inhibition of AA-COX-2/5-LO pathways can improve the behaviors of depression rats and suppress CUMSinduced changes in biogenic amines.Compared with the single-dose lipoxygenase(5-LO)or Cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2)inhibitor,the combination treatment with meloxicam 1 mg/kg and caffeic acid 10 mg/kg have no significant improvement in CUMS-induced depression behavior and the level of cortical monoamine neurotransmitters and their metabolites.