Epidermal growth factor receptor variant III (EGFRvIII) is prominently expressed in various epithelial tumors. PD0721, a single-chain antibody (scFv), has been developed to specifically target EGFRvIII. Although doxorubicin (DOX) is an essential treatment approach for glioblastoma (GBM), its toxic effects and limited targeting capabilities are a challenge.
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January 2024
To investigate the impact of the ethanoic fractions of Periploca forrestii Schltr. (P. forrestii) in ameliorating the liver injury caused by fluoride ingestion and to explore the potential mechanisms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPsoralen and isopsoralen are the major components responsible for Psoraleae Fructus-induced hepatotoxicity. This study explored the role of metabolic activation by cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes in psoralen- and isopsoralen-induced cytotoxicity and its potential mechanisms. Inhibitors of CYP1A2, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, 2E1, and 3A4 were used to screen specific CYP enzymes responsible for the metabolic activation of psoralen and isopsoralen in mouse primary hepatocytes, which was verified using the corresponding transfected cell lines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFXi Bao Yu Fen Zi Mian Yi Xue Za Zhi
February 2023
Objective To establish a Flp-In CHO cell line stably expressing human cytochrome P450 oxidoreductase (POR) to lay a solid foundation for the further construction of cell lines stably co-expressing human POR and human cytochrome P450 (CYP). Methods POR recombinant lentivirus was established and infected with Flp-In CHO cells, and the expression of green fluorescent protein was observed by fluorescence microscope for monoclonal screening. Mitomycin C (MMC) cytotoxic assay, Western blot analysis and quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) were employed to detect the activity and expression of POR, and eventually obtained a cell line stably expressing POR (Flp-In CHO-POR).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFShenxiong Glucose Injection (SGI) is a traditional Chinese medicine formula composed of ligustrazine hydrochloride and Danshen (Radix et rhizoma ; Bunge, Lamiaceae). Our previous studies and others have shown that SGI has excellent therapeutic effects on myocardial ischemia (MI). However, the potential mechanisms of action have yet to be elucidated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study investigated the effects of ligustrazine hydrochloride(LH)-Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma(SM) before and after compatibility on the pharmacokinetics of acute myocardial ischemia(AMI) rats and revealed the mechanism of pharmacokinetic changes from the perspective of metabolic enzymes. AMI rats underwent single injection of SM Glucose Injection, LH Glucose Injection, and LH-SM Glucose Injection in the caudal vein, respectively(3.78 mg·kg~(-1) salvianic acid, 0.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFZhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi
November 2022
Gukang Capsules are often used in combination with drugs to treat fractures, osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. Cytochrome P450(CYP450) mainly exists in the liver and participates in the oxidative metabolism of a variety of endogenous and exogenous substances and serves as an important cause of drug-metabolic interactions and adverse reactions. Therefore, it is of great significance to study the effect of Gukang Capsules on the activity and expression of CYP450 for increasing its clinical rational medication and improving the safety of drug combination.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFour new xanthone glucosides, 3-hydroxy-2-methoxyxanthone-4-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (1), 4,8-dihydroxy-2-methoxyxanthone-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (2), 2-methoxyxanthone-5-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (3), 4-hydroxy-2-methoxyxanthone-3-O-β-D-glucopyranoside (4), a new phenolic acid, 4,4'-dihydroxy-3,3'-imino-di-benzoic acid monomethyl ester (5), and a new isoquinoline, methyl 6-hydroxy-1-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-4-carboxylate (6) were isolated from the fruit of Hypericum patulum. The structural elucidation of the isolated compounds was primarily based on HR-ESI-MS, UV, IR, 1D and 2D NMR. All compounds were evaluated for their inhibitory effect against LPS-induced NO production in RAW 264.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe aim of this study was to explore the mechanisms underlying the differences in the pharmacokinetics of Huangqi Liuyi decoction extract (HQD) under physiological and pathological conditions. The roles of liver cytochrome P450 metabolic enzymes (Cyp450) and small intestinal transporters were also investigated. The cocktail probe drug method was used to investigate the effects of diabetic nephropathy (DN) and HQD on metabolic enzyme activity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEthnopharmacological Relevance: Gerberae Piloselloidis Herba (GPH), a commonly used traditional medicine in China, is derived from Gerbera piloselloides (Linn.) Cass. It is featured by its special bioactivities as antitussive, expectorant, anti-asthma, anti-bacterial, anti-tumor, uterine analgesia, and immunity-enhancing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Shenxiong glucose injection (SGI) is a traditional Chinese medicine injection composed of water extract of Salvia miltiorrhiza and Ligustrazine hydrochloride. SGI has shown strong antioxidant and anti-apoptotic properties. However, the mechanisms underlying its anti-apoptotic effect need to be addressed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To investigate the efficacy of water fraction from Dioscorea cirrhosa (WF) on oxidative damage and apoptosis of cardiomyocytes induced by H2O2, and to study its mechanism.
Methods: Cell viability was measured by the MST assay kit. The content of malondialdehyde (MDA), release of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and activity of catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were detected by biochemical kit.
Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi
September 2019
The aim of this paper was to explore the mechanism of Shenxiong Glucose Injection antagonizing apoptosis of H9 c2 cells induced by H_2O_2. H9 c2 cells were pretreated with 1. 7%,3.
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September 2018
The cerebral ischemia-reperfusion model was established to investigate the anti-oxidation and anti-apoptosis mechanism of Xinshao formula on the cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury in rats. SD rats were randomly divided into five groups: sham operation group, model group, and low, middle and high-dose Xinshao formula groups (0.31, 0.
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March 2018
To investigate the protective effects and mechanism of Polygonum orientale flower extract on H₂O₂-induced oxidative damage of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC), H₂O₂ was used to induce the oxidativestress damage on HUVEC cells and efforts were made to screen the low, medium and high drug concentrations of P.orientale flower extract. Cell viability was detected by the MTS assay.
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