Publications by authors named "Guoxin Hu"

Introduction: Cardiac dysfunction is a common complication of sepsis. This study aimed to elucidate the regulatory effect of DLEU1 on sepsis-induced myocardial injury.

Material And Methods: HL-1 cardiomyocytes were treated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to mimic sepsis-induced myocardial injury in vitro, and the mouse septic model was established through cecum ligation and perforation (CLP).

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In hepatic drug metabolism, cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes, particularly CYP3A4, catalyze the majority of drug biotransformations, accounting for over 50% of the CYP450 family's metabolic capacity. This study aimed to assess the catalytic efficiency of 22 CYP3A4 allelic variants on the in vitro oxidative metabolism of methadone. We utilized a baculovirus-insect cell expression system to produce recombinant CYP3A4 variants and subsequently assessed their catalytic activity in the N-demethylation of methadone.

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Cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) exhibits rich genetic polymorphism, and functional changes caused by variations are the key reasons for differences in substrate drug systemic exposure. Discovering novel variants and defining their enzymatic kinetic characteristics can contribute to the personalized application of drugs. In this study, a data chain of variant-function-structure was established through population-based sequencing, baculovirus insect cell expression, enzymatic incubation, and ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry.

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The aim of this study was to investigate the catalytic activity of 26 Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) variants and drug interactions on imatinib metabolism in recombinant insect microsomes. This study was designed with an appropriate incubation system and carried out in the constant temperature water. By using ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) to measure the quantities of its metabolite N-desmethyl imatinib, to elucidate the impacts of the CYP3A4 genetic polymorphism and drug interactions on the metabolism of imatinib.

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  • Ticagrelor, an oral antiplatelet drug, selectively inhibits the P2Y12 receptor, but can cause side effects such as bleeding and dyspnea, which are linked to its plasma concentration.
  • The study aimed to investigate how 22 different CYP3A4 gene variants, found in the Chinese Han population, affect the metabolism of ticagrelor.
  • Results showed that most CYP3A4 variants had significant differences in how they cleared ticagrelor, with some having much higher or lower activity than the wild-type, indicating the need for personalized treatment approaches.
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Background: Species differences in CYP2D6 drug metabolism complicate the extrapolation of in vivo pharmacokinetic data to humans and impact the prediction of drug responses. This study aimed to develop an in vivo model to predict human responses to CYP2D6 metabolized compounds and to evaluate medication risks and disease development.

Methods: We used embryonic stem cell (ES) targeting and CRISPR-Cas9 technology to create a humanized CYP2D6 mouse model by inserting the human wild-type CYP2D6 gene and knocking out the mouse Cyp2d locus.

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Clothianidin, classified as a second-generation neonicotinoid, has achieved extensive application due to its high efficacy against insect pests. This broad-spectrum usage has resulted in its frequent detection in environmental surveys. CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 are crucial for converting clothianidin to desmethyl-clothianidin (dm-clothianidin).

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  • - The study investigates the effects of ASC22 (a PD-1 antibody) on patients with chronic hepatitis B who are already virally suppressed using nucleos(t)ide analogs, aiming to find a potential cure for HBV by targeting the PD-1 pathway.
  • - In a phase IIb trial involving 149 patients, those receiving 1.0 mg/kg ASC22 experienced significant declines in HBsAg levels compared to the placebo group, with 30% achieving HBsAg loss among those with lower baseline levels.
  • - The treatment was found to be safe and well-tolerated, with mostly mild adverse events reported, indicating ASC22 has potential as a therapeutic option for chronic hepatitis B infection.
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Background: Endoscopic obstruction (eOB) is associated with a poor prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC). Our study aimed to investigate the association between tumor location and eOB, as well as the prognostic differences among non-endoscopic obstruction (N-eOB), eOB with tumor size ≤ 5 cm, and eOB with tumor size > 5 cm in non-elderly patients.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the clinicopathological variables of 230 patients with CRC who underwent curative surgery.

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To study the effects of drug-induced CYP2D6 activity inhibition and genetic polymorphisms on fluoxetine metabolism, rat liver microsomes (RLMs) and SD rats were used to investigate the potential drug‒drug interactions (DDIs), and CYP2D6 http://muchong.com/t-10728934-1 recombinant baculosomes were prepared and subjected to catalytic reactivity studies. All analytes were detected by ultraperformance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC‒MS/MS).

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Tofacitinib can effectively improve the clinical symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. In this current study, a recombinant human CYP2C19 and CYP3A4 system was operated to study the effects of recombinant variants on tofacitinib metabolism. Moreover, the interaction between tofacitinib and myricetin was analyzed in vitro.

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  • A study was conducted on 22 volunteers to explore how different CYP2D6 gene variants affect the metabolism of the drug metoprolol, using blood and urine samples after oral administration.
  • Results showed that individuals with certain genotypes (CYP2D6*10/*87, CYP2D6*10/*95, CYP2D6*97/*97) metabolized metoprolol much more slowly, with a 2-3 times increase in drug exposure compared to typical metabolizers (CYP2D6*1/*1 and CYP2D6*1/*34).
  • While blood concentration was linked to these gene variations, the study found that the maximum blood pressure-lowering effect of met
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  • The study investigates how amino acid variations in genes affect enzyme activity, specifically looking at a population in China for precision medicine applications.
  • Researchers sequenced the DNA of 1483 adults to analyze the effects of certain variants on recombinant protein activity, discovering both known and new variants.
  • They identified 18 novel variants, of which 11 showed significantly decreased enzyme activity, highlighting their potential importance for personalized medicine and pharmacogenetics.
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Purpose: The inhibitory effect of Apatinib on cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes has been studied. However, it is unknown whether the inhibition is related to the major metabolites, M1-1, M1-2 and M1-6.

Methods: A 5-in-1 cocktail system composed of CYP2B6/Cyp2b1, CYP2C9/Cyp2c11, CYP2E1/Cyp2e1, CYP2D6/Cyp2d1 and CYP3A/Cyp3a2 was used in this study.

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Ketamine is a psychotropic drug that can cause significant neurological symptoms and is closely linked to the activity of the CYP3A4 enzyme. This study aimed to examine the diversity of CYP3A4 activity affects the metabolism of ketamine, focusing on genetic variation and drug-induced inhibition. We used a baculovirus-insect cell expression system to prepare recombinant human CYP3A4 microsomes.

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Resistance to temozolomide (TMZ), the frontline chemotherapeutic agent for glioblastoma (GBM), has emerged as a formidable obstacle, underscoring the imperative to identify alternative therapeutic strategies to improve patient outcomes. In this study, we comprehensively evaluated a novel agent, O6-methyl-2'-deoxyguanosine-5'-triphosphate (O6-methyl-dGTP) for its anti-GBM activity both in vitro and in vivo. Notably, O6-methyl-dGTP exhibited pronounced cytotoxicity against GBM cells, including those resistant to TMZ and overexpressing O6-methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase (MGMT).

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  • The study examined how 24 variants of the CYP3A4 enzyme affect the metabolism of the drug lurasidone and its interactions with other drugs.
  • The researchers created systems using rat and human liver microsomes to test potential anti-tumor drugs and their inhibitory mechanisms on lurasidone.
  • Results indicated significant variability in drug metabolism due to genetic differences in CYP3A4 and showed that co-administering the drug olmutinib with lurasidone alters its effects in rats, increasing concentrations of lurasidone and affecting its clearance.
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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) gene polymorphism and drug interaction on the metabolism of blonanserin. Human recombinant CYP3A4 was prepared using the Bac-to-Bac baculovirus expression system. A microsomal enzyme reaction system was established, and drug-drug interactions were evaluated using Sprague-Dawley rats.

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Itraconazole is a triazole anti-infective drug that has been proven to prevent and treat a variety of fungal and viral infections and has been considered to be a potential therapeutic remedy for COVID-19 treatment. In this study, we aimed to completely evaluate the impacts of Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) variant proteins and drug interactions on the metabolism of itraconazole in recombinant insect microsomes, and to characterize the potential mechanism of substrate selectivity. Incubations with itraconazole (0.

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Artemether-lumefantrine is an artemisinin-based combination therapy for the treatment of malaria, which are primarily metabolized by cytochrome P450 3A4. Therapeutic difference caused by gene polymorphisms of CYP3A4 may lead to uncertain adverse side effects or treatment failure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of CYP3A4 gene polymorphism on artemether-lumefantrine metabolism in vitro.

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Since the combination of anticancer drugs and opioids is very common, apatinib and tramadol are likely to be used in combination clinically. This study evaluated the effects of apatinib on the pharmacokinetics of tramadol and its main metabolite O-desmethyltramadol in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats and the inhibitory effects of apatinib on tramadol in rat liver microsomes (RLMs), human liver microsomes (HLMs) and recombinant human CYP2D6.1.

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Aim: Ibuprofen is the most commonly used analgesic. CYP polymorphisms are mainly responsible for the differences in drug metabolism among individuals. Variations in the ability of populations to metabolize ibuprofen can lead to drug exposure events.

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Background And Objective: Ibuprofen, a common non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is used clinically for pain relief and antipyretic treatment worldwide. However, regular or long-term use of ibuprofen may lead to a series of adverse reactions, including gastrointestinal bleeding, hypertension and kidney injury. Previous studies have shown that CYP2C9 gene polymorphism plays an important role in the elimination of various drugs, which leads to the variation in drug efficacy.

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a significant health burden globally due to its high prevalence and morbidity. C-terminal-binding protein 1 (CTBP1) is a transcriptional corepressor that modulates gene transcription by interacting with transcription factors or chromatin-modifying enzymes. High CTBP1 expression has been associated with the progression of various human cancers.

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In this study, the effects of 17 CYP3A4 variants and drug-drug interactions (DDI) with its mechanism on alectinib metabolism were investigated. In vitro incubation systems of rat liver microsomes (RLM), human liver microsomes (HLM) and recombinant human CYP3A4 variants were established. The formers were used to screen potential drugs that inhibited alectinib metabolism and study the underlying mechanism, and the latter was used to determine the dynamic characteristics of CYP3A4 variants.

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