Identification of a high-copy-number plasmid suppressor of a lethal phenotype caused by mutant DnaA protein which has decreased intrinsic ATPase activity.

abstract：:A current anti-inflammatory agent often targets the prevention of inflammatory disorder development. The standardized Centella asiatica ECa 233 extract has been previously reported for anti-inflammatory effect. This study aimed to investigate its anti-inflammatory effect and mechanisms of ECa 233 in lipopolysaccharide...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Sukketsiri W,Tanasawet S,Moolsap F,Tantisira MH,Hutamekalin P,Tipmanee V

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dermatan sulfate-proteoglycans (DS-PGs) were extracted from rabbit, rat and bovine defatted livers by magnesium chloride extraction and DEAE-cellulose chromatography, and then submitted successively to Asahipak GS-520 gel filtration chromatography, Asahipak ES-502N anion exchange chromatography, and cellulose acetate ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Koshiishi I,Motoki K,Qiu G,Imanari T

更新日期：1993-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PEGylation is an established method for improving the pharmacokinetic properties and pharmacodynamic effects of therapeutic proteins. Amino conjugation by N-hydroxysuccinimide activated polyethylene glycol (PEG-NHS) represents the most common modification of the target proteins. In this study, we compared the reaction...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Nojima Y,Iguchi K,Suzuki Y,Sato A

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To analyze the renal handling of therapeutic compounds observed as a non-linear process with a diffusion phenomenon, we employed a non-linear dispersion model described with a partial differential equation and solved it by using the finite difference method with an implicit scheme in a model dependent analysis. In thi...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Aiba T,Kubota S,Koizumi T

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A convenient and sensitive high performance liquid chromatographic method with post-column platinum catalyst reduction and electrochemical detection was applied to the simultaneous determination of oxidized and reduced coenzyme Q (CoQ and CoQH2) and alpha-tocopherol (alpha-TP) in human and rat samples. After the separ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Wakabayashi H,Yamato S,Nakajima M,Shimada K

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seven flavonoids of Stachys chrysantha and Stachys candida have been isolated. The structures of the compounds were elucidated by spectroscopic methods, particularly highfield NMR spectroscopy. The effects of the methanol extracts of these two endemic Greek Stachys sp. and their main flavonoids were examined on arachi...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Skaltsa H,Bermejo P,Lazari D,Silvan AM,Skaltsounis AL,Sanz A,Abad MJ

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epoxyeicosatrienoic acids (EETs) are produced primarily by CYPs from arachidonic acid (AA) and then further metabolized to the corresponding dihydroxyeicosatrienoic acids (DHETs). EETs play important roles in physiological processes such as regulating vasodilation and inflammation. Thus, the drug inhibition of CYP-med...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Mukai Y,Toda T,Takeuchi S,Senda A,Yamashita M,Eliasson E,Rane A,Inotsume N

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The model penetrants oxaprozin, nimesulide, gliclazide, and ribavirin, because of their different lipophilicities, were selected to assess the enhancing activity of pre-treatment solutions consisting of isopropyl palmitate (IP) in ethanol (5%, 10%, 15%and 20%, w/w, respectively) across excised rat skin using Franz dif...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Guo H,Liu Z,Li J,Nie S,Pan W

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two angiotensin-I-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides were isolated from a tryptic hydrolysate of human serum albumin (HSA). The peptides were identified by sequencing and other analyses as Ala-Trp and the nonapeptide Ala-Phe-Lys-Ala-Trp-Ala-Val-Ala-Arg (human albutensin A), corresponding to f(213-214) and f(2...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Nakagomi K,Ebisu H,Sadakane Y,Fujii N,Akizawa T,Tanimura T

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Japanese allergic subjects are commonly sensitized to both house dust mite (HDM) and Japanese cedar pollen (JCP) and combined treatment with sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) tablets is desirable. However, mixing extracts of two non-homologous allergens may compromise allergen stability and affect the clinical outcome. ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Watanabe A,Yamamoto T,Matsuhara H,Matsui H,Nakazawa H,Lund K,Ohashi-Doi K

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to reveal the effectiveness of the polymer coated liposomes as a carrier of the anticancer drug doxorubicin in intravenous administration. The size controlled doxorubicin-loaded liposomes (egg phosphatidylcholine : cholesterol = 1:1 in molar ratio) were coated with hydrophilic polymers (p...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Takeuchi H,Kojima H,Yamamoto H,Kawashima Y

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An extract of the leaves of Apocynum venetum L. (Apocynaceae) markedly shortened the immobility time of male rats in a forced swimming test (FST) in a dose range of 30-125 mg/kg, indicating a possible antidepressant activity. This effect was comparable to that of the tricyclic antidepressant imipramine (20 mg/kg). Nei...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Butterweck V,Nishibe S,Sasaki T,Uchida M

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To develop potent paclitaxel (PTX) formulations for cancer chemotherapy, we formulated PTX into polymeric nanoparticles composed of polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polylactic acid (PLA) block copolymer (PN-PTX). First, the physicochemical properties of PN-PTX prepared were assessed; the mean particle size was around 80 ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Araki T,Kono Y,Ogawara K,Watanabe T,Ono T,Kimura T,Higaki K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously prepared 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (HPbetaCD) solutions containing disulfiram (DSF) and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC, DSF solutions), and found the instillation of this DSF solutions delayed lens opacification in ICR/f rats, a recessive-type hereditary cataractous strain. In this study, we ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Nagai N,Inomata M,Ito Y

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is known that female rats are resistant to ischemic acute renal failure (ARF), compared with male rats. To elucidate sex differences in ischemic ARF, we searched global protein expression in post-ischemic kidneys using proteomic techniques. Ischemic ARF was induced by 45-min ischemia followed by reperfusion. By pro...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Takayama J,Takaoka M,Sugino Y,Yamamoto Y,Ohkita M,Matsumura Y

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The in vitro percutaneous permeation of diclofenac from various vehicles was examined using rat abdominal skin as a model membrane. The oleaginous vehicles used in this study consisted of three components: i.e. fatty acid, fatty acid ester and nonpolar oil. The solubilities of sodium diclofenac in formulated vehicles ...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Takahashi K,Suzuki T,Sakano H,Mizuno N

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) is popular as a potherb in many areas of Europe, Asia, and the Mediterranean region and is widely distributed around the globe. It has a wide range of pharmacological effects, such as antibacterial, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidative properties. Although the extract of p...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Kim JY,Oh HM,Kwak SC,Cheon YH,Lee MS,Rho MC,Oh J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer with high mortality worldwide. Traditional chemotherapy for HCC is not widely accepted by clinical practitioners because of its toxic side effects. Thus, there is a need to identify chemotherapeutic drugs against HCC. AMP-activated protein kinase (...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Sul YH,Lee MS,Cha EY,Thuong PT,Khoi NM,Song IS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In vivo redox reactions of nitroxyl contrast agents in bile and blood under an oxidative atmosphere were investigated using normal healthy Wistar rats. Differences in intracellular and extracellular volumes in redox environments are discussed. Pharmacokinetic profiles of two nitroxyl contrast agents, 3-carbamoyl-2,2,5...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Okajo A,Ui I,Manda S,Nakanishi I,Matsumoto K,Anzai K,Endo K

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemorrhoids are a common anorectal disease. Epidemiological studies on medication trends and risk factors using information from real-world databases are rare. Our objective was to analyze the relationship between hemorrhoid treatment prescription trends and several risk factors using the National Database of Health I...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Mukai R,Shimada K,Suzuki T,Nakao S,Tanaka M,Matsumoto K,Yoshida Y,Goto F,Inoue M,Satake R,Nishibata Y,Sugihara H,Nakamura M

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extract from fruits of Nandina domestica THUNBERG (NDE) has been used to improve cough and breathing difficulty in Japan for many years. To explore whether NDE may alleviate respiratory inflammation, we investigated its effect on expression of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and production of prostaglandin E₂ (PGE₂) in human...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Ueki T,Akaishi T,Okumura H,Abe K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma hyaluronan binding protein (PHBP) is produced only in liver and kidney in mouse. The induction of PHBP mRNA and the conversion of pro PHBP to the active hetero-dimer form were studied after CCl4, D-galactosamine, HgCl2 or turpentine administration and after partial hepatectomy. The results indicated that the ad...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Choi-Miura NH,Otsuyama K,Sano Y,Saito K,Takahashi K,Tomita M

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The convulsant interaction between enoxacin (ENX), a new quinolone antibacterial agent (NQ), and felbinac (FLB), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), in vivo was reproduced as the change of GABA-induced current response in Xenopus oocytes injected with mouse brain mRNA. GABA (10 microM) response was inhibit...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Kawakami J,Shimokawa M,Yamamoto K,Sawada Y,Asanuma A,Yanagisawa K,Iga T

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Distigmine bromide (distigmine) is a reversible carbamate cholinesterase (ChE) inhibitor. Its principle clinical application is in the treatment of myasthenia gravis. Distigmine is also used as a remedy for dysuria and glaucoma. Its effectiveness in the management of dysuria has been demonstrated in several clinical r...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Obara K,Tanaka Y

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The complete amino acid sequences of [2Fe-2S] ferredoxin from Atropa belladonna and Hyoscyamus niger have been determined by automated Edman degradation of the entire S-carboxymethylcysteinyl proteins and of the peptides obtained by enzymatic digestion. These two ferredoxins exhibited 1-8 differences in their amino ac...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Mino Y,Yukita M,Hiratsuka N,Wariishi H

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Daiokanzoto (DKT) and lubiprostone (LPS) are drugs used for constipation, but few studies have compared them. This study examined the effectiveness, adverse events, and medical economic efficiency of DKT and LPS for constipation. Patients who received DKT (DKT group) and those who received LPS (LPS group) during admis...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Yoshida A,Hirose T,Kuroda A,Mitsuoka M,Shinoda Y,Mori K,Kawachi Y,Tanaka K,Takeda A,Sugiyama T,Yoshimura T

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Radiation induces an important inflammatory response in the irradiated organs, characterized by leukocyte infiltration and vascular changes. Since adhesion molecules play an important role in facilitating the immune response at the inflammation sites, interfering with the expression of these molecules may be an import...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Ma ZC,Hong Q,Wang YG,Tan HL,Xiao CR,Liang QD,Cai SH,Gao Y

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Markedly inhibitory effects of Ca(2+) on the growth of human tumor cells were attained through the induction of apoptosis in vitro. On the other hand, a good correlation between the growth inhibition effects of Ca(2+) and the amounts of phosphatidylserines (PS) in the cell membranes (plasma membranes) was obtained. Fu...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Goto K,Tatsumi K,Nagata T,Komizu Y,Ueoka R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The liver contrast effects of Sonazoid in two ultrasonographic imaging modes, gray-scale conventional and harmonic, were examined as a time-related study in normal rabbits, and evaluated quantitatively and visually with tumor-model rabbits to estimate the diagnostic potential. Peak enhancement of vessels and parenchym...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Watanabe R,Matsumura M,Chen CJ,Kaneda Y,Ishihara M,Fujimaki M

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an effort to develop potent cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) inhibitors used as anticancer agent, a series of 2',5'-dimethoxychalcones was screened to evaluate their antiplatelet effect on human washed platelets suspension. Compound 2 exhibited potent inhibition of human washed platelet aggregation induced by collagen, sig...

journal_title：Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

authors： Wu CM,Lin KW,Teng CH,Huang AM,Chen YC,Yen MH,Wu WB,Pu YS,Lin CN

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00