Leukamenin F suppresses liver fibrogenesis by inhibiting both hepatic stellate cell proliferation and extracellular matrix production.

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of the Tob1 gene, a member of the Transducing Molecule of ErbB2/B-cell Translocation Ggene (TOB/BTG) family, by using the adenovirus-mediated expression of Tob1 on radiosensitivity in a human breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231. METHODS:Cell survival was determined by clonogenic assay. Apo...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Jiao Y,Ge CM,Meng QH,Cao JP,Tong J,Fan SJ

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For follicular lymphoma (FL) with grade 1/2, the complete response (CR) rate of the first-line R-CHOP treatment was significantly low. In this study, we assessed the rationality of the administration of rituximab for FL patients with grade 1/2 based on concentration-response relationship analyses. Thus, we conducted a...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Liu S,Huang H,Chen RX,Wang Z,Guan YP,Peng C,Fang XJ,Chen ZJ,Guan SX,Zhu X,Ren QG,Yao YY,Huang HB,Huang M,Wang XD,Lin TY

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:miRNAs have shown promise as potential biomarkers for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, the current used quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) allows solely for relative expression of nucleic acids and it is susceptible to day-to-day variability, which has limited the validity of using the miRNAs as biomarker...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Robinson S,Follo M,Haenel D,Mauler M,Stallmann D,Heger LA,Helbing T,Duerschmied D,Peter K,Bode C,Ahrens I,Hortmann M

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of cholecystokinin octapeptide (CCK-8) on the diacylglycerol-protein kinase C (DAG-PKC) signaling pathway in rat pulmonary interstitial macrophages (PIM) stimulated by lipopolysaccaride (LPS). METHODS:The PIM from rat lung tissues were isolated using the collagenase digestion method combi...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Xu SJ,Gao WJ,Cong B,Ma CL,Li SJ,Ling YL,Gu ZY,Yao YX

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In drug design and discovery, binding affinity and selectivity are two basic properties of a drug candidate. Opioid receptors (ORs) are the main targets of strong analgesics. Like some other class A members of G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), ORs exhibit complex selectivity on their ligands. The diversity of bindi...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Cheng JX,Cheng T,Li WH,Liu GX,Zhu WL,Tang Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the metabolic characteristics of cytochrome P-450 C YP2A6 in human liver microsomes. METHODS:Cytochrome P-450 enzyme activities were measured by biochemical assays. Xenobiotics were employed to observe their effects on CYP2A6 in vitro. The kinetics of coumarin 7-hydroxylase was determined, and the c...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Xia XY,Peng RX,Yu JP,Wang H,Wang J

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its pathogen, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) have become the greatest current threat to global public health. The highly infectious SARS-CoV-2 virus primarily attacks pulmonary tissues and impairs gas exchange leading to acute respir...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Serebrovska ZO,Chong EY,Serebrovska TV,Tumanovska LV,Xi L

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Terpene lactones are a class of bioactive constituents of standardized preparations of Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, extensively used as add-on therapies in patients with ischemic cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. This investigation evaluated human pharmacokinetics of ginkgo terpene lactones and impact of the...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Liu XW,Yang JL,Niu W,Jia WW,Olaleye OE,Wen Q,Duan XN,Huang YH,Wang FQ,Du FF,Zhong CC,Li YF,Xu F,Gao Q,Li L,Li C

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We have shown that a combination of ligustrazine and berberine produces more effective inhibition on platelet activation and inflammatory reactions in rat acute myocardial infarction compared with either agent alone. In this study we evaluated the beneficial effects of a combination of ligustrazine and berberine in...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Zhang Y,Ma XJ,Guo CY,Wang MM,Kou N,Qu H,Mao HM,Shi DZ

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effect of semi-synthesized quercetin water-soluble derivatives sodium quercetin-7-sulfate (SQMS) and disodium quercetin-7,4 -disulfate (SQDS) on recombinant human phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3-K) p110 beta catalytic subunit. METHODS:Recombinant human PI3-K p110 beta catalytic subunit was expresse...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Liu W,Liang NC

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the protein and mRNA expressions of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in the brain of rats with atherosclerosis (AS) and the effects of Ginkgo biloba extract (GbE) on expressions of cytokines. METHODS:The experimental model of AS in rats were established by intraperitioneal injection of vit...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Jiao YB,Rui YC,Li TJ,Yang PY,Qiu Y

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Embryonic stem (ES) cells and their differentiated progeny offer tremendous potential for regenerative medicine, even in the field of drug discovery. There is an urgent need for clinically relevant assays that make use of ES cells because of their rich biological utility. Attention has been focused on small molecules ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Lou YJ,Liang XG

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The mechanism underlying the resistance of cancer cells to chemotherapeutic drug varies with different cancer cells. Recent evidence shows that lysosomal function is associated with drug resistance of cancer cells. Artesunate, a derivative of artemisinin, displays broad antitumor activity and direct cytotoxicity on va...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Li Z,Zhu YT,Xiang M,Qiu JL,Luo SQ,Lin F

更新日期：2020-07-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is characterized by sterile inflammation with continuous injury and loss of renal inherent parenchyma cells. Podocyte is an essential early injury target in DN. The injury and loss of podocytes are closely associated with proteinuria, the early symptom of renal injury in DN. However, the exac...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Cheng Q,Pan J,Zhou ZL,Yin F,Xie HY,Chen PP,Li JY,Zheng PQ,Zhou L,Zhang W,Liu J,Lu LM

更新日期：2020-09-23 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the therapeutic effects and underlying mechanisms of DZ2002, a reversible S-adenosyl-L-homocysteine hydrolase (SAHH) inhibitor, on lupus-prone female NZB×NZW F1 (NZB/W F1) mice. METHODS:Female NZB/W F1 mice were treated orally with DZ2002 (0.5 mg·kg(-1)·d(-1)) for 11 weeks, and the proteinuria level and...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： He SJ,Lin ZM,Wu YW,Bai BX,Yang XQ,He PL,Zhu FH,Tang W,Zuo JP

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotype mixtures among patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) in Eastern China. METHODS:A total of 4908 chronic HBV patients from Eastern China were enrolled. HBV genotypes and subgenotypes were determined using a multiplex PCR technique. Serum viral loads...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Zhong J,Gao YQ,Sun XH,Zhu XJ,Li M

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resibufogenin (RBG) is a single compound isolated from Chansu, a traditional Chinese medicine obtained from the skin venom gland of the toad. Formulations of Chansu have been widely applied in China, Japan, and other Asian countries for a long time and are currently used as alternative medicines. However, there have b...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Xie JT,Dey L,Wu JA,Lowell TK,Yuan CS

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the role of cholinergic neurons in the nucleus raphe magnus (NRM) in noxious heat stimulation and in the effects of morphine-induced antinociception by rats. METHODS:After the cholinergic neuron selective toxin, AF64A, was microinjected into the NRM, we examined changes in the antinociceptive threshold ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Abe K,Ishida K,Kato M,Shigenaga T,Taguchi K,Miyatake T

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper. ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Zhong HH,Wang HY,Gao J,Huang YZ,Gao A,Hu XL,Saeed M,Chen BF,Li YP,Yu HJ

更新日期：2020-07-06 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the blood pressure (BP), baroreflex sensitivity (BRS), and organ damage in hybrids of spontaneously hypertensive rats and Sprague-Dawley rats. METHODS:Spontaneously hypertensive rats and Sprague-Dawley rats were crossbred, and the F1 hybrids were inbred randomly to produce an F2 generation. At the a...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Xie HH,Shen FM,Miao CY,Su DF

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study wound healing activity of the human placental extract (HPE) in rats. METHODS:Full thickness wounds were inflicted on depilated dorsum of Charles foster rats with 8 mm Acu-punch biopsy. The HPE was applied both at topical and im routes (2.5 mL/kg). Effects were compared on the basis of physical criteria, b...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Biswas TK,Auddy B,Bhattacharya NP,Bhattacharya S,Mukherjee B

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the role of CYP2E1 in isoniazid (INH)-induced hepatotoxicity and the influence of rifampicin (RFP) on INH-induced liver injury. METHODS:Rats were treated with INH alone (100 mg/kg, ip) or co-administered with RFP (100 mg/kg, ig) for 10 d and 21 d. Hepatotoxicity was assayed by plasma enzymes (sALT, ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Yue J,Peng RX,Yang J,Kong R,Liu J

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Androgen and androgen receptor (AR) signaling are crucial for the genesis of prostate cancer (PCa), which can often develop into androgen-ligand-independent diseases that are lethal to the patients. Recent studies show that even these hormone-refractory PCa require ligand-independent AR signaling for survival. As curr...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Lu J,Kim SH,Jiang C,Lee H,Guo J

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) isozymes are involved in different functions, depending on their patterns of distribution in the brain. The PDE4 subtypes are distributed in different inflammatory cells, and appear to be important regulators of inflammatory processes. In this study we examined the effects of ferulic acid...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Huang H,Hong Q,Tan HL,Xiao CR,Gao Y

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the increasing incidence of drug-induced liver disease, attempts are being made to better understand the mechanisms behind these frequently life-endangering reactions. Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs are a major group exhibiting hepatotoxicity. We review research relating to these reactions, focusing on ul...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Manov I,Motanis H,Frumin I,Iancu TC

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate modulation of antagonist and agonist binding to adenosine A1 receptors by MgCl2 and 5 -guanylimidodiphosphate (Gpp(NH)p) using rat brain membranes and the A1 antagonist [3H]-8-cyclopentyl-1,3-dipropylxanthine ([3H]DPCPX) and the A1 agonist [3H]-2-chloro-N6-cyclopentyladenosine ([3H]CCPA). METHODS:Pa...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Finlayson K,Maemoto T,Butcher SP,Sharkey J,Olverman HJ

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:(-)Stepholidine (SPD) is an active ingredient of the Chinese herb Stephania intermedia, which binds to the dopamine D(1) and D(2) like receptors. Biochemical, electrophysiological and behavioural experiments have provided strong evidence that SPD is both a D(1) and a D(2) antagonist, which could make SPD a unique a...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Ellenbroek BA,Zhang XX,Jin GZ

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Using sparse data of valproate (VPA) serum concentrations to build a population pharmacokinetic (PPK) model of VPA in Chinese children with epilepsy and to predict serum concentrations for new patients using a Bayesian approach. METHODS:Two hundred epileptic children, whose VPA serum concentrations were collected,...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Jiang DC,Wang L

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effects of MN-9202, a new effective Ca2+ channel blocker, on platelet aggregation, 5-HT and TXB2 release, and calcium transport induced by platelet activators. METHODS:The mobilization of cytosolic-free calcium induced by thrombin in washed platelets was observed by Ca(2+)-sensitive fluorescent indica...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Wang LL,Mei QB,Zhao DH,Guo ZA

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effects of cimetidine (Cim) on the production of interferon gamma (IFN gamma) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) by splenocytes in immune-derived aplastic anemic (AA) mice. METHODS:Aplastic anemic mice model was constructed first, and then the splenocytes were induced to secrete IFN gamma and...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Xia T,Wang QR,Xu YH

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00