5-HT1A/7 receptor agonist excites cardiac vagal neurons via inhibition of both GABAergic and glycinergic inputs.

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of chronic ethanol intake on the locomotor activity and the levels of calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase IV (CaM kinase IV) in the nucleus accumbens (NAc) of rats. Simultaneously, the effects of nonselective opioid antagonist (naloxone) on the CaM kinase IV expression in the NAc ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Li J,Bian WL,Xie GQ,Cui SZ,Wu ML,Li YH,Que LL,Yuan XR

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of salvianolate, a water-soluble active compound from Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge, on reactive oxygen species (ROS) production in mouse cardiomyocytes in vitro. METHODS:Primary ventricular cardiomyocytes were prepared from neonatal mouse. The cell viability was determined using MTT assay. ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Fei AH,Cao Q,Chen SY,Wang HR,Wang FL,Pan SM,Lin ZF

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Toxicity of retinol (vitamin A) has been previously associated with apoptosis and/or cell malignant transformation. Thus, we investigated the pathways involved in the induction of proliferation, deformation and proliferative focus formation by retinol in cultured Sertoli cells of rats. METHODS:Sertoli cells were i...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Gelain DP,Pasquali MA,Caregnato FF,Castro MA,Moreira JC

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether low dose theophylline has an anti-inflammatory effect in asthma. METHODS:Nineteen asthmatic subjects were given 200 mg sustained-release theophylline preparation twice daily for 4 weeks. The mean serum concentration of theophylline was 7.9 mg/L. The percentage of eosinophils, EG2+ eosinophil...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Yang J,Tu HY,Li QQ

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To observe the polymorphism of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) gene in Northern Hans, Dahurs, and Ewenkis of China. METHODS:The polymerase chain reaction was used to type the insertion/deletion polymorphism at intron 16 of ACE gene among 90 Northern Hans, 84 Dahurs, and 64 Ewenkis individuals. The experiment d...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Zhang YM,Zhang LY,Wang KQ,Ge JB

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an effort to develop effective alternative strategies that increase the therapeutic efficacy and minimize the systemic toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents, more efforts are being directed towards the investigation of dietary supplements and other phytotherapeutic agents for their synergistic efficacy in combination...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Raina K,Agarwal R

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Experimental studies found that cinacalcet (CINA) markedly attenuated vascular calcification in uremic rats, but its underlying mechanisms are still largely unknown. Recent evidence have demonstrated that endothelial cells (ECs) participate in ectopic calcification in part by mediating endothelial-to-mesenchymal tr...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Wu M,Tang RN,Liu H,Pan MM,Liu BC

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:A discrimination analysis has been explored for the probabilistic classification of healthy versus ovarian cancer serum samples using proteomics data from mass spectrometry (MS). METHODS:The method employs data normalization, clustering, and a linear discriminant analysis on surface-enhanced laser desorption ioniz...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Hong YJ,Wang XD,Shen D,Zeng S

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether basophils expressed human leucocyte antigen (HLA) class II molecules. METHODS:Basophils in umbilical cord blood were separated and purified with methods of density gradient centrifugation and immunomagnetic microbeads. The isolated basophils were cultured in RPMI-1640 plus 10 % fetal calf seru...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Xie ML,Wu YG

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial disorder of the tears and ocular surface characterized by manifestations of dryness and irritation. Although the pathogenesis is not fully illuminated, it is recognized that inflammation has a prominent role in the development and deterioration of DED. β-aminoarteether maleate...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Yang FM,Fan D,Yang XQ,Zhu FH,Shao MJ,Li Q,Liu YT,Lin ZM,Cao SQ,Tang W,He SJ,Zuo JP

更新日期：2020-08-03 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Previous study has shown that endometrial cancers with LKB1 inactivation are highly responsive to mTOR inhibitors. In this study we examined the effect of LKB1 gene status on mTOR inhibitor responses in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cells. METHODS:Lung cancer cell lines Calu-1, H460, H1299, H1792, and A549 we...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Xiao P,Sun LL,Wang J,Han RL,Ma Q,Zhong DS

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To model the three-dimensional structure and investigate the interaction mechanism of the proprotein convertase furin/kexin and their inhibitors (eglin c mutants). METHODS:The three-dimensional complex structures of furin/kexin with its inhibitors, eglin c mutants, were generated by modeller program using the newl...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Cai XH,Zhang Q,Ding DF

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study in vitro release and in vivo effect of four different types of sustained-release naltrexone microspheres on morphine analgesia. METHODS:Release of naltrexone from four types of biodegradable microspheres was investigated by HPLC. Their antagonist effects on morphine analgesia were observed using mouse hot...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： He GA,Hou HM,Liu XJ

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) affected by ginsenoside Rg1 and further explore the molecular mechanism of ginsenoside Rg1 using proteomics. METHODS:The proliferation of VSMC was measured by MTS assay kit and flow cytometry. Proteomic alterations were analyzed using two-dime...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Ma ZC,Gao Y,Wang YG,Tan HL,Xiao CR,Wang SQ

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An early intervention using biomarkers to predict acute myocardial infarction (AMI) will effectively reduce global heart attack incidence, particularly among high-risk patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study attempted to identify potential biomarkers by detecting changes in the levels of plasma prote...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Rahim MAA,Rahim ZHA,Ahmad WAW,Bakri MM,Ismail MD,Hashim OH

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The responses of the intracellular calcium ([Ca2+]i) and the intracellular pH (pHi) to kappa-opioid receptor stimulation were determined in the single right ventricular myocytes isolated from the hearts of chronically hypoxic rats which exhibited right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH). METHODS:With the spectrofluorom...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Pei JM,Wang YM,Zhu YL,Chen M,Wong TM

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether IL-12p40 plays a crucial role in regulating islet allograft rejection in a streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetes mouse model. METHODS:C57BL/6 and IL-12p40 gene knockout mice were selected as recipient mice, to which the diabetes was induced with a treatment of STZ (150-200 mg/kg) by a single...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Bi EG,Shi W,Zou J,Hao ZH,Li ZH,Cai D,Zhang HQ,Sun B

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Etimicin (ETM), a fourth-generation aminoglycosides (AGs), is now widely clinically used in China due to its high efficacy and low toxicity. However, the mechanisms underlying its low nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity remain unclear. In the present study we compared the antibacterial and toxicity profiles of etimicin, ge...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Yao L,Zhang JW,Chen B,Cai MM,Feng D,Wang QZ,Wang XY,Sun JG,Zheng YW,Wang GJ,Zhou F

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the effects of β3-adrenoceptor (β3-AR) activation on atherosclerotic plaque development in ApoE(-/-) mice. METHODS:Thirty six week-old male ApoE(-/-) mice on a high-fat diet were treated with atorvastatin (10 mg·kg(-1)·d(-1), po), BRL37344 (β3-AR agonist, 1.65 or 3.30 μg/kg, ip, twice a week) or SR52390...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Wang ZH,Li YF,Guo YQ

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effects of the caspase-1 inhibitor Ac-YVAD-CHO on quinolinic acid (QA)-induced apoptosis. METHODS:Rats were pre-treated with intrastriatal infusion of Ac-YVAD-CHO (2-8 microg) before intrastriatal injection of QA (60 nmol). Striatal total proteins, genomic DNA, and nuclear proteins were isolated. The ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Cao Y,Gu ZL,Lin F,Han R,Qin ZH

更新日期：2005-02-01 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 investigate the effect of ectogenesis unsaturated fatty acid on carbachol-induced muscarinic current (ICCh) and its mechanism. METHODS:Using the whole-cell patch-clamp technique, ICCh was recorded in single smooth muscle cell isolated from the antral circular smooth muscles of guinea-pig stomach. RESULTS:Arach...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Cui YF,Jin H,Guo HS,Li L,Yu YC,Xu WX

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the action of doxorubicin on vascular smooth muscle cells. METHODS:Isometric tension of denuded or intact thoracic aortic vessels was recorded and [Ca(2+)](i) in isolated aortic smooth muscle cells was measured by using Fluo-3. RESULTS:Doxorubicin induced phasic and tonic contractions in denuded vessel...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Shen B,Ye CL,Ye KH,Zhuang L,Jiang JH

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a vital regulator of glucose metabolism, may affect insulin secretion in beta-cells. However, the role of AMPK in beta-cell lipotoxicity remains unclear. Fenofibrate has been reported to regulate lipid homeostasis and is involved in insulin secretion in pancr...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Sun Y,Ren M,Gao GQ,Gong B,Xin W,Guo H,Zhang XJ,Gao L,Zhao JJ

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the role of c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase 1 and 2 (JNK1/2) and the main signal pathway for its activation in hydrogen peroxide (H(2)O(2)) induced apoptotic-like cortical cell death. METHODS:Using the model of oxidative stress induced by H(2)O(2), the expression and diphosphorylation of JNK1/2 was ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Wang W,Gao C,Hou XY,Liu Y,Zong YY,Zhang GY

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antimony, a natural element that has been used as a drug for over more than 100 years, has remarkable therapeutic efficacy in patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia. This review focuses on recent advances in developing antimony anticancer agents with an emphasis on antimony coordination complexes, Sb (III) and Sb ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Sharma P,Perez D,Cabrera A,Rosas N,Arias JL

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retinoid X receptor-α (RXRα), a unique member of the nuclear receptor superfamily, represents an intriguing and unusual target for pharmacologic interventions and therapeutic applications in cancer, metabolic disorders and neurodegenerative diseases. Despite the fact that the RXR-based drug Targretin (bexarotene) is c...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Zhang XK,Su Y,Chen L,Chen F,Liu J,Zhou H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To construct an HEK293 cell line stably expressing human dopamine D1 receptor (D1R). METHODS:cDNA was amplified by RT-PCR using total RNA from human embryo brain tissue as the template. The PCR products were subcloned into the plasmid pcDNA3 and cloned into the plasmid pcDNA3.1. The cloned D1R cDNA was sequenced a...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Sun WC,Jin L,Cao Y,Wang LZ,Meng F,Zhu XZ

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Our previous study indicated that there are two types of Ca2+ release events seen in intact mouse bladder tissue. In this study our aim is to investigate the mechanism that underlies the phenomena of Ca2+ release in smooth muscle. METHODS:Single cells were isolated and tissue segments were prepared by cutting the ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Wang M,Chen Z,Xing Y,Zhang X,Dong XZ,Ji GJ

更新日期：2006-07-01 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