Effect of valsartan and fosinopril on catecholamine-induced cardiac hypertrophy.

abstract：:Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have become an essential research platform to study different human diseases once being discovered by Dr. Shinya Yamanaka in 2006. Another breakthrough in biomedical research is the application of CRISPR/Cas9 system for genome editing in mammalian cells. Although numerous studies...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Geng BC,Choi KH,Wang SZ,Chen P,Pan XD,Dong NG,Ko JK,Zhu H

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the ultrastructural localization of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)-synthesizing cells and the relationship between ANP-synthesizing cells and microvessels in rat gastric mucosa. METHODS:Immunohistochemistry techniques and postembedding immunoelectron microscopy techniques were used to validate the...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Li CH,Yang ZW,Yin ZR,Jin Z,Xing DG,Piao LH,Kim YC,Xu WX

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine if steroid-like compounds found in many Chinese medicinal products conventionally used for the promotion of blood circulation may act as active components via the same molecular mechanism triggered by cardiac glycosides, such as ouabain. METHODS:The inhibitory potency of ouabain and the identified stero...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Chen RJ,Chung TY,Li FY,Yang WH,Jinn TR,Tzen JT

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether or not brain histamine was involved in memory deficits induced by lesions of nucleus basalis magnocellularis (NBM) in rats. METHODS:Passive avoidance response was used to measure memory process in rats, and NBM was bilaterally lesioned by injection of ibotenic acid (6 microg/site). RESULTS:...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Chen Z,Shen YJ

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hispidulin, a polyphenolic flavonoid extracted from the traditional Chinese medicinal plant S involucrata, exhibits anti-tumor effects in a wide array of human cancer cells, mainly through growth inhibition, apoptosis induction and cell cycle arrest. However, its precise anticancer mechanisms remain unclear. In this s...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Gao H,Gao MQ,Peng JJ,Han M,Liu KL,Han YT

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To test the ability of huperzine B (HupB) to alleviate injury from oxygen-glucose deprivation (OGD) in the rat pheochromocytoma line PC12 cells. METHODS:After OGD for 3 h and reoxygenation for 24 h, neuronal morphology was observed by phase-contrast microscopy; cell survival was quantified by the reduction of MTT;...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Wang ZF,Zhou J,Tang XC

更新日期：2002-12-01 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:NLRP3 inflammasome plays an important role in renal injury and may be a therapeutic target in the treatment of patients with progressive chronic kidney disease. In this study we investigated whether angiotensin II (Ang II)-induced NLRP3 inflammasome activation was linked to endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) in hum...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Wang J,Wen Y,Lv LL,Liu H,Tang RN,Ma KL,Liu BC

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify a small molecule L655,240 as a novel β-secretase (BACE1) inhibitor and to investigate its effects on β-amyloid (Aβ) generation in vitro. METHODS:Fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) was used to characterize the inhibitory effect of L655,240 on BACE1. Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology-...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Lu Q,Chen WY,Zhu ZY,Chen J,Xu YC,Kaewpet M,Rukachaisirikul V,Chen LL,Shen X

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of small interfering RNA of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) on the proliferation and apoptosis of human multiple myeloma RPMI8226 cells and its relation with the Bcl-2 family in vitro. METHODS:Transcription and expression of COX-2 in human myeloma RPMI8226 cells were checked by RT-PCR and Weste...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Li QB,Chen ZC,You Y,Zou P

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the stimulatory effect of bacille Calmette-Gu rin (BCG) cell wall components on human beta-defensin-1 (hBD-1) gene expression and analyze the response element in the 5'-flanking region of the gene. METHODS:BCG cell wall proteins were fractionated by Sephadex G-150 chromatography. Using reverse-transcrip...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Zhu BD,Feng Y,Huang N,Wu Q,Wang BY

更新日期：2003-09-01 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：:The combination of technological advances, genomic sequences and market success is catalyzing rapid development of antibody-based therapeutics. Cell surface receptors and ion channel proteins are well known drug targets, but the latter has seen less success. The availability of crystal structures, better understanding...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Sun H,Li M

更新日期：2013-02-01 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：:A comparison of the cardiovascular actions of the extract of Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae (RST), the root of a Chinese hero Stephania tetrandra S Moore, in rats with those of tetrandrine (Tet), the best known active component of RST was reviewed. The RST extract inhibits Ca2+ influx into the myocyte and reduces protein...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Wong TM,Wu S,Yu XC,Li HY

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to design and synthesize a series of high activity compounds against aspartyl protease beta-secretase (BACE-1) bearing hydroxyethylene (HE) framework. METHODS:First, we designed the small library based on our previous work and rational analysis. Subsequently, thirteen compounds were selec...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Zhu YP,Xiao K,Yu HP,Ma LP,Xiong B,Zhang HY,Wang X,Li JY,Li J,Shen JK

更新日期：2009-02-01 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

abstract：:Type capital I, Ukrainian natural killer T cells (NKT cells), a subset of CD1d-restricted T cells with invariant Valphabeta TCR, are characterized by prompt production of large amounts of Th1 and/or Th2 cytokines upon primary stimulation through the TCR complex. The rapid release of cytokines implies that type capital...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Tan JQ,Xiao W,Wang L,He YL

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is a severe acute abdominal disease. Recent evidence shows that intestinal homeostasis is essential for the management of acute pancreatitis. Chitosan oligosaccharides (COS) possess antioxidant activity that are effective in treating various inflammatory diseases. In this study we explo...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Mei QX,Hu JH,Huang ZH,Fan JJ,Huang CL,Lu YY,Wang XP,Zeng Y

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the release characteristics of a 5-fluorouracil-loaded poly (lactic acid) disc (5-FU-PLA-DS) and the effect of sustained drug delivery on the success of glaucoma filtration surgery in rabbit eyes. METHODS:A method of microspheres accumulated by excessive carriers was used in the preparation of the 5-F...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Cui LJ,Sun NX,Li XH,Huang J,Yang JG

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether histidine can enhance the anticonvulsant efficacy of carbamazepine (CBZ) and simultaneously improve the spatial memory impairment induced by transauricular kindled seizures in Sprague-Dawley rats. METHODS:Chronic transauricular kindling was induced by repeated application of initially subcon...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Li Q,Jin CL,Xu LS,Zhu-Ge ZB,Yang LX,Liu LY,Chen Z

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Herbal and dietary supplements (HDS)-induced liver injury has been a great concern all over the world. Polygonum multiflorum Thunb., a well-known Chinese herbal medicine, is recently drawn increasing attention because of its hepatotoxicity. According to the clinical and experimental studies, P. multiflorum-induced liv...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Rao T,Liu YT,Zeng XC,Li CP,Ou-Yang DS

更新日期：2021-01-01 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:To study whether etodolac enantiomers have pharmacokinetic difference after oral administration. METHODS:Fourteen rats, divided into two groups randomly, were orally given S-(+)- or R-(-)-etodolac at a single dose of 20 mg/kg, respectively. Blood samples were collected before and at 5, 10, 20, 30 min and 1, 3, 6, ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Shi JM,Lai SG,Xu CJ,Duan GL,Li D

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Tolsultazolamide, a novel carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, is designed for the prophylaxis and treatment of acute mountain sickness. The aim of this study was to investigate the pharmacokinetics, tissue distribution, and excretion characteristics of tolsultazolamide and the sex difference in pharmacokinetics in rats. ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Wang JD,Shi YP,Yin J,Pan ZY,Cui WY,Zhang YF,Wang H

更新日期：2014-02-01 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：AIM:HMGB1 (high-mobility group box-1) is a nuclear protein containing a consensus RB (retinoblastoma)-binding LXCXE motif. In this study, we studied the potential association of HMGB1 and RB and the in vitro and in vivo activities of HMGB1 in human breast cancer cells. METHODS:The protein-protein interaction was deter...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Jiao Y,Wang HC,Fan SJ

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Ischemia/reperfusion is an initial triggering event that leads to gut-induced acute lung injury (ALI). In this study, we investigated whether hypoxia inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) played a role in the pathogenesis of lung injury induced by trauma and hemorrhagic shock (T/HS). METHODS:Male Wistar rats underwent lapa...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Jiang H,Huang Y,Xu H,Hu R,Li QF

更新日期：2012-05-01 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:Filamin binding LIM protein 1, also known as migfilin, is a skeleton organization protein that binds to mitogen-inducible gene 2 at cell-extracellular matrix adhesions. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of migfilin in cisplatin-induced apoptosis in human glioma cells, to determine the functional dom...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Fan J,Ou YW,Wu CY,Yu CJ,Song YM,Zhan QM

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00