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 the influence of trimetazidine, which is known to be an antioxidant and modulator of metabolism, on cardiac function and the development of diabetic cardiomyopathy in db/db mouse. METHODS:Trimetazidine was administered to db/db mice for eight weeks. Cardiac function was measured by inserting a Milla...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Li YJ,Wang PH,Chen C,Zou MH,Wang DW

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the protective effects of prostaglandin E(1) (PGE(1)) against H(2)O(2)-induced oxidative damage on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs). METHODS:HUVECs were pretreated with PGE(1) (0.25, 0.50, and 1.00 micromol/L) for 24 h and exposed to H(2)O(2) (200 micromol/L) for 12 h, and cell viabil...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Fang WT,Li HJ,Zhou LS

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine whether selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor citalopram interacts with Kv1.5, one of the cardiovascular-specific Kv channel isoforms. METHODS:The interaction between citalopram and Kv1.5 expressed in Chinese hamster ovary cells was studied using the whole-cell patch-clamp technique. RESULTS:Citalopra...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Lee HM,Hahn SJ,Choi BH

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to study the effects of compound FLZ, a novel cyclic derivative of squamosamide from Annona glabra, on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)/tropomyosin receptor kinase B (TrkB)/cAMP response element-binding protein (CREB) signaling and neuronal apoptosis in the hippocampus of the amylo...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Li N,Liu GT

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the blocking effects of methylflavonolamine (MFA) on human Na(V)1.5 channels expressed in Xenopus laevis oocytes and on sodium currents (I(Na)) in rabbit ventricular myocytes. METHODS:Human Na(V)1.5 channels were expressed in Xenopus oocytes and studied using the two-electrode voltage-clamp techniqu...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Fan XR,Ma JH,Zhang PH,Xing JL

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To test the hypothesis that PI3K/Akt/eNOS signaling has a protective role in a murine model of ventilation associated lung injury (VALI) through down-regulation of p38 MAPK signaling. METHODS:Male C57BL/J6 (wild-type, WT) or eNOS knockout mice (eNOS(-/-)) were exposed to mechanical ventilation (MV) with low (LV(T)...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Peng XQ,Damarla M,Skirball J,Nonas S,Wang XY,Han EJ,Hasan EJ,Cao X,Boueiz A,Damico R,Tuder RM,Sciuto AM,Anderson DR,Garcia JG,Kass DA,Hassoun PM,Zhang JT

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine whether the cell growth inhibitory effect of the combination of baicalin and baicalein is related to apoptosis. Moreover, to determine whether the expression of some apoptosis-related proteins is regulated by the ERK/p38 MAPK pathway. METHODS:Cell viability was measured using a 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Zhou QM,Wang S,Zhang H,Lu YY,Wang XF,Motoo Y,Su SB

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the molecular mechanism and signaling pathway by which fenoterol, a beta(2)-adrenergic receptor (beta(2)-AR) agonist, produces anti-inflammatory effects. METHODS:THP-1, a monocytic cell line, was used to explore the mechanism of beta(2)-AR stimulation in LPS-induced secretion of inflammatory cytokin...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Wang W,Xu M,Zhang YY,He B

更新日期：2009-11-01 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:To discover novel cell division cycle 25 (CDC25) B inhibitors and elucidate the mechanisms of inhibition in cancer cells. METHODS:Cell growth inhibition was detected by MTT assay, the cell cycle was analyzed by flow cytometry, and protein expression and phosphorylation was examined by Western blot analysis. RESUL...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Zhou YB,Feng X,Wang LN,Du JQ,Zhou YY,Yu HP,Zang Y,Li JY,Li J

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Overexpression of human tissue kallikrein (HK), mediated by recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV), decreased blood pressure in spontaneous hypertensive rats (SHRs) and reduced injury to the heart, aorta and kidney. In this study, we used both an in vivo animal model and in vitro cell culture system to investiga...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Yan JT,Wang T,Wang DW

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The feasibility of inducing endocrine pancreatic differentiation of embryonic stem (ES) cells has been well documented. However, whether ES cells possess the potential for exocrine pancreatic differentiation requires further exploration. Here, we investigated whether sodium butyrate and glucocorticoids were conduci...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Ren M,Yan L,Shang CZ,Cao J,Li FP,Li JY,Cheng H,Min J

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Airway hyperresponsiveness is a constant feature of asthma. The aim of the present study was to investigate airway hyperreactivity mediated by contractile and dilative receptors in an ovalbumin (OVA)-induced model of rat asthma. METHODS:Asthmatic E3 rats were prepared by intraperitoneal injection with OVA/aluminum...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Long JW,Yang XD,Cao L,Lu SM,Cao YX

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The pro-fibrogenic cytokine transforming growth factor-beta 1 (TGF-beta1) has attracted much attention for its potential role in the etiology of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Here, we demonstrate that MS80, a novel sulfated oligosaccharide extracted from seaweed, can bind TGF-beta1. The aim of the present st...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Jiang HD,Guan HS

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Binding of a neurotransmitter to its ionotropic receptor opens a distantly located ion channel, a process termed allosteric activation. Here we review recent advances in the molecular mechanism by which the cys-loop receptors are activated with emphasis on the best studied nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs). W...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Chang YC,Wu W,Zhang JL,Huang Y

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:alpha2 nAChR subunit mRNA expression in mice is most intense in the olfactory bulbs and interpeduncular nucleus. We aimed to investigate the properties of alpha2* nAChRs in these mouse brain regions. METHODS:alpha2 nAChR subunit-null mutant mice were engineered. Pharmacological and immunoprecipitation studies were...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Whiteaker P,Wilking JA,Brown RW,Brennan RJ,Collins AC,Lindstrom JM,Boulter J

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cysteine-rich peptides from the venom of cone snails (Conus) target a wide variety of different ion channels. One family of conopeptides, the alpha-conotoxins, specifically target different isoforms of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) found both in the neuromuscular junction and central nervous system. This ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Azam L,McIntosh JM

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isothiocyanates are naturally occurring small molecules that are formed from glucosinolate precursors of cruciferous vegetables. Many isothiocyanates, both natural and synthetic, display anticarcinogenic activity because they reduce activation of carcinogens and increase their detoxification. Recent studies show that ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Wu X,Zhou QH,Xu K

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcome of adenovirus-mediated p27(KIP1) (Ad-p27) expression on wound healing after filtration surgery and to investigate the inhibition of cell proliferation induced by Ad-p27. METHODS:We constructed the adenovirus recombinant vector Ad-p27 and administered it to a rabbit ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Yang JG,Sun NX,Cui LJ,Wang XH,Feng ZH

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Localized delivery of growth factors has significant potential as a future therapeutic strategy in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. A nanoparticle vehicle was created and evaluated in this study with the intent to deliver growth factors for periodontal regeneration. METHODS:Novel composite nanoparticl...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Chen FM,Ma ZW,Dong GY,Wu ZF

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate single-dose and multiple-dose pharmacokinetics of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated antigen 4 fusion protein (CTLA4Ig) in healthy volunteers and patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS:The clinical trials included two phase I open studies: study 1 was an open-label dose-escalation study in 27 ...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Ma Y,Lin BR,Lin B,Hou S,Qian WZ,Li J,Tan M,Ma J,Li BH,Wang H,Wen AD,Guo YJ

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Saw palmetto extract (SPE), an extract from the ripe berries of the American dwarf palm, has been widely used as a therapeutic remedy for urinary dysfunction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in Europe. Numerous mechanisms of action have been proposed for SPE, including the inhibition of 5alpha-reductase. Toda...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Suzuki M,Ito Y,Fujino T,Abe M,Umegaki K,Onoue S,Noguchi H,Yamada S

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to evaluate the relative contributions of the ipsilateral and contralateral cerebellum to the acquisition of unilateral classical eyeblink conditioning (EBCC). METHODS:The unilateral EBCC was achieved using a binaural tone conditioned stimulus (CS) paired with a left airpuff unconditioned...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Hu B,Lin X,Huang LS,Yang L,Feng H,Sui JF

更新日期：2009-02-01 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:Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is produced during liver transplantation. Ischemia/reperfusion induces oxidation and causes intracellular Ca2+ overload, which harms liver cells. Our goal was to determine the precise mechanisms of these processes. METHODS:Hepatocytes were extracted from rats. Intracellular Ca2+ concentrat...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Sato H,Takeo T,Liu Q,Nakano K,Osanai T,Suga S,Wakui M,Wu J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To develop and validate a novel precolumn derivatization method for the quantitative determination and pharmacokinetic application of acetylshikonin in macaque monkeys by liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS). METHODS:2-Mercaptoethanol was added to the blood sample a...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Sun DX,Tian HF,Meng ZY,Du A,Yuan D,Gu RL,Wu ZN,Dou GF

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Endothelium-dependent relaxations to certain neurohumoral substances are mediated by pertussis toxin-sensitive Gi/o protein. Our experiments were designed to determine the role, if any, of pertussis toxin-sensitive G-proteins in relaxations attributed to endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor (EDHF). METHODS:P...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Ng KF,Leung SW,Man RY,Vanhoutte PM

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of resveratrol on interleukin-1beta (IL-1beta) induced catabolism in bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) derived chondrocytes cultured on chitosan-gelatin scaffolds (CGS). METHODS:The chondrogenesis of alginate-encapsulated MSCs was evaluated by toluidine blue staining, RT-PCR, and i...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Lei M,Liu SQ,Liu YL

更新日期：2008-11-01 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 ATP-sensitive potassium channels are altered in VSMC from arotas and mesenteric arteries of obese rat, and their association with obesity-triggered increase in blood pressure. METHODS:Obesity was induced by 24 weeks of high-fat diet feeding in male Sprague-Dawley rats. Control rats were fed wi...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Fan LH,Tian HY,Ma AQ,Hu Z,Huo JH,Cao YX

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Korean Panax ginseng C A Meyer is mainly used to maintain the homeostasis of the body, and the pharmacological efficacy of Korean ginseng identified by modern science includes improved brain function, pain-relieving effects, preventive effects against tumors as well as anti-tumor activity, enhanced immune system funct...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Choi KT

更新日期：2008-09-01 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 evaluate the efficiency of 3 short hairpin RNA (shRNA) interfering with the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) gene coding glycoprotein D (gD) for inhibiting the gD expression and virus replication in vitro. METHODS:Vero cells were selected for an in vitro model of infection. Three shRNA sequences (shRNAgD1, -...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Liu YY,Deng HY,Yang G,Jiang WL,Grossin L,Yang ZQ

更新日期：2008-08-01 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：AIM:To investigate the effect of edaravone (MCI-186), a free radical scavenger, against ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury in the rat retina. METHODS:Retinal ischemia was induced in male Sprague-Dawley rats by elevating intraocular pressure to 110 mmHg for 60 min. The rats were intraperitoneally injected with edaravone...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Song Y,Gong YY,Xie ZG,Li CH,Gu Q,Wu XW

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of this study was to reveal the effects of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) variants on human breast cancer cells and the differential signaling pathways of the variants in controlling cell proliferation and invasion. METHODS:Four HGF variants (NK1, NK2, NK3, and NK4) were created by gene engineering, an...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Yin YL,Chen HL,Kuo HM,He SP

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

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 construct a recombinant adenovirus that can express human spermidine/ spermine N1-acetyltransferase (SSAT) and detect its inhibitory effect on colorectal cancer cell growth in vitro. METHODS:A 516 bp cDNA of SSAT was amplified and cloned into a pGL3-hTERT plasmid. The pGL3-hTERT-SSAT recombinant was digested, a...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Sun H,Liu B,Yang YP,Xu CX,Yan YF,Wang W,Liu XX

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the synaptic mechanisms involved in the 5-hydroxytryptamine1A/7 (5-HT1A/7) receptor-mediated reflex control of cardiac vagal preganglionic neurons (CVPN). METHODS:CVPN were retrogradely labeled and identified in brain stem slices of newborn rats, and their synaptic activity was examined using whole-cell p...

journal_title：Acta pharmacologica Sinica

authors： Chen YH,Hou LL,Wang JJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00