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2024 Vol. 42, No. 12
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2024, 42(12): 503-507.
doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202405009
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Objective To screen small molecule inhibitors of Fusobacterium nucleatum （Fn） based on commercially available compound libraries, and investigate their anti-colorectal cancer activities under Fn intervention in order to obtain novel anti-colorectal cancer lead compounds. Methods The promotion of colorectal cancer proliferation on organoid was validated by Fn. Secondly, the effects of anti-Fn compounds on their in vitro anticancer activity under Fn’s co-incubation with colorectal cancer HCT116 cell were comparative investigated. Finally, in vivo anticancer efficacy of highly active compounds on nude mouse colon cancer HCT116 transplanted tumor under the intervention of Fn was evaluated by gavage. Results Fn could significantly promote the proliferation of rectal cancer organoids. 9 anti-Fn active compounds could significantly enhance their in vitro anticancer activity under Fn’s co-incubation with HCT116 cells. Methotrexate had the strongest anti-cancer activity with IC50 as 0.03 μmol/L. The combined use of methotrexate (0.5 mg/kg) and PD-1 (5.0 mg/kg) had a stronger anti-tumor effect than their standalone use. Conclusion As new small molecule inhibitor of Fn, methotrexate exhibited good in vitro and in vivo anti-colorectal cancer activity against HCT116 cells and nude mouse xenografts under Fn intervention, which showed the foundation for subsequent structural optimization, and could be expected to expand the new indications of methotrexate.
2024, 42(12): 508-511, 519.
doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202305008
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Objective To explore the protective effect of a traditional chinese medicine composition on ANIT induced cholestasis liver injury in mice. Methods 8-week old SPF Kunming mice were randomly divided into 6 groups, 10 mice in each group which were the blank control group （normal saline gavage）, the model control group （normal saline gavage）, the low （gavage dose: 5.25 g/kg） group, the medium （gavage dose: 11.25 g/kg） group and the high （gavage dose: 20.25 g/kg） group of traditional chinese medicine composition, the positive control （Ursodeoxycholic acid, UDCA, 0.1 g/kg）. Mice were administered with continuous gavage once a day, for 7 consecutive days. On the 5th day, the blank normal control group was given an equal amount of olive oil by gavage, all other groups were given ANIT （65 mg/kg） by gavage for modeling. After 48 hours of modeling, 30 minutes after the last administration of each group of mice, blood and liver tissue samples were collected for testing of various indicators. The corresponding kits were used to detect the content of alanine transaminase （ALT）, aspartate transaminase （AST）, alkaline phosphatase （ALP）, total bile acid （TBA）, γ-glutamyl transpeptidase （γ-GT）, total bilirubin （TBIL）, superoxide dismutase （SOD）, glutathione peroxidase （GSH-PX） and malondialdehyde （MDA） in peripheral blood of mice, respectively. HE staining was used to observe the pathological changes in the liver of mice. Results Compared with the model group, each dose group of traditional chinese medicine composition reduced the levels of ALT, AST, ALP, TBA, TBIL, γ-GT and MDA （P<0.05） significantly, markedly increased the levels of SOD and GSH-PX （P<0.05）. Compared with the model group, the low-dose and high-dose groups of traditional chinese medicine composition showed a decrease in hepatic steatosis and a reduction in inflammatory. The moderate dose group showed a significant reduction in hepatic cell steatosis and a significant improvement in inflammatory infiltration, the liver cells were arranged in cords, and the structure of lobules of liver was intact. Conclusion Traditional chinese medicine composition could improve serum biochemical indicators of liver injury, reduce jaundice and eliminate oxidative free radicals, thereby exerting a protective effect against ANIT-induced cholestatic liver injury in mice.
2024, 42(12): 512-519.
doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202401050
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Objective To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of posaconazole compared with voriconazole in the empiric or diagnostic-driven treatment of invasive mould diseases （IMD） in immunocompromised patients from the perspective of Chinese health system. Methods A decision tree model was constructed based on a phase Ⅲ clinical trial and other publicly available data to evaluate the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio （ICER） of posaconazole versus voriconazole. One-way sensitivity analysis, probability sensitivity analysis, and scenario analysis were conducted. Results The results of base-case analysis indicated that, at a willingness-to-pay （WTP） threshold of 3 times Chinese GDP per capita, posaconazole gained 0.0327 quality-adjusted life years （QALYs） with the cost savings of CNY 1 711.24, demonstrating a clear cost-effectiveness advantage. Sensitivity analysis revealed that the cost of voriconazole and posaconazole significantly influenced the ICER. Under different WTP thresholds, posaconazole consistently maintained its economic advantage over voriconazole. Scenario analysis showed that the incidence of mucormycosis did not impact the results, but a price reduction in voriconazole could change result. Conclusion In the empiric or diagnostic-driven treatment of IMD in immunocompromised patients, posaconazole was both an effective and economically viable choice when compared to voriconazole.
2024, 42(12): 520-523.
doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202309009
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Objective To evaluate the curative effect ofeliminating flatulence and laxative cream on patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma and opioid-associated constipation（OIC）. Methods 120 patients with advanced liver cancer complicated with OIC who were treated at the Third Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University from June 2021 to December 2022 were selected as the study subjects. The patients were divided into a control group（lactulose+conventional treatment）and an experimental group（eliminating flatulence and laxative cream + conventional treatment）using a randomized numerical table method. Two groups were compared in terms of defecation, quality of life, and comprehensive post-treatment evaluation（economic cost, number of occurrences of diarrhea, and whether or not there was a change in the dosage of opioids used）. Results After 28 d of intervention, both groups showed better results in relieving OIC（P<0.05）, and the experimental group was significantly better than the control group in terms of the quality of life of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, the economic cost and the number of diarrhea（P<0.05）. Conclusion In the treatment of OIC in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, constipation could be relieved by using both topicaleliminating flatulence and laxative cream and oral lactulose solution. Among them, antieliminating flatulence and laxative cream was more acceptable to patients and superior in terms of quality of life and economic cost, which could be a better choice for improving patient satisfaction and safety.
2024, 42(12): 524-527, 532.
doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202405035
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Objective To explore the clinical curative effect of Pingchuan prescription combined with montelukast sodium on patients with bronchial asthma. Methods A total of 102 patients with bronchial asthma admitted to the hospital were enrolled between May 2022 and December 2023. According to simple randomization method, they were divided into control 1 group （montelukast sodium, n=34）, control 2 group （Pingchuan prescription, n=34） and observation group （Pingchuan prescription combined with montelukast sodium, n=51）. All patients were treated for 21 d. The clinical curative effect in the three groups was evaluated. The scores of TCM syndromes, inflammatory factors [interleukin（IL）-4, IL-17, interferon（IFN）-γ, transforming growth factor-β1（TGF-β1）, immunoglobulin（Ig）E] and scores of the test for respiratory and asthma control in kids （TRACK） in the three groups were compared before and after treatment. The adverse reactions were recorded. Results Compared with control 1 group and control 2 group, total response rate was higher in observation group （P<0.05）. After treatment, scores of TCM syndromes （wheezing due to phlegm in throat, tachypnea, choking）in observation group were lower than those in control 1 group and control 2 group （P<0.05）. After treatment, levels of IL-4, IL-17, TGF-β1 and IgE in observation group were lower than those in control 1 group and control 2 group, while IFN-γ level and TRACK score were higher than those in control 1 group and control 2 group （P<0.05）. There was no difference in adverse reactions among the three groups （P>0.05）. Conclusion Pingchuan prescription combined with montelukast sodium could improve clinical curative effect in patients with bronchial asthma, which was beneficial to alleviate inflammatory response and disease severity, with certain safety.
2024, 42(12): 528-532.
doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202305005
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Objective To retrospectively analyze the distribution and drug resistant characteristics of isolated pathogens （especially Gram-negative bacteria） in hospital and promote the rational use of antibacterial drugs. Methods The pathogens and drug sensitivity test results were collected from the whole hospital every quarter from July 2018 to March 2023, and were conducted retrospective analysis. Results A total of 14 844 pathogens were isolated and detected, including 4 757 Gram-positive bacteria （32.05%） and 10 087 Gram-negative bacteria （67.95%）. The detection rate of extended spectrum beta-lactamases Escherichia coli was 43.23%, and it maintained high sensitivity to carbapenems and enzyme inhibitors, and the sensitivity rate was about 99.00%. The drug resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae was more serious, and carbapenem-resistant, multi-drug resistance and extensively-drug resistance appeared. In 2022, the detection rate of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae was 54.82%; the detection rates of carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa and carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in non-fermentative bacteria were 22.02% and 74.34%, the detection rate of multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii was >70%. Conclusion The problem of drug resistance of Gram-negative bacteria was still serious, especially in Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii. The problem of bacterial resistance poses great challenges to clinical treatment, and it is necessary to conduct regular monitoring and promote rational drug use.
2024, 42(12): 533-536.
doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202309044
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Objective To provide valuable insights for improving China’s special drug approval system by conducting an in-depth analysis of the practices of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration （FDA） in granting Emergency Use Authorizations （EUAs） for drugs. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the FDA’s EUA decision-making process for COVID-19 therapeutics between January 2020 and June 2023. Results During the COVID-19 pandemic, the FDA adopted a series of regulatory science approaches to facilitate rapid approval of COVID-19 therapeutic drugs. The FDA granted EUA for a total of 15 COVID-19 therapeutic drugs and 4 COVID-19 vaccines, including expanded indications for marketed drugs, EUA for investigational drugs, revocation of EUA, and marketing after EUA. The main mechods for the rapid approval of EUA drugs by the FDA included the use of existing clinical trial data, omission of animal efficacy testing, merging of phase 1 and phase 2 clinical trials, and the use of clinical outcomes as surrogate endpoints, among other regulatory science methods. Conclusion The practices of the FDA in Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of drugs, particularly its incorporation of regulatory scientific methods into the EUA process and the establishment of proactive monitoring mechanisms for drugs granted EUA, are worthy of emulation by China. It is suggested that China consider the experience of the FDA in the EUA system for drugs to further optimize and improve its special approval system for drugs.
2024, 42(12): 537-541, 548.
doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202408054
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Objective To investigate the role of pharmacists in smoking cessation abroad and foster the dissemination and initiation of smoking cessation services led by pharmacist. Methods A search and compiles information on the value of pharmacists in offering smoking cessation services were carried out through the PubMed and Scopus electronic databases and the evolution of supportive policies were analyzed. The feasibility and barriers to pharmacists providing these services were examined. Results The involvement of pharmacists in smoking cessation positively impacted public health and the economy. Endowing pharmacists with the authority to prescribe smoking cessation medications, providing training in this service, and bolstering their potential through interprofessional collaboration can effectively address the barriers to their role in smoking cessation. Conclusion It is advisable to consider integrating smoking cessation services led by pharmacist into healthcare and public health policy guidelines ,which could enhance the efficacy and sustainability of smoking cessation initiatives.
2024, 42(12): 542-548.
doi: 10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202402003
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Objective To establish the quantitative evaluation system on the internal control of drug management, which could reflect the improvement and optimization of the internal control of drug management and be reference for the drug management in the hospital. Methods Brainstorm method was used to design a quantitative evaluation table. The methods of walking test, field inspection and comparative analysis were used to carry out the internal control design and execution effectiveness evaluation. Results Evaluation score increased from 36.50 points in 2015 to 43.75 points in 2021 when the full score was 50 points. The proportion of drug intotal income decreased from 37.97% in 2015 to 21.62% in 2021.The drug markup rate decreased from 14.38% to 0.96%, and the intensity of antibiotic DDDs decreased from 55.48 in 2018 to 39.30 in 2021. The proportion of essential drug prescriptions was higher than the national examination data. Conclusion The optimizing quantitative evaluation system on the internal control of drug management could improve the management specialization, the structure of income and payout and the level of rational drug use, promote the high-quality development of hospitals and safeguard the implementation of the Healthy China strategy.
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