Latest ArticlesTo introduce the concepts and tools of risk management in the production process of traditional Chinese medicine preparations.
The differences between the productions of traditional Chinese medicine preparations and chemical drugs were studied. Combined with the characteristics of risk management and control, a match was made. Quality risk management tools such as fishbone diagrams, hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), as well as failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) were used. Taking a certain traditional Chinese medicine preparation production enterprise as an example, quality risk management was carried out on the traditional Chinese medicine preparations it produced.
Through the introduction of the risk management model, the quality control of the entire production process of traditional Chinese medicine preparations has become clearer, enabling the identification of potential hazards in various aspects on a wide scale, thus improving the quality and safety level of traditional Chinese medicine preparations.
The production and quality control of traditional Chinese medicine preparations with the concept and tools of risk management has comparative advantages and is worth popularizing.
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic, how to deal with sudden large-scale infectious diseases has become a global research hotspot. The first mRNA vaccine BNT162b2, which was urgently approved by the US FDA, has shown good efficacy in dealing with the novel coronavirus. It not only provides new solutions for sudden infectious diseases but has also attracted widespread attention in the field of drug research and development. However, the molecular structure of mRNA is unstable, and needs to be delivered to the target site with the support of carriers to exert its efficacy. The composition of mRNA drug delivery carrier is complex and is the main factor causing adverse drug reactions, which may lead to different types of adverse drug reactions, such as immune responses and inflammatory reaction. This paper mainly discusses the potential safety risks in mRNA drug-related carriers, as well as the consideration points and reference cases in non-clinical safety evaluation, so as to provide references for exploring and building scientific safety evaluation methods for mRNA drugs.
To evaluate the safety and tolerance of a single administration versus multiple administrations of recombinant human parathyroid hormone 1-84 (PTH1-84) for injection in Chinese healthy volunteers, as well as to observe the pharmacokinetic characteristics in health individuals following drug administration.
A single center, open, single administration/multiple administration trial was designed. The healthy subjects were divided into four dose groups: 25, 50, 75 and 100 μg, in which the 25 μg dose group was only given at a single dose, and the other three dose groups continued to conduct continuous administration after a single dose. The physical signs of the subjects were recorded, and the biological samples were collected at the time specified in the scheme to calculate and analyze the pharmacokinetic parameters. The safety of different doses of recombinant PTH1-84 was evaluated by the pharmacokinetic parameters of healthy subjects and the occurrence of adverse reactions.
A total of 28 healthy subjects were included in the study, with 4 participants in the 25 μg dosage group and 8 participants in each of the remaining three groups. In the safety evaluation, no correlation between the incidence of adverse events and dosages was observed, and no serious adverse events occurred. The reported adverse reactions resolved favorably. The pharmacokinetic results indicate that recombinant human parathyroid hormone 1-84, within the dosage range of 50 to 100 μg, demonstrates a dose-dependent relationship for both AUC and Cmax following single and multiple administrations. This suggests a positive correlation between drug exposure and dosage.
PTH1-84 has good clinical safety and tolerance at the experimental dose.
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the current status of the domestic electronic submission system in relation to the comprehensive lifecycle management of drug registration. We aim to analyze the challenges encountered and propose suggestions for improving China's electronic submission system.
By employing the literature review, this study summarizes and compares the development and current status of the domestic electronic submission system. In light of the actual situation in China, it puts forward targeted suggestions for improvement.
In our country, electronic submisisons are categorized into two forms: electronic common technical document (eCTD) submission and Non-eCTD submission. Currently, we are in a transitional phase where both formats coexist. However, during the implementation process, we still face issues such as non-uniform submission format standards and insufficient capacity of provincial bureaus to receive and review eCTDs. In response to these issues, this paper proposes the following specific measures: ①deepening the reform of eCTD and expanding the implementation range of products. ②Strengthening the effective connection of drug management from market launch to post-market. ③Accelerating the standardization of document submission throughout the entire lifecycle of drugs. Through the implementation of these measures, it is expected to expedite the comprehensive electronic process of drug registration and application in our country, thereby enhancing the efficiency and quality of review and approval.
Obeticholic acid, a chenodeoxycholic acid derivative among human primary bile acids, acts as an agonist for the farnesoid X receptor. This article introduces a process for the preparation of obeticholic acid and discusses the status of related patent applications concerning its crystalline form. By combining the context of the key patent technology and summarizing related aspects of technology evolution and efficacy relationships, this article aims to provide beneficial references for fair patent placement, patent mining, prevention of patent infringement for imitation businesses, as well as the guidance on technological development and the strategic intellectual property considerations for domestic pharmaceutical businesses.
To screen the anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling active fraction of Stellera chamaejasme Daphne odora, and to preliminarily explore its pharmacodynamics and mechanism of action.
The toe swelling model was established in SD rats. The toe swelling, serum inflammatory factors and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were detected by daubing different extracts of Daphne odora chamaejasme and its ointment.
The water extract and ethanol precipitation of the drug had better anti-inflammatory and detumescence effect. The content was objective and the extraction process was simple. The 80% ethanol extract showed good anti-inflammatory and detumescence activity, but the drug activity was not as good as the former extract. Two types of extracts were formulated into an ointment for the aforementioned model experiments. The results indicated that, compared to the model group, the ointment significantly inhibited the swelling degree of inflammatory paw edema induced by carrageenan in rats. The serum samples of the experimental animals were analyzed for IL-1β and other inflammatory factors. Compared with the model group, the anti-inflammatory effect of the ointment was supported by IL-1β levels and the observations from tissue pathology sections. The activity of SOD was increased.
Extract A and extract B are the effective parts of anti-inflammation and anti-swelling of Stellera chamaejasme Daphne odora.
To investigate the intestinal absorption characteristics of harmine derivative H-2-168 using Caco-2 cells model and in situ single-pass intestinal perfusion method.
The Caco-2 cell monolayer model and in situ single pass intestinal perfusion model of rat were established. The concentrations of H-2-168 in cell permeation fluid and intestinal perfusion fluid were determined by HPLC. The changes of apparent permeability coefficient (Papp) of H-2-168 in Caco-2 cell model and those of absorption rate constant (Ka) and Papp in in situ single pass intestinal perfusion model of rat under different influence factors (intestinal segment, concentration, pH and P-glycoprotein inhibitor) were investigated.
In Caco-2 cell model, Papp values at medium and high concentrations of H-2-168 were significantly higher than that at low concentration (P<0.05), but Papp at high concentration was slightly lower than that at medium concentration, showing a high concentration saturation phenomenon. H-2-168 was absorbed in the whole intestine of rats, with Ka and Papp decreased significantly with the increase of drug concentration (P<0.05). Ka and Papp at pH 7.4 were significantly higher than those at pH 5.4. There were no significant changes in the absorption parameters before and after the addition of P-glycoprotein inhibitor (P>0.05).
H-2-168 is a well-absorbed drug, and its absorption mechanism may involve active transport or facilitated diffusion, and it is not a substrate of P-glycoprotein.
The medication timing is an important factor affecting the clinical efficacy of drugs. Selecting the right medication timing is the key to ensure the full play of drug efficacy, as well as standardized and precise medication practices in clinical settings. Although some scholars have carried out relevant clinical studies on the medication timing, there remains a lack of systematic review and summary of its important research significance and key points of scheme design. This paper systematically discusses the concept of medication timing, research significance, understanding of traditional Chinese medicine, types of research design and key methodological points, aiming to clarify the design ideas for clinical research on medication timing, and focus on analyzing the similarities and differences, as well as key design points of different types of clinical studies. This article provides methodological guidance for timely and precise medication in clinical practice and effectively promotes the standardization and accuracy of clinical drug use.
To mine the security alert signals of risk signals of adverse drug events (ADEs) associated with post-marketing use of avacopan based on the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database. The findings are intended to provide a reference for clinical safety in medication practices.
The study collected ADE reports related to Apixaban from the FAERS database for the period of Q4 2021 to Q2 2024. Potential safety signals associated with Apixaban were identified using various methodologies, including reporting odds ratio (ROR), proportional reporting ratio (PRR), bayesian confidence propagation neural network (BCPNN), and multi-item gamma poisson shrinker (MGPS). Weber distribution test was used to determine the occurrence rule of ADE. The reporting odds ratio was used to estimate the relative risk of arvaracopam ADE in different genders.
A total of 6 519 ADE reports involving 2 730 patients with avacopan as the primary suspected drug were collected, and 75 avacopan ADE signals were mined involving 15 systems. ADE occurs mostly within 30 days after administration of avacopan. Consistent with the description in the package insert, ADEs of hepatobiliary system, infection and infection system were commonly observed. In addition, ADEs such as epistaxis, pulmonary hemorrhage, pharyngeal swelling and deep vein thrombosis were not included in the package insert. The analysis of gender differences in the risk signals associated with arvalacopam revealed that female patients were more susceptible to conditions such as jaundice, pulmonary vasculitis, esophageal candidiasis, cheilitis, Escherichia coli urinary tract infection, etc. In contrast, male patients were more likely to have dental hypersensitivity, pulmonary hemorrhage, elevated serum ferritin, and cardiac pacemaker implantation.
In the real-world application of avacopan, it is essential to focus on the ADE related to the hepatobiliary system, respiratory system, thoracic and mediastinal systems, as well as infectious conditions. Additionally, appropriate strategies should be implemented based on gender differences to mitigate the occurrence of ADEs.
To analyze the characteristics and patterns of myocarditis associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in China, providing a reference for rational clinical drug dosing.
Authors conducted a comprehensive search of CNKI, Wanfang, VIP, as well as PubMed and Web of Science to collect case reports of myocarditis caused by ICIs in China (up to June 2024). Data were extracted and analyzed accordingly.
A total of 143 cases in 132 literatures were includedin this study. The median age of patients was 66 years old, and the primary disease was lung cancer in the majority (28.67%). The onset time of myocarditis was 83.92% within 90 days of the first medication, with the median time of 24 days. The first symptoms of myocarditis were mainly chest tightness, shortness of breath, palpitation (59.44%) and fatigue (37.76%). Manifestations of myocarditis related cardiovascular adverse events were tachyarrhythmia (35.66%), bradyarrhythmia (19.58%), heart failure (12.59%), acute coronary syndrome (4.90%) and cardiogenic shock (4.90%). 15 (10.49%) patients died of myocarditis.
Myocarditis caused by ICIs in China mainly occurs in the early stage of immunotherapy, with the first symptoms mainly chest tightness, shortness of breath, palpitations and fatigue. During ICIs dosing, monitoring should be strengthened to identify myocarditis related cardiovascular events in time to ensure the safety of drug dosing.