Latest ArticlesTo establish a real-time fluorescence quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) nucleic acid detection method of human parvovirus B19 and validate the method systematically.
Specific primers and probes for the highly conserved regions of the three genotypes of B19 virus were designed, recombinant vectors were constructed to prepare reference-grade plasmids, and B19 quantitative amplification standard curves were established. The linear range, accuracy, precision (repeatability and intermediate precision), detection limit, specificity, genotyping and anti-interference ability of this method were verified.
When the quantitative reference range for B19 virus was 1×104~1×108 IU·mL-1, a double logarithmic regression analysis was performed between the measured values and the theoretical values, and the regression equation R2≥0.980 0 showed good linear correlation. The deviation between the detection values of B19 standard substances at two concentration levels of sample 1 and sample 2 and the target values was≤±0.5 lg value. The CV values of B19 positive sample 1 and sample 2 for intra-batch, inter-batch precision confirmation and continuous repeated detection precision confirmation were both ≤5%. The detection limits of [STBX]NS1[STBZ] and [STBX]VP1[STBZ] genes were 57.8 and 5.78 IU·mL-1, respectively, with a detection rate ≥95%. Three genotypes of B19 virus samples can be effectively detected. The plasma of seven non B19 pathogens, including hepatitis A virus, hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, human immuno-deficiency virus, human cytomegalovirus, hepatitis E virus and Treponema pallidum, was non-reactive and had good species specificity. At the same time, in the presence of seven other concurrent pathogens, the positive samples were stably detected, and the B19 nucleic acid testing method was not interfered with. This method was non-reactive to common plasma interfering substances, including hemoglobin, triglycerides and conjugated bilirubin. Meanwhile, in the presence of the above three common plasma interfering substances, B19-positive specimens were stably detected, and the B19 nucleic acid detection method was not affected.
This method has strong specificity, high sensitivity, wide linear range, good stability and reliability, and high accuracy, and can be used for the detection of human parvovirus B19 nucleic acid in plasma.
To evaluate the antipyretic effect of Binafuxi Granules on dry yeast-induced fever model in rats and further explore its antipyretic mechanism, in order to provide a theoretical basis for the clinical application of Binafuxi Granules.
The rat fever model induced by dry yeast was established, and the antipyretic mechanism of Binafuxi Granules on fungal fever rats was investigated by rat anal temperature measurement, ELISA detection, qPCR detection, and Western blot detection.
The dry yeast-induced fever model experiment showed that compared with the model group, the rectal temperature of rats in each administration group of Binafuxi Granules decreased significantly in a continuous period of time (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, the contents of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), interleukin-6 (IL-6), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), and interferon-γ (IFN-γ) in serum and the contents of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) and cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in hypothalamus were significantly decreased in each administration group (P<0.01). The mRNA expression levels of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2), nuclear factor κB p65 (NF-κB p65) and other immune and inflammatory response-related genes in the hypothalamus of rats were significantly inhibited (P<0.05). The expression levels of immune and inflammatory response-related proteins TLR4 and p-NF-κBP65 in the hypothalamus of model rats were significantly down-regulated (P<0.05).
Binafuxi Granules may inhibit the production of heat-causing inflammatory factors by regulating TLR4/NF-кB signaling pathway and exert antipyretic effect.
To improve the oral bioavailability of abiraterone acetate (ABA), reduce the administered dose, and eliminate its significant food effect.
ABA-loaded lipid nanoemulsion (ABA-NE) was prepared by high-pressure homogenization. The formulation and process parameters were optimized through single-factor tests and orthogonal experimental design. The prepared ABA-NE was characterized for particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), zeta potential, and entrapment efficiency. A pharmacokinetic study in beagle dogs was conducted to compare the bioavailability of ABA-NE with that of the reference tablets.
The optimized ABA-NE appeared as a white, homogeneous emulsion with average particle size of (195.61±3.12) nm, PDI of (0.05±0.01), Zeta potential of -(48.17±2.64) mV, encapsulation efficiency of (95.76±1.59)% and drug loading capacity of (39.84±0.23) mg·mL-1. The pharmacokinetic study demonstrated that compared with the reference formulation, ABA-NE significantly increased the maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) and the area under the concentration-time curve (AUC). The oral relative bioavailability of ABA-NE was 16.06-fold higher than that of the reference tablets.
ABA-NE can significantly improve the oral bioavailability of ABA, which is expected to reduce the clinical dosage. It also provides a potential strategy for eliminating the effect of food. However, further experiments after meals are needed to verify this hypothesis.
To establish a flow-through cell method for determining the dissolution of tazarotene gel and analyze the correlation between its in vitro release behavior and microscopic characteristics.
A closed-loop flow-through cell system was employed to systematically investigate the effects of release medium composition, surfactant concentration, flow rate, filter membrane pore size, and fluid flow pattern on the in vitro release profile of tazarotene, while comparing the release behavior differences between commercial generic and originator products. Additionally, confocal laser micro-Raman imaging was utilized for non-destructive characterization of critical microstructure parameters including API polymorphic form and particle size distribution in both formulations, followed by analysis of key quality attributes contributing to the observed in vitro release performance disparities.
The dissolution curve with a suitable degree of distinction can be obtained by using 0.9% sodium chloride solution containing 0.5% sodium dodecyl sulfate as dissolution medium, at (32±0.5) ℃ with a flow rate of 8 mL·min-1 and a 100 μm filter membrane. Although the polymorphic form of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in generic formulations was consistent with that of the originator product, the undissolved particle counts (54 particles·mm-2) in the generic drugs was significantly higher compared to the originator product (25 particles·mm-2), resulting in statistically significant differences in their in vitro release profiles.
The microstructural characteristics reflect differences in the types of key solubilizing agents used as excipients in the formulation, which may influence the in vitro release properties of the product. It is recommended that domestic manufacturers promptly optimize formulation processes and improve product quality.
To detect the adverse drug event (ADE) signals of fezolinetant and estradiol to provide references for rational drug use in treatment of vasomotor symptoms (VMS) in women during menopause.
The ADE signals of fezolinetant and estradiol from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) database were mined from the third-party data platform OpenVigil 2.1. The reporting odds ratio (ROR) and proportional reporting ratio (PRR) methods were adopted to analyze and compare the risk signals of the two drugs.
A total of 72 255 adverse event reports (1 616 cases of fezolinetant and 70 639 cases of estradiol) were mined. After standardized screening, 344 cases of fezolinetant-related ADE were detected, and 33 positive signals were detected (menopausal symptoms, elevated liver function test values and postmenopausal bleeding, etc.), involving 11 system organ classification (SOC, all kinds of examinations, systemic diseases and various reactions at the administration site, and gastrointestinal system diseases, etc.). In 3 540 estradiol-associated ADE, 557 positive signals were detected (necrosis of uterine fibroids, testicular mixed germ cell tumors and pseudo-precocious puberty, etc.), covering 26 SOC classes (systemic diseases and various reactions at the administration site, product issues, and reproductive system and breast diseases, etc.). This study identified the following new potential risk signals: new ADE related to brain fog, dysarthria, oral discomfort and palpitations were discovered for fezolinetant; the SOC related to the estradiol group included benign, malignant and tumors of unknown nature, as well as those in the nervous, urinary and gastrointestinal systems.
The major adverse events of fezolinetant were associated with abnormal liver function indicators and gastrointestinal system diseases, while estradiol related ADE were associated with product use, reproductive system and breast diseases. The treatment of menopausal patients with vasomotor and other symptoms should be individualized and adverse drug reactions should be monitored.
To reveal the evolution trend of the objectives of policies related to the subject responsibility for drug quality and safety in China and the possible deficiencies through a quantitative analysis of policy texts, thereby providing a basis for optimizing the drug regulatory system and promoting the implementation of the subject responsibility.
This study mainly employed text mining and co-word analysis method, through utilizing ROSTCM6 software to perform word segmentation, word frequency statistics, and semantic network analysis on 37 policy documents issued at the national level between 2012 and 2025, to explore the distribution patterns of high-frequency thematic words and the characteristics of policy evolution.
The study found that the policies present characteristics of "phased evolution”: the subject words gradually transform from "quality" and "enterprise" in the initial stage to "holder" and "management", the semantic network structure has changed from loose to tight, and the focus of supervision is shifting from the "responsible subject" to the dual-track mechanism of "centralization of the responsible subject and refinement of the subject responsibility”.
China has gradually established a responsibility system covering the entire life cycle of drugs, but it still needs to further refine the definition of responsibilities and strengthen quality management.
Data integrity, as the foundation of quality control (QC) in pharmaceutical enterprises, is directly related to the reliability of drug safety and regulatory compliance. This study focuses on the current state of data management in QC laboratories, identifying the risks to data integrity, and analyzing key aspects of data collection, storage, and protection through typical case studies. Furthermore, by optimizing management processes, strengthening personnel training, and introducing advanced technological systems, a comprehensive strategy to enhance data integrity is proposed. The research confirms that the integrated application of various systems and intelligent technical tools such as the laboratory information management system, microbiological information management system, computerized maintenance management system, warehouse management system and laboratory execution system can effectively ensure full-cycle management of samples, reagents, equipment, and testing data. Case studies further validate the practical effectiveness of the proposed data integrity strategies, providing important references for quality control in pharmaceutical QC laboratories. The study indicates that as regulatory requirements continue to rise, data integrity management will evolve towards intelligent and automated approaches, thereby promoting the continuous improvement of the pharmaceutical industry's quality management system.
To establish a scientific risk assessment system, identify and quantify key risk factors affecting the quality of clinical research on innovative anti-tumor drugs, and provide a decision-making basis for quality management and risk control.
This study adopted the triangular fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (TFAHP) to construct a risk assessment indicator system consisting of 8 primary indicators and 26 secondary indicators. Expert scoring was used to determine the weight of each indicator, followed by consistency testing and comprehensive ranking analysis.
Among the primary indicators, the highest weights were assigned to clinical research ward construction and management risk (0.139 4), information and data risk (0.130 2), and safety event management (0.125 3), highlighting research environment, data management, and subject safety as key focus areas. At the secondary level, data security risk and system security risk under the category of information and data risk (both 0.065 1) ranked highest, followed by litigation risk and policy risk under legal and policy risk (both 0.059 3), together constituting the high-risk tier. The top ten indicators in overall ranking also included safety data collection, quality control, biospecimen collection and processing, and adverse events/serious adverse events (AE/SAE) documentation, reflecting expert emphasis on data integrity, legal compliance, research quality assurance, and subject safety.
TFAHP effectively identifies and quantifies multidimensional risk factors in clinical research of innovative anti-tumor drugs. This study defines high, medium, and low-risk levels and proposes corresponding preventive strategies, providing theoretical and practical guidance for improving research quality and reducing clinical trial risks.
Norovirus is one of the main pathogens causing viral diarrhea. Due to the lack of ideal in vitro cell culture models and animal models, research on the mechanisms of human norovirus (HuNoV) infection and replication, immune response, antiviral drug screening, and vaccine evaluation had been hindered. This review covers studies from 2003 to 2025, examining the feasibility, advantages, and limitations of both cell culture models and animal models. For cell models, most immortalized cell lines fail to support HuNoV replication; while intestinal organoids have successfully supported virus culture, the procedure is complex and may face ethical constraints. Human salivary gland cell lines, established in recent years, can stably support HuNoV replication and are low-cost, easy to operate, thus serving as an important alternative system. For animal models, high costs and immune responses that differ markedly from natural infections have limited their widespread use. By the summarizing and discussing these culture models, this review aims to consolidate previous findings and offer directions for improving existing models and developing new ones.
Exosomes are extracellular vesicles that can be secreted by almost all types of cells. They derived from different cell types have different characteristics and biological functions. Accumulating evidence shows that exosomes can be used for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and thus they have attracted considerable research interest. Despite their potential, exosomes have not been widely used in clinical practice, mainly because they have been defined as drugs in China and the United States, and are therefore required to be evaluated according to higher standards of stability and safety. This article reviews the functions and clinical applications from several different sources, and tumor-associated diagnostic biomarkers are summarized, to provide a reference for the clinical application of exosomes.