Huperzine A is a potent, reversible, and blood-brain barrier permeable acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. The aim of this study was to compare the pharmacokinetics, tolerability, and bioavailability of two formulations w...Huperzine A is a potent, reversible, and blood-brain barrier permeable acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. The aim of this study was to compare the pharmacokinetics, tolerability, and bioavailability of two formulations with the established reference formulation of huperzine A in a fasting, healthy Chinese male population. This was a randomized, single-dose, 3-period, 6-sequence crossover study. The plasma concentrations of huperzine A were determined by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. Tolerability was assessed based on subject interview, vital sign monitoring, physical examination, and routine blood and urine tests. The mean(SD) pharmacokinetic parameters of the reference drug were C_(max), 1.550(0.528) ng/m L; t_(1/2), 12.092(1.898) h; AUC_(0-72) h, 17.550(3.794) ng·h/m L. Those of the test formulation A and test formulation B were C_(max), 1.412(0.467), 1.521(0.608) ng/m L; t1/2, 12.073(2.068), 12.271(1.678) h; AUC_(0-72) h, 15.286(3.434) ng·h/mL, 15.673(3.586) ng·h/m L. The 90% confidence intervals for the AUC_(0-72) h and C_(max) were between 0.80 and 1.25. No adverse events were reported by the subjects or found with results of clinical laboratory test. The test and reference products met the regulatory criteria for bioequivalence in these fasting, healthy Chinese male volunteers. All three formulations appeared to be well tolerated.展开更多
Objective:To study the various processes involved in transcellular transport(TT) of huperzine A alone or in combination with ginkgolide B in Caco-2 and Madin-Darby canine renal(MDCK)cell monolayer.Methods:The transepi...Objective:To study the various processes involved in transcellular transport(TT) of huperzine A alone or in combination with ginkgolide B in Caco-2 and Madin-Darby canine renal(MDCK)cell monolayer.Methods:The transepithelial passage was assayed in the apical-to-basolateral(AP to BL) direction and opposite direction(BL to AP) in both cell lines.The determination of huperzine A and ginkgolide B were performed by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).The passage rates of huperzine A and ginkgolide B were calculated.Bi-directional TT(absorption and secretion) were taken in huperzine A and ginkgolide B in Caco-2 and MDCK cell monolayer.Results:TT absorption and secretion kinetics of huperzine A and ginkgolide B across two cells existed at the same time.The passage rates of huperzine A were increased significantly with adding different concentrations of ginkgolide B.Conclusions:The compound preparations of HA in combination with CB for dementia caused by cerebral ischemic have synergistic effects on the pharmacodynamics,and improve the bioavailability through BBB.展开更多
Huperzine A(Hup-A) is a poorly water-soluble drug with low oral bioavailability. A selfmicroemulsifying drug delivery system(SMEDDS) was used to enhance the oral bioavailability and lymphatic uptake and transport of H...Huperzine A(Hup-A) is a poorly water-soluble drug with low oral bioavailability. A selfmicroemulsifying drug delivery system(SMEDDS) was used to enhance the oral bioavailability and lymphatic uptake and transport of Hup-A. A single-pass intestinal perfusion(SPIP) technique and a chylomicron flow-blocking approach were used to study its intestinal absorption, mesenteric lymph node distribution and intestinal lymphatic uptake. The value of the area under the plasma concentration–time curve(AUC) of Hup-A SMEDDS was significantly higher than that of a Hup-A suspension(P <0.01).The absorption rate constant(K_a) and the apparent permeability coefficient(P_(app)) for Hup-A in different parts of the intestine suggested a passive transport mechanism, and the values of K_a and P_(app) of Hup-A SMEDDS in the ileum were much higher than those in other intestinal segments. The determination of Hup-A concentration in mesenteric lymph nodes can be used to explain the intestinal lymphatic absorption of Hup-A SMEDDS. For Hup-A SMEDDS, the values of AUC and maximum plasma concentration(C_(max)) of the blocking model were significantly lower than those of the control model(P<0.05). The proportion of lymphatic transport of Hup-A SMEDDS and Hup-A suspension were about 40% and 5%,respectively, suggesting that SMEDDS can significantly improve the intestinal lymphatic uptake and transport of Hup-A.展开更多
Quantum chemistry density-functional theory (DFT)B3LYP method with 6-31G+* basis set has been empolyed to study the electronic structure and IR spectrum of Huperzine A. The calculation result showed that the character...Quantum chemistry density-functional theory (DFT)B3LYP method with 6-31G+* basis set has been empolyed to study the electronic structure and IR spectrum of Huperzine A. The calculation result showed that the characteristic of the predicted IR bands was in general consistent with the experimental spectrum. 45 vibration modes were assigned clearly from the total of 102 vibration bands. The strongest IR-intensive band corresponds to the stretching vibration of the C O bond of the pyridone ring, and the highest frequency band belongs to the pyridone N H stretch. The investigation showed that the obvious differences between the calculated bands and the experimental spectrum existed at the bands involving the hydrogen atoms of amino and pyridone amide groups, which could form intermolecular hydrogen bond with other Huperzine A in the crystal structure. The hydrogen bonds can not only affect the orientation of these hydrogen atoms, but also can affect the force property of the chemical bond, which can change the vibrational frequencies.展开更多
The first total synthesis of(-)-huperzine W(1)has been achieved.Key element of the synthesis is a highly convergent assemblage for the two rings system of target molecule utilizing an efficient Suzuki-Miyaura coupling...The first total synthesis of(-)-huperzine W(1)has been achieved.Key element of the synthesis is a highly convergent assemblage for the two rings system of target molecule utilizing an efficient Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reaction between chiral iodide 2 and 2-allylpyrrolidinone 4.Evaluation of the AchE inhibition of synthetic huperzine W was also carried out.展开更多
Studies of protein-ligand interactions are helpful to elucidating the mechanisms of ligands, providing clues for rational drug design. The currently developed steered molecular dy- namics (SMD) is a complementary appr...Studies of protein-ligand interactions are helpful to elucidating the mechanisms of ligands, providing clues for rational drug design. The currently developed steered molecular dy- namics (SMD) is a complementary approach to experimental techniques in investigating the biochemical processes occurring at microsecond or second time scale, thus SMD may provide dynamical and kinetic processes of ligand-receptor binding and unbinding, which cannot be ac- cessed by the experimental methods. In this article, the methodology of SMD is described, and the applications of SMD simulations for obtaining dynamic insights into protein-ligand interactions are illustrated through two of our own examples. One is associated with the simulations of bind- ing and unbinding processes between huperzine A and acetylcholinesterase, and the other is concerned with the unbinding process of α-APAfrom HIV-1 reverse transcriptase.展开更多
(-) Huperzine A is a bioactive alkaloid from Huperzia serrata (Lycopodiaceae) used for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. High yielding (-) huperzine A species is of interest for mass propagation since it grows...(-) Huperzine A is a bioactive alkaloid from Huperzia serrata (Lycopodiaceae) used for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. High yielding (-) huperzine A species is of interest for mass propagation since it grows slowly in temperate countries. The content of (-) huperzine A from temperate countries was reported but none reported from tropical species. The aim of this study was to evaluate the content of (-) huperzine A from tropical club mosses and further identify a high yielding species. Club mosses from Lycopodiaceae family were collected from Peninsular Malaysia. The collected club mosses were dried, pulverized and extracted with methanol. A gradient reverse phase HPLC-photodiode array detector method with increasing amount of methanol in 0.01 % trifluoroacetic acid was developed. The calibration curve was linear from 5 to 100 g·mL-1 with correlation coefficient, r2, of 0.998 1. The precision for both intra-and inter-day peak area were between 0.48% to 1.24 % and 0.95% to 3.85 %, respectively. The recovery of the method was between 99.8% to 103.8 %. Though geographically segregated, (-) huperzine A content in Huperzia phlegmaria and H.carinata found in the tropics was highest and similar to species in Australasia. Both species may provide a good source of (-) huperzine A.展开更多
文摘Huperzine A is a potent, reversible, and blood-brain barrier permeable acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. The aim of this study was to compare the pharmacokinetics, tolerability, and bioavailability of two formulations with the established reference formulation of huperzine A in a fasting, healthy Chinese male population. This was a randomized, single-dose, 3-period, 6-sequence crossover study. The plasma concentrations of huperzine A were determined by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. Tolerability was assessed based on subject interview, vital sign monitoring, physical examination, and routine blood and urine tests. The mean(SD) pharmacokinetic parameters of the reference drug were C_(max), 1.550(0.528) ng/m L; t_(1/2), 12.092(1.898) h; AUC_(0-72) h, 17.550(3.794) ng·h/m L. Those of the test formulation A and test formulation B were C_(max), 1.412(0.467), 1.521(0.608) ng/m L; t1/2, 12.073(2.068), 12.271(1.678) h; AUC_(0-72) h, 15.286(3.434) ng·h/mL, 15.673(3.586) ng·h/m L. The 90% confidence intervals for the AUC_(0-72) h and C_(max) were between 0.80 and 1.25. No adverse events were reported by the subjects or found with results of clinical laboratory test. The test and reference products met the regulatory criteria for bioequivalence in these fasting, healthy Chinese male volunteers. All three formulations appeared to be well tolerated.
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文摘Objective:To study the various processes involved in transcellular transport(TT) of huperzine A alone or in combination with ginkgolide B in Caco-2 and Madin-Darby canine renal(MDCK)cell monolayer.Methods:The transepithelial passage was assayed in the apical-to-basolateral(AP to BL) direction and opposite direction(BL to AP) in both cell lines.The determination of huperzine A and ginkgolide B were performed by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).The passage rates of huperzine A and ginkgolide B were calculated.Bi-directional TT(absorption and secretion) were taken in huperzine A and ginkgolide B in Caco-2 and MDCK cell monolayer.Results:TT absorption and secretion kinetics of huperzine A and ginkgolide B across two cells existed at the same time.The passage rates of huperzine A were increased significantly with adding different concentrations of ginkgolide B.Conclusions:The compound preparations of HA in combination with CB for dementia caused by cerebral ischemic have synergistic effects on the pharmacodynamics,and improve the bioavailability through BBB.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.8127410081573615)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province of China(Grant No.1408085QH189)Key Project for the Excellent Higher Education of Anhui Province of China(Grant No.2013SQRL019ZD)Research Project for the Science and Technology of Bozhou city of China(Grant No.BK2015005)
文摘Huperzine A(Hup-A) is a poorly water-soluble drug with low oral bioavailability. A selfmicroemulsifying drug delivery system(SMEDDS) was used to enhance the oral bioavailability and lymphatic uptake and transport of Hup-A. A single-pass intestinal perfusion(SPIP) technique and a chylomicron flow-blocking approach were used to study its intestinal absorption, mesenteric lymph node distribution and intestinal lymphatic uptake. The value of the area under the plasma concentration–time curve(AUC) of Hup-A SMEDDS was significantly higher than that of a Hup-A suspension(P <0.01).The absorption rate constant(K_a) and the apparent permeability coefficient(P_(app)) for Hup-A in different parts of the intestine suggested a passive transport mechanism, and the values of K_a and P_(app) of Hup-A SMEDDS in the ileum were much higher than those in other intestinal segments. The determination of Hup-A concentration in mesenteric lymph nodes can be used to explain the intestinal lymphatic absorption of Hup-A SMEDDS. For Hup-A SMEDDS, the values of AUC and maximum plasma concentration(C_(max)) of the blocking model were significantly lower than those of the control model(P<0.05). The proportion of lymphatic transport of Hup-A SMEDDS and Hup-A suspension were about 40% and 5%,respectively, suggesting that SMEDDS can significantly improve the intestinal lymphatic uptake and transport of Hup-A.
文摘Quantum chemistry density-functional theory (DFT)B3LYP method with 6-31G+* basis set has been empolyed to study the electronic structure and IR spectrum of Huperzine A. The calculation result showed that the characteristic of the predicted IR bands was in general consistent with the experimental spectrum. 45 vibration modes were assigned clearly from the total of 102 vibration bands. The strongest IR-intensive band corresponds to the stretching vibration of the C O bond of the pyridone ring, and the highest frequency band belongs to the pyridone N H stretch. The investigation showed that the obvious differences between the calculated bands and the experimental spectrum existed at the bands involving the hydrogen atoms of amino and pyridone amide groups, which could form intermolecular hydrogen bond with other Huperzine A in the crystal structure. The hydrogen bonds can not only affect the orientation of these hydrogen atoms, but also can affect the force property of the chemical bond, which can change the vibrational frequencies.
基金the National Natural Science of China(No.20802084,21072200)Programs of“One Hundred Talented People”and“Western Light”Joint Scholar of Chinese Academy of Sciences for financial support.
文摘The first total synthesis of(-)-huperzine W(1)has been achieved.Key element of the synthesis is a highly convergent assemblage for the two rings system of target molecule utilizing an efficient Suzuki-Miyaura coupling reaction between chiral iodide 2 and 2-allylpyrrolidinone 4.Evaluation of the AchE inhibition of synthetic huperzine W was also carried out.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.20102007,29725203 and 20072042)the State Key Program of Basic Research of China(Grant No.2002CB512802)+1 种基金the 863 Hi-Tech Program of China(Grant Nos.2002AA233011,2002AA233061,2001AA235051 and 2001AA 235041)Foundation of Shanghai Ministry of Science and Technology,and the Key Program of New Drug Research and Development from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘Studies of protein-ligand interactions are helpful to elucidating the mechanisms of ligands, providing clues for rational drug design. The currently developed steered molecular dy- namics (SMD) is a complementary approach to experimental techniques in investigating the biochemical processes occurring at microsecond or second time scale, thus SMD may provide dynamical and kinetic processes of ligand-receptor binding and unbinding, which cannot be ac- cessed by the experimental methods. In this article, the methodology of SMD is described, and the applications of SMD simulations for obtaining dynamic insights into protein-ligand interactions are illustrated through two of our own examples. One is associated with the simulations of bind- ing and unbinding processes between huperzine A and acetylcholinesterase, and the other is concerned with the unbinding process of α-APAfrom HIV-1 reverse transcriptase.
基金supported by the eScience (No.UiTM 02-01-01-SF105) grant from Ministry of Science,Technology and Innovation
文摘(-) Huperzine A is a bioactive alkaloid from Huperzia serrata (Lycopodiaceae) used for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. High yielding (-) huperzine A species is of interest for mass propagation since it grows slowly in temperate countries. The content of (-) huperzine A from temperate countries was reported but none reported from tropical species. The aim of this study was to evaluate the content of (-) huperzine A from tropical club mosses and further identify a high yielding species. Club mosses from Lycopodiaceae family were collected from Peninsular Malaysia. The collected club mosses were dried, pulverized and extracted with methanol. A gradient reverse phase HPLC-photodiode array detector method with increasing amount of methanol in 0.01 % trifluoroacetic acid was developed. The calibration curve was linear from 5 to 100 g·mL-1 with correlation coefficient, r2, of 0.998 1. The precision for both intra-and inter-day peak area were between 0.48% to 1.24 % and 0.95% to 3.85 %, respectively. The recovery of the method was between 99.8% to 103.8 %. Though geographically segregated, (-) huperzine A content in Huperzia phlegmaria and H.carinata found in the tropics was highest and similar to species in Australasia. Both species may provide a good source of (-) huperzine A.
