BACKGROUND Propofol is widely considered for procedural sedation and analgesia across medical facilities.It is associated with dose-dependent hypotension,respiratory depression,and lack of analgesia.These limitations ...BACKGROUND Propofol is widely considered for procedural sedation and analgesia across medical facilities.It is associated with dose-dependent hypotension,respiratory depression,and lack of analgesia.These limitations can be managed by combining propofol with N-methyl-D-aspartate(NMDA)receptor antagonists(ketamine/esketamine);however,previous reviews have not fully synthesized the data on both agents.AIM To investigate the safety and efficacy of combining NMDA receptor antagonists(ketamine or esketamine)with propofol compared to propofol monotherapy for procedural sedation.METHODS Randomized controlled trials comparing NMDA antagonist-propofol combinations with propofol mo-notherapy were searched across PubMed,EMBASE,and ClinicalTrials.gov through June 2025.A random-effects model pooled risk ratios(RRs)and mean differences with 95%confidence intervals(CIs),and I2 statistics quantified heterogeneity,which was reduced through sensitivity,subgroup,and meta-regression analyses.RESULTS Nineteen randomized controlled trials(n=8400+)were included,from which 13 assessed ketamine-propofol,while 6 assessed esketamine-propofol.Combination therapy significantly reduced hypotension(RR=0.40;95%CI:0.26-0.60)and the need for respiratory interventions(RR=0.73;95%CI:0.58-0.93),whereas hallucinations were significantly more frequent in the intervention cohort(RR=2.24;95%CI:1.65-3.03).No significant differences were observed for desaturation,apnea,recovery time,systolic/diastolic blood pressure,mean arterial pressure,or heart rate.Patient satisfaction was comparable across groups.Sensitivity and subgroup analyses confirmed the strength of the key findings,and meta-regression revealed an increased risk of hypotension with higher propofol dosing,which was reduced with higher ketamine dosing.CONCLUSION NMDA antagonist-propofol regimen improves hemodynamic safety and reduces respiratory interventions in procedural sedation and analgesia compared to propofol,but is associated with a higher risk of hallucinations.These findings support the selective use of this approach,with dosing strategies justifying further modifications.展开更多
BACKGROUND Diabetic nephropathy(DN)is the main cause of chronic kidney disease and endstage renal disease worldwide.Although available clinical trials have shown that endothelin receptor(ER)antagonists may be a novel ...BACKGROUND Diabetic nephropathy(DN)is the main cause of chronic kidney disease and endstage renal disease worldwide.Although available clinical trials have shown that endothelin receptor(ER)antagonists may be a novel and beneficial drug for DN,no consistent conclusions regarding their sufficient effectiveness and safety for patients with DN have been presented.AIM To assess the effectiveness and safety of ER antagonists among patients with DN.METHODS The EMBASE,PubMed,MEDLINE,Cochrane,and ClinicalTrials.gov databases were searched without any language restrictions.Relative risks with 95%confidence intervals(CIs)for dichotomous data and mean differences or standardized mean difference with 95%CIs for continuous data were calculated using Review Manager 5.3 software.Publication bias was assessed using Egger’s test with Stata/SE software.RESULTS We enrolled seven studies with six data sets and 5271 participants.The ER antagonists group showed a significantly greater reduction in albuminuria and more patients with 40%reduction in urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio than the control group(P<0.0001 and P=0.02,respectively).Subgroup analysis for reductions in estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR)showed that for the middle-dosage subgroup,the ER antagonists group exhibited lower eGFR reduction than the control group(P<0.00001;mean difference,0.7095%CI:0.66,0.74).Moreover,significant reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure were observed in the invention group.CONCLUSION ER blockades combined with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers may be an effective treatment to lower blood pressure and reduce proteinuria in DN with declined eGFR.However,attention should be given to adverse events,including cardiac failure,anemia,and hypoglycemia,as well as serious adverse events.展开更多
Androgen deprivation therapy(ADT)with gonadotropin-releasing hormone(GnRH)agonists and antagonists is the mainstay of advanced prostate cancer treatment.Both drug classes decrease levels of luteinizing hormone and fol...Androgen deprivation therapy(ADT)with gonadotropin-releasing hormone(GnRH)agonists and antagonists is the mainstay of advanced prostate cancer treatment.Both drug classes decrease levels of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormones(FSH),thereby lowering testosterone to castrate levels.This is associated with adverse events(AEs),including cardiovascular(CV)disorders,bone fractures,metabolic dysfunction,and impaired cognitive function.This literature review discusses these AEs,with a focus on CV and bone-related events.A hypothesis-generating meta-analysis of six clinical trials showed a potentially increased risk for CV disorders with GnRH agonists versus the GnRH antagonist degarelix.While no study has directly compared GnRH agonists versus antagonists with a primary CV outcome,one hypothesis for this observation is that GnRH agonists lead to initial surges in FSH that may negatively impact CV health,whereas antagonists do not.GnRH agonists are associated with metabolic and cognitive AEs and while data are lacking for GnRH antagonists,no differences in risk are predicted.Other common AEs with ADT include injection site reactions,which are much more common with degarelix than with GnRH agonists,which may reflect differing administration and injection techniques.Future studies are needed to further evaluate and compare the safety profiles of GnRH agonists and antagonists,especially in patients with pre-existing CV disease and other co-morbidities.Physicians should carefully evaluate benefits and risks when prescribing ADT and ensure that side effects are well managed.展开更多
Two series of 1-(benzoxazole-2-yl)piperazine (Sa-i) and 4-(benzoxazole-2-yl)piperidine compounds (10a-i) were designed, synthesized and evaluated for their α1-AR antagonistic activities. Biological assay in v...Two series of 1-(benzoxazole-2-yl)piperazine (Sa-i) and 4-(benzoxazole-2-yl)piperidine compounds (10a-i) were designed, synthesized and evaluated for their α1-AR antagonistic activities. Biological assay in vitro indicated that 10h showed slightly stronger α1-AR antagonistic activity to that of our lead compound 1.展开更多
AIM: To systematically evaluate the efficacy of H2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and proton pump inhibitors in healing erosive esophagitis (EE).METHODS: A meta-analysis was performed. A literature search was conducted ...AIM: To systematically evaluate the efficacy of H2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and proton pump inhibitors in healing erosive esophagitis (EE).METHODS: A meta-analysis was performed. A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Medline, Embase, and Cochrane databases to include randomized controlled head-to-head comparative trials evaluating the efficacy of H2RAs or proton pump inhibitors in healing EE. Relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated under a random-effects model.RESULTS: RRs of cumulative healing rates for each comparison at 8 wk were: high dose vs standard dose H2RAs,1.17 (95%CI, 1.02-1.33); standard dose proton pump inhibitors vsstandard dose H2RAs, 1.59 (95%CI, 1.44-1.75);standard dose other proton pump inhibitors vs standard dose omeprazole, 1.06 (95%CI, 0.98-1.06). Proton pump inhibitors produced consistently greater healing rates than H2RAs of all doses across all grades of esophagitis, including patients refractory to H2RAs. Healing rates achieved with standard dose omeprazole were similar to those with other proton pump inhibitors in all grades of esophagitis.CONCLUSION: H2RAS are less effective for treating patients with erosive esophagitis, especially in those with severe forms of esophagitis. Standard dose proton pump inhibitors are significantly more effective than H2RAs in healing esophagitis of all grades. Proton pump inhibitors given at the recommended dose are equally effective for healing esophagitis.展开更多
A series of arylpiperazinesquinazoline-2,4-diamine compounds were designed and synthesized based on pharmacophore for m-selective α1-adrenoceptor antagonists and 3D chemical database searching. The in vitro functiona...A series of arylpiperazinesquinazoline-2,4-diamine compounds were designed and synthesized based on pharmacophore for m-selective α1-adrenoceptor antagonists and 3D chemical database searching. The in vitro functional analysis showed that compounds 9 and 14 showed better and similar α1-AR antagonistic activity compared with prazosin.展开更多
A series of 2-alkylbenzimidazole derivatives 9a-n have been designed and synthesized as a novel class of non-peptide angiotensin H AT1 receptor antagonists. The synthesized compounds were evaluated for their antagonis...A series of 2-alkylbenzimidazole derivatives 9a-n have been designed and synthesized as a novel class of non-peptide angiotensin H AT1 receptor antagonists. The synthesized compounds were evaluated for their antagonism of angiotensin H, induced contraction in the rabbit thoracic aortic ring and the results showed that compounds 9a, 9g and 9j exhibited potent antagonistic activity of AT1 receptor.展开更多
Feng Fengyi , Zhang Pin , He Youjian 1, Li Yuhong1 , Zhou Meizhen2 , Chen Gang2 and Li Lin2 The Cancer Hospital of the CAMS & PUMC, Beijing 1000211 The Cancer Hospital of Sun Yat Sen University of Medical Scienc...Feng Fengyi , Zhang Pin , He Youjian 1, Li Yuhong1 , Zhou Meizhen2 , Chen Gang2 and Li Lin2 The Cancer Hospital of the CAMS & PUMC, Beijing 1000211 The Cancer Hospital of Sun Yat Sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 5100602Beijing Hospital of the Ministry of Health, Beijing 100730展开更多
Protective effects of calcium antagonists, chlorpromazine (CPZ) and nimodepine (NI-MO), on cadmium-induced toxicity were investigated. After giving CdCl2 (0. 44mg Cd/kg,ip), CPZ (5mg/kg, ip) or NIMO (8mg/kg, po) were ...Protective effects of calcium antagonists, chlorpromazine (CPZ) and nimodepine (NI-MO), on cadmium-induced toxicity were investigated. After giving CdCl2 (0. 44mg Cd/kg,ip), CPZ (5mg/kg, ip) or NIMO (8mg/kg, po) were administered every day to Sprague-Dawley (S. D. ) rats for a week. Then, urinary N- acetyl-β-D- glucosaminidase (NAG ), uri -nary cadmium and bloocl cadmium were measured. The accumulation of cadmium in the kid-ney cortex, content of renal calmodulin, hemoglobin and the ultrastructural damage of proxi-mal convoluted tubules of rats were examined three weeks after the last administration. Re-sults indicated that the calcium antagonists partly protected against toxic effects induced bycadmium in different manners. These data provide further evidence for the new hypothesisthat the cross effect of cadmium and calcium in calmodulin regulated systems may be responsi-ble for the mechanism of cadmium intoxication. 'The results suggested that the calcium antag-onists could be a new and promising approach in the therapy of heavy metaLinduced diseases展开更多
Abscisic acid(ABA),a plant hormone,is crucial for regulating various physiological and developmental processes in plants,including adaptation to biotic and abiotic stresses.Recent advancements have significantly contr...Abscisic acid(ABA),a plant hormone,is crucial for regulating various physiological and developmental processes in plants,including adaptation to biotic and abiotic stresses.Recent advancements have significantly contributed to our understanding of ABA's biosynthetic pathway,transport,signaling pathway,and metabolism.To overcome the limitations of natural ABA,scientists have developed broad-spectrum and highly active agonists of ABA receptors.However,the practical application of these receptor agonists as agrochemicals still faces several challenges.On the other hand,some ABA antagonists have also been developed to differentiate the functional differences among various receptors more accurately.This can help design ABA agonists that can selectively activate specific physiological responses,thereby eliminating the undesired physiological effects induced by ABA.This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current ABA receptor agonists and antagonists to assist in developing novel ABA functional analogs with improved efficacy and simpler chemical structures that are suitable for agricultural applications.展开更多
In this work, support vector classification (SVC) algorithm was used to build structure-activity relationship (SAR) model of the 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 (5-HT3 ) receptor antagonists with 26 compounds. In a b...In this work, support vector classification (SVC) algorithm was used to build structure-activity relationship (SAR) model of the 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 (5-HT3 ) receptor antagonists with 26 compounds. In a benchmark test, SVC was compared with several techniques of machine learning currently used in the field. The prediction performance of the model was discussed on the basis of the leave-one-out cross-validation. The results show that the accuracy of prediction of SVC model was higher than those of back propagation artificial neural network (BP ANN), K-nearest neighbor (KNN) and Fisher methods.展开更多
Background Triple therapy(TT)with vitamin K-antagonists(VKA),aspirin and clopidogrel is the recommended antithrombotic treatment following percutaneous coronary intervention with stent implantation(PCI-S)in patients w...Background Triple therapy(TT)with vitamin K-antagonists(VKA),aspirin and clopidogrel is the recommended antithrombotic treatment following percutaneous coronary intervention with stent implantation(PCI-S)in patients with an indication for oral anticoagulation.TT is associated with an increased risk of bleeding,but available evidence is flawed by important limitations,including the limited size and the retrospective design of most of the studies,as well as the rare reporting of the incidence of in-hospital bleeding and the treatment which was actually ongoing at the time of bleeding.Since the perceived high bleeding risk of TT may deny patients effective strategies,the determination of the true safety profile of TT is of paramount importance.Methods All the 27 published studies where the incidence of bleeding at various time points during follow-up has been reported separately for patients on TT were reviewed,and the weakness of the data was analyzed.Results The absolute incidence of major bleeding upon discharge at in-hospital,≤1 month,6 months,12 months and≥12 months was:3.3%±1.9%,5.1%±6.7%,8.0%±5.2%,9.0%±8.0,and 6.2%±7.8%,respectively,and not substantially different from that observed in previous studies with prolonged dual antiplatelet treatment with aspirin and clopidogrel.Conclusions While waiting for the ongoing,large-scale,registries and clinical trials to clarify the few facts and to answer the many questions regarding the risk of bleeding of TT,this treatment should not be denied to patients with an indication for VKA undergoing PCI-S provided that the proper measures and cautions are implemented.展开更多
Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death in men worldwide.Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone receptor(LHRH-R)agonists and antagonists are known to achieve castration-level testosterone suppression...Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death in men worldwide.Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone receptor(LHRH-R)agonists and antagonists are known to achieve castration-level testosterone suppression;however,long-term data comparing the survival benefits of these therapies are insufficient to inform treatment decisions.Furthermore,the advent of nextgeneration hormonal agents(NHAs),such as abiraterone and enzalutamide,have shifted the paradigm of managing prostate cancer.Although LHRH-R agonists and antagonists remain the cornerstone treatment across various stages of prostate cancer,they are increasingly administered with NHAs,because the combination treatment confers a survival advantage.Nevertheless,the differences in efficacy and safety profiles among various combinations of LHRH-R agonists and antagonists and NHAs remain unclear.Hence,this narrative review is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of the long-term outcomes of various LHRH-R agonists and antagonists.Key data from major clinical studies are summarized,categorized by disease stage.LHRH-R agonists and antagonists,particularly goserelin,have demonstrated long-term survival benefits in patients with localized and locally advanced prostate cancer.The clinical outcomes of different LHRH-R agonists and antagonists in combination with NHAs have also been evaluated.Among the various combinations,goserelin plus abiraterone appears to have a manageable safety profile with relatively low rates of hot flushes and fatigue.Overall,long-term survival data and safety profiles should be considered in selecting optimal combination therapies for prostate cancer treatment.展开更多
The estrogen receptor is a target for therapeutic agents for hormone replacement in menopausal women,osteoporosis, reproductive cancers such as breast cancer,uterine cancer and prostate cancer.1,4-Dihydrothieno[3',2...The estrogen receptor is a target for therapeutic agents for hormone replacement in menopausal women,osteoporosis, reproductive cancers such as breast cancer,uterine cancer and prostate cancer.1,4-Dihydrothieno[3',2':5,6]thiopyrano[4,3- c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic amide derivatives were designed,synthesized and biological evaluated as potential estrogen receptor antagonists.展开更多
AIM: To assess the effect of non-selective ETA/B (LU 302872)and selective ETA (LU 302146) antagonist on pancreatic histology and ultrastructure of acinar cells in connection with trypsinogen activation in early caerul...AIM: To assess the effect of non-selective ETA/B (LU 302872)and selective ETA (LU 302146) antagonist on pancreatic histology and ultrastructure of acinar cells in connection with trypsinogen activation in early caerulein-induced AP.METHODS: Male Wistar rats with caerulein-induced AP,lasting 4 h, were treated i.p. with 10 and 20 mg/kg b.w.of each antagonist. Edema, inflammatory infiltration,necrosis and vacuolization of acinar cells in the pancreas were scored at 0-3 scale. Free active trypsin (FAT), total potential trypsin (TPT) after activation with enterokinase,and index of trypsinogen activation (%FAT/TPT) were assayed in pancreatic homogenates.RESULTS: In untreated AP, the edema, inflammatory infiltration, necrosis and vacuolization increased as compared to control healthy rats (P<0.01). None of the treatment exerted any meaningful effect on the edema and inflammatory infiltration. The selective antagonist increased slightly the necrosis score to 0.82±0.06 at higher dose (P<0.05) vs 0.58±0.06 in untreated AP. The nonselective antagonist increased slightly the vacuolization score to 2.41±0.07 at higher dose (P<0.01) vs 1.88±0.08in untreated AP. The decrease in the number of zymogen granules, disorganization of endoplasmic reticulum,autophagosomes and cytoplasmic vacuoles were more prominent in treated AP than in untreated AP groups.%FAT/TPT in untreated AP increased about four times (18.4±3.8 vs4.8±1.3 in control group without AP, P<0.001).Treatment of AP with both antagonists did not affect significantly augmented trypsinogen activation.CONCLUSION: The treatment with endothelin-1 receptors (non-selective ETA/B and selective ETA) antagonists has essential effect neither on the edema and inflammatory infiltration nor on trypsinogen activation observed in the early course of caerulein-induced AP. Nevertheless a slight increase of the necrosis and vacuolization score and some of the ultrastructural data could suggest the possibility of their undesired effects in caerulein-induced AP at investigated doses.展开更多
Medical therapy for clinical benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)has advanced significantly in the last 2 decades.Many new a1 antagonists and 5a reductase inhibitors(5ARi)are now commercially available.The practicing uro...Medical therapy for clinical benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)has advanced significantly in the last 2 decades.Many new a1 antagonists and 5a reductase inhibitors(5ARi)are now commercially available.The practicing urologist must decide on the most appropriate medication for his patients,taking into consideration various factors like efficacy,dosing regime,adverse effects,cost,patient’s socioeconomic background,expectations,drug availability and his own clinical experience.The use of combination therapy added further to the complexity in clinical judgment when prescribing.We highlight some of the key points in prescribing a1 antagonists,5ARi and their combination,based on our viewpoints and experience as urologists in an Asian clinical setting.展开更多
A simple, rapid, accurate and highly sensitive spectrofluorimetric method has been developed for determination of some angiotensin II receptor antagonists (AIIRA’s), namely Losartan potassium (Los-K), Irbesartan (Irb...A simple, rapid, accurate and highly sensitive spectrofluorimetric method has been developed for determination of some angiotensin II receptor antagonists (AIIRA’s), namely Losartan potassium (Los-K), Irbesartan (Irb), Valsartan (Val) and Candesartan cilexetil (Cand) in pure forms as well as in their pharmaceutical dosage forms. All the variables affecting the relative fluorescence intensity (RFI) were studied and optimized. Under the optimum conditions, linear relationships with good correlation coefflcients (0.9982–0.9991) were obtained over the concentration range from 0.006 mg/mL to 1.7 mg/mL. Good accuracy and precision were successfully obtained for the analysis of tablets containing each drug alone or combined with hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) without interferences from the co-formulated HCTZ or the additives commonly present in tablets.展开更多
A series of thiourea derivatives have been synthesized. Their structures were confirmed by MS and 1H NMR. Several compounds showed potent activities as antagonists of CCR4 receptor.
Objective:Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors(SGLT2i)are approved for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction(HFrEF).However,their cost-effectiveness remains unknown.We aimed to compare the cost-effectivene...Objective:Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors(SGLT2i)are approved for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction(HFrEF).However,their cost-effectiveness remains unknown.We aimed to compare the cost-effectiveness of SGLT2i versus mineralocorticoid antagonists(MRAs).Methods:Data from the RALES,EPHESUS,EMPHASIS,DAPA-HF,and EMPEROR-Reduced trials were includ-ed.We calculated the risk-ratio(RR)for a composite of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization(CV death-HHF),all-cause mortality,and heart failure hospitalization(HHF)between MRAs and SGLT2i.A Markov model was developed to simulate the progression of HFrEF over 5 years.The primary outcome was incremental cost-effectiveness ratio(ICER),measured by cost per quality-adjusted life-year(QALY)gained.Results:We observed a similar benefit in CV death-HHF(RR 1.04;95%CI 0.82–1.31),all-cause mortality(RR 0.91;95%CI 0.78–1.06),and HHF(RR 1.05;95%CI 0.84–1.31)between MRAs and SGLT2i.In a 5-year model,no difference in survival was observed between treatments.MRAs were associated with lower cost($63,135.52 vs.$80,365.31)and more QALYs gained per patient(2.53 versus 2.49)than SGLT2i.The ICER for SGLT2i versus MRAs was$-172,014.25/QALY,in favor of MRAs.Conclusion:MRAs and SGLT2i provided similar benefits;however,MRAs were a more cost-effective treatment than SGLT2i.展开更多
摘要BACKGROUND Propofol is widely considered for procedural sedation and analgesia across medical facilities.It is associated with dose-dependent hypotension,respiratory depression,and lack of analgesia.These limitations can be managed by combining propofol with N-methyl-D-aspartate(NMDA)receptor antagonists(ketamine/esketamine);however,previous reviews have not fully synthesized the data on both agents.AIM To investigate the safety and efficacy of combining NMDA receptor antagonists(ketamine or esketamine)with propofol compared to propofol monotherapy for procedural sedation.METHODS Randomized controlled trials comparing NMDA antagonist-propofol combinations with propofol mo-notherapy were searched across PubMed,EMBASE,and ClinicalTrials.gov through June 2025.A random-effects model pooled risk ratios(RRs)and mean differences with 95%confidence intervals(CIs),and I2 statistics quantified heterogeneity,which was reduced through sensitivity,subgroup,and meta-regression analyses.RESULTS Nineteen randomized controlled trials(n=8400+)were included,from which 13 assessed ketamine-propofol,while 6 assessed esketamine-propofol.Combination therapy significantly reduced hypotension(RR=0.40;95%CI:0.26-0.60)and the need for respiratory interventions(RR=0.73;95%CI:0.58-0.93),whereas hallucinations were significantly more frequent in the intervention cohort(RR=2.24;95%CI:1.65-3.03).No significant differences were observed for desaturation,apnea,recovery time,systolic/diastolic blood pressure,mean arterial pressure,or heart rate.Patient satisfaction was comparable across groups.Sensitivity and subgroup analyses confirmed the strength of the key findings,and meta-regression revealed an increased risk of hypotension with higher propofol dosing,which was reduced with higher ketamine dosing.CONCLUSION NMDA antagonist-propofol regimen improves hemodynamic safety and reduces respiratory interventions in procedural sedation and analgesia compared to propofol,but is associated with a higher risk of hallucinations.These findings support the selective use of this approach,with dosing strategies justifying further modifications.
摘要BACKGROUND Diabetic nephropathy(DN)is the main cause of chronic kidney disease and endstage renal disease worldwide.Although available clinical trials have shown that endothelin receptor(ER)antagonists may be a novel and beneficial drug for DN,no consistent conclusions regarding their sufficient effectiveness and safety for patients with DN have been presented.AIM To assess the effectiveness and safety of ER antagonists among patients with DN.METHODS The EMBASE,PubMed,MEDLINE,Cochrane,and ClinicalTrials.gov databases were searched without any language restrictions.Relative risks with 95%confidence intervals(CIs)for dichotomous data and mean differences or standardized mean difference with 95%CIs for continuous data were calculated using Review Manager 5.3 software.Publication bias was assessed using Egger’s test with Stata/SE software.RESULTS We enrolled seven studies with six data sets and 5271 participants.The ER antagonists group showed a significantly greater reduction in albuminuria and more patients with 40%reduction in urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio than the control group(P<0.0001 and P=0.02,respectively).Subgroup analysis for reductions in estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR)showed that for the middle-dosage subgroup,the ER antagonists group exhibited lower eGFR reduction than the control group(P<0.00001;mean difference,0.7095%CI:0.66,0.74).Moreover,significant reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure were observed in the invention group.CONCLUSION ER blockades combined with angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor/angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers may be an effective treatment to lower blood pressure and reduce proteinuria in DN with declined eGFR.However,attention should be given to adverse events,including cardiac failure,anemia,and hypoglycemia,as well as serious adverse events.
摘要Androgen deprivation therapy(ADT)with gonadotropin-releasing hormone(GnRH)agonists and antagonists is the mainstay of advanced prostate cancer treatment.Both drug classes decrease levels of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormones(FSH),thereby lowering testosterone to castrate levels.This is associated with adverse events(AEs),including cardiovascular(CV)disorders,bone fractures,metabolic dysfunction,and impaired cognitive function.This literature review discusses these AEs,with a focus on CV and bone-related events.A hypothesis-generating meta-analysis of six clinical trials showed a potentially increased risk for CV disorders with GnRH agonists versus the GnRH antagonist degarelix.While no study has directly compared GnRH agonists versus antagonists with a primary CV outcome,one hypothesis for this observation is that GnRH agonists lead to initial surges in FSH that may negatively impact CV health,whereas antagonists do not.GnRH agonists are associated with metabolic and cognitive AEs and while data are lacking for GnRH antagonists,no differences in risk are predicted.Other common AEs with ADT include injection site reactions,which are much more common with degarelix than with GnRH agonists,which may reflect differing administration and injection techniques.Future studies are needed to further evaluate and compare the safety profiles of GnRH agonists and antagonists,especially in patients with pre-existing CV disease and other co-morbidities.Physicians should carefully evaluate benefits and risks when prescribing ADT and ensure that side effects are well managed.
基金the National High-Tech Research and Development Plan(No.2002AA2Z3118)
摘要Two series of 1-(benzoxazole-2-yl)piperazine (Sa-i) and 4-(benzoxazole-2-yl)piperidine compounds (10a-i) were designed, synthesized and evaluated for their α1-AR antagonistic activities. Biological assay in vitro indicated that 10h showed slightly stronger α1-AR antagonistic activity to that of our lead compound 1.
基金Supported by the Gastroenterological Research Fund, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
摘要AIM: To systematically evaluate the efficacy of H2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and proton pump inhibitors in healing erosive esophagitis (EE).METHODS: A meta-analysis was performed. A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Medline, Embase, and Cochrane databases to include randomized controlled head-to-head comparative trials evaluating the efficacy of H2RAs or proton pump inhibitors in healing EE. Relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated under a random-effects model.RESULTS: RRs of cumulative healing rates for each comparison at 8 wk were: high dose vs standard dose H2RAs,1.17 (95%CI, 1.02-1.33); standard dose proton pump inhibitors vsstandard dose H2RAs, 1.59 (95%CI, 1.44-1.75);standard dose other proton pump inhibitors vs standard dose omeprazole, 1.06 (95%CI, 0.98-1.06). Proton pump inhibitors produced consistently greater healing rates than H2RAs of all doses across all grades of esophagitis, including patients refractory to H2RAs. Healing rates achieved with standard dose omeprazole were similar to those with other proton pump inhibitors in all grades of esophagitis.CONCLUSION: H2RAS are less effective for treating patients with erosive esophagitis, especially in those with severe forms of esophagitis. Standard dose proton pump inhibitors are significantly more effective than H2RAs in healing esophagitis of all grades. Proton pump inhibitors given at the recommended dose are equally effective for healing esophagitis.
摘要A series of arylpiperazinesquinazoline-2,4-diamine compounds were designed and synthesized based on pharmacophore for m-selective α1-adrenoceptor antagonists and 3D chemical database searching. The in vitro functional analysis showed that compounds 9 and 14 showed better and similar α1-AR antagonistic activity compared with prazosin.
基金We are thankful to the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.30371688)Key Fund of Ministry of Education of China(No.03089)for financial support.
摘要A series of 2-alkylbenzimidazole derivatives 9a-n have been designed and synthesized as a novel class of non-peptide angiotensin H AT1 receptor antagonists. The synthesized compounds were evaluated for their antagonism of angiotensin H, induced contraction in the rabbit thoracic aortic ring and the results showed that compounds 9a, 9g and 9j exhibited potent antagonistic activity of AT1 receptor.
摘要Feng Fengyi , Zhang Pin , He Youjian 1, Li Yuhong1 , Zhou Meizhen2 , Chen Gang2 and Li Lin2 The Cancer Hospital of the CAMS & PUMC, Beijing 1000211 The Cancer Hospital of Sun Yat Sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou 5100602Beijing Hospital of the Ministry of Health, Beijing 100730
摘要Protective effects of calcium antagonists, chlorpromazine (CPZ) and nimodepine (NI-MO), on cadmium-induced toxicity were investigated. After giving CdCl2 (0. 44mg Cd/kg,ip), CPZ (5mg/kg, ip) or NIMO (8mg/kg, po) were administered every day to Sprague-Dawley (S. D. ) rats for a week. Then, urinary N- acetyl-β-D- glucosaminidase (NAG ), uri -nary cadmium and bloocl cadmium were measured. The accumulation of cadmium in the kid-ney cortex, content of renal calmodulin, hemoglobin and the ultrastructural damage of proxi-mal convoluted tubules of rats were examined three weeks after the last administration. Re-sults indicated that the calcium antagonists partly protected against toxic effects induced bycadmium in different manners. These data provide further evidence for the new hypothesisthat the cross effect of cadmium and calcium in calmodulin regulated systems may be responsi-ble for the mechanism of cadmium intoxication. 'The results suggested that the calcium antag-onists could be a new and promising approach in the therapy of heavy metaLinduced diseases
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22077136).
摘要Abscisic acid(ABA),a plant hormone,is crucial for regulating various physiological and developmental processes in plants,including adaptation to biotic and abiotic stresses.Recent advancements have significantly contributed to our understanding of ABA's biosynthetic pathway,transport,signaling pathway,and metabolism.To overcome the limitations of natural ABA,scientists have developed broad-spectrum and highly active agonists of ABA receptors.However,the practical application of these receptor agonists as agrochemicals still faces several challenges.On the other hand,some ABA antagonists have also been developed to differentiate the functional differences among various receptors more accurately.This can help design ABA agonists that can selectively activate specific physiological responses,thereby eliminating the undesired physiological effects induced by ABA.This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current ABA receptor agonists and antagonists to assist in developing novel ABA functional analogs with improved efficacy and simpler chemical structures that are suitable for agricultural applications.
基金Project supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China( Grant No. 20373040)
摘要In this work, support vector classification (SVC) algorithm was used to build structure-activity relationship (SAR) model of the 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 (5-HT3 ) receptor antagonists with 26 compounds. In a benchmark test, SVC was compared with several techniques of machine learning currently used in the field. The prediction performance of the model was discussed on the basis of the leave-one-out cross-validation. The results show that the accuracy of prediction of SVC model was higher than those of back propagation artificial neural network (BP ANN), K-nearest neighbor (KNN) and Fisher methods.
摘要Background Triple therapy(TT)with vitamin K-antagonists(VKA),aspirin and clopidogrel is the recommended antithrombotic treatment following percutaneous coronary intervention with stent implantation(PCI-S)in patients with an indication for oral anticoagulation.TT is associated with an increased risk of bleeding,but available evidence is flawed by important limitations,including the limited size and the retrospective design of most of the studies,as well as the rare reporting of the incidence of in-hospital bleeding and the treatment which was actually ongoing at the time of bleeding.Since the perceived high bleeding risk of TT may deny patients effective strategies,the determination of the true safety profile of TT is of paramount importance.Methods All the 27 published studies where the incidence of bleeding at various time points during follow-up has been reported separately for patients on TT were reviewed,and the weakness of the data was analyzed.Results The absolute incidence of major bleeding upon discharge at in-hospital,≤1 month,6 months,12 months and≥12 months was:3.3%±1.9%,5.1%±6.7%,8.0%±5.2%,9.0%±8.0,and 6.2%±7.8%,respectively,and not substantially different from that observed in previous studies with prolonged dual antiplatelet treatment with aspirin and clopidogrel.Conclusions While waiting for the ongoing,large-scale,registries and clinical trials to clarify the few facts and to answer the many questions regarding the risk of bleeding of TT,this treatment should not be denied to patients with an indication for VKA undergoing PCI-S provided that the proper measures and cautions are implemented.
摘要Prostate cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related death in men worldwide.Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone receptor(LHRH-R)agonists and antagonists are known to achieve castration-level testosterone suppression;however,long-term data comparing the survival benefits of these therapies are insufficient to inform treatment decisions.Furthermore,the advent of nextgeneration hormonal agents(NHAs),such as abiraterone and enzalutamide,have shifted the paradigm of managing prostate cancer.Although LHRH-R agonists and antagonists remain the cornerstone treatment across various stages of prostate cancer,they are increasingly administered with NHAs,because the combination treatment confers a survival advantage.Nevertheless,the differences in efficacy and safety profiles among various combinations of LHRH-R agonists and antagonists and NHAs remain unclear.Hence,this narrative review is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of the long-term outcomes of various LHRH-R agonists and antagonists.Key data from major clinical studies are summarized,categorized by disease stage.LHRH-R agonists and antagonists,particularly goserelin,have demonstrated long-term survival benefits in patients with localized and locally advanced prostate cancer.The clinical outcomes of different LHRH-R agonists and antagonists in combination with NHAs have also been evaluated.Among the various combinations,goserelin plus abiraterone appears to have a manageable safety profile with relatively low rates of hot flushes and fatigue.Overall,long-term survival data and safety profiles should be considered in selecting optimal combination therapies for prostate cancer treatment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(No20474053)
摘要The estrogen receptor is a target for therapeutic agents for hormone replacement in menopausal women,osteoporosis, reproductive cancers such as breast cancer,uterine cancer and prostate cancer.1,4-Dihydrothieno[3',2':5,6]thiopyrano[4,3- c]pyrazole-3-carboxylic amide derivatives were designed,synthesized and biological evaluated as potential estrogen receptor antagonists.
基金Supported by the Medical University of Bialystok within the Project #30-12770
摘要AIM: To assess the effect of non-selective ETA/B (LU 302872)and selective ETA (LU 302146) antagonist on pancreatic histology and ultrastructure of acinar cells in connection with trypsinogen activation in early caerulein-induced AP.METHODS: Male Wistar rats with caerulein-induced AP,lasting 4 h, were treated i.p. with 10 and 20 mg/kg b.w.of each antagonist. Edema, inflammatory infiltration,necrosis and vacuolization of acinar cells in the pancreas were scored at 0-3 scale. Free active trypsin (FAT), total potential trypsin (TPT) after activation with enterokinase,and index of trypsinogen activation (%FAT/TPT) were assayed in pancreatic homogenates.RESULTS: In untreated AP, the edema, inflammatory infiltration, necrosis and vacuolization increased as compared to control healthy rats (P<0.01). None of the treatment exerted any meaningful effect on the edema and inflammatory infiltration. The selective antagonist increased slightly the necrosis score to 0.82±0.06 at higher dose (P<0.05) vs 0.58±0.06 in untreated AP. The nonselective antagonist increased slightly the vacuolization score to 2.41±0.07 at higher dose (P<0.01) vs 1.88±0.08in untreated AP. The decrease in the number of zymogen granules, disorganization of endoplasmic reticulum,autophagosomes and cytoplasmic vacuoles were more prominent in treated AP than in untreated AP groups.%FAT/TPT in untreated AP increased about four times (18.4±3.8 vs4.8±1.3 in control group without AP, P<0.001).Treatment of AP with both antagonists did not affect significantly augmented trypsinogen activation.CONCLUSION: The treatment with endothelin-1 receptors (non-selective ETA/B and selective ETA) antagonists has essential effect neither on the edema and inflammatory infiltration nor on trypsinogen activation observed in the early course of caerulein-induced AP. Nevertheless a slight increase of the necrosis and vacuolization score and some of the ultrastructural data could suggest the possibility of their undesired effects in caerulein-induced AP at investigated doses.
摘要Medical therapy for clinical benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)has advanced significantly in the last 2 decades.Many new a1 antagonists and 5a reductase inhibitors(5ARi)are now commercially available.The practicing urologist must decide on the most appropriate medication for his patients,taking into consideration various factors like efficacy,dosing regime,adverse effects,cost,patient’s socioeconomic background,expectations,drug availability and his own clinical experience.The use of combination therapy added further to the complexity in clinical judgment when prescribing.We highlight some of the key points in prescribing a1 antagonists,5ARi and their combination,based on our viewpoints and experience as urologists in an Asian clinical setting.
摘要A simple, rapid, accurate and highly sensitive spectrofluorimetric method has been developed for determination of some angiotensin II receptor antagonists (AIIRA’s), namely Losartan potassium (Los-K), Irbesartan (Irb), Valsartan (Val) and Candesartan cilexetil (Cand) in pure forms as well as in their pharmaceutical dosage forms. All the variables affecting the relative fluorescence intensity (RFI) were studied and optimized. Under the optimum conditions, linear relationships with good correlation coefflcients (0.9982–0.9991) were obtained over the concentration range from 0.006 mg/mL to 1.7 mg/mL. Good accuracy and precision were successfully obtained for the analysis of tablets containing each drug alone or combined with hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) without interferences from the co-formulated HCTZ or the additives commonly present in tablets.
基金supported by the National High-Tech Research and Development Program of China(863 Program)(No.2006AA10A201)National Natural Science Foundation(No.30472093).
摘要A series of thiourea derivatives have been synthesized. Their structures were confirmed by MS and 1H NMR. Several compounds showed potent activities as antagonists of CCR4 receptor.
摘要Objective:Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors(SGLT2i)are approved for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction(HFrEF).However,their cost-effectiveness remains unknown.We aimed to compare the cost-effectiveness of SGLT2i versus mineralocorticoid antagonists(MRAs).Methods:Data from the RALES,EPHESUS,EMPHASIS,DAPA-HF,and EMPEROR-Reduced trials were includ-ed.We calculated the risk-ratio(RR)for a composite of cardiovascular death or heart failure hospitalization(CV death-HHF),all-cause mortality,and heart failure hospitalization(HHF)between MRAs and SGLT2i.A Markov model was developed to simulate the progression of HFrEF over 5 years.The primary outcome was incremental cost-effectiveness ratio(ICER),measured by cost per quality-adjusted life-year(QALY)gained.Results:We observed a similar benefit in CV death-HHF(RR 1.04;95%CI 0.82–1.31),all-cause mortality(RR 0.91;95%CI 0.78–1.06),and HHF(RR 1.05;95%CI 0.84–1.31)between MRAs and SGLT2i.In a 5-year model,no difference in survival was observed between treatments.MRAs were associated with lower cost($63,135.52 vs.$80,365.31)and more QALYs gained per patient(2.53 versus 2.49)than SGLT2i.The ICER for SGLT2i versus MRAs was$-172,014.25/QALY,in favor of MRAs.Conclusion:MRAs and SGLT2i provided similar benefits;however,MRAs were a more cost-effective treatment than SGLT2i.