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The Combinatory Effects Of Pediatric Obesity And Ontogeny On Monocarboxylate Transporter Expression In Tissues Of Drug Disposition, Michael Ng

University of the Pacific Theses and Dissertations

Proton-coupled and sodium-dependent monocarboxylate transporters are encoded by the SLC16A and SLC5A gene family of solute carriers, and are responsible for the transport of essential nutrients such as L-lactate, pyruvate, and ketone bodies. Basigin, or CD147, acts as an ancillary protein for MCT1 and MCT4, and is involved in membrane surface expression of transporters. MCT's are also involved in the shuttling of monocarboxylic xenobiotics across cell membranes, including the drugs valproate and gamma hydroxybutyrate. MCT’s are also important for normal mammalian development, particularly during embryogenesis and early neonatal life. Previous studies have shown that ketogenic diets increase MCT expression in …

Photochemical Reaction Of Renieramycins And Evaluation Of Cytotoxicity Against Lung Cancer Cells, Suwimon Sinsook

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Lung cancer causes more deaths than any other type of cancers, with the majority of patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Lung cancer is a difficult disease to treat because of the drug resistant problem. Therefore, there is an immediate need for effective, safe, and easily accessible anti-lung cancer drug. Ecteinascidin 743 (Trabectedin or Yondelis®), a marine-derived tetrahydroisoquinoline alkaloid, is an approved drug for treating human lung cancer. This research was studied on the semi-syntheses of new renieramycins derivatives with similar structures to above drug for discovery and development of potent NSCLC cytotoxic agents. Renieramycins was extracted from …

Anti-Inflammatory Compounds In Human Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells From Dendrobium Species, Virunh Kongkatitham

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

In these studies, four new compounds including three phenanthrene derivatives (dendrocrumenols A, B and D) and one fluorenone (dendrocrumenol C) and four known compounds including gigantol, 3,7-dihydroxy-2,4,8-trimethoxyphenanthrene, densiflorol B and cypripedin were isolated from Dendrobium crumenatum Sw. Each structure of isolated compounds from D. crumenatum was elucidated by spectroscopic data. These isolated compounds were then evaluated for anti-inflammatory effects in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Among the tested compounds, dendrocrumenols B and D showed the most promising anti-inflammatory effects through inhibition of tumor necrosis factor tumor (TNF) and interleukin-2 (IL-2) in monocytes and T cells. The deep immune profiling …

Titania Nanosheets Induce Anticancer Activityin Human Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Cells, Rapeepun Soonnarong

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Metal nanomaterials can enhance the efficacy of current cancer therapies. Here, we show that Ti0.8O2 nanosheets cause cytotoxicity in several lung cancer cells but not in normal cells. The nanosheet-treated cells showed certain apoptosis characteristics. Protein analysis further indicated the activation of the p53-dependent death mechanism. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses revealed the cellular uptake of the nanosheets and the induction of cell morphological change. Ti0.8O2 nanosheets induce apoptosis through a molecular mechanism involving peroxynitrite (ONOO−) generation. As peroxynitrite is known to be a potent inducer of S-nitrosylation, we further found that the nanosheets mediated …

Chemical Constituents And Nitric Oxide Inhibitory Activity Of Capparis Micracantha And Maerua Siamensis, Sasiwimon Nukulkit

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The chemical investigation of two plants in Capparaceae family, which are Capparis micracantha and Maerua siamensis, leads to the isolation of 13 compounds. The structures of the isolates were elucidated using spectroscopy techniques and comparison of the previous reports. Of five known compounds from the stems of C. micracantha were an indole alkaloid (methyl 6-methoxy-3-indolecarbonate), a benzoic acid derivative (vanillic acid), a lignan [(−)-syringaresinol], and two stilbene dimers [(+)-ampelopsin A and (−)-pauciflorol E]. In addition, eight new indole alkaloids named (+)-maeruanitrile A, maeruanitrile B, maeroximes A-C and maeruabisindoles A-C were isolated from the roots of M. siamensis,. All isolates were …

Neuroprotective Effect Of Intranasal Delivery Of Asiatic Acid Against Amyloid Beta1-42-Induced Alzheimer's Disease In Mice, Ridho Islamie

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Asiatic acid (AA) is an active natural compound that can be derived from Centella asiatica extract. Several pharmacological studies were reported that AA has potential as neuroprotector in the central nervous system disorders. AA penetration in the brain was limited due to its low bioavailability. Nasal delivery system of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) loaded-AA was developed to increase AA penetration in the brain. The current study aimed to investigate neuroprotective effect and protective mechanisms of AA in SLNs by nasal-to-brain delivery technique against Aβ1–42 induced memory impairment by in vivo study. Male ICR mice were divided into six groups (n=11-12/group); …

Medication Usage In Independent Living: A Continuing Care Retirement Community Aging In Place Initiative, Aarti Deshpande, Carrie B Rubenstein, Ruth Benfield, Lee Burnside

All Poster Presentations

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to identify medication use concerns in this community.

Background: In this study, Swedish Geriatric Medicine Fellow partnered with this community to identify medication use concerns in this population.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are intended to support residents as they age in place. These communities tend to be well resourced but less studied. This survey attempts to identify medication use concerns in this population. Mirabella CCRC has 324 Independent living (IL) residents, 82 of which are couples. The average age is 85 years. The current cost of an IL unit is from $4673- …

Trajectories Of Medication Non-Adherence With Time-Varying Predictors And Association With Health Outcomes: A Comparison Of Classical Statistical Methods With Machine Learning Algorithms, Vasco Pontinha

Theses and Dissertations

Background: Medication adherence is a major obstacle to improving health care outcomes in long-term therapies for chronic diseases. According to the World Health Organization, interventions for improving medication adherence can have a higher impact on the health of the population than any other advance in medical treatments. Approximately 125,000 individuals die every year in the U.S. because of non-adherence to medication, representing societal costs of $100-289 billion. Previous research has successfully used group-based trajectories methods to identify similar longitudinal medication adherence trajectories. However, medication adherence is not an isolated behavior and is influenced by many factors that current interventions fail …

Formulation Development Of Drug Loaded Cyclodextrin-Based Nanoparticles For Ocular Delivery, Hay Man Saung Hnin Soe

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The development of topical eye drops for treatment of glaucoma and fungal keratitis is still challenging. Due to low aqueous solubility of drugs and the presence of ocular barriers, it is difficult to achieve effective therapeutic drug levels in targeted ocular tissues. In this present study, cyclodextrin (CD)-based nanoparticles (NPs) and synthetic CD-polymers were introduced to overcome these drawbacks and evaluated for their safety and efficacy. γ-Cyclodextrin (γCD) was able to increase the solubility of intraocular pressure lowering drugs, i.e., irbesartan (IRB) and candesartan cilexetil (CAC). The addition of Soluplus® significantly enhanced the complexation efficiencies of IRB/γCD and CAC/γCD complexes. …

Development Of An Extraction Method Of Mucuna Pruriens Seeds For A Chemically And Physically Stable Extract, Chayarit Vilairat

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Levodopa (L-DOPA) is a drug for the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD). Currently, it derives from chemical synthesis and plants, especially Mucuna Pruriens (MP) seeds. The results of clinical studies found using the L-DOPA-containing MP for the treatment of PD could reduce side effects more than the synthetic one but patients must take MP powder in high amounts per a single dose which may cause inconvenience. Therefore, using the extract can help in the reduction of the dose. Unfortunately, the water extract from the MP seeds can be easily degraded physically and chemically; especially the physical appearance e.g., darkening color, …

Anti-Adipogenic Activity Of 4,5,4'-Trihydroxy-3,3'-Dimethoxybibenzyl From Dendrobium Ellipsophyllum In 3t3-L1 Preadipocytes, Hnin Ei Ei Khine

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Obesity and its global prevalence have become a threat to human health due to not only the abnormal lipid accumulation in the body as a result of aberrant expression levels in adipocyte differentiation and lipogenesis but also the underdeveloped pharmacotherapy. Recently, the bioactive compounds from the natural products have gained a lot of attention due to undertaking prophylactic and therapeutic effects on obesity. Here, we probed how 4,5,4′-trihydroxy-3,3′-dimethoxybibenzyl (TDB) extracted from an Thai orchid (Dendrobium ellipsophyllum) could exert its roles on the differentiation and function of murine (3T3-L1) and human (PCS-210-010) preadipocytes and offer some implications to modulate obesity. Cytotoxic …

Clinical Skills Development In The Virtual Learning Environment: Adapting To A New World, Erini S. Serag-Bolos, Liza Barbarello Andrews, Jennifer Beall, Kelly A. Lempicki, Aimon C. Miranda, Carol Motycka, Chelsea Phillips Renfro, Brittany L. Riley, Chasity M. Shelton, Deepti Vyas, Kimberly Won

Pharmacy Faculty Books and Book Chapters

The rapid transition to distance learning in response to the unexpected SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic led to disruption of clinical skills development, which are typically conducted face-to-face. Consequently, faculty adapted their courses, using a multitude of active learning modalities, to meet student learning objectives in the didactic and experiential settings. Strategies and considerations to implement innovative delivery methods and address potential challenges are elucidated. Furthermore, integration of a layered learning approach may allow for more broad perspectives and allow additional interactions and feedback, which is especially necessary in the virtual environment.

Phytochemical Constituents Of Aquilaria Malaccensis Leaf Extract And Their Anti-Inflammatory Activity Against Lps/Ifn-Γ-Stimulated Raw 264.7 Cell Line, Eman Ramadan, Manar A. Eissa, Yumi Z. H-Y Hashim, Dina M. El-Kersh

Pharmacy

This study aims to identify the major phytochemical constituents in Aquilaria malaccensis (Thymelaeaceae) ethanolic leaf extract (ALEX-M) and elucidate their ability to suppress nitric oxide (NO) production from a murine macrophage-like cell line (RAW 264.7) stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and interferon-γ (IFN-γ). Dichloromethane (DCM) and ethyl acetate (EtOAc) fractions of ALEX-M were subjected to column chromatography. Eight known compounds were isolated for the first time from this species. Compounds were identified using spectroscopic techniques (IR, UV, HRESIMS, and 1D and 2D NMR). Anti-inflammatory activity of both extract and isolated compounds were investigated in vitro. The fractions offered the isolation of …

Neuroprotective Effect Of Liraglutide In An Experimental Mouse Model Of Multiple Sclerosis: Role Of Ampk/Sirt1 Signaling And Nlrp3 Infammasome, Marwa Safar

Pharmacy

The heterogeneous nature of multiple sclerosis (MS) and the unavailability of treatments addressing its intricate network and reversing the disease state is yet an area that needs to be elucidated. Liraglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 analogue, recently exhibited intriguing potential neuroprotective effects. The currents study investigated its potential effect against mouse model of MS and the possible underlying mechanisms. Demyelination was induced in C57Bl/6 mice by cuprizone (400 mg/kg/day p.o.) for 5 weeks. Animals received either liraglutide (25 nmol/kg/day i.p.) or dorsomorphin, an AMPK inhibitor, (2.5 mg/ Kg i.p.) 30 min before the liraglutide dose, for 4 weeks (starting from the …

Formulation And Characterization Of Oral Dissolving Films With Ascorbic Acid, Ava Atri

Selected Full-Text Master Theses 2021-

People are becoming increasingly health conscious and the popularity of dietary supplements is growing. More specifically, consumers have become focused on improving the beauty of their hair, skin and nails and improving the health of their immune systems. Vitamin C or ascorbic acid provides many health and beauty benefits. Because humans are unable to synthesize vitamin C endogenously, it is an essential dietary component that one must consume either through foods or through supplements. For beauty, ascorbic acid supports the biosynthesis of collagen which is important for maintaining skin’s elasticity as well as for wound healing. Ongoing research studies are …

Aztreonam Utilization Within Emergency Departments In A Large Community Hospital Network, Peter Yakoub Pharmd, Katie Nesbitt Pharmd, Bcps, Laura Koons Pharmd, Msp, Bcccp

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.

Medication Use Evaluation Of Enoxaparin Dosing Within Maternal Health Units, Brianna Schafer Pharmd, Katelin Kimler Pharmd, Bcpps

Department of Pharmacy

No abstract provided.

Exploiting Modulation Of The Blood-Brain And Blood-Tumor Barrier Permeability By Translational Focused Ultrasound For Therapeutic Delivery To Cns Metastases, Tasneem A. Arsiwala

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

Transcranial low-intensity focused ultrasound is a unique technology to modulate the integrity of tight endothelial junctions and transiently increase BBB/BTB permeability to enhance therapeutic delivery. Despite promising early studies, present literature lacks agreement on key experimental conditions, which restricts our knowledge and the technique's widespread translation. This dissertation first provides a critical review of the current gaps in knowledge regarding the universal use of LiFUS in preclinical and clinical use. We then identify key parameters for translational and predictable opening of the BBB using a 3T MRI coupled with a clinical device. Our investigation highlights that passive permeability of the …

Improving Pharmacovigilance Signal Detection From Clinical Notes With Locality Sensitive Neural Concept Embeddings, Justin Mower, Elmer Bernstam, Hua Xu, Sahiti Myneni, Devika Subramanian, Trevor Cohen

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Although pharmaceutical products undergo clinical trials to profile efficacy and safety, some adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are only discovered after release to market. Post-market drug safety surveillance - pharmacovigilance - leverages information from various sources to proactively identify such ADRs. Clinical notes are one source of observational data that could assist this process, but their inherent complexity can obfuscate possible ADR signals. In previous research, embeddings trained on observational reports have improved detection of such signals over commonly used statistical measures. Moreover, neural embedding methods which further encode juxtapositional information have shown promise on analogical retrieval tasks, suggesting proximity-based alternatives …

Equitable Pharmacogenetic Testing Implementation For Rural And Underserved Populations, Shayna Killam

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

Pharmacogenetic testing has potential to transform healthcare, yet implementation strategies have been limited to major academic medical centers serving metropolitan communities and large health systems. In contrast, rural, community-based health systems are slow to implement these advances, threatening to exacerbate existing healthcare disparities for rural populations. A majority of Montanans live in rural areas, with unique challenges in providing access to pharmacogenetics.

We have established partnerships with three clinical sites who serve rural, underserved populations including American Indian, pediatric, and low socioeconomic status patients. We conducted a needs assessment for pharmacogenetic testing implementation by interviewing 48 key stakeholders. Interview questions …