{"title":"[Dissemination of Information from Basic Research on Aging: Species, Strain, Substrain and Sex Differences].","authors":"Ryoya Takahashi, Keiko Odera","doi":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00165-1","DOIUrl":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00165-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Various organisms with different lifespans such as yeast, nematodes, fruit fly, mice, and rats are used for basic research on mechanisms of aging and anti-aging. These organisms are often genetically engineered and used to elucidate the contribution of certain genes to aging. For example, genetic recombination techniques revealed that the lifespan of superoxide dismutase (SOD) transgenic flies extended up to approximately 30%. This result suggests that increasing antioxidant capacity extends lifespan possibly by reducing oxidative damage. However, a similar experiment conducted in mice did not shown any positive effect of prolonging lifespan. Likewise, differences between animal species have also been observed in administration experiments of antioxidants such as resveratrol and curcumin. Further complicating the understanding of aging processes are differences among substrain and sex differences. For instance, the activity of catalase (CAT) in rat liver decreases with age in males, but increases in females. In this review, we describe the diversity of age-related changes, focusing on species, strain/substrain, and sex differences and introduce some efforts to address these issues in aging research.</p>","PeriodicalId":23810,"journal":{"name":"Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan","volume":"144 4","pages":"389-395"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140332004","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Mechanisms of Aging and Age-related Diseases and Their Regulation: Dispatch of Information from Basic Research].","authors":"Ryoya Takahashi, Yoshikazu Higami","doi":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00165-F","DOIUrl":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00165-F","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23810,"journal":{"name":"Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan","volume":"144 4","pages":"387"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140332009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of the Simple Suspension Method for Oral Anticancer Drugs.","authors":"Tomoya Abe, Sanae Kusakabe, Miho Naoi, Takayuki Suzuki, Atsunobu Sagara, Makoto Hiraide, Motohiko Sano, Toshiaki Nakayama","doi":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00194","DOIUrl":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00194","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The simple suspension method (SSM) involves administering tablets or capsules using a tube after disintegration and suspension in hot water without crushing or opening the capsule. Particularly, for anticancer drugs, it is an excellent method of administration that reduces the risk of exposure during dispensing. In contrast, information on SSM for individual drugs is insufficient. Anticancer drugs present a therapeutic challenge because their information is limited. We investigated whether SSM is possible with 36 anticancer drugs. Furthermore, we examined the pH of the suspension of these drugs, for which no information on SSM is available. We found that suspension was possible for 24 of the 36 drugs. Furthermore, the pH of the suspension was measured, which provided important information when considering dissolution solutions other than hot water. Little changes in the pH were observed before or after passing through the tube. The results of this study may improve medication adherence in patients with cancer experiencing dysphagia.</p>","PeriodicalId":23810,"journal":{"name":"Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan","volume":"144 4","pages":"441-445"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140332028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kayoko Kanamitsu, Mayumi Ishii, Eri Watanabe, Hiroyuki Miyachi
{"title":"[Evaluation of Solubility and Membrane Permeability of Middle-Molecule Compounds Using Artificial Membranes and Living Cells].","authors":"Kayoko Kanamitsu, Mayumi Ishii, Eri Watanabe, Hiroyuki Miyachi","doi":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00191-1","DOIUrl":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00191-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In contrast to small molecules, middle molecules present a promising therapeutic modality owing to their elevated specificity, minimal adverse effects, capacity to target protein-protein interactions, and, unlike antibody-based drugs, their suitability for oral administration and intracellular target engagement. Post-oral administration, the paramount considerations encompass solubility and membrane permeability during the initial phase until the drug attains systemic circulation. Furthermore, penetration of the cell membrane is essential to accessing intracellular targets. We evaluated the solubility and membrane permeability of 965 compounds sourced from middle molecule libraries affiliated with Hokkaido University, Kitasato University, and the University of Tokyo. To gauge membrane permeability, we employed both the parallel artificial membrane permeability assay (PAMPA) and Caco-2 cell monolayers. Notably, while membrane permeability in Caco-2 cells exhibited an approximate threefold increase in comparison to PAMPA measurements, certain compounds demonstrated permeability levels less than one-third of those observed in Caco-2 cells. Recognizing the potential involvement of efflux transporters expressed in Caco-2 cells in these variations, we conducted additional assessments involving directional transport in the presence of a transporter inhibitor. Our findings suggest that nearly 80% of these compounds serve as substrates for efflux transporters. Considering the relevance of intracellular targets, we shifted our focus from membrane permeation to intracellular uptake, conducting simulations tailored to assess cellular uptake.</p>","PeriodicalId":23810,"journal":{"name":"Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan","volume":"144 5","pages":"529-537"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140858140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Immune Regulation by TNF Receptor-associated Factor 5].","authors":"Takanori So","doi":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00154-3","DOIUrl":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00154-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR)-associated factor (TRAF) family of molecules are intracellular adaptors that regulate cellular signaling through members of the TNFR and Toll-like receptor superfamily. Mammals have seven TRAF molecules numbered sequentially from TRAF1 to TRAF7. Although TRAF5 was identified as a potential regulator of TNFR superfamily members, the in vivo function of TRAF5 has not yet been fully elucidated. We identified an unconventional role of TRAF5 in interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor signaling involving CD4<sup>+</sup> T cells. Moreover, TRAF5 binds to the signal-transducing glycoprotein 130 (gp130) receptor for IL-6 and inhibits the activity of the janus kinase (JAK)-signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT) signaling pathway. In addition, Traf5-deficient CD4<sup>+</sup> T cells exhibit significantly enhanced IL-6-driven differentiation of T helper 17 (Th17) cells, which exacerbates neuroinflammation in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Furthermore, TRAF5 demonstrates a similar activity to gp130 for IL-27, another cytokine of the IL-6 family. Additionally, Traf5-deficient CD4<sup>+</sup> T cells display significantly increased IL-27-mediated differentiation of Th1 cells, which increases footpad swelling in delayed-type hypersensitivity response. Thus, TRAF5 functions as a negative regulator of gp130 in CD4<sup>+</sup> T cells. This review aimed to explain how TRAF5 controls the differentiation of CD4<sup>+</sup> T cells and discuss how the expression of TRAF5 in T cells and other cell types can influence the development and progression of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.</p>","PeriodicalId":23810,"journal":{"name":"Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan","volume":"144 5","pages":"489-496"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140858366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Atomic Force Microscopy to Measure the Mechanical Property of Nanosized Lipid Vesicles and Its Applications].","authors":"Yuki Takechi-Haraya","doi":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00178-2","DOIUrl":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00178-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nanoparticles, including liposomes and lipid nanoparticles, have garnered global attention due to their potential applications in pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and gene therapies. These particles enable targeted delivery of new drug modalities such as highly active small molecules and nucleic acids. However, for widespread use of nanoparticle-based formulations, it is crucial to comprehensively analyze their characteristics to ensure both efficacy and safety, as well as enable consistent production. In this context, this review focuses on our research using atomic force microscopy (AFM) to study liposomes and lipid nanoparticles. Our work significantly contributes to the capability of AFM to measure various types of liposomes in an aqueous medium, providing valuable insights into the mechanical properties of these nanoparticles. We discuss the applications of this AFM technique in assessing the quality of nanoparticle-based pharmaceuticals and developing membrane-active peptides.</p>","PeriodicalId":23810,"journal":{"name":"Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan","volume":"144 5","pages":"511-519"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140871945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Life-oriented Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences: Frontiers of Functional Molecule Development for Advanced Molecular Imaging].","authors":"Yuta Fujikawa, Daisuke Asanuma","doi":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00168-F","DOIUrl":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00168-F","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":23810,"journal":{"name":"Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan","volume":"144 3","pages":"273-274"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140022697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Radiotheranostics Based on Chemical Control of Radioactivity Pharmacokinetics].","authors":"Masahiro Ono","doi":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00168-3","DOIUrl":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00168-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Recently, radiotheranostics, which systematically combines diagnosis by nuclear medicine imaging and treatment by internal radiotherapy, constitutes a new modality in cancer treatment, with some clinical reports showing marked effects on cancer. We have been developing multifunctional chelates containing a target recognition unit, a radiation release unit, and a radioactivity pharmacokinetics control unit in the same molecule to develop efficient agents for cancer radiotheranostics based on chemical control of radioactivity pharmacokinetics. Using these compounds, we have achieved improved cancer accumulation and reduced renal accumulation in tumor-bearing mice, and have developed novel hybrid radiotheranostic agents that can be applied to simultaneously perform target-specific molecular imaging using γ-ray emitting radionuclides and internal radiotherapy using α-particle-emitting radionuclides. For example, <sup>111</sup>In/<sup>225</sup>Ac-labeled PSMA-DA1, which targets prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) for radiotheranostics, achieved clear in vivo imaging of PSMA in tumor-bearing mice and showed marked tumor growth inhibition. In addition to PSMA, this platform for radiotheranostics has also shown efficacy against various cancer target molecules, including carbonic anhydrase IX (CA-IX), which is highly expressed in hypoxic regions of cancer, and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R), which is highly expressed in insulinomas. This review presents these recent results of our studies on radiotheranostics for cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":23810,"journal":{"name":"Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan","volume":"144 3","pages":"291-297"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140022761","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kosuke Tanaka, Yusuke Takahashi, Hidetoshi Kuramochi, Masahiro Osako, Go Suzuki
{"title":"[Preparation of Nanoplastic Particles as Potential Standards for the Study of Nanoplastics].","authors":"Kosuke Tanaka, Yusuke Takahashi, Hidetoshi Kuramochi, Masahiro Osako, Go Suzuki","doi":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00152-1","DOIUrl":"10.1248/yakushi.23-00152-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nanoplastics (NPs) are plastic fragments that are small enough to be absorbed by organisms through ingestion or inhalation. Recent studies indicate that nanoplastics can be ubiquitous in the environment, and there are growing concerns regarding the impacts of nanoplastics on the health of humans and other organisms. However, quantitative information on nanoplastics in the environment is still very limited, and most previous toxicity studies have used only polystyrene (PS) particles because of a lack of appropriate model particles of other plastics. We developed a nanoprecipitation-based method for the preparation of nanoplastic particles of five major polymers: low-density polyethylene (LDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polystyrene. A major advantage of our method is that the nanoplastic particles are prepared without using reagents that can remain in the particles as impurities. Analysis of the prepared particles' molecular weight (M<sub>w</sub>) distributions, crystallinities, and thermal properties revealed that their compositions and constitutions were within the general ranges for commercial products. The mechanisms underlying the formation of low-density polyethylene particles via our method were investigated by means of a simple population balance model, and particle diameter was found to be linearly correlated with the suspension density of the nanoplastic dispersion up to 0.4 mg·mL<sup>-1</sup>. Future studies should focus on improving our method to allow for precise, scale-independent production of nanoplastic particles. Methods for the preparation of labeled particles are also needed so that such particles can be used in nanoplastic risk assessments.</p>","PeriodicalId":23810,"journal":{"name":"Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan","volume":"144 2","pages":"165-170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139724208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shu Sekiya, Rei Tanaka, Hisashi Iijima, Yoshio Nakano, Satoru Miyazaki, Atsushi Toyomi, Hajime Hashiba, Masanori Nagatsu, Yoshiaki Shikamura
{"title":"A Nationwide Survey on Medication Follow-up Care by Community Pharmacists: From The Japanese Nationwide Pharmacy Collaboration Survey in 2023.","authors":"Shu Sekiya, Rei Tanaka, Hisashi Iijima, Yoshio Nakano, Satoru Miyazaki, Atsushi Toyomi, Hajime Hashiba, Masanori Nagatsu, Yoshiaki Shikamura","doi":"10.1248/yakushi.24-00016","DOIUrl":"10.1248/yakushi.24-00016","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Japan, the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act was amended in December 2019, and now requires pharmacists to follow-up on patients during treatment. Although there have been some studies on the effectiveness of follow-ups by pharmacists, there are no reports on the status of implementation in clinical practice. We conducted a nationwide survey on follow-up care to investigate the actual situation. We randomly selected 10% of community pharmacies in each prefecture and conducted a survey. We built a web-based system for the collection of basic information on the pharmacies and follow-up cases. A total of 561 pharmacies were pre-entered. Of these, 110 pharmacies (19.6%) reported 326 follow-up cases. Information was provided to doctors in 129 cases (39.6%), of which prescription proposals were made in 10 (7.8%) instances. The follow-up implementation rate based on the number of prescriptions dispensed was estimated to be 0.84% (95% confidence interval: 0.76-0.94%). This study revealed the status of follow-ups in clinical practice. Pharmacists can contribute to the optimization of drug treatment by providing follow-up information to doctors and making prescription proposals.</p>","PeriodicalId":23810,"journal":{"name":"Yakugaku zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan","volume":"144 8","pages":"805-813"},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141861102","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}