AIM:To test the ability of penehyclidine hydrochloride (PHC) to attenuate intestinal injury in a rat cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) model.METHODS:Male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into six groups (eight eac...AIM:To test the ability of penehyclidine hydrochloride (PHC) to attenuate intestinal injury in a rat cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) model.METHODS:Male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into six groups (eight each):sham-operated control;sham-operated low-dose PHC control (0.6 mg/kg);sham-operated high-dose PHC control (2.0 mg/kg);CPB vehicle control;CPB low-dose PHC (0.6 mg/kg);and CPB high-dose PHC (2.0 mg/kg).Blood samples were collected from the femoral artery 2 h after CPB for determination of plasma diamine oxidase (DAO),D-lactate and endotoxin levels.Spleen,liver,mesenteric lymph nodes and lung were removed for biochemical analyses.Intestinal tissue ultrastructure was examined by electron microscopy.RESULTS:In the sham-operated groups,high-and low-dose-PHC had no significant impact on the levels of DAO,D-lactate and endotoxin,or the incidence of intestinal bacterial translocation (BT).Serum levels of DAO,D-lactate,endotoxin and the incidence of intestinal BT were significantly increased in the surgical groups,compared with the sham-operated groups (0.543 ± 0.061,5.697 ± 0.272,14.75 ± 2.46,and 0/40 vs 1.038 ± 0.252,9.377 ± 0.769,60.37 ± 5.63,and 30/40,respectively,all P < 0.05).PHC alleviated the biochemical and histopathological changes in a dosedependent manner.Serum levels of DAO,D-lactate,and endotoxin and the incidence of intestinal BT in the high-dose PHC group were significantly lower than in the low-dose PHC group (0.637 ± 0.064,6.972 ± 0.349,29.64 ± 5.49,and 14/40 vs 0.998 ± 0.062,7.835 ± 0.330,38.56 ± 4.28,and 6/40,respectively,all P < 0.05).CONCLUSION:PHC protects the structure and function of the intestinal mucosa from injury after CPB in rats.展开更多
Acupuncture can be used to treat various nervous system diseases.Here,168 vascular dementia patients were orally administered donepezil hydrochloride alone(5 mg/day,once a day for 56 days),or combined with acupunctu...Acupuncture can be used to treat various nervous system diseases.Here,168 vascular dementia patients were orally administered donepezil hydrochloride alone(5 mg/day,once a day for 56 days),or combined with acupuncture at Shenting(DU24),Tianzhu(BL10),Sishencong(Extra),Yintang(Extra),Renzhong(DU26),Neiguan(PC6),Shenmen(HT7),Fengchi(GB20),Wangu(GB12) and Baihui(DU20)(once a day for 56 days).Compared with donepezil hydrochloride alone,P300 event related potential latency was shorter with an increased amplitude in patients treated with donepezil hydrochloride and acupuncture.Mini-Mental State Examination score was also higher.Moreover,these differences in P300 latency were identified within different infarcted regions in patients treated with donepezil hydrochloride and acupuncture.These findings indicate that acupuncture combined with donepezil hydrochloride noticeably improves cognitive function in patients with vascular dementia,and exerts neuroprotective effects against vascular dementia.展开更多
Background Molecular targeted drugs is now widely used in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) clinical treatment. Icotinib hydrochloride is a new type of oral epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase...Background Molecular targeted drugs is now widely used in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) clinical treatment. Icotinib hydrochloride is a new type of oral epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs). In this study, we examined the role of EGFR, K-RAS, B-RAF somatic mutations and EGFR mRNA expression in tumor specimens from advanced NSCLC patients as predicators of the efficacy of icotinib hydrochloride. Methods We analyzed tumor paraffin-embedded specimens, which were obtained from 14 of 40 patients with advanced NSCLC who enrolled in the stage I clinical trial of icotinib hydrochloride. Somatic mutations were evaluated by mutant-enriched liquidchip (MEL) technology, and EGFR mRNA expression was measured by branched DNA liquidchip (MBL) technology. Results In the 14 specimens, seven patients showed EGFR mutations, exon 19 deletion (3/7) and exon 21 point mutation (4/7); and two patients showed K-RAS mutation. No mutations in EGFR exon 20. or B-RAF were detected. In patients with EGFR mutation, one patient developed progress disease (PD), three patients had stable disease (SD), two patients had partial responses (PR) and one patient had a complete response (CR). In patients with wild-type EGFR, four patients had PD, three patients acquired SD, and none had PR/CR (P=-0.0407). EGFR mutations were associated with better progress-free survival (PFS) (141 days vs. 61 days) but without a statistically significant difference (P=0.8597), and median overall survival (OS) (-〉449 days vs. 140 days). EGFR mRNA expression levels were evaluated (three high, eight moderate, one low, and two that can not be measured due to insufficient tumor tissue) and no statistically significant relationships was observed with response, PFS or OS. Conclusions The EGFR mutation rate was consistent with that reported in the Asian population, so the MEL technology is reliable for measuring EGFR mutation with high throughput and rapidity展开更多
AIM:To investigate the protective effect of penehyclidine hydrochloride post-conditioning in the damage to the barrier function of the small intestinal mucosa caused by limb ischemia-reperfusion(LIR) injury. METHODS:M...AIM:To investigate the protective effect of penehyclidine hydrochloride post-conditioning in the damage to the barrier function of the small intestinal mucosa caused by limb ischemia-reperfusion(LIR) injury. METHODS:Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups(36 rats each) :the sham-operation group(group S) ,lower limb ischemia-reperfusion group(group LIR) ,and penehyclidine hydrochloride postconditioning group(group PHC) .Each group was divided into subgroups(n=6 in each group) according to ischemic-reperfusion time,i.e.immediately 0 h(T1) ,1 h(T2) ,3 h(T3) ,6 h(T4) ,12 h(T5) ,and 24 h(T6) .Bilateral hind-limb ischemia was induced by rubber band application proximal to the level of the greater trochanter for 3 h.In group PHC,0.15 mg/kg of penehyclidine hydrochloride was injected into the tail vein immediately after 3 h of bilateral hind-limb ischemia.The designated rats were sacrificed at different time-points of reperfusion;diamine oxidase(DAO) ,superoxide dismutase(SOD) activity,myeloperoxidase(MPO) of small intestinal tissue,plasma endotoxin,DAO,tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) ,and interleukin(IL) -10 in serum were detected in the rats. RESULTS:The pathological changes in the small intestine were observed under light microscope.The levels of MPO,endotoxin,serum DAO,and IL-10 at T1-T6,and TNF-αlevel at T1-T4 increased in groups LIR and PHC(P<0.05) compared with those in group S,but tissue DAO and SOD activity at T1-T6 decreased(P<0.05) .In group PHC,the tissue DAO and SOD activity at T2-T6,and IL-10 at T2-T5 increased to higher levels than those in group LIR(P<0.05) ;however,the levels of MPO,endotoxin,and DAO in the blood at T2-T6,and TNF-αat T2 and T4 decreased(P<0.05) . CONCLUSION:Penehyclidine hydrochloride post-conditioning may reduce the permeability of the small intestines after LIR.Its protection mechanisms may be related to inhibiting oxygen free radicals and inflammatory cytokines for organ damage.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the effects of NF-κB inhibitor pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate hydrochloride(PDTC) on vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) and endostatin expression in mice with Lewis lung cance;and its mech...Objective:To investigate the effects of NF-κB inhibitor pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate hydrochloride(PDTC) on vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) and endostatin expression in mice with Lewis lung cance;and its mechanism.Methods:Mice survival rate and anti-tumor effects were observed in different concentrations of NF-κB inhibitor PDTC after the Lewis lung cancer mice model was established.VEGF and endostatin expressions were detected by immunohistochemical assay.Results:Lewis lung cancer was be inhibited by 0.5 mg/kg.1.5 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg of NF-κB inhibitor PDTC(P<0.05).Microvessel density(MVD) in 0.5 mg/kg.1.5 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg NF-κB inhibitor PDTC groups were significantly lower than the control group(P<0.05).Immunohistochemical assay results showed that VEGF and endostatin expressions in the 0.5 mg/kg.1.5 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg NF-κB inhibitor PDTC groups were significantly lower than the control group(P<0.05).Western blot results also showed that NF-κB inhibitor PDTC could inhibit VEGF and endostatin expressions in tumor tissues.Conclusions:NF-κB inhibitor PDTC can inhibit tumor formation and reduce tumor angiogenesis in mice with Lewis lung cancer;and its mechanism maybe associated to VEGF and endostatin down-regulation.展开更多
Background:Medicines for the treatment of 2019-novel coronavirus(2019-nCoV)infections are urgently needed.However,drug screening using live 2019-nCoV requires high-level biosafety facilities,which imposes an obstacle ...Background:Medicines for the treatment of 2019-novel coronavirus(2019-nCoV)infections are urgently needed.However,drug screening using live 2019-nCoV requires high-level biosafety facilities,which imposes an obstacle for those institutions without such facilities or 2019-nCoV.This study aims to repurpose the clinically approved drugs for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)in a 2019-nCoV-related coronavirus model.Methods:A 2019-nCoV-related pangolin coronavirus GX_P2V/pangolin/2017/Guangxi was described.Whether GX_P2V uses angiotensin-converting enzyme 2(ACE2)as the cell receptor was investigated by using small interfering RNA(siRNA)-mediated silencing of ACE2.The pangolin coronavirus model was used to identify drug candidates for treating 2019-nCoV infection.Two libraries of 2406 clinically approved drugs were screened for their ability to inhibit cytopathic effects on Vero E6 cells by GX_P2V infection.The anti-viral activities and anti-viral mechanisms of potential drugs were further investigated.Viral yields of RNAs and infectious particles were quantified by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)and plaque assay,respectively.Results:The spike protein of coronavirus GX_P2V shares 92.2%amino acid identity with that of 2019-nCoV isolate Wuhanhu-1,and uses ACE2 as the receptor for infection just like 2019-nCoV.Three drugs,including cepharanthine(CEP),selamectin,and mefloquine hydrochloride,exhibited complete inhibition of cytopathic effects in cell culture at 10μmol/L.CEP demonstrated the most potent inhibition of GX_P2V infection,with a concentration for 50%of maximal effect[EC50]of 0.98μmol/L.The viral RNA yield in cells treated with 10μmol/L CEP was 15,393-fold lower than in cells without CEP treatment([6.48±0.02]×10-4vs.1.00±0.12,t=150.38,P<0.001)at 72 h post-infection(p.i.).Plaque assays found no production of live viruses in media containing 10μmol/L CEP at 48 h p.i.Furthermore,we found CEP had potent anti-viral activities against both viral entry(0.46±0.12,vs.1.00�展开更多
A new method for the separation of ion association complex of gold(Ⅲ) chloride rhodamine B by aqueous biphasic extraction system of n propyl alcohol (NH 4) 2SO 4 water was investigated.The experimental results indica...A new method for the separation of ion association complex of gold(Ⅲ) chloride rhodamine B by aqueous biphasic extraction system of n propyl alcohol (NH 4) 2SO 4 water was investigated.The experimental results indicate that the method can extract Au(Ⅲ) in hydrochloride medium.The extraction ratios of Au(Ⅲ) is 99.2%.The proposed method can separate Au from Fe,Al,Pb,Zn,Ca,et al base metals and was used for the separation of synthetic sample and the samples of anode slime and place gold.展开更多
Penehyclidine hydrochloride can promote microcirculation and reduce vascular permeability. However, the role of penehyclidine hydrochlodde in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury remains unclear. In this study, in viv...Penehyclidine hydrochloride can promote microcirculation and reduce vascular permeability. However, the role of penehyclidine hydrochlodde in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury remains unclear. In this study, in vivo middle cerebral artery occlusion models were established in experimental rats, and penehyclidine hydrochloride pretreatment was given via intravenous injection prior to model establishment. Tetrazolium chloride, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate-biotin nick end labeling and immunohistochemical staining showed that, penehyclidine hydrochloride pretreatment markedly attenuated neuronal histopathological changes in the cortex, hippocampus and striatum, reduced infarction size, increased the expression level of BcI-2, decreased the expression level of caspase-3, and inhibited neuronal apoptosis in rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. Xanthine oxidase and thiobarbituric acid chromogenic results showed that penehyclidine hydrochloride upregulated the activity of superoxide dismutase and downregulated the concentration of malondialdehyde in the ischemic cerebral cortex and hippocampus, as well as reduced the concentration of extracellular excitatory amino acids in rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. In addition, penehyclidine hydrochloride inhibited the expression level of the NR1 subunit in hippocampal nerve cells in vitro following oxygen-glucose deprivation, as detected by PCR. Experimental findings indicate that penehyclidine hydrochloride attenuates neuronal apoptosis and oxidative stress injury after focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion, thus exerting a neuroprotective effect.展开更多
基金Supported by A grant from the Doctor Priming Foundation of Liaoning Province,No. 20091099
文摘AIM:To test the ability of penehyclidine hydrochloride (PHC) to attenuate intestinal injury in a rat cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) model.METHODS:Male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into six groups (eight each):sham-operated control;sham-operated low-dose PHC control (0.6 mg/kg);sham-operated high-dose PHC control (2.0 mg/kg);CPB vehicle control;CPB low-dose PHC (0.6 mg/kg);and CPB high-dose PHC (2.0 mg/kg).Blood samples were collected from the femoral artery 2 h after CPB for determination of plasma diamine oxidase (DAO),D-lactate and endotoxin levels.Spleen,liver,mesenteric lymph nodes and lung were removed for biochemical analyses.Intestinal tissue ultrastructure was examined by electron microscopy.RESULTS:In the sham-operated groups,high-and low-dose-PHC had no significant impact on the levels of DAO,D-lactate and endotoxin,or the incidence of intestinal bacterial translocation (BT).Serum levels of DAO,D-lactate,endotoxin and the incidence of intestinal BT were significantly increased in the surgical groups,compared with the sham-operated groups (0.543 ± 0.061,5.697 ± 0.272,14.75 ± 2.46,and 0/40 vs 1.038 ± 0.252,9.377 ± 0.769,60.37 ± 5.63,and 30/40,respectively,all P < 0.05).PHC alleviated the biochemical and histopathological changes in a dosedependent manner.Serum levels of DAO,D-lactate,and endotoxin and the incidence of intestinal BT in the high-dose PHC group were significantly lower than in the low-dose PHC group (0.637 ± 0.064,6.972 ± 0.349,29.64 ± 5.49,and 14/40 vs 0.998 ± 0.062,7.835 ± 0.330,38.56 ± 4.28,and 6/40,respectively,all P < 0.05).CONCLUSION:PHC protects the structure and function of the intestinal mucosa from injury after CPB in rats.
文摘Acupuncture can be used to treat various nervous system diseases.Here,168 vascular dementia patients were orally administered donepezil hydrochloride alone(5 mg/day,once a day for 56 days),or combined with acupuncture at Shenting(DU24),Tianzhu(BL10),Sishencong(Extra),Yintang(Extra),Renzhong(DU26),Neiguan(PC6),Shenmen(HT7),Fengchi(GB20),Wangu(GB12) and Baihui(DU20)(once a day for 56 days).Compared with donepezil hydrochloride alone,P300 event related potential latency was shorter with an increased amplitude in patients treated with donepezil hydrochloride and acupuncture.Mini-Mental State Examination score was also higher.Moreover,these differences in P300 latency were identified within different infarcted regions in patients treated with donepezil hydrochloride and acupuncture.These findings indicate that acupuncture combined with donepezil hydrochloride noticeably improves cognitive function in patients with vascular dementia,and exerts neuroprotective effects against vascular dementia.
文摘Background Molecular targeted drugs is now widely used in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) clinical treatment. Icotinib hydrochloride is a new type of oral epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors (EGFR-TKIs). In this study, we examined the role of EGFR, K-RAS, B-RAF somatic mutations and EGFR mRNA expression in tumor specimens from advanced NSCLC patients as predicators of the efficacy of icotinib hydrochloride. Methods We analyzed tumor paraffin-embedded specimens, which were obtained from 14 of 40 patients with advanced NSCLC who enrolled in the stage I clinical trial of icotinib hydrochloride. Somatic mutations were evaluated by mutant-enriched liquidchip (MEL) technology, and EGFR mRNA expression was measured by branched DNA liquidchip (MBL) technology. Results In the 14 specimens, seven patients showed EGFR mutations, exon 19 deletion (3/7) and exon 21 point mutation (4/7); and two patients showed K-RAS mutation. No mutations in EGFR exon 20. or B-RAF were detected. In patients with EGFR mutation, one patient developed progress disease (PD), three patients had stable disease (SD), two patients had partial responses (PR) and one patient had a complete response (CR). In patients with wild-type EGFR, four patients had PD, three patients acquired SD, and none had PR/CR (P=-0.0407). EGFR mutations were associated with better progress-free survival (PFS) (141 days vs. 61 days) but without a statistically significant difference (P=0.8597), and median overall survival (OS) (-〉449 days vs. 140 days). EGFR mRNA expression levels were evaluated (three high, eight moderate, one low, and two that can not be measured due to insufficient tumor tissue) and no statistically significant relationships was observed with response, PFS or OS. Conclusions The EGFR mutation rate was consistent with that reported in the Asian population, so the MEL technology is reliable for measuring EGFR mutation with high throughput and rapidity
基金Supported by Lanzhou City Development Plan of Science and Technology,No.2009-1-52
文摘AIM:To investigate the protective effect of penehyclidine hydrochloride post-conditioning in the damage to the barrier function of the small intestinal mucosa caused by limb ischemia-reperfusion(LIR) injury. METHODS:Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into three groups(36 rats each) :the sham-operation group(group S) ,lower limb ischemia-reperfusion group(group LIR) ,and penehyclidine hydrochloride postconditioning group(group PHC) .Each group was divided into subgroups(n=6 in each group) according to ischemic-reperfusion time,i.e.immediately 0 h(T1) ,1 h(T2) ,3 h(T3) ,6 h(T4) ,12 h(T5) ,and 24 h(T6) .Bilateral hind-limb ischemia was induced by rubber band application proximal to the level of the greater trochanter for 3 h.In group PHC,0.15 mg/kg of penehyclidine hydrochloride was injected into the tail vein immediately after 3 h of bilateral hind-limb ischemia.The designated rats were sacrificed at different time-points of reperfusion;diamine oxidase(DAO) ,superoxide dismutase(SOD) activity,myeloperoxidase(MPO) of small intestinal tissue,plasma endotoxin,DAO,tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) ,and interleukin(IL) -10 in serum were detected in the rats. RESULTS:The pathological changes in the small intestine were observed under light microscope.The levels of MPO,endotoxin,serum DAO,and IL-10 at T1-T6,and TNF-αlevel at T1-T4 increased in groups LIR and PHC(P<0.05) compared with those in group S,but tissue DAO and SOD activity at T1-T6 decreased(P<0.05) .In group PHC,the tissue DAO and SOD activity at T2-T6,and IL-10 at T2-T5 increased to higher levels than those in group LIR(P<0.05) ;however,the levels of MPO,endotoxin,and DAO in the blood at T2-T6,and TNF-αat T2 and T4 decreased(P<0.05) . CONCLUSION:Penehyclidine hydrochloride post-conditioning may reduce the permeability of the small intestines after LIR.Its protection mechanisms may be related to inhibiting oxygen free radicals and inflammatory cytokines for organ damage.
基金supported by Natural Science Fund Project of Liaoning Province.No.:201102050
文摘Objective:To investigate the effects of NF-κB inhibitor pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate hydrochloride(PDTC) on vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF) and endostatin expression in mice with Lewis lung cance;and its mechanism.Methods:Mice survival rate and anti-tumor effects were observed in different concentrations of NF-κB inhibitor PDTC after the Lewis lung cancer mice model was established.VEGF and endostatin expressions were detected by immunohistochemical assay.Results:Lewis lung cancer was be inhibited by 0.5 mg/kg.1.5 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg of NF-κB inhibitor PDTC(P<0.05).Microvessel density(MVD) in 0.5 mg/kg.1.5 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg NF-κB inhibitor PDTC groups were significantly lower than the control group(P<0.05).Immunohistochemical assay results showed that VEGF and endostatin expressions in the 0.5 mg/kg.1.5 mg/kg and 3.0 mg/kg NF-κB inhibitor PDTC groups were significantly lower than the control group(P<0.05).Western blot results also showed that NF-κB inhibitor PDTC could inhibit VEGF and endostatin expressions in tumor tissues.Conclusions:NF-κB inhibitor PDTC can inhibit tumor formation and reduce tumor angiogenesis in mice with Lewis lung cancer;and its mechanism maybe associated to VEGF and endostatin down-regulation.
基金This work was supported by a project from Ministry of Science and Technology of China(No.2020YFC0840805)Key Project of Beijing University of Chemical Technology(No.X K 1803-06),Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities(No.BUCTRC201917),and a.start-up funding for Dr.Yi-Gang Tong from Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Soft Matter Science and Engineering.
文摘Background:Medicines for the treatment of 2019-novel coronavirus(2019-nCoV)infections are urgently needed.However,drug screening using live 2019-nCoV requires high-level biosafety facilities,which imposes an obstacle for those institutions without such facilities or 2019-nCoV.This study aims to repurpose the clinically approved drugs for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19)in a 2019-nCoV-related coronavirus model.Methods:A 2019-nCoV-related pangolin coronavirus GX_P2V/pangolin/2017/Guangxi was described.Whether GX_P2V uses angiotensin-converting enzyme 2(ACE2)as the cell receptor was investigated by using small interfering RNA(siRNA)-mediated silencing of ACE2.The pangolin coronavirus model was used to identify drug candidates for treating 2019-nCoV infection.Two libraries of 2406 clinically approved drugs were screened for their ability to inhibit cytopathic effects on Vero E6 cells by GX_P2V infection.The anti-viral activities and anti-viral mechanisms of potential drugs were further investigated.Viral yields of RNAs and infectious particles were quantified by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction(qRT-PCR)and plaque assay,respectively.Results:The spike protein of coronavirus GX_P2V shares 92.2%amino acid identity with that of 2019-nCoV isolate Wuhanhu-1,and uses ACE2 as the receptor for infection just like 2019-nCoV.Three drugs,including cepharanthine(CEP),selamectin,and mefloquine hydrochloride,exhibited complete inhibition of cytopathic effects in cell culture at 10μmol/L.CEP demonstrated the most potent inhibition of GX_P2V infection,with a concentration for 50%of maximal effect[EC50]of 0.98μmol/L.The viral RNA yield in cells treated with 10μmol/L CEP was 15,393-fold lower than in cells without CEP treatment([6.48±0.02]×10-4vs.1.00±0.12,t=150.38,P<0.001)at 72 h post-infection(p.i.).Plaque assays found no production of live viruses in media containing 10μmol/L CEP at 48 h p.i.Furthermore,we found CEP had potent anti-viral activities against both viral entry(0.46±0.12,vs.1.00�
文摘A new method for the separation of ion association complex of gold(Ⅲ) chloride rhodamine B by aqueous biphasic extraction system of n propyl alcohol (NH 4) 2SO 4 water was investigated.The experimental results indicate that the method can extract Au(Ⅲ) in hydrochloride medium.The extraction ratios of Au(Ⅲ) is 99.2%.The proposed method can separate Au from Fe,Al,Pb,Zn,Ca,et al base metals and was used for the separation of synthetic sample and the samples of anode slime and place gold.
文摘Penehyclidine hydrochloride can promote microcirculation and reduce vascular permeability. However, the role of penehyclidine hydrochlodde in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury remains unclear. In this study, in vivo middle cerebral artery occlusion models were established in experimental rats, and penehyclidine hydrochloride pretreatment was given via intravenous injection prior to model establishment. Tetrazolium chloride, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated deoxyuridine triphosphate-biotin nick end labeling and immunohistochemical staining showed that, penehyclidine hydrochloride pretreatment markedly attenuated neuronal histopathological changes in the cortex, hippocampus and striatum, reduced infarction size, increased the expression level of BcI-2, decreased the expression level of caspase-3, and inhibited neuronal apoptosis in rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. Xanthine oxidase and thiobarbituric acid chromogenic results showed that penehyclidine hydrochloride upregulated the activity of superoxide dismutase and downregulated the concentration of malondialdehyde in the ischemic cerebral cortex and hippocampus, as well as reduced the concentration of extracellular excitatory amino acids in rats with cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. In addition, penehyclidine hydrochloride inhibited the expression level of the NR1 subunit in hippocampal nerve cells in vitro following oxygen-glucose deprivation, as detected by PCR. Experimental findings indicate that penehyclidine hydrochloride attenuates neuronal apoptosis and oxidative stress injury after focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion, thus exerting a neuroprotective effect.