Objective: To study the various processes involved in transcellular transport (TT) of huperzine A alone or in combination with ginkgolide B in Caco-2 and Madin-Darby canine renal (MDCK) cell monolayer.
Methods: The transepithelial passage was assayed in the apical-to-basolateral (AP to BL) direction and opposite direction (BL to AP) in both cell lines. The determination of huperzine A and ginkgolide B were performed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The passage rates of huperzine A and ginkgolide B were calculated. Bi-directional TT (absorption and secretion) were taken in huperzine A and ginkgolide B in Caco-2 and MDCK cell monolayer.
Results: TT absorption and secretion kinetics of huperzine A and ginkgolide B across two cells existed at the same time. The passage rates of huperzine A were increased significantly with adding different concentrations of ginkgolide B.
Conclusions: The compound preparations of HA in combination with GB for dementia caused by cerebral ischemic have synergistic effects on the pharmacodynamics, and improve the bioavailability through BBB.
Keywords: Caco-2; Ginkgolide B; Huperzine A; Madin-Darby canine renal; Transcellular Transport.
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