Quality evaluation of Rhizoma Coptidis in different growing years by microcalorimetry
- VernacularTitle:微量热法对不同生长年份黄连品质的评价
- Author:
Chunmei DAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Rhizoma Coptidis;
microcalorimetry;
Chinese materia medica quality evaluation
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
1994;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To establish a set of methods of Chinese materia medica quality evaluation based on biothermodynamics.Methods Using microcalorimetry,the thermal power of Escherichia coli meta-bolism affected by Rhizoma Coptidis in different growing years was measured.According to the thermokinetic model,the relationship of the thermokinetic parameters,caloric bioactivity and chemical constituent was analyzed.Results There were obvious difference in the caloric active fingerprints of E.coli metabolism affected by Rhizoma Coptidis in different growing years,which presented significant finger character.Compared with the normal groups,the metabolism of E.coli was inhibited in different levels by Rhizoma Coptidis in different growing periods,the multiplication rate constants and heat output were decreased,and the generation time was prolonged.Especially,Rhizoma Coptidis under four years' growing period with the highest content of total alkaloids showed a significant inhibitory effect on E.coli.Conclusion There are evident correlation among the thermokinetic parameters of E.coli metabolism affected by Rhizoma Coptidis in different growing years,the caloric bioactivity,and chemical composition.The thermokinetic parameters can indirectly reflect caloric bioactivity of Rhizoma Coptidis.As the method of biothermodynamics is on line,microamount,high throughout screening,and universality.The microcalorimetry is considered to be a useful mean for Chinese materia medica quality evaluation.
