Objective To explore the correlations between the levels of glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)and N-Terminal pro-Brain Natriuretic peptide(NT-proBNP)in aged diabetes mellitus(DM)patients with heart failure(HF).Methods 127 patients diagnosed as DM complicated by HF and detected HbA1c and NT-proBNP when admitted into hospital,were divided into three groups according to the levels of HBA1C as follows:group A,4%≤HbA1c≤6.9%;group B,7%≤HbA1≤7.9%;group C,HbA1c≥8%.The levels of NT-proBNP were measured and compared.Results There was no statistical difference between group A and B(P＞0.05),where as the　levels of NT-proBNP in group C increased significantly than that in group A and B(P＜0.01);In group C,HbA1c was linear positively correlated to NT-proBNP(r=0.558,P＜0.01).Conclusion Aged DM patients complicated by HF,the level of HbA1c between 4%and 7.9%was acceptable.Meawhile,HhA1c should the independent risk prediction factor for aged DM patients complicated by HF,which could be used as the guide to the clinical therapy to improve the prognosis.

Objective:To prepare Cuochuang Xiaoyan lotion and establish HPLC fingerprint chromatogram for the quality control . Methods:The separation was performed on a Waters XTerra MS C 18column(250 mm ×4.6 mm, 5μm).The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0.2%phosphoric acid with gradient elution at a flow rate of 1.0 ml· min-1 , the eluent was monitored by a UV detector at 277 nm, and the column temperature was at 30℃.Results: There were sixteen common peaks for the sample , and among them, three ones were identified as baicalin , linarin and rhein , respectively .Conclusion:The repeatability and information of chromatogram peaks of the method are satisfied , which can provide credible quality control method for Cuochuang Xiaoyan lotion .

Objective:To establish an HPLC method for the fingerprint determination of glycyrrhizae dispensing granules. Meth-ods:Twelve samples were analyzed by HPLC with glycyrrhizic acid as the reference. The analysis was performed on a Waters SunFire C18 column(250 mm × 4. 6 mm,5 μm) with the mobile phase A of acetonitrile and the mobile phase B of 0. 1% phosphoric acid solu-tion with gradient elution. The flow rate was 1. 0 ml·min-1 , the detection wavelength was 237nm, and the column temperature was 30℃. Results:By analyzing the fingerprint, 21 peaks existed including the peak of liquiritin and glycyrrhizic acid. The similarity of the samples was more than 0. 97. Conclusion:The established HPLC fingerprint of glycyrrhizae dispensing granules is dependable and simple. The method can provide scientific basis for the quality control of glycyrrhizae dispensing granules.

Objective:To compare the contents of notoginsenoside R1 , ginsenoside Rg1 and ginsenoside Rb1 between Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma and its formula granules. Methods:An HPLC method was used with a SunFire C18 column (250mm × 4. 6 mm, 5μm),the flow rate was 1. 0 ml·min-1, the detection wavelength was set at 203 nm, and the column temperature was at 30 ℃. The mobile phase was acetonitrile( A)-water( B) with gradient elution. An HPLC was used to determine the contents of the three ingredi-ents between Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma and its formula granules, and compare the differences. Results: The total content of the three ingredients in Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma and its formula granules was 9. 214% and 8. 646%, respectively. The total content of the three ingredients was equivalent and the daily amount of the major components in the commercial formula granules was equivalent with that in the decoction of Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma. Conclusion:The production process of the original formula granules is re-liable, and the quality of formula granules of Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma is stable.

Objective:To establish the HPLC fingerprint for Polygonum cuspidatum dispensing granules. Methods:The HPLC fin-gerprint of 12 batches of Polygonum cuspidatum from different manufacturers were determined. The analysis was performed on a Waters SunFire C18 column(250 mm × 4. 6 mm,5μm)with acetonitrile as the mobile phase A and 0. 05% phosphoric acid solution as the mo-bile phase B with gradient elution. The flow rate was 1. 0 ml·min-1 ,the detection wavelength was 230 nm,the column temperature was 30℃,and the injection volume was 10μl. Results:The results were calculated according to“similarity evaluation system for tradi-tional Chinese medicine chromatographic fingerprint”nominated by CFDA combined with the analysis of the HPLC fingerprints. Totally 14 common peaks with similarity above 0. 98 were found in the HPLC fingerprint of Polygonum cuspidatum,including the peak respec-tively for polydatin and emodin. Conclusion:The method can provide more information for the quality control of Polygonum cuspidatum dispensing granules.

Objective:To establish an HPLC method for the determination of baicalin and polydatin in Kanggan Liyan syrups. Methods:The samples were analyzed on an Waters SunFire C18 column with the mobile phase A of acetonitrile and the mobile phase B of 0. 2% phosphoric acid solution with gradient elution. The flow rate was 1. 0 ml·min-1 , the detection wavelength was 284nm,and the column box temperature was 30℃. Results:Baicalin and polydatin could be separated effectively without interference. The linear range of baicalin was 32. 0-480. 0 μg·ml-1 and the average recovery was 98. 71%(RSD=0. 67%,n=5). The linear range of poly-datin was 16. 0-240. 0 μg·ml-1 and the average recovery was 97. 02%(RSD=1. 03%,n=5). Conclusion:The method is accurate and stable, and can be used in the determination of Kanggan Liyan syrups.

Objective To compare the contents of liquiritin and glycyrrhizic acid between Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma decoction pieces and its formula granules.Methods HPLC method was used with Waters Atlantis T3 column (4.6 mm × 150 mm, 3μm), flow rate of 0.8 mL/min, detection wavelength of 237 nm, and column temperature at 30℃. The mobile phase was acetonitrile-0.1% phosphoric acid solution gradient elution system. The contents of liquiritin and glycyrrhizic acid of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma decoction pieces and its formula granules were determined and compared.Results The contents of liquiritin and glycyrrhizic acid in formula granules were less than that in the decoction pieces of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, which was not in conformity with marked concentration multiple.Conclusion The contents of liquiritin and glycyrrhizic acid in formula granules is greatly different with Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma decoction pieces. The production process of the formula granules needs to be improved.

AIM To investigate the effects of Tongluo Xingnao Effervescent Tablets (Chuanxiong Rhizoma,Angelicae sinensis Radix and Scutellariae Radix) on the learning and memory function in SAMP8 mice,and improvements in cognitive function.METHODS Morris water maze was used to evaluate the change of cognitive function in SAMP8 mice after they were treated with Tongluo Xingnao Effervescent Tablets for 60 d,and the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD),the concentration of protein carbonyls (PC),the ratio of NAD +/NADH in brain tissue were detected by ELISA,the expression of Nampt,SIRT1 and FOXO3 in hippocampus were measured with immunohistochemical methods.RESULTS Tongluo Xingnao Effervescent Tablets shortened escape latency and obviously increased percentage of time in target quadrant in hidden platform test and increased the times entering the target quadrant in spatial probe test in SAMP8 mice.It evidently enhanced the activity of SOD,the ratio of NAD +/NADH and distinctly decreased the protein carbonyls level.Moreover,Tongluo Xingnao Effervescent Tablets could markedly up-regulate the expression of Nampt and SIRT1,but evidently down-regulate FOXO3 protein expression.CONCLUSION The experimental data show that Tongluo Xingnao Effervescent Tablets can enhance the cognitive function of SAMP8 through regulating Nampt/SIRT1/FOXO3 signal pathway.

Objective:To analyze the current situation of sulfur dioxide residues in Chinese herb pieces through determining the residues in Chinese herb pieces purchased by our hospital to provide the information for the quality control of Chinese herb pieces in our hospital and ensure the clinical medication safety. Methods:The methods for the detection of sulfur dioxide residues described in Chi-nese Pharmacopoeia 2010 edition and the relative literatures were adopted. Totally 100 batches of Chinese herb pieces were selected randomly from the storage waiting products, including 10 categories of 36 batches with the limitation of 400 mg·kg-1 and the other categories of 64 batches with the limitation of 150 mg·kg-1 . Results: The sulfur dioxide residues in 14 batches were out of limits, and among them, 7 batches were over 400 mg·kg-1 and the other 7 ones were over 150 mg·kg-1 . The unqualified rate was 19. 4%and 10. 9% for the samples with the limitation of 400 mg·kg-1 and 150 mg·kg-1 , respectively. Conclusion:The detection method is simple, reproducible and rapid in determining sulfur dioxide residues in Chinese herb pieces. The exceeding standard situation of sulfur dioxide residues in Chinese herb pieces is serious, and the management on Chinese herb medicines with sulphur fumigation should be strengthened by manufacturers. Hospitals should implement the determination of sulfur dioxide residues before storage to en-sure drug safety.

Objective:To establish the HPLC fingerprints of chemical constituents in Forsytiae suspensa Fructus from Shiyan dis-trict to provide scientific evidence for the quality control of Forsytiae suspensa Fructus. Methods: HPLC was performed on a Waters SunFire C18 (250 mm × 4. 6 mm, 5 μm) column and a Diamonsil C18 guard column, and the mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0. 4% acetic acid solution with gradient elution. The flow rate was 1 ml·min-1 , the detection wavelength was 277 nm, and the col-umn temperature was 30℃. Results:There were 14 common peaks in the HPLC fingerprints of chemical constituents in 12 batches of Forsytiae suspensa Fructus from Shiyan. The 14 characteristic peaks of Forsytiae suspensa Fructus from different habitats were under clustering analysis, and the similarity showed little difference. The contents of forsythoside A and forsythin exhibited significant differ-ence in the samples. Conclusion:The HPLC fingerprint method is simple, rapid and feasible in the quality control of Forsytiae suspen-sa Fructus.