Abstract: A new selaginellin derivative named as selaginellin S (1) was isolated from the whole plants of Selaginella pulvinata (Hook. et Grev.) Maxim. (Selaginellaceae), together with a known one (selaginellin M, 2). Compounds 1 and 2 were separated and purified by silica gel and Sephadex LH-20 column chromatography. Their structures were determined on the basis of extensive spectroscopic analysis including IR, MS, 1D and 2D NMR experiments, as well as ECD calculations. Compound 1 is a key intermidiant in the biosynthesis pathway of selaginellins. Compound 2 is first reported in this plant.

AIM: To elucidate the effect of HPMC on the floating and releasing performances of Zuojin Gastric Floating Sustained-Release Tablets(ZJ-GFST) and to select the optimum matrix adjuvant for ZJ-GFST. METHODS: Seven kinds of ZJ-GFST from pharmaceutical factories as main adjuvant respectively.The floating lag time and the sustained floating time were used to evaluate the floating performance of ZJ-GFST.The accumulative releasing rates of berberine and palmatine in vitro were used to evaluate the releasing efficiency of ZJ-GFST. RESULTS: The tablets prepared with HPMC MK-100000 and MK-15000 disintegrated quickly when contacting with water, and the tablets prepared with HPMC MK-100M and MK-4000 had too long floating lag time and low release speed.The tablets prepared with HPMC 60RT-50、K-4M and MK-1500 all possessed short floating lag time and long sustained floating time and suitable drug releasing rate. CONCLUSION: The selected HPMC is 60RT-50.

AIM:To study the chemical constituents of the roots of Astragalus hoantchy Franch.. METHOD:Isolation and elucidation of the chemical constituents,were conducted by chromatography and spectral evidences. RESULTS and CONCLUSION:Six steroids and four anthraquinones were isolated from the roots of A. hoantchy. Their structures were identified to be stigmastane-3,6-dione (1),5α,8α-epidioxy- (22E,24R)-ergosta-6,22-dien-3β-ol (2),stigmastane-3β,6α-diol (3),daucosterol (4),β-sitosterol (5),stigmasterol (6),chrysophanol (7),emodin (8),physion (9) and aloe-emodin (10) on the basis of spectral data and physical constants. Among them,compounds 1,2,3,7,8,9,10 were isolated from the genus Astragalus for the first time.

To explore the mechanism of the absorption of flavonoids from Abelmoschus manihot flowers, in situ intestinal recirculation was performed to study the effect of the absorption at different concentrations and different intestinal regions. To evaluate the conditions of the absorption of six flavonoids from Abelmoschus manihot flowers, the concentrations of Abelmoschus manihot in the perfusion solution were determined by HPLC at predesigned time. And we have investigated the inhibitory effect of six flavonoids from Abelmoschus manihot flowers on P-glycoprotein (P-gp) drug efflux pump. The results demonstrated that the absorption rates of flavonoids from Abelmoschus manihot flowers are not significantly different (P > 0.05) at various drug concentrations, the absorption of flavonoids from Abelmoschus manihot flowers is a first-order process with the passive diffusion mechanism. The absorption rates of each of flavonoids are significantly different. The absorption rate of flavonoid glycoside was lower than that of aglycone; the flavonoids from Abelmoschus manihot flowers could be absorbed in all of the intestinal segments. The best parts of intestine to absorb hyperoside and myricetin are jejunum and duodenum, separately. Verapamil could enhance the absorption of isoquercitrin, hyperoside, myricetin and quercetin-3'-O-glucoside by inhibiting P-glycoprotein (P-gp) drug efflux pump.

Objective The population structure and ecological distribution of endophytic fungi in Changium smyrnioides from the different habitats and growing phases,and the effects of fungal elicitor on the cell biomass and polysaccharide accumulation were studied in this paper.Methods The isolation,culture,and identification of microorganism,and plant cell suspension culture technology were adopted;And relative data were analyzed by the statistical methods.Results In four producing areas,116 strains were isolated and classified into eight genera.The dominant populations were Fusarium LK.ex FR.,Geotrichum LK.,and Alternaria Nees.The population structure of endophytic fungi obviously changed at the different growing phases.Species and quantity of endophytic fungi were plentiful at the seedling stage and bud stage,and especially at the bud stage the isolation rate and isolation frequency were more than 30% and 19%,respectively.Some endophytic fungi had the obvious area and tissue specificity.Compared with the control by adding the elicitor of Fusarium sp.3,the yields of cell biomass and polysaccharide were increased to 31.86% and 38.01%,respectively.Conclusion Endophytic fungi in C.smyrnioides have abundant biodiversity.And there is close relationship between the population structure and distribution of endophytic fungi with ecological conditions.And fungal elicitors could obviously enhance the yields of cell biomass and polysaccharide of C.smyrnioides.

Objective: To establish the quality standards for Xueyujiangn Capsules(total icariin daidzin Fructus Foeniculi, etc.).Methods:A method for the assay of daidzin by HPLC was described. Results: The average recovery was 101.75% and RSD was 2.5%. Conclusion: The method is simple. This study provides a method for the quality control of Xueyujiangn Capsules.

To analyze naringin, naringenin and its metabolites in rat urine and feces after intragastric administration of alcohol extract of Exocarpium Citri Grandis, healthy SD rats were fed with alcohol extract of Exocarpium Citri Grandis for 3 days. On the last day, 0-24 h feces and 0-4 h, 4-8 h, 8-24 h urine were collected and analyzed by UPLC-Q-TOF/MS. The post-acquisition data were processed using Metabolynx The result is that naringin and its 6 metabolites, naringenin and its 4 metabolites were detected in the urine of rat. Meanwhile, naringin and its 3 metabolites, naringenin and its 2 metabolites were detected in the feces of rat.

Aim: To study the synthesis and anti-platelet aggregation activities of ferulic acidic esters so as to search for novel antithrombus agents. Methods: Based on prodrug strategy and combination principles, monoesters were first synthesized by reaction of ferulic acid with alcohols, and then the monoesters were coupled with aspirin to afford bis-esters. The target compounds were assayed for anti-platelet aggregation activities in vitro. Results: Sixteen target compounds and eight sideproducts including 15 new compounds were synthesized and their struc-tures were determined by IR, MS and ~1H NMR. The results demonstrated that some tested compounds exhibited potential anti-platelet aggregation activities. Conclusion: The bis-esters of ferulic esters coupling with aspirin with 4 to 5 carbons in side chain might be used as lead compounds for further study in searching for novel antithrom-bus agents.