A crystal with colourless and stick-form,C_(15)H_(26)N_2(M. W. 234, m. p.106), has been separated from the alcohol extract of leaves of Ammopiptanthus Mongolicus Maxim. It has been ascertained to be biguinalizidine alkaloid on the basis of its spectrum data and its structure was elucidated as L-?-isosparteine.

The characterization and management of oral and maxillofacial spaces infections in diabetic patients were studied in order to determine the pattern of this clinical condition and formulate a management plan.There were 31 cases with average age of 61 years(s=9);the mean hospitalization time was 14 days(s=6);the average fasting blood glucose level on admission was 10.4 mmol/L.Of the 31 patients 20 were multiple-space infections and 11 were single-space infections.13 patients had major complications during admission.Odontogenic infection was the most common cause of the space infections.Streptococcus viridians and staphylococcus aureus were common organisms(5/19,4/19)identified through pus and/or blood cultures.Early surgical incision and drainage,perfect blood glucose control,intravenous antimicrobial therapy,preventing asphyxia and managing major complications are necessary and effective approaches for the management plan.