Objective To study the reaction mechanism of ginsenosides in red ginseng processing. Methods The major constituents of ginsenosides were assigned by HPLC/MS/MS data. Ginsenosides (including protopanaxadiol, protopanaxatriol, and oleanolic acid type) of white ginseng and red ginseng were compared by HPLC/MS data. Results Ginsenosides were produced from esterolysis of corresponding malonyl ginsenosides in red ginseng processing. Another reaction of malonyl ginsenosides in red ginseng processing was decarboxylated to produce corresponding acetyl ginsenosides. Hydrolysis of glycosidic bond at C_(20) and isomerous reaction of C_(20) were the main reaction of dammarane type ginsenoside. High degree of esterolysis and glycosidic bond hydrolysis of oleanolic acid type ginsenosides all occurred during the red ginseng processing. Conclusion Great changes of ginsenosides have been obviously found in processing ginseng to red ginseng. Special constituents of red ginseng could be produced in ginseng processing.

This paper reviews recent development and applications of high-speed countercurrent chromatography (HSCCC) in the separations on the analytical scale,the semi-preparative and preparative scale of natural products,antibiotics,proteins,inorganic compounds etc.Several series of two-phase solvent systems to facilitate the systematic search suitable for HSCCC are introduced.And the new countercurrent chromatography (CCC)technologies such as HSCCC coupled with MS,pH-zone-refining countercurrent chromatography,and ion-pairing Countercurrent Chromatography are explained and prospected in term of applications.

Objective To study the molecular mechanism of acute myocardial infarction(AMI),searching for protective genes and injury-related ones,aimed to fight myocardial infarction disease.Methods Rat model of AMI was established with left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery ligation.Gene chip was used to verify the mechanism of AMI at molecular level.Results The author screened out 190 differential expression genes between AMI rat myocardium and sham operated rat myocardium in the gene expression profile study;In the Model/Sham operation gene expression profile,there were 89 genes depressed expression and 101 genes elevated expression.Most of them involve in the 12 known categories,and relate to the metoblolism,signal and trandport pathways.Conclusion The major possible mechanism of AMI is to regulate the local expression of related gene through a multi-pathway.

AIM: To optimize the excipient formulation of lactose,HPMC_(SH4000) and Carbopol 71 G in breviscapin sustained release tablets by mixture uniform design. METHODS: Different formulations,single factor f_2 and multifactors of cumulative release as index,were evaluated respectively. RESULTS: The optical formulations obtained by the two methods were identical,and the tablets with optical formulation had ideal sustained release. CONCLUSION: Mixture uniform design is simple,direct and uniform.It can be used in optimization of formulation with invariable amount.

AIM:To establish the fingerprint analysis method of Yaotongning Capsule by HPLC-DAD.METHODS:This experiment used homogeneous design to optimize extract method.the analysis was performed on an Agilent C_ 18(4.6 mm?250 mm,5 ?m.)column with a acetonitrile-0.2 acetic acid,0.2% triethylamine.Detection time was 60 min.The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min and the wavelength was at 254 nm.Effect of solvents time and method of extract on experiment was studied,then calculated fingerprint similarities to evaluate,the samples' stability.RESULTS:15 peaks including strychnine,brucine,glycyrrhizic acid,ecdy sterone and ephephedrine,were separated on HPLC fingerprint in Yaotongning Capsule.CONCLUSION:The method is reliable,accurate and can be used as a quality control for Yaotongning Capsule.

Objective: To introduce a new way, which facilitates the systematic search and evaluation of the solvent systems suitable for high-speed countercurrent chromatography (HSCCC). Methods: The software integrated with the thermodynamics solution functions and theory is directive to calculate the composition, physical parameters, such as volume, viscosity, dielectric constants, and polarity parameters of the upper and lower phases. Results: Separation of Guizhi-decoction Fr. A by HSCCC, one of traditional Chinese medcines, is conducted to prove the applicability of this software in selection and optimization of solvent systems. Conclusion: This software can be used to select and optimize the solvent systems of HSCCC. It is supposed to extend this method.

Objective To study the main factors affecting the preparation of osthol ( Ost ) loaded solid lipid nanoparticies ( SLN ) . Methods The SLN were prepared by melt-homogenization method. The optimum formulation and process were selected by orthogonai design. The shape, particle size, loading capacity were investigated. Results The obtained Ost-loaded SLN were sphere or oval at a range of 100-200 nm, and were well distributed without adhesion, the loading capacity was 59. 78%. Conclusion The melt-homogenization method is available for the preparation of Ost loaded SLN.

This study was aimed to screen antibacterial agents against 9 pathogenic bacteria from 240 extracts of 60 traditional Chinese medicinals ( TCM ) . And the minimum inhibitory concentration ( MIC ) test was applied on extracts with positive results. The disk diffusion was employed to screen the antibacterial activity preliminar-ily among 240 extracts. The MICs of active extracts were tested by liquid culture method (double dilution method). The results revealed that 104 extracts show antibacterial activity on one or more strains, 20 of them show strong inhibition on three commonly seen bacteria ( MIC < 0 . 2 mg/mL ) . It was concluded that ethanol , acetone and hexane extracts of 11 TCMs including Salvia miltiorrhiza, Cnidium monnieri, Polygonum tinctorium, Taraxacum mongolicum, Morus alba, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Curcuma longa, Arnebia euchroma, Lobelia chinen-sis , Chrysanthemum indicum and Buddleja officinalis show strong inhibition on Bacillus subtilis , Bacillus cereus , Staphylococcus aureus .

Objective To study the preparation and stability of paclitaxel self-microemulsifying drug delivery system ( PTX-SMEDDS) . Methods The formulation of the PTX-SMEDDS was optimized by monitoring the appearance, particle size, concentration, relative substance, and bacterial endotoxin. Influence of different pH and different dosage of activated carbon on PTX-SMEDDS was investigated. Subsequently it was subjected to stability studies. Results The PTX-SMEDDS was a translucent diluted-yellow solution with a mean diameter of 19. 6 nm. High speed centrifugal test indicated PTX-SMEDDS was stable. The result of the influential factor tests showed PTX-SMEDDS was unstable to high temperature and light. In the accelerated tests for 6 months, the quality of PTX-SMEDDS was stable. The samples should be sealed and stored at low temperature and shady place. Conclusion Easily prepared and stable formulation of PTX-SMEDDS is achieved, and further investigation is warranted to develop self-microemulsifying drug delivery system for injection.

By comparing with the molecule weights, retention times and product ion spectra of the standards, the cholic acid, deoxycholic acid and chenodeoxycholic acid were identified in the traditional Chinese compound medicine——“Qingkailing” injection by high performance liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry/mass spectrometry. Two other isomers of cholic acid and deoxycholic acid were also found, but tieir detail structure was still unknown due to the absence of standards. A quantitative method to determine cholic acid in the medicine was established and studied. An internal standard was used in quantitative analysis. When the concentration of cholic acid is from 875 ng/L to 140 μg/L, the chromatographic peak area and concentration are of good linear relation. The linear correlation coefficient was determined to be 0.9999 and the RSD is 2.04%. This method is simple, selective and highly sensitive, which is helpful for the quality control of traditional Chinese medicine.