OBJECTIVE:To establish an HPLC method for the determination of diphenyl ethylene glycoside in Yishi oral solution. METHODS:The sample was separated on a DiamonsilTM C18 column(200 mm?4.6 mm,5 ?m) with the mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0.1% phosphoric acid(18∶82) at a flow rate of 1.0 mL?min-1.The detection wavelength was 320 nm and the column temperature was 40 ℃.RESULTS:The linear concentration range of diphenyl ethylene glycoside was 65.25～625.50 ng(r=0.999 9) and the average recovery rate was 100.07%(RSD=0.25%,n=6). CONCLUSION:The method was proved to be simple,re-producible and simple in operation,and it can be used for the quality contro1 of Yishi oral solution.

AIM:To establish an assay of oxymatrine and matrine in Compound Shiwei Tablets(Folium Pyrrosiae, Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, Radix Astragali, Herba Polygoni Avicularis, etc.) and Radix Sophorae Flavescentis by HPLC. METHODS: Diamonsil C 18 (10 ?m,250 mm?4.6 mm) analytical column was used.The mobile phase consisted of methanol-0.2% phosphoric acid solution (45∶55). The detection wavelength was 220nm. RESULTS : The average recoveries of oxymatrine and matrine in Compound Shiwei Tablets were 100.3% and 100.6% , respectively and in Radix Sophorae Flavescentis were 101.0% and 101.2%, respectlively. CONCLUSION: This method could be used for the quality evaluation of Compound Shiwei Tablets and Radix Sophorae Flavescentis.

Objective: To study the quality standard of Fangtuoshengfaling Lotion (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, Radix Polygoni Multiflori, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Astragali seu Hedysarion, etc.). Methods: Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, Radix Sophorae Flavescentis were identified by TLC. The content of 2,3,5,4′ tetrahydroxystibene 2 O ? D glucoside in Radix Polygoni Multiflori of lotion was assayed by HPLC. Results: The linearity of 2,3,5,4′ tetrahydroxystibene 2 O ? D glucoside was found in the range from 0.36～1.84ng. The average recovery was 96.866% and RSD =0.898%( n =5). Conclusion: The method was found to be simple, accurate and with a good reproducibility and may be used for the quality control of the Lotion.

OBJECTIVESeed dormancy mechanisms, breaking dormancy and the optimal germinating conditions were studied to improve reproductive efficiency and quality standard of Pseudostellaria heterophylla.

METHODThe P. heterophylla seeds were stratified into wettish sand for 65 days under the temperature of -2-3 degrees C, embryo length and germination dynamic change of seeds were measured in prophase every other 10 days and in middle every other 5 days. The influences on seed germination and seedling growth under different temperatures, germination beds were investigated.

RESULTThe P. heterophylla seeds embryo morphology was unchanged in stratification. The seeds could not germinate at stratification within the first 35 days. The germination rate and germination energy of seeds increased with the stratification time after 35 days. Germination rate, germination energy, plant height and fresh weight under the 10 degrees C were significantly higher than those under other temperatures. Germination rate, germination energy, plant height, fresh weight and dry weight of plant in sand bed were higher than those of plant in other beds, and seed mildew rate and abnormal seedling proportion of plant in sand bed were less than those of plant in other beds.

CONCLUSIONThe dormancy of P. heterophylla seeds is mainly the physiological post-maturation. The optimal germination conditions of seeds is 10 degrees C the culture of sand. The dormancy was broke under -2-3 degrees C of wettish sand for 45-50 days in practice.

Caryophyllaceae ; growth & development ; Germination ; Light ; Plant Dormancy ; physiology ; Seeds ; physiology ; Temperature

OBJECTIVETo investigate the relationship between the variation of chloroplast DNA gene sequences and the geographical origins of Polygonum capitatum in order to provide the molecular evidence for its excellent germplasm resources.

METHODPCR direct sequencing was applied to detect the chloroplast psbA-trnH, trnL-trnF gene sequence of 11 samples collected from 11 populations of P. capitatum.

RESULTThe psbA-trnH gene sequence of P. capitatum from different populations was 402 bp in length, there were 6 variable sites. TrnL-F gene sequence was 875 bp, there were 5 variable sites. The clusters diagram by UPGMA method showed that P. capitatum groups in Yunnan and Guizhou existed a considerable variation.

CONCLUSIONP. capitaturni which is located in the east of Yunnan and the west of Guizhou is helpful of screening the germplasm resources.

Alleles ; Base Sequence ; DNA, Chloroplast ; genetics ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Mutation ; Phylogeny ; Polygonum ; classification ; genetics ; Sequence Alignment ; Sequence Analysis, DNA

OBJECTIVE: To improve the quality standard of Folium Mahoniae. METHODS: TLC was used for qualitative identification. The contents of moisture, ash and ethanol extract were determined. The content of berberine hydrochloride was determined by HPLC. The determination was performed on WondaSil C18 column with mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0. 05 mol/L monopotassium phosphate solution (25: 75, V/V) at the flow rate of 1. 0 mL/min. The detection wavelength was 264 nm, column temperature was 30 ℃, and sample size was 10 μL. RESULTS: TLC spots were clear and well-separated. The contents of moisture, total ash, acid-insoluble ash and ethanol extract were 3. 92％-7. 03％, 3. 65％-6. 95％, 0. 05％-1. 03％ and 10. 87％-33. 14％, respectively. The linear range of berberine hydrochloride was 0. 183-0. 915 μg(r=0. 999 9); quantitation limit and detection limit was 0. 143, 0. 095 μg, respectively. RSDs of precision, stability and reproducibility tests were lower than 2. 0％ (n=6); recovery was 95. 21％ -103. 10％ (RSD = 2. 95％, n=6). CONCLUSIONS: The content of moisture, total ash and acid-insoluble ash of medicinal materials is not exceed 8. 0％, 6. 0％ and 0. 4％, respectively. The content of ethanol extract and berberine hydrochloride is not less than 16. 0％ and 1. 0％, respectively. Established standard can be used for quality control of Folium Mahoniae.

OBJECTIVEThrough comparative study on contents of icariin and total flavonoid of Epimedium acuminatum in different habitats and parts, the distribution and correlation of the two components were observed.

METHODTwenty-four sample spots in four habitats were set up, and the whole plant of these samples was divided as following: leaf, root, stem and rhizome. Total flavonoid and icariin of samples were determined by using the UV method and the HPLC, respectively. The data was analyzed by SPSS 17.0.

RESULTThe distribution of icariin in different parts had the pattern: leaf > root > stem > rhizome, the total flavonoid content was higher in leaf, but it showed no difference in other parts. Habitat had certain effect on icariin accumulation in E. acuminatum. The significant differences of total flavonoid content in E. acuminatum from different parts were not observed.

CONCLUSIONThe distribution of icariin from different parts and habitats has high selectivity. Metabolism and accumulation of flavonoid content in each part have no difference. Flavonoid content is less affected by environment. Considering the distribution of icariin and flavonoid content in every part and the growth strategy in different habitats comprehensively, it is reasonable to harvest the aerial part for the sustainable utilization of E. acuminatum.

Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Ecosystem ; Epimedium ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Flavonoids ; analysis ; metabolism ; Plant Structures ; chemistry ; metabolism

OBJECTIVETo study the relationship between the genetic diversity and chemical variation of Cinnamomum migao.

METHODISSR marker technique was used to research the genetic structure of 9 population, GC-MS was used to analyze the main ingredients of the volatile oil in C. migao.

RESULTThe analysis on the main ingredients of the volatile oil showed that there were significant or extremely significant differences in 9 populations. The minimum variation index of population was Yunnan Funing and the maximum variation index of population was Guangxi Yueye. ISSR marker analysis showed that the average of polymorphic loci percentage (P) was 42.41%, expected heterozygosity (H) was 0.181 0, Shannon's information index (I) was 0.293 8, the Nei's genetic diversity (H(s)) in the group was 0.188 9, genetic differentiation index (G(st)) was 2.269 1. The relationship between the genetic diversity and chemical variation showed that there was no significant correlation between the main ingredients of the volatile oil and 4 indexes of genetic structure of C. migao.

CONCLUSIONThe genetic diversity of C. migao was relatively high at the population levels, while it is low within the population levels, the relationship between chemical variation and genetic diversity was not obvious, that may indicate that other factors causes the chemical variation of C. migao.

China ; Cinnamomum ; chemistry ; genetics ; DNA ; genetics ; isolation & purification ; Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry ; Genetic Markers ; Genetic Variation ; genetics ; Oils, Volatile ; analysis ; chemistry ; isolation & purification ; Plant Oils ; chemistry ; Polymorphism, Genetic ; genetics ; Repetitive Sequences, Nucleic Acid ; genetics

This study was to assess the chronic morbidity and metabolic disordelters in 262 patients with type 2 diabetes.Of all participants,64(24.4%)coexisted with peripheral neuropathy,34(13.0%)combined with peripheral vascular disease.41(15.6%)were diagnosed as diabetic retinopathy,and 46 (17.6%)had concurrent diabetic nephropathy.In comparison with diabetic patients without these complications,those with the chronic conditions generally had higher plasma glucose,blood pressure or body mass index.

OBJECTIVETo detect genetic diversity of 48 population of Polygonum capitatum in Guizhou province.

METHODThe genetic diversity of 48 representational populations of P. capitatum including 240 individuals had been investigated by ISSR marker technique.

RESULTThe genetic diversity had been revealed as follow: A total of 8 293 bands were produced in 240 individuals, of which 7 962 bands were common in the 48 population. The value of the average percentage of polymorphic bands (PPB) was 79.09%, Nei's genetic diversity index (H(e)) was 0.245 8, Shannon's information index (I) was 0.396 2, and genetic differentiation index (G(st)) was 0.238 0 at population level, respectively. The genetic differentiation index (G(st)) was 0.072 2, genetic differentiation coefficient by Shannon's diversity (I(st)) was 0.044 2 within the population levels. Groups cluster analysis based on the UPGMA method indicated that although the 48 populations could be divided into 3 groups and the P. capitatum seed sources. The groups cluster showed that a cross clustering of P. capitatum between the southwest and southeast populations in Guizhou province, and no significant correlation was found between geographical and genetic distance among them.

CONCLUSIONThe genetic diversity of P. capitatum is relatively high at the population levels, while low within the population levels, a significant degree of genetic differentiation occurs among the populations. The groups cluster analysis indicated they has not apparent genetic variation in regional pattern between the place of origin populations and the migrate populations.

China ; Genetic Variation ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Phylogeny ; Polygonum ; classification ; genetics ; Repetitive Sequences, Nucleic Acid