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Song L, Zhou Y, Zhai Y, Huo X, Chen M, Shi H, Yu Y, Zhang Y, Zhou K. Sub-chronic toxicity of an aqueous extract of Epimedium sagittatum (Sieb. Et Zucc.) Maxim. in rats. Drug Chem Toxicol 2023; 46:451-461. [PMID: 35287533 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2022.2050749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
Abstract
Epimedium sagittatum (Sieb. et Zucc.) Maxim., a traditional medicinal plant in Asia, is widely used in clinical settings but its safety in vivo is unclear. This study investigated the sub-chronic toxicity of E. sagittatum aqueous extract to rats with a 13-week daily intragastric administration of 7.5, 15, or 30 g/kg. Nine constituents of the aqueous extract were identified by ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC). Organ weights, organ coefficients, serum biochemistry parameters, histopathology, and metabolomic analysis were performed. In female rats, treatment increased the liver, thymus, and adrenal gland coefficients (p < 0.05). Liver, pancreas, and adrenal gland injury were observed. The levels of six metabolites were altered by the treatment (p < 0.05). In male rats, treatment altered liver, heart, and thymus coefficients (p < 0.05) and liver, adrenal gland, and heart injury were observed. The levels of 11 metabolites were altered (p < 0.05). The no-observed-adverse-effect level was not determined but would be below 7.5 g/kg in rats treated for 13 weeks. In female rats, E. sagittatum may injure the liver and pancreas and dysregulate the biosynthesis of phenylalanine, tyrosine, tryptophan, valine, leucine, and isoleucine and the metabolism of phenylalanine. In male rats, the extract may injure the liver and adrenal gland and dysregulate the biosynthesis of valine, leucine, and isoleucine and the metabolism of pyruvate.
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- Lei Song
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmacology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China.,State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmacology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmacology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China.,State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmacology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China.,State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Pharmacology, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China.,State Key Laboratory of Component-Based Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, PR China
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Gani I, Jameel S, Bhat SA, Amin H, Bhat KA. Prenylated Flavonoids of Genus Epimedium: Phytochemistry, Estimation and Synthesis. ChemistrySelect 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202204263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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- Ifshana Gani
- CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190005 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201002 India
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- CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190005 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201002 India
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- CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190005 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201002 India
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- CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190005 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201002 India
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- CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190005 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201002 India
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A multiple-dimension liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry data strategy for the rapid discovery and identification of unknown compounds from a Chinese herbal formula (Er-xian decoction). J Chromatogr A 2017; 1518:59-69. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2017.08.072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2017] [Revised: 08/17/2017] [Accepted: 08/24/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Chen Z, Xu A, Bi X, Luo W, Li J, Fan G, Sun D. A fast and accurate method for the pharmacokinetic research of four coumarin analogs in Fructus cnidii using capillary electro-chromatography with a methacrylate ester-based monolithic column. Electrophoresis 2017; 38:3036-3047. [PMID: 28714122 DOI: 10.1002/elps.201600428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2016] [Revised: 07/04/2017] [Accepted: 07/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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In the present study, a monolithic capillary column with higher permeability was developed for the in vivo discrimination of four coumarin analogs (bergapten, 2'-acetylangelicin, imperatorin, and osthole) that typically require long separation times in HPLC. Instead of conventional methacrylate ester monolith (containing 19.5% porogen) with insufficient permeability (K = 1.52 - 1.66 × 10-14 M2 ) for plasma sample, the proposed column (20.5% porogen) had better permeability (around 3.80 × 10-14 M2 ) while properties such as pore distribution, stability, and resolution changed slightly. As a result, due to the negatively charged electro-dynamic flow of the methacrylate ester groups in the monolith, the migration of targeted analytes was achieved within 6 min (compared with 30 min in HPLC) with acceptable resolution and improved sensitivity (0.005-0.02 μg/mL vs. 0.04 μg/mL). The proposed method was also applied to pharmacokinetic research: accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) was used to improve the extraction efficiency, which prepared extract much faster and more pure than conventional methods. As the pharmacokinetic parameters indicated, the monolithic capillary electro-chromatography method was efficient, sensitive, specific, and durable, guaranteeing its utility for the determination of multiple structure-related compounds in rat plasma.
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- Zhao Chen
- Guangdong Province Engineering Technology Research Institute of TCM, Guangzhou, P. R. China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Province Engineering Technology Research Institute of TCM, Guangzhou, P. R. China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Province Engineering Technology Research Institute of TCM, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Science and Yunnan Key Laboratory of Natural Products, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, Yunnan Province, P. R. China
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Guangdong Province Engineering Technology Research Institute of TCM, Guangzhou, P. R. China.,School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, P. R. China.,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Research and Development in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, P. R. China
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Chen XJ, Tang ZH, Li XW, Xie CX, Lu JJ, Wang YT. Chemical Constituents, Quality Control, and Bioactivity of Epimedii Folium (Yinyanghuo). THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CHINESE MEDICINE 2015; 43:783-834. [DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x15500494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Epimedii Folium (Yinyanghuo in Chinese) is one of the most commonly used traditional Chinese medicines. Its main active components are flavonoids, which exhibit multiple biological activities, such as promotion of bone formation and sexual function, protection of the nervous system, and prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Flavonoids also show anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects. Various effective methods, including genetic and chemical approaches, have been developed for the quality control of Yinyanghuo. In this review, the studies conducted in the last decade about the chemical constituents, quality control, and bioactivity of Yinyanghuo are summarized and discussed.
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- Xiao-Jia Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
- Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China
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- Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100193, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macao, China
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Wang N, Huang X, Wang X, Zhang Y, Wu R, Shou D. Pipette tip solid-phase extraction and high-performance liquid chromatography for the determination of flavonoids from Epimedii herba in rat serum and application of the technique to pharmacokinetic studies. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2015; 990:64-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2015.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2015] [Revised: 03/06/2015] [Accepted: 03/17/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Kang HK, Lee SB, Kwon H, Sung CK, Park YI, Dong MS. Peripubertal administration of icariin and icaritin advances pubertal development in female rats. Biomol Ther (Seoul) 2013; 20:189-95. [PMID: 24116294 PMCID: PMC3792217 DOI: 10.4062/biomolther.2012.20.2.189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2012] [Revised: 03/05/2012] [Accepted: 03/06/2012] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Epimedii Herba is a traditional medicinal herb used in Korea and China and exerts estrogenic activity. In this study, we investigated the effect of peripubertal administration of Epimedii Herba on pubertal development in female rats using a modified protocol of the rodent 20-day pubertal female assay. Female Sprague-Dawley rats (21 days old after weaning, 10 rats per group) were divided into five groups: saline (Con), ethinyl estradiol (E2), Epimedii Herba ext (Ext), icariin (ICI), and icaritin (ICT), which were administered by oral gavage (E2 by subcutaneous injection) from postnatal day (PND) 21 through PND40. The time to vaginal opening (VO) was shorter for the Epimedii groups, particularly for the ICT group (p<0.05). Treatment with ICI and ICT significantly increased the duration of the estrus cycle (ICI, 2.78 days; ICT, 4.0 days; control, 1.78 days). Ovary weight was reduced by E2 treatment and increased by the Ext, ICI, and ICT treatments while the weight of the uterus and pituitary glands increased significantly only in the E2 and ICT groups. Although Epimedii Herba displayed relatively weak estrogenic activity, its repeated administration could affect pubertal development in female rats.
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- Hyun Ku Kang
- School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 136-701
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Khoddami A, Wilkes MA, Roberts TH. Techniques for analysis of plant phenolic compounds. Molecules 2013; 18:2328-75. [PMID: 23429347 PMCID: PMC6270361 DOI: 10.3390/molecules18022328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 503] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2012] [Revised: 01/10/2013] [Accepted: 01/31/2013] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Phenolic compounds are well-known phytochemicals found in all plants. They consist of simple phenols, benzoic and cinnamic acid, coumarins, tannins, lignins, lignans and flavonoids. Substantial developments in research focused on the extraction, identification and quantification of phenolic compounds as medicinal and/or dietary molecules have occurred over the last 25 years. Organic solvent extraction is the main method used to extract phenolics. Chemical procedures are used to detect the presence of total phenolics, while spectrophotometric and chromatographic techniques are utilized to identify and quantify individual phenolic compounds. This review addresses the application of different methodologies utilized in the analysis of phenolic compounds in plant-based products, including recent technical developments in the quantification of phenolics.
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- Ali Khoddami
- Department of Plant and Food Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; E-Mails: (A.K.); (M.A.W.)
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- Department of Plant and Food Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia; E-Mails: (A.K.); (M.A.W.)
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- Author to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel.: +61-2-8627-1042; Fax: +61-2-8627-1099
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Chang YQ, Tan SN, Yong JWH, Ge L. Determination of Flavonoids inCostus speciosusandEtlingera elatiorby Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry. ANAL LETT 2012. [DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2011.644740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Gotti R. Capillary electrophoresis of phytochemical substances in herbal drugs and medicinal plants. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2011; 55:775-801. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2010.11.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2010] [Revised: 11/22/2010] [Accepted: 11/26/2010] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Fast and sensitive LC-DAD-ESI/MS method for analysis of saikosaponins c, a, and d from the roots of Bupleurum Falcatum (Sandaochaihu). Molecules 2011; 16:1533-43. [PMID: 21317843 PMCID: PMC6259614 DOI: 10.3390/molecules16021533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2010] [Revised: 01/17/2011] [Accepted: 01/20/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In the present study, we developed a liquid chromatography-diode array detector-electrospray ionization/mass spectrometric (LC-DAD-ESI/MS) method for analysis of saikosaponins in Bupleurum falcatum. The LC method employed a ZORBAX SB-Aq analytical column (150 × 4.6 mm i.d., 5 μm) at a flow rate of 0.8 mL/min coupled with a diode array detector at 204 nm. A step gradient of acetonitrile-water (v/v) containing 0.5% formic acid from 30 to 70% was applied, leading to a sample analysis time of 30 min. The ESI-MS was carried out in positive and negative modes from 500 to 1,500 m/z. Saikosaponins c, a, and d gave strong sodium adducts at m/z 949.6, 803.5 and 803.6, respectively, in positive mode. The data indicate that the present LC-DAD-ESI/MS assay is an effective method for the determination of saikosaponins c, a and d from the roots of Bupleurum falcatum.
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Lin Z, Pang J, Huang H, Zhang L, Chen G. [Recent advances in capillary electrochromatography and its coupling techniques]. Se Pu 2010; 28:273-83. [PMID: 20549979 DOI: 10.3724/sp.j.1123.2010.00273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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As a novel micro-separation technique, capillary electrochromatography (CEC) has the merits of high efficiency, high selectivity, high resolution and rapid analysis. However, the small-volume injection manipulated in capillary dimensions poses a great challenge for detectors in achieving high sensitivity. Currently, one of the major researches into CEC involves the development of some sensitive detection modes. The general introduction, which includes the historical perspectives and the principles of CEC, is briefly described. The recent advances about CEC coupled with various detectors and its applications in the separation of complex samples are summarized. A total of 141 references are reviewed.
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- Zian Lin
- Key Laboratory of Analysis and Detection Technology for Food Safety of Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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Although there are many publications related to technological or methodological developments of CEC, few focus on the analysis of natural products, especially phytochemical bioactive compounds. This review summarized the application of CEC in the analysis of phytochemical bioactive components, including flavonoids, nucleosides, steroids, lignans, quinones and coumarins, as well as fingerprint analysis of herbs. The strategies for optimization of CEC conditions and detection were also discussed.
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- Feng-qing Yang
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, P. R. China
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Sensitive determination of kaempferol in rat plasma by high-performance liquid chromatography with chemiluminescence detection and application to a pharmacokinetic study. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2009; 877:3595-600. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2009.08.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2009] [Revised: 08/26/2009] [Accepted: 08/30/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Chen X, Zhao J, Meng Q, Li S, Wang Y. Simultaneous determination of five flavonoids in licorice using pressurized liquid extraction and capillary electrochromatography coupled with peak suppression diode array detection. J Chromatogr A 2009; 1216:7329-35. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2009.08.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2009] [Revised: 08/10/2009] [Accepted: 08/12/2009] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Li L, Low MY, Aliwarga F, Teo J, Ge XW, Zeng Y, Bloodworth B, Koh HL. Isolation and identification of hydroxythiohomosildenafil in herbal dietary supplements sold as sexual performance enhancement products. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2009; 26:145-51. [DOI: 10.1080/02652030802368757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Wang S, Jia L, Chen D. Pressurized CEC with gradient elution for separation of flavonoids from corn. J Sep Sci 2009; 32:388-93. [DOI: 10.1002/jssc.200800494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Quantitative and Pattern Recognition Analyses for the Quality Evaluationof Herba Epimedii by HPLC. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2009. [DOI: 10.5012/bkcs.2009.30.1.137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Chen XJ, Tu PF, Jiang Y, Wang YT, Li SP. Effect of stability of internal standard on quantification of 15 flavonoids in Epimedium
using CZE. J Sep Sci 2008; 32:275-81. [DOI: 10.1002/jssc.200800497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Current awareness in phytochemical analysis. PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS : PCA 2008; 19:568-575. [PMID: 18988322 DOI: 10.1002/pca.1041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Liu EH, Qi LW, Cao J, Li P, Li CY, Peng YB. Advances of modern chromatographic and electrophoretic methods in separation and analysis of flavonoids. Molecules 2008; 13:2521-44. [PMID: 18927516 PMCID: PMC6245463 DOI: 10.3390/molecules13102521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2008] [Revised: 09/30/2008] [Accepted: 10/07/2008] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Flavonoids, one of the largest groups of secondary metabolites, are widespread in vegetable crops such as herbs, fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds and derived foods such as juices, wines, oils, etc. They receive considerable attention due to their biological and physiological importance. Hundreds of publications on the analysis of flavonoids have appeared over the past decade. Traditional and more advanced techniques have come to prominence for sample preparation, separation, detection, and identification. This review intends to provide an updated, concise overview on the recent development and trends of separation, identification and quantification for flavonoids by modern chromatographic and spectrophotometric analytical techniques, including gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), and capillary electrophoresis (CE). The sample preparation before analysis is also briefly summarized.
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- E-Hu Liu
- Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicines-China Pharmaceutical University, Ministry of Education, Nanjing 210009, PR China.
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