Three Stilbene Tetramers from the Roots of Caragana sinica

Three stilbene tetramers, carasinols A-C (1-3), along with three known substances, leachianol C, cararosinol A and stenophyllol B, were isolated from the roots of Caragana sinica. Their structures were elucidated by spectroscopy. It was found that compounds isolated except for stenophyllol B stimulated the proliferation of cultured osteoblasts.     

超高效液相色谱-三重四极杆质谱法测定血浆和尿液中马桑亭和马桑宁

建立了超高效液相色谱-三重四极杆质谱联用技术测定血浆和尿液中马桑中毒标志物马桑亭和马桑宁的方法。血浆和尿液样品经固相支持液液萃取法提取净化后，溶于15%（v/v）甲醇水溶液中，以Cortecs C₁₈色谱柱（100 mm×2.1 mm，1.6 μm）作为分析柱进行分离，电喷雾负离子多反应监测（MRM）模式下检测，以氟苯尼考作为内标物，基质工作曲线内标法定量。血浆和尿液中马桑亭和马桑宁的平均加标回收率为86.2%~110%，相对标准偏差为5.1%~14.6%（n=6），血浆中马桑亭和马桑宁的检出限（S/N=3）分别为0.01 μg/L和0.1 μg/L，尿液中马桑亭和马桑宁的检出限分别为0.03 μg/L和0.3 μg/L。本法简单、灵敏、准确，可用于血浆和尿液中马桑亭和马桑宁的中毒检测。     

Analysis of ephedrine in ephedra callus by acetonitrile modified capillary zone electrophoresis

A simple method has been developed for the quantitative determination of ephedrine in ephedra callus. The dependence of effective mobility of ephedrine on pH was investigated, and a simulated equation was obtained. The separation was performed in an uncoated capillary and detected at 185 nm. A new Tris–NaOH–H₃PO₄ run buffer was used and the pH was adjusted to 3.20. To increase the solubility of hydrophobic analytes and improve the separation efficiency, 15% acetonitrile was used in the buffer as a modifier. The content of ephedrine in an ephedra callus sample and an ephedra herba sample were determined with this method, and the result was satisfactory.     

Development of a Genus-Universal Nucleotide Signature for the Identification and Supervision of Ephedra-Containing Products

Ephedra plants generally contain ephedrine alkaloids, which are the critical precursor compounds of methamphetamine (METH). METH could cause serious physical and mental damage, and therefore Ephedra materials are strictly in supervision internationally. However, unlawful utilization of Ephedra herbs and its products still exist. Thus, it is imperative to establish a universal method for monitoring Ephedra ingredients in complex mixtures and processed products. In this study, 224 ITS2 sequences representing 59 taxa within Ephedra were collected, and a 23-bp genus-level nucleotide signature (GTCCGGTCCGCCTCGGCGGTGCG) was developed for the identification of the whole genus. The specific primers MH-1F/1R were designed, and 125 individuals of twelve Ephedra species/varieties were gathered for applicability verification of the nucleotide signature. Additionally, seven batches of Chinese patent medicines containing Ephedra herbs were used to test the application of the nucleotide signature in complex and highly processed materials. The results demonstrated that the 23-bp molecular marker was unique to Ephedra and conserved within the genus. It can be successfully utilized for the detection of Ephedra components in complex preparations and processed products with severe DNA degradation. The method developed in this study could undoubtedly serve as a strong support for the supervision of illegal circulation of Ephedra-containing products.     

基于中空纤维液相微萃取的麻黄碱和伪麻黄碱优势构象的确定及含量测定

利用中空纤维液相微萃取方法(HF-LPME)分析麻黄碱和伪麻黄碱在不同基质中的优势构象,阐明了麻黄碱和伪麻黄碱的萃取机理;结合高效液相色谱(HPLC)建立了微量麻黄碱和伪麻黄碱的分离测定方法。以聚偏氟乙烯中空纤维为有机溶剂载体,正己醇为萃取溶剂,麻黄碱和伪麻黄碱的NaOH(5 mol/L)溶液为样品相,0.01 mol/L H2SO4溶液为接收相,在1200 r/min转速下萃取35 min,收集萃取液直接进行HPLC分析。麻黄碱和伪麻黄碱在水溶液中的线性范围为5～100 μg/L,检出限分别为1.9 μg/L和1.2 μg/L,富集倍数分别为38和61倍,平均回收率分别为100.6%±1.2%和103.2%±3.5%;在鼠尿液中的线性范围为100～5×104 μg/L,检出限分别为30 μg/L和42 μg/L,富集倍数分别为20和17倍,平均回收率分别为108.4%±4.4%和106.1%±5.4%。研究表明该方法操作简单,选择性高,适用于微量麻黄碱的含量测定和分析。     

Structural characterization of lignins isolated from Caragana sinica using FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy

In order to efficiently explore and use woody biomass,six lignin fractions were isolated from dewaxed Caragana sinica via successive extraction with organic solvents and alkaline solutions.The lignin structures were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR) and 1D and 2D Nuclear Magnetic Resonance(NMR).FT-IR spectra revealed that the core of the lignin structure did not significantly change during the treatment under the conditions given.The results of 1H and 13C NMR demonstrated that ...     

高效液相色谱法测定麻黄及其制剂中的麻黄类生物碱和川芎嗪

 用RP HPLC分离测定了麻黄及其制剂中的麻黄类生物碱及川芎嗪。采用色谱柱Nova Pak C18(15 0mm×3.9mmi.d .) ,二极管阵列检测器 (DAD)。测定麻黄类生物碱时 ,以甲醇 0 .0 2mol/LKH2 PO4 乙酸 三乙胺 (体积比为 4∶96∶0 .2∶0 .0 1)为流动相 ,在 2 10nm波长下检测 ;测定川芎嗪时 ,以甲醇 水 乙酸 (体积比为 35∶6 5∶0 .5 )为流动相 ,在 2 90nm波长下检测。分别测定了麻黄原药材、中成药 (小儿清肺丸、鹭鸶咳丸 )中麻黄碱、伪麻黄碱、去甲基麻黄碱、去甲基伪麻黄碱和川芎嗪的含量。     

Simultaneous determination of Ephedra sinica and Citrus aurantium var. amara alkaloids by ion-pair chromatography

Ephedra sinica (Ma Huang) preparations have recently gained a lot of attention because of serious side effects associated with their prolonged consumption. Citrus aurantium var. amara is now used as an alternative, despite the fact that similar side effects are suspected. We have developed and validated the first analytical procedure for the simultaneous determination of all major alkaloids from both species. Using the ion-pairing reagent SDS, a C-18 stationary phase (3 μm material) and a pH-gradient for elution enabled the baseline separation of six alkaloids ((±)-octopamine, (±)-synephrine, tyramine, (−)-norephedrine, (+)-pseudoephedrine and (−)-ephedrine) within less than 30 min. The method is sensitive (LOD ≤ 4.6 ng and LOQ ≤ 16.2 ng on-column), selective (l-tyrosine and l-phenylalanine, two closely related amino acids did not interfere), accurate (recovery rates of spiked samples were between 97.5 and 102.0%), repeatable (σ_rel ≤ 4.6%) and precise (intra-day variation ≤7.7%, inter-day variation ≤7.0%). Without the need of a special sample treatment different matrices (plant material, commercial products) were successfully analyzed for their alkaloid content. Dominant alkaloids were (−)-ephedrine (0.9-1.6%) and/or (±)-synephrine (0.1-3.0%). Whether a product contained Ephedra-alkaloids or not could be determined in all investigated samples unambiguously.     

A New Flavonol Glycoside from Anaphalis sinica Hance

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