Xinkang Li,Zirui Chen,Lijun Tang,Jingjing Guo,Baoqiong Li
Multivariate regression is a fundamental supervised chemometric method for developing the relationship between the independent variables and quantitative response, and it has been widely applied for data analysis in many research fields. In this study, we propose an effective method for the quantitative determination of target compounds in traditional Chinese medicine, specifically Mongolia, using excitation-emission matrix (EEM) spectra with partial overlap. The accuracy and reliability of the established model have been validated, demonstrating that the proposed method can realize the accurate quantitative analysis purpose. In order to facilitate the calculation easier, the authors have developed a friendly graphical user interface (GUI). The GUI offers the procedures for data imputation, model establishment, model optimization and results presentation.
The traditional Mongolian medicine Erdun-Uril is a conventional combination of 29 herbs commonly used for the treatment of cerebrovascular ailments. It has the effects of reducing inflammation, counteracting oxidative stress, and averting strokes caused by persistent cerebral hypoperfusion. Prior research on Erdun-Uril has predominantly concentrated on its pharmacodynamics and mechanism of action; however, there has been a lack of systematic and comprehensive investigation into its chemical constituents. Therefore, it is crucial to establish an efficient and rapid method for evaluating the chemical constituents of Erdun-Uril. In this study, Erdun-Uril was investigated using UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS combined with parallel reaction monitoring for the first time. Eventually, a total of 237 compounds, including 76 flavonoids, 68 phenolic compounds, 19 alkaloids, 7 amino acids, etc., were identified based on the chromatographic retention time, bibliography data, MS/MS2information, neutral loss fragments (NLFs), and diagnostic fragment ions (DFIs). And of these, 225 were reported for the first time in this study. This new discovery of these complex components would provide a reliable theoretical basis for the development of pharmacodynamics and quality standards of the Mongolian medicine Erdun-Uril.
Cai-Yun Tian,Qing-Rui Yang,Ling-Xuan Fan,Yu-Mei Yang,Bo-Wen Gao,Jian-Bo Yang
Zhachong-13 pills (ZC-13), as a traditional prescription of Mongolian medicine, are often used in the clinical practice of Mongolian hospitals for the treatment of stroke and rheumatic arthritis. In this experiment, UHPLC-Q-Exactive Orbitrap MS was used to explore the chemical composition of ZC-13. The results showed that 315 compounds were identified or inferred, including 56 alkaloids, 77 2-(2-phenylethyl)chromones, 61 flavonoids, 31 tannins, 8 coumarins, 16 lignans, 21 terpenoids, 5 amino acids, 19 organic acids, and 21 other components. In addition, the pharmacological activities related to anti-cerebral ischemia of these components were summarized. This result laid a foundation for further study on the pharmacodynamic material basis of ZC-13 and provided a scientific basis for the formulation of ZC-13 quality specifications.