RSC Advances
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2018
·Vol. 8
·期 53
·30616-30623
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IF 2.936
Jing Chen,Ying Yuan,Xiaoku Ran,Na Guo,Deqiang Dou
Background: Panax ginseng Meyer which has been cultivated and grown naturally in mountainous forests is formally called “Lin-Xia-Shan-Shen” (LXSS), but when cultivated it is called garden ginseng (GG), according to the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2015 edition). The medicinal value of LXSS is significantly higher than that of GG based on the clinical experience of TCM. This study aimed to evaluate the variety of chemical constituents in LXSS and GG. Methods: 18 LXSS and 6 GG samples were investigated using a UPLC-Q-TOF-MS technique. Results: the contents of 16 metabolites, mainly involved in the biosynthesis of rare ginsenosides (ginsenosides Rg3, -Rh1, -Rh2), galactose metabolism (myo-inositol), the citric cycle (citric acid and succinic acid), GABA shunt (GABA) and amino metabolism (alanine and aspartic acid), were higher in LXSS than in GG; while 14 metabolites, mainly involved in starch and sucrose metabolism (fructose and sucrose), amino metabolism (tryptophan, proline, dencichine and pyroglutamic acid) and campesterol biosynthesis (campesterol), were lower in LXSS than in GG. For LXSS with different growing years, 5 metabolites showed a tendency to increase dependent on the number of years, and these were related mainly to galactose metabolism (melibiose), the citric cycle (malic acid), fatty acid metabolism (2-hydroxy stearic acid); while 5 metabolites showed a tendency to decrease on ascending the grades, and these were related to sucrose metabolism (fructose and sucrose), fatty acid metabolism (2-hydroxy hexadecanoic acid) and campesterol biosynthesis (campesterol). Conclusion: this proposed analytical method coupled with multivariate analysis is fast, accurate, and reliable for discriminating GG and high cultivation ages of LXSS samples.
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中药学
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分析化学
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植物代谢
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Food Chemistry-X
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2022
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IF 6.443
Tao Zheng,Jia-qian Sun,Xiao-jun Shi,Du-ling Liu,Bing-yin Sun,Yuanjie Deng,Ding-ling Zhang,Shu-ming Liu
Through field investigation, UPLC-MS/MS technology and MaxEnt model were performed to predict the suitable distribution area for red huajiao ( Zanthoxylum bungeanum maxim.) in China from 2021 s to 2060 s, and evaluate the effects of climate factors on the quality of red huajiao. The results demonstrated that mean temperature of the coldest quarter and min temperature of the coldest month were the most important environmental variables influencing red huajiao distribution. Suitable habitats for red huajiao were located mainly in dry and hot valley zone in the Qinba Mountains and the semi-humid and semi-arid areas of the Loess Plateau. The amides contents were higher in high suitability areas, while it was decreased in medium and low suitability areas, and temperature, wind speed and precipitation played a key role in their accumulation. This investigation was of great significance for the planting area optimization, quality control, benefit improvement and industrial development of red huajiao.
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植物学
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生态学
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药用植物研究
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JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY B-ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
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2020
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IF 3.004
Qiuyao Du,Yunfeng Zhang,Jifen Wang,Bingjie Liu
An ultra-performance liquid chromatography tandem triple quadrupole compound linear ion trap mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TRAP/MS) method was developed and validated for the detection of hypolipidemic drugs in fingerprints. 13 hypolipidemic drugs were well separated by the gradient elution of 0.01% formic acid in water and methanol at a flow rate of 0.4 mL/min within 11 min. The analytes were detected in positive (ESI + ) and negative (ESI - ) modes and scanned using scheduled multiple reaction monitoring-information dependent acquisition-enhanced product ion (SMRM-IDA-EPI) for best selectivity and sensitivity. The calibration curves showed good linearity in the range of 0.050–50.000 ng/patch with coefficients ( r 2 ) higher than 0.9904 for all analytes. Meantime, the LODs and LLOQs were in ranges of 0.001–0.034 and 0.003–0.050 ng/patch. The accuracies, intra-day and inter-day precision ranged from −13.3 to 0.3%, 1.1–10.4% and 3.7–14.5%, respectively. The recoveries ranged from 79.9 to 114.8%, while the absolute and relative matrix effects were in the range of 83.0–107.2% and 2.2–9.7%. By comparing the non-spiked fingerprints from healthy volunteers with the fingerprints obtained from patients, demonstrated that the method was competent for determination and quantitation of hypolipidemic drugs in fingerprints.
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分析化学
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药物分析
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质谱分析
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
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2025
·Vol. 26
·期 8
·3914
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IF 4.9
Ruxi Gao,Fanyi Wang,Xiang Liu,Chu Yuan,Guoshun Shan
This study investigated the therapeutic mechanism of Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata (RRP) in treating blood deficiency syndrome (BDS) through integrated chemical analysis and pharmacological validation. UPLC-Q-TOF-MS identified chemical components of Rehmanniae Radix (RR) and RRP, with network pharmacology analysis suggesting AKT1 and NOS3 in the PI3K-AKT pathway as potential therapeutic targets. Pharmacodynamic evaluations using ELISA, hematological analysis, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry demonstrated RRP’s efficacy in improving hematological parameters, energy metabolism, and organ pathology in BDS mice. Experimental validation via RT-qPCR and Western blot confirmed significant upregulation of AKT1 and NOS3 mRNA and protein expression following RRP treatment. The findings indicate that RRP alleviates BDS by activating the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway to modulate AKT1 and NOS3 expression, providing mechanistic insights into its therapeutic actions.
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中药学
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分子生物学
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网络药理学
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病理学
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RSC Advances
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2022
·Vol. 12
·期 41
·26704-26711
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IF 4.036
Zhouhong Tan,Yunbo Wen,Kai Yang,Xia Zhao,Xiaoli Yang,Jieli He
The combined abuse of benzodiazepines and antipsychotics has become a global problem, and to develop a highly sensitive and selective method for monitoring of benzodiazepine hypnotics and antipsychotics is urgently necessary. In this work, we established a rapid method for the simultaneous determination of benzodiazepines (diazepam, alprazolam, triazolam, and estazolam) and antipsychotic drugs (clozapine, and chlorpromazine) based on ultra performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS). The accuracy, precision, limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantification (LOQ), specificity, matrix effect and carry-over effect were verified in detail. The results of the recovery and repeat experiments proved that the proposed UPLC-MS method possessed very satisfactory accuracy and precision. The LOD and LOQ of the six psychoactive substances were as low as 0.001–0.005 and 0.005–0.01 μg L−1, respectively. The proposed method was employed to analyze urine samples which were pretreated with a protein precipitation process. The potential influences of precipitants on the analysis results were evaluated statistically, and 0.1% formic acid/acetonitrile/water was selected as the optimum precipitation agent. The detection of the targets was free from matrix and carryover effects.
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分析化学
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法医学
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毒理学
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Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization
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2024
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IF 2.9
Wang Jin,Ren Qiao,Zhou Houqin,He Chenghao,Huang Qinwan
Red ginseng, a processed product of ginseng, has been shown to possess various pharmacological effects. To investigate the changes in ginsenosides during the processing of ginseng into red ginseng and to visualize their spatial distribution characteristics in tissues, ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with hybrid quadrupole-orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS) was used to detect and identify the extracts of ginseng and red ginseng. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) was used to visually analyze the spatial distribution and temporal changes of prototype ginsenosides and their metabolites in ginseng. The UPLC-Q-Orbitrap HRMS results showed the identification of 42 major ginsenosides in both ginseng and red ginseng. Additionally, PCA and OPLS-DA analyses identified the processing-related markers for ginseng and red ginseng. During the processing of ginseng into red ginseng, the content of protopanaxadiol ginsenosides decreased (Rb1, Rc, Rd, etc.), while the types and content of rare ginsenosides increased (Rg3, Rg5, Rh1, etc.). The MALDI-MSI tissue distribution results demonstrated that ginsenosides in ginseng were mainly distributed in the cambium and phloem, while the processing led to the transformation of ginsenosides and an increase in distribution in the xylem and medulla. This study comprehensively reveals the chemical diversity and dynamic transformation patterns during the processing of ginseng, providing more substantial foundational information for research on red ginseng processing techniques. The transformation of these rare ginsenosides also indicates that ginseng is more beneficial for pharmacological applications such as anti-tumor, anti-allergic, and liver protection after being processed into red ginseng. Graphical abstract
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分析化学
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EUROPEAN FOOD RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
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2021
·Vol. 247
·期 11
·2687-2698
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IF 2.998
Liu Chen,Long Huali,Wu Xingdong,Hou Jinjun,Gao Lei,Yao Shuai,Lei Min,Zhang Zijia,Guo De-an,Wu Wanying
Cinnamomum verum and Cinnamomum cassia are widely used as spice and herbal medicine around the world. However, it is challenging to differentiate and make a quality evaluation for both Cinnamomum types due to their similarities in morphological features and general chemical composition using traditional analytical methods. In this study, a simple and efficient method was developed for the comprehensive evaluation of the two Cinnamomum, together with Cassia twig, by combining UPLC fingerprint analysis combined with quantitative analysis using two internal standards for the determination of multiple components (TSDMC). The content of 9 components (procyanidin B2, cinnamtannin B1, coumarin, 2-hydroxycinnamaldehyde, cinnamyl alcohol, cinnamic acid, cinnamaldehyde, 2'-methoxycinnamaldehyde, and eugenol) in samples was determined using reliable relative conversion factor factors that were obtained using procyanidin B2 and cinnamic acid as two internal reference standards. The quantitative results combined with chemometrics analysis were employed to identify these samples. This simple and reproducible method revealed great differences among the three Cinnamomum in their chemical composition and provides a promising method for accurate differentiation and quality evaluation for the three Cinnamomum.
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药学
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分析化学
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Food Chemistry-X
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2024
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IF 6.5
Yan Yang,Xin Li,Jian Lin,Rong Bao
Antibiotics and sedatives are used in freshwater fish culture and transportation, and residue in freshwater fish pose potential risks to human health. Therefore, a throughput method was developed to detect antibiotic and sedative residues in fish, simultaneously quantifying 68 antibiotics and 9 sedatives in freshwater fish using a modified QuEChERS extraction method and UPLC-MS/MS. Matrix-matched calibrations demonstrated good correlation coefficients (R 2 > 0.995), with a recovery range of 66.2–118.5%. The intra-day and inter-day relative standard deviation (RSD) were below 9.7% and 12.8%, respectively. The limits of detection (LOD) and quantification (LOQ) were 0.08–1.46 μg/kg and 0.25–4.86 μg/kg, respectively. 68.8% of analytes had weak matrix effects, and 13.0% had moderate matrix effects. In addition, diazepam and many types of antibiotics were detected in30 freshwater fish. The validation parameters were in agreement with the acceptable criteria of the Codex guidelines. The method was effective in analyzing antibiotic and sedative residues in freshwater fish.
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食品安全
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分析化学
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环境科学
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JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHIC SCIENCE
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2024
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IF 1.5
Huang Lanyi,Liu Qing,Zhang Wenfang,Lin Bishan,Gao Yongjian,Deng Hong,Zhang Shu
Danggui–Jianzhong decoction (DGJZ) is a famous classical traditional Chinese medicine formula, which ingredients are complex and the quality is difficult to control. Our study aimed to identify the overall chemical profile of DGJZ qualitatively by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography with quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF-MS) and UPLC. A total of 77 components, including terpenoids, flavonoids, phenolic acids, gingerols and other components, were firstly detected and characterized by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS and 18 peaks marked after analyzing the UPLC fingerprint. Finally, paeoniflorin, liquiritin, ferulic acid, cinnamic acid, glycyrrhizic acid and 6-gingerol were quantified, which was validated in terms of linearity, precision, accuracy, repeatability and recovery. Taken together, the chemical constitutes of DGJZ were systematically identified and a reliable quantitative method coupled with fingerprint analysis was successfully employed for evaluating the holistic quality, which will provide a robust foundation for the quality control of DGJZ.
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中药学
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分析化学
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JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY B-ANALYTICAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BIOMEDICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES
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2025
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IF 2.8
Saisai Ling,Ying Jin,Cuiyao He,Lisha Fu,Yuhua Deng,Xiaohui Qi,Zhenglei Wang,Yiying Wu
Tacrolimus is a potent macrolide immunosuppressant widely used in pediatric liver transplant patients. However, its narrow therapeutic window and significant inter-individual pharmacokinetic differences result in a poor correlation between blood concentrations and administered doses. To support its individualized dose, a sensitive, fast and robust ultra-high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC–MS/MS) method was developed to measure tacrolimus concentrations in whole blood of pediatric liver transplant patients. The method employed acetonitrile for protein precipitation, and sample separation was achieved using an Acquity UPLC CSH C 18 column (2.1 × 50 mm, 1.7 μm) with gradient elution. The mobile phase consisted of ammonium solution–water (0.5:1000, v /v) and methanol. The method demonstrated good linearity within a concentration range of 0.20–50.00 ng/mL. The intra- and inter-day precisions of tacrolimus in whole blood were less than 13.5 %, with the accuracy ranged from −7.2 % to 13.0 %. Selectivity, carryover, matrix effects, recovery, dilution reliability, and stability all met the standards set by relevant guidelines. The established UPLC–MS/MS method was successfully applied to measure the concentration of tacrolimus in the whole blood of pediatric liver transplant patients and support its individualized dose. Under the rapid UPLC–MS/MS method, 25 (65.8 %) patients required a dose increase, 3 (7.9 %) patients needed a dose reduction, and 10 (26.3 %) patients maintained their original dosage without adjustment.
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药理学
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临床医学
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分析化学
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MOLECULES
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2019
·Vol. 24
·期 17
·3117
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IF 3.06
Mengqi Zhang,Xia Ren,Shijun Yue,Qing Zhao,Changlun Shao,Changyun Wang
Acanthus ilicifolius herb (AIH), the dry plant ofAcanthus ilicifoliusL., has long been used as a folk medicine for treating acute and chronic hepatitis. Phenylethanoid glycosides (PhGs) are one family of the main components in AIH with hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. In this study, the pharmacokinetics of AIH was investigated preliminarily by ultra-performance liquid chromatography coupled with triple quadrupole mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS). A simultaneously quantitative determination method for four PhGs (acteoside, isoacteoside, martynoside, and crenatoside) in rat plasma was first established by UPLC-MS/MS. These four PhGs were separated with an ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18column (2.1 × 50 mm, 1.7 μm) by gradient elution (mobile phase: MeCN and 0.1% formic acid in water, 0.4 mL/min). The mass spectrometry detection was performed using negative electrospray ionization (ESI−) in multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) mode. By the established method, the preliminary pharmacokinetics of AIH was elucidated using the kinetic parameters of the four PhGs in rat plasma after intragastric administration of AIH ethanol extract. All four PhGs showed double peaks on concentration-time curves, approximately at 0.5 h and 6 h, respectively. Their elimination half-lives (t1/2) were different, ranging from 3.42 h to 8.99 h, although they shared similar molecular structures. This work may provide a basis for the elucidation of the pharmacokinetic characteristics of bioactive components from AIH.
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药理学
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分析化学
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FOOD CHEMISTRY
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2024
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IF 8.5
Tianxing Wang,Wei Liu,Ling Chen,Xiaoxi Li
Foodborne heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAAs) are potent mutagens and carcinogens, posing significant health risks. Existing enrichment methods for HAAs need better adsorption selectivity and capacity for daily exposure assessment. This study hypothesized that introducing carboxylic groups into magnetic covalent organic frameworks (m-COFs) would improve HAAs adsorption by providing additional binding sites. Hence, we prepared a novel magnetic adsorbent, termed as Fe 3 O 4 @DOPA-TpPa-(COOH) 2 capable of enhancing the HAAs detection through magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) coupled with UPLC-MS. This sorbent demonstrated a large specific surface area (130.7 m 2 /g), high magnetic responsivity (21.05 emu/g), and robust stability, with an adsorption capacity (Qm[cal]: 81.82 mg/g) driven by electrostatic, LP − π/C-H − π interactions, and hydrogen bonding. Optimal MSPE conditions provided sensitive detection with a broad linear range (5–500 ng/mL), low limits of detection (0.01–7.01 ng/g), and excellent repeatability. Application to Cantonese mooncake samples showed satisfactory recoveries (62.12%–126.86%). This method offers a more accurate tool for detecting HAAs.
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食品安全
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分析化学
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材料科学
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