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Due to the high similarity with the lipid layer between human skin keratinocytes, functional cosmetics with layered liquid crystal structure prepared by liquid crystal emulsification technology encapsulating natural active substances have become a hot research topic in recent years. This type of functional cosmetic often has a fresh and natural skin feel, excellent skin barrier repair function and efficient moisturizing effect, etc., showing great potential in cosmetic application. However, the present research on the application of liquid crystal emulsification technology to functional cosmetics is still in the initial stage, and there are fewer relevant reports with reference values. Based on the mentioned above, this review provides a comprehensive summary of functional cosmetics with layered liquid crystal structures prepared by liquid crystal emulsification technology from the following aspects: the structure of human skin, the composition of lamellar liquid crystal, the advantages of liquid crystal emulsification technology containing natural active substances used in the field of functional cosmetics, the preparation process, main components, influencing factors during the preparation and the market functional cosmetics with lamellar liquid crystal structure. Finally, the prospect of the application of liquid crystal emulsification technology in functional cosmetics is presented, to provide useful references for those engaged in the research of liquid crystal emulsification technology-related functional cosmetics.
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Neurovascular coupling is the function of regulating blood flow of the central nervous system at the level of neurovascular units. The central nervous system diseases related to neurovascular coupling mainly include cerebrovascular diseases such as chronic cerebral ischemia and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease,Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia. The main mechanism of neurovascular coupling dysfunction leading to the above diseases is cerebrovascular dysfunction or loss,which leads to serious damage to neuronal ischemia and affects its function. Therefore,this paper reviews the research status of neurovascular coupling and its related central nervous system diseases,in order to guide the follow-up research. The purpose of this paper is to provide a basis for the prevention,relief and treatment of central nervous system diseases related to neurovascular coupling through the mechanism of neurovascular coupling.
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Three-dimensional (3D) cell culture model is a system that co-culture carriers with 3D structural materials and different types of cells in vitro to simulate the microenvironment in vivo. This novel cell culture model has been proved to be close to the natural system in vivo. In the process of cell attachment, migration, mitosis and apoptosis, it could produce biological reactions different from that of monolayer cell culture. Therefore, it can be used as an ideal model to evaluate the dynamic pharmacological effects of active substances and the metastasis process of cancer cells. This paper compared and analyzed the different characteristics of cell growth and development under two-dimensional (2D) and 3D model culture and introduced the establishment method of 3D cell model. The application progress of 3D cell culture technology in tumor model and intestinal absorption model was summarized. Finally, the application prospect of 3D cell model in the evaluation and screening of active substance was revealed. This review is expected to provide reference for the development and application of new 3D cell culture models.
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Cell Culture Techniques, Three Dimensional , Cell Culture Techniques , Apoptosis , Cell Proliferation , TechnologyABSTRACT
The incidence of thrombosis-induced cardiovascular diseases is increasing worldwide and poses a serious threat to human health. Three factors, slow speed of blood flow, hypercoagulable blood and vascular damage, have been considered to be causes of thrombosis. Antithrombotic drugs have been classified into three categories based on the mechanism of thrombosis, including anticoagulants, platelet inhibitors and fibrinolytics. The coagulation and anticoagulation systems have drawn increasing attention because of the important role they play in the process of thrombosis. Novel compounds with anticoagulant activity are now emerging, alleviating to some extent some of the problems associated with the clinical use of early approved thrombotic drugs, such as high bleeding risk, slow onset of action and narrow therapeutic windows. In this review, we initially describe the mechanisms of coagulation as well as thrombosis. Meanwhile, a wide range of bioactive compounds and potential antithrombotic candidates reported in recent years have been summarized. In addition, the structure-activity relationship of certain compounds has been discussed, expecting to facilitate the development of molecules with anticoagulant biological activity for the treatment of thrombotic diseases.
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Osteoclasts and osteoblasts play an important role in bone remodeling, and their dysfunction can lead to a series of bone diseases, such as osteoporosis and osteoselerosis.Reeent studies have found that the active substances secreted by osteo¬blasts can regulate the recruitment, attachment, proliferation and differentiation of osteoclasts, thus affecting bone resorption.'Hie active substances derived from osteoclasts can also regulate the formation, survival, differentiation and mineralization of os¬ teoblasts and affect bone fonnation.In this paper, the active substances produced by osteoblasts and osteoclasts at present are summarized, and their functions are analyzed, so as to provide new ideas for dnjgs regulation of the dynamic balance between osteoblasts and osteoclasts.
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Introduction@#The research is based on the study of the action of traditional drugs that have important anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as their low cost and low side effects in medical practice.@*Material and methods@#We conducted the research based on the material base of Otoch Manramba University’s pharmaceutical chemistry laboratory. We took Banzi 12 medicinal powder as research object, made in Manba Datsan pharmaceutical plant. The content of alkaloids, flavonoids, coumarins and total phenolic compounds in Banzi 12 medicinal powder drugs was determined by spectrophotometry, extractive substances by titrimetric method, weighted content of extractable substances, heavy metal content by atomic absorption spectrophotometry and bacteriological analysis according to the methodology specified in MNF. The effect on acute inflammation (U.E. Strelnikov) was determined according to the method of formalin causing an edema.@*Conclusion@#</br> 1. The highest concentrations of flavonoids70% alcohol content is11.5%±0.001, preservatives 14.5%±0.72, and polyphenolic compounds 1.68%±0.005were used to determine the content of biologically active substances in Banzi 12medicinal powderdrug. </br> 2. Banzi12medicinal powderdrug produced by Manba Datsan traditional medicine factory used in the study meets the requirements of MNS 5586: 2006 for traditional medicine. </br> 3. Formalin has been shown to have anti-inflammatory action for acute inflammation.
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The bioactive or phytochemicals substance from the plant Salvia rosmarinus helps in the prevention of eczema. Staphylococcus aureus is the causal organism for this disease. Molecular docking method applied using “Biovia Discovery Studio”. “High positive values of -CDOCKER energy and -CDOCKER interaction energy” indicates alcohol could deactivate the protein tyrosine phosphatase and thus interrupt enzyme Staphylococcus aureus life cycle
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Carbon dots are an emerging nanomaterial with excellent fluorescent properties. Compared with traditional organic dyes and semiconductor quantum dots, carbon dots possess advantages of low toxicity and good biocompatibility. At present, carbon dots are widely used in many fields such as analytical detection, fluorescence imaging and drug delivery. Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum, a rare mammalian organ with ability of full regeneration, has been used as famous traditional Chinese medicine. The biological functions and efficacy of Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum are closely related to their chemical constituents. In this paper, we briefly reviewed the progress of carbon dots research in fluorescence detection, fluorescence imaging and phototherapy, carried out the bioimaging and cell cytotoxicity test by carbon dots, and discussed the feasibility of carbon dots in biological features and chemical composition analysis of Cervi Cornu Pantotrichum.
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To investigate the effects of Shugan Hewei Decoction and its active substance fractions on behavior and neurotransmitter levels in hypothalamus of depression model rats,and preliminarily explore its possible mechanism. Male SD rats were randomly divided into blank control group,model group,fluoxetine( positive control) group,Shugan Hewei Decoction high and low dose groups,high and low dose groups of three different substance fractions. After 3 weeks' CUMS and social isolation to induce models,intragastrical administration lasted for 7 d. Behavioral experiments( sucrose consumption test,open-field test,and forced swimming test) were then performed to evaluate the depression status of rats. Several neurotransmitters in hypothalamus of rats were determined by LC-MS/MS method,including dapamine( DA),norepinephrine( NE),serotonin( 5-HT),5-indoleacetic acid( 5-HIAA),γ-aminobutyric acid( GABA),and glutamic acid( Glu). As compared with the blank control group,the sucrose consumption was reduced( P<0. 01); the total distance and the number of crossing the central area were also significantly reduced( P< 0. 01,P< 0. 01),while the resting time increased significantly( P<0. 01); the forced swimming time was significantly prolonged( P<0. 01); DA,5-HT,NE,5-HIAA and GABA levels in hypothalamus were significantly reduced( P < 0. 01),while Glue level was significantly increased( P < 0. 01) in model group. As compared with the model group,all the above indexes had changes in fluoxetine group,Shugan Hewei Decoction whole recipe groups,volatile oils group,polysaccharides group,and terpenoids group( P<0. 01 or P<0. 05). Shugan Hewei Decoction whole recipe and its active substance fractions can improve the behavior of depression model rats and may exert anti-depression effects by regulating the content of neurotransmitters in the hypothalamus.
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Animals , Male , Rats , Chromatography, Liquid , Depression , Drug Therapy , Drugs, Chinese Herbal , Pharmacology , Hypothalamus , Chemistry , Neurotransmitter Agents , Chemistry , Random Allocation , Rats, Sprague-Dawley , Tandem Mass SpectrometryABSTRACT
To study the antidepressant effect of Shugan Hewei Tang on chronic stress depression model rats, and select the effective substance fractions. Several male SD rats were randomly divided into 17 groups: blank control group, model group, positive control group(fluoxetine), Shugan Hewei Tang high and low dose groups, 6 high and low dose groups of different substance fractions. After modeling for 3 weeks and administration for 1 week, the effective substance fractions were selected according to the body mass and behavioral performance of SD rats in each group; several neurotransmitters in hippocampus of rats were determined by LC-MS/MS method, including norepinephrine(NE), serotonin(5-HT), 5-indoleacetic acid(5-HIAA), r-aminobutyric acid(GABA), and glutamic acid(Glu). Behavioral results after modeling showed that as compared with the blank group, the body mass growth of the model group was significantly reduced(P<0.01); the sugar water consumption was reduced(P<0.01); the distance between the open field and the number of crossing the central area were also significantly reduced(P<0.01, P<0.01); the resting time was increased significantly(P<0.01); and the forced swimming time was significantly prolonged(P<0.01), indicating that the depression model was effective. After intragastric administration, as compared with the model group, the above detection indicators of volatile oils, total polysaccharides and terpenoid in Fluoxetine, Shugan Hewei Tang groups were all changed(P<0.05 or P<0.01). The levels of NE, 5-HT and GABA in the hippocampus of the model group were significantly lower than those in the blank group(P<0.01), and the levels of 5-HIAA and Glu were significantly increased(P<0.01). As compared with the model group, neurotransmitters of the treatment groups were changed obviously or significantly(P<0.05 or P<0.01). Shugan Hewei Tang showed obvious anti-depressant effects, and the volatile oils, total polysaccharides and terpenoids acted as the main active substances. The mechanism of anti-depression may be related to its regulation of various neurotransmitter levels in the hippocampus.
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Animals , Male , Rats , Chromatography, Liquid , Depression , Drug Therapy , Disease Models, Animal , Drugs, Chinese Herbal , Pharmacology , Hippocampus , Metabolism , Neurotransmitter Agents , Metabolism , Oils, Volatile , Pharmacology , Random Allocation , Rats, Sprague-Dawley , Stress, Psychological , Tandem Mass SpectrometryABSTRACT
The metabolites produced by complex and diverse microorganisms are important resources for drug research and development. Using new targets to screen microbial metabolites, many anti-cancer drugs acting on different targets are discovered. Anti-tumor antibiotics acting on various targets and signaling pathways are important members in the study of specific targets for anti-tumor, and some anticancer antibiotics with potent antitumor activity are used as "warheads" of antibody-drug conjugates. Microbial-derived anti-tumor substances acting on different targets with high-efficiency "warheads" molecules are reviewed to provide a literature basis for research on the anti-cancer drugs for specific targets derived from microorganisms.
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ABSTRACT Pharmacological activities as anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperuricemic, anti-gouty arthritis, antitumor and trypanocidal activities of the aerial parts from Lychnophora trichocarpha (Spreng.) Spreng. ex Sch.Bip., Asteraceae (Brazilian arnica) have already been proved. Eremantholide C is a sesquiterpene lactone and one of the active chemical constituents responsible for these activities presented by L. trichocarpha. Therefore, the aim of this work was to develop and validate a stability indicating HPLC method for eremantholide C. Eremantholide C stability was evaluated in L. trichocarpha ethanolic extract and in its isolated form. Analytical conditions employed C18 column, acetonitrile/water in gradient elution, flow of 0.8 ml/min at 30 ºC. To correct for the loss of analyte during sample preparation the use of coumarin as an internal standard was necessary. The developed method provides good separation and resolution of the peaks, allowing quantification of eremantholide C, isolated or directly in the ethanolic extract, in internal standard presence. Validation results showed that this method is linear in the concentration range 2-180 µg/ml, precise, accurate and specific. Stability studies showed that L. trichocarpha ethanolic extract and eremantholide C remain stable for 6 months when stored at room temperature and impermeable glass bottle, therefore they can be used safely and effectively within this period. While at 40 ºC there was stability loss, at 8 ºC a stability increase was observed for the extract and the isolated eremantholide C. Forced degradation studies showed that eremantholide C degraded under acidic and alkaline conditions and was stable for three days under neutral and oxidative conditions, and when exposed to high temperature. Thus, with the development of a stability indicative method and the application of it in eremantholide C stability studies, the results can guide the development of new products that adequately preserve the original features of the biologically active substance with quality, safety and efficacy.
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OBJECTIVE: To select the fungi which can induce Dalbergia odorifera to produce active substances. METHODS: Twenty-five fungi were inoculated in the stems of six or seven-year-old D. odorifera under natural conditions. Fungi with biological activity to induce D. odorifera producing active substances were obtained through field screening and chemical quality evaluation. The ethanol-soluble extractives and total flavonoids of D. odorifera were analyzed by spectrophotometry and hot maceration method, respectively. RESULTS: Six active fungi inducing the formation of heartwood were obtained. CONCLUSION: This study is very important for utilizing fungi in the induction of D. odorifera and sustainable utilization of this special medicinal material.
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OBJECTIVE:To discuss the correlation between multidrug resistance gene (MDR1) polymorphisms and plasma concentration of risperidone,9-hydroxyrisperidone and total active substance in Han patients with schizophrenia. METHODS:78 Han inpatients with schizophrenia in Mental Health Institute of Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from Dec. 2011 to Jan. 2013 were selected,LC-MS/MS was conducted to determine the plasma concentration of risperidone,9-hydroxyrisperi-done and total active substance,PCR-LDR was adopted to determine the genotyping of C1236T,G2677T and C3435T of patients, and one-way ANOVA was used to detect the correlation between C1236T,G2677T and C3435T polymorphisms and plasma concen-tration/dose calibration ratio (C/D) value of risperidone,9-hydroxyrisperidone and total active substance. RESULTS:The average plasma concentrations of risperidone,9-hydroxyrisperidone and total active substance for 78 patients were(13.58±8.31),(25.62± 15.52)and(39.24±25.76)ng/ml,respectively;the distribution frequencies of C1236T,G2677T and C3435T met the Hardy-Wein-berg equilibrium(P>0.05);the risperidone C/D value of patients with C12367T CT and TT genotype were higher than those with CC genotype,risperidone and total active substance C/D values of patients with G2677T TT genotype were higher than those with GG genotype,the differences were statistically significant (P0.05). CONCLUSIONS:The MDR1 C1236T and G2677T polymorphisms are associated with plasma concentration of risperidone and total active substance in Han patients with schizophrenia.
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The effect of Lanthanum on the accumulation of active constituent and key enzymes expression of Salvia miltiorrhiza hairy root were studied and furthermore signaling molecules mediating the synthesis of secondary metabolism was also defined in order to provide references for the reveal of synthesis mechanism of active constituent of S. miltiorrhiza hairy root inducing by Lanthanum. The content of active constituents were detected by HPLC. RNA was extracted with RNA prep Pure RNA purification kit (Tiangen). The results shows that LaCl3 processing promoted the accumulation of tanshinones and phenolic acids in S. miltiorrhiza hairy root. The accumulation of phenolic acids reached the highest at 9 d after treatment, and tanshinones accumulation continued to increase in 15 days. Accumulation of active substance in S. miltiorrhiza may relate with FPPS, TAT, HPPR several key enzyme activation.
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Introduction: Calendula officinalis L. is aromatic herbaceous yearling of the family of Asteraceae. Ethanol extract, decoction and ointment of the plant is used to treat or relieve injury, trauma, erosion, purulent trauma or slow healing abrasions, furuncle, carbuncle, congelation, burn, bed sore, herpes and lichen as cream and spray. Goal :To define biologically active substances in cultivated calendula officinalis Materials and Methods: Calendula officinalis has been harvested from Monos pharmacological institute, garden of medical plants and prepared according to the appropriate standards. β –carotene and flavonoids were quantified by spectrophotometer, Alkaloid, tannin and ascorbic acids were quantified by tetrameter, Extractive substances, ash and humidity were quantified by weight analysis Results: Quantitative analysis of the flower of calendula officinalis has been carried out following first Mongolian national pharmacopeia and Russian National pharmacopeia XI and defined that β -carotene 1.4313%, alkaloids 0.1229%, flavonoids 2.8817%, tannin 1.2376%, ascorbic acid 0.0702%, extractive substances 40.18%, ash content 11.75% and humidity 5.95%. Flower of calendula officinalis has been extracted by water, 30%, 50% and 80% ethanol, then made comparative analysis on content of β–carotiene. When extracted by 80% ethanol, content of β – carotene was the highest or 150 mg. Therefore optimum extraction solvent quantity has been defined to be 80% ethanol. Microbiological analysis has no revealed any organisms and bacteria in solid extract of the plant. Conclusions: 1. Quality and countable analysis of biologically active substance in the flower of calendula officinalis has been completed. 2. β –carotene the main active substance in cultivated calendula officinalis, is found to be 1.4 gr which that meets Mongolian National Standards of medicine. 3. The 80% ethanol extract of calendula officinalis contained 150mg β –carotene, the maximum content of β –carotene. Hence optimum extraction solvent was found to be 80%ethanol and it will be and used for future research. 4. Microbiological parameters of 80% solid extract of the plant has met quality requirements. Key words: β –carotene, Biologically active substance, Calendula officinalis,
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Se programó conocer la distribución percentilar del índice de sustancia activa (AKS), en niños y niñas de 4 a 9 años para disponer de valores de referencia de este indicador. Se calculó en 3.634 niños eutróficos, con talla normal, sanos, de una comunidad urbana marginal, atendidos en el Centro de Atención Nutricional Infantil Antímano (CANIA) entre enero 1999 y diciembre 2007. Se excluyeron niños prematuros, con inicio de estirón puberal y patologías crónicas definidas o en estudio. El cálculo del peso graso necesario para calcular el índice AKS, se hizo con la fórmula de 2 pliegues de Dugdale y Griffiths para niños menores de 150 cm y niñas de menores de 140 cm. Las variables antropométricas fueron medidas por antropometristas estandarizadas con control de calidad cuatrimestral, aplicando las normas recomendadas Internacionalmente. Se obtuvieron los estadísticos descriptivos del índice y de las variables utilizadas en su cálculo, así como los percentiles 3, 10, 25, 50, 75, 90 y 97 del índice. Se aplicó el test de Kolmogorov-Smirnoff, Anova de una vía, Chi cuadrado, test de Tukey y correlaciones divariadas (p < 0,05). El comportamiento del índice evidenció valores mayores en el sexo masculino decrecientes con la edad tanto en los varones como en las hembras, variando la mediana de 1,28 a 1,04 en el sexo masculino y de 1,17 a 0,94 en el femenino. Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas para cada año de edad y sexo. Se dispone de valores de distribución percentilar del índice AKS para la evaluación nutricional en edades pediátricas, debiéndose validar su efectividad.
The aim of this study was to discern the percentile distribution of the Active Substance Index (AKS) in boys and girls aged 4 to 9 years in order to obtain reference values for this indicator. This index was calculated in 3,634 healthy and well-nourished children with normal stature from a poor urban community at Centro de Atención Nutricional Infantil Antímano (CANIA), within the period between January 1999 and December 2007. Children with prematurity backgrounds, pubertal growth spurts, or with chronic pathologies, whether defined or under study, were excluded. The Dugdale & Griffiths two-skinfold equation for boys and girls shorter than 150 cm and 140 cm, respectively was used to obtain the fat body mass required to estimate the AKS index. The variables were measured by standardized anthropometrics technicians, with quality control every 4 months as recommended by international standards. Descriptive statistics of the AKS index and variables used for their calculation were obtained, as well as index percentiles 3, 10, 25, 50, 75, 90, and 97. Tests applied included Kolmogorov-Smirnoff, Anova one-way, Chi Square, Tukey and bivariated correlations (p < 0.05). The AKS index behavior exhibited higher values in the boys, decreasing with age in both sexes, ranging from 1.28 to 1.04 in the boys and from 1.17 to 0.94 in the girls. Statistically significant differences were found for each age and sex. These results provide the AKS index percentile distribution values needed for nutritional assessments in pediatric ages. These values should be validated and their effectiveness should be studied.
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Humans , Male , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Anthropometry/methods , Body Composition , Growth Substances , Nutrition Assessment , Child Nutrition SciencesABSTRACT
Objective To investigate the effects of local mild hypothermia treatment on plasma vaso-active substance such as neuropeptide Y(NPY),neurotensin(NT),calcitonin gene-related peptide(CGRP) and endotheline(ET) in patients with acute cerebral hemorrhage. Methods 70 patients were randomly divided into two groups: local mild hypothermia group (35 patients) and routine treatment group (35 patients).Nineteen healthy persons served as control group. Routine treatment was used in the both groups, and the local mild hypothermia therapy was only used in local mild hypothermia group. NPY, NT, CGRP and ET in plasma at the 1 day, 7 days and 14 days after onset were assessed.Results The concentrations of NT, CGRP and ET in the plasma of the two group were markedly higher than control group before treatment (P
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[Objective] To observe the clinical effect of Shenfu Decoction and Compound Red Sage Injection on new infants respiratory distress syndrome.[Method] Randomly divide 42 cases into 2 groups,control group(1)take the integrated therapy:CPAP,oxgen,warming,keeping wet and anti-bacterial;the treatment group(1)take the Shenfu Decoction and Compound Red Sage Injection.Compare their cure rates after 7d.[Result] In group 1,survivable rate was 95.23%,cure rate 71.4%;and 80.95% and 47.62% respectively for other group;the clinical symptoms,signs,blood-gas analysis and X-ray result were all better in group 1 than group 2.[Conclusion] Oral taking Shenfu Decoction and Compound Red Sage Injection for vein drip can help relieve infants clinical symptoms and pass alveolus superficial active substance lack period.
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Objective To study on quenching free radical substances in antarctic ice alga.Methods Antarctic ice alga Berkeleya rutilans H-15 used as material,complete experiment of preparation free radical scavenging substances was established.All of these include the extraction of active substances by methanol,then pursuing and determination of the separation effect and change of active substances by DPPH and Godin method;the primary separation and purification by silica gel 60 column chromatogram;the farther purification by Sephadex LH column chromatogram and the purity determination of compound by HPLC.The type of compound and functional group of high pure compound were determined by the IR spectrum,HPLC-MS.Results One pure compound with strong activity was obtained from Berkeleya rutilans H-15,and it was confirmed to belong to phenol derives by analysis of IR spectrum and HPLC-MS.Conclusion It was completely feasible to find and acquire quenching free radical substances in antarctic ice alga,which initiated a new way to obtain natural antioxidant active substances from antarctic microorganism.