Inferring Postmortem Submersion Interval in Rats Found in Water Based on Vitreous Humor Metabolites / 法医学杂志

OBJECTIVES@#The metabolomics technique of LC-MS/MS combined with data analysis was used to detect changes and differences in metabolic profiles in the vitreous humor of early rat carcasses found in water, and to explore the feasibility of its use for early postmortem submersion interval (PMSI) estimation and the cause of death determination.@*METHODS@#The experimental model was established in natural lake water with 100 SD rats were randomly divided into a drowning group (n=50) and a postmortem (CO2 suffocation) immediately submersion group (n=50). Vitreous humor was extracted from 10 rats in each group at 0, 6, 12, 18 and 24 h postmortem for metabolomics analyses, of which 8 were used as the training set to build the model, and 2 were used as test set. PCA and PLS multivariate statistical analysis were performed to explore the differences in metabolic profiles among PMSI and causes of death in the training set samples. Then random forest (RF) algorithm was used to screen several biomarkers to establish a model.@*RESULTS@#PCA and PLS analysis showed that the metabolic profiles had time regularity, but no differences were found among different causes of death. Thirteen small molecule biomarkers with good temporal correlation were selected by RF algorithm. A simple PMSI estimation model was constructed based on this indicator set, and the data of the test samples showed the mean absolute error (MAE) of the model was 0.847 h.@*CONCLUSIONS@#The 13 metabolic markers screened in the vitreous humor of rat corpses in water had good correlations with the early PMSI. The simplified PMSI estimation model constructed by RF can be used to estimate the PMSI. Additionally, the metabolic profiles of vitreous humor cannot be used for early identification of cause of death in water carcasses.

Comparison on Changes of Volatile Components in Gecko Before and After Processing by HS-SPME-GC-MS / 中国实验方剂学杂志

ObjectiveOn the basis of sensory evaluation， the changes of volatile components in gecko before and after processing were compared， and the odor correction effect of different processing methods of gecko was discussed. MethodRaw products， fried yellow products， vinegar processed products， wine processed products， talcum powder scalding products and white wine sprayed products after scalding talcum powder of gecko were prepared， and 10 odor assessors were invited to evaluate the 6 samples in turn by sensory evaluation. Headspace solid-phase microextraction-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry （HS-SPME-GC-MS） and relative odor activity value （ROAV） were used to analyze the key odor components， and multivariate statistical methods were used to analyze the difference of volatile components between raw and processed products of gecko. Taking water-soluble extract and protein contents as internal indicators， sensory evaluation score and content ranking of differential components as external indicators， and assigning a weight of 0.25 to them respectively， the comprehensive scores of raw products and processed products of gecko were calculated to evaluate the odor correction effect of each processing method. ResultThe average sensory evaluation scores of the raw products， fried yellow products， vinegar processed products， wine processed products， talcum powder scalding products and white wine sprayed products after scalding talcum powder of gecko were 1.6， 5.2， 6.2， 6.1， 7.2 and 8.0， respectively. ROAV results showed that key components affecting odor of gecko were 2-ethyl-3，5-dimethylpyrazine， isovaleraldehyde， trimethylamine， 1-octen-3-ol， n-octanal， nonanal， 2-methylnaphthalene， γ-octanolide， 2-heptanone and phenol. Principal component analysis （PCA） significantly distinguished raw products from processed products. Orthogonal partial least squares-discriminant analysis （OPLS-DA） results showed that there were 16， 13， 16， 16， 16 differential components between raw products， fried yellow products， vinegar processed products， wine processed products， talcum powder scalding products and white wine sprayed products after scalding talcum powder of gecko. Among these differential components， there were 4 common components， namely， the contents of different odor components （2-methylnaphthalene and 2-ethyl-p-xylene） decreased， while the contents of different flavor components （2-decanone and 2，3，5-trimethylpyrazine） increased. The comprehensive scoring results showed that the odor correction effect of each processed products was in the order of talcum powder scalding products>wine processed products>vinegar processed products>fried yellow products>white wine sprayed products after scalding talcum powder. ConclusionTalcum powder scalding is a better method to improve the odor of gecko， and it can provide an experimental basis for the processing of gecko to correct the odor.

Geohelmintos y parámetros fisicoquímicos del suelo como indicadores de calidad ambiental en el distrito de José Crespo y Castillo, Huánuco / Geohelminths and physicochemical parameters of the soil as indicators of environmental quality in José Crespo y Castillo, Huánuco district

En la investigación se determinaron la presencia de geohelmintos y se evaluó la calidad ambiental del suelo mediante parámetros fisicoquímicos en el distrito de José Crespo y Castillo ­ Huánuco, Perú. Se detectaron y cuantificaron los geohelmintos, se caracterizó los perfiles modales y propiedades fisicoquímicas en función del Soil Taxonomy, y contraste con el estándar de calidad para el cadmio (Cd) y determinación del índice de calidad ambiental del suelo empleando el análisis de componentes principales. Los perfiles modales son Fluventic Eutrudepts, Lithic Udorthents, Typic Dystrudepts, Typic Dystrudepts - Lithic Udorthents, Typic Dystrudepts - Typic Endoaquents, Typic Endoaquents, Typic Eutrudepts - Typic Eutrudepts, Typic Udifluvents y Typic Udorthents; los parámetros fisicoquímicos textura, pH, materia orgánica, nitrógeno, fosforo disponible, potasio disponible, cadmio disponible, capacidad de intercambio catiónico efectivo, calcio, magnesio, aluminio, hidrogeno, bases y ácidos cambiables y porcentaje de saturación de aluminio, determinando que el cadmio disponible se encuentra dentro de los estándares de calidad ambiental del Perú; y el índice de calidad ambiental del suelo es de 41,48%, teniendo la calificación de un suelo regular de calidad ambiental. Y la contaminación por Ascaris lumbricoides fue en 25 de las calicatas (55,56%), presente en los 8 tipos de suelos catalogados, seguida de las unicinarias representadas por Necator americano y Ancylostoma duodenale en 14 calicatas (31,11%) de pH ligeramente a medianamente acido, y Taenias y Capilaria, ambos en el 8,29%; los geohelmintos como riesgo de salud pública, permanecen por largo de tiempo en el suelo, independientemente de la calidad y en amplios rangos de pH, favorecidos por niveles de sustratos orgánicos derivados de la antropogénesis(AU)

In the investigation, the presence of geohelminths was determined and the environmental quality of the soil was evaluated through physicochemical parameters in the district of José Crespo y Castillo - Huánuco, Peru. Geohelminths were detected and quantified and the modal profiles and physicochemical properties were characterized based on the Soil Taxonomy, and contrast with the quality standard for cadmium (Cd) and determination of the environmental quality index of the soil using the main component analysis. Modal profiles are Fluventic Eutrudepts, Lithic Udorthents, Typic Dystrudepts, Typic Dystrudepts - Lithic Udorthents, Typic Dystrudepts - Typic Endoaquents, Typic Endoaquents, Typic Eutrudepts - Typic Eutrudepts, Typic Udifluvents, and Typic Udorthents; the physicochemical parameters texture, pH, organic matter, nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium, available cadmium, effective cation exchange capacity, calcium, magnesium, aluminium, hydrogen, exchangeable bases and acids and percentage of aluminum saturation, determining that cadmium available is within the environmental quality standards of Peru; and the environmental quality index of the soil is 41.48%, having the qualification of a regular soil of environmental quality. And the contamination by Ascaris lumbricoides was in 25 of the pits (55.56%), present in the 8 types of cataloged soils, followed by the unicinarias represented by Necator americano and Ancylostoma duodenale in 14 pits (31.11%) of pH slightly to medium acid, and Taenias and Capilaria, both at 8.29%; As a public health risk, geohelminths remain in the soil for a long time, regardless of quality and in wide pH ranges, favored by levels of organic substrates derived from anthropogenesis(AU)

Simultaneous determination of organic acids and sugars in fruit juices by High performance liquid chromatography: characterization and differentiation of commercial juices by principal component analysis / Determinação simultânea de ácidos orgânicos e açucares em sucos de frutas por Cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência: caracterização e diferenciação de sucos comerciais por análise de componentes principais

ABSTRACT: The present research presents an analytical methodology based on High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Principal Component Analyses (PCA) for simultaneous quantification and analytical differentiation of organic acids and sugars in commercial fruit juice samples (orange, grape, apple and tangerine). In addition to the development of the method that generated suitable validation paramters for quantitative analytical applications, the analysis of fourteen commercial samples and the use of Principal Component Analysis indicated the relationship between the constituents and the very constitutional chemical nature of the juice. In general, in grape and apple juices, ascorbic acid was not quantified and the citric acid content was very low; however, the concentrations of fructose and glucose were the highest in both juices. In orange and mandarin orange juices, the content of all analytes, except acorbic acid, did not differ statistically from each other. However, these differed significantly from the others, mainly in relation to sucrose content. Finally, the apple juice samples differed according to the content of fructose and malic acid, the predominant constituint of the apple. Results showed that the simultaneous chromatographic method associated with principal component analysis generated important information about characteristics of commercial juices, with the potential to be used in systems of quality control and identification of adulterations.

RESUMO: O presente trabalho apresenta uma metodologia analítica baseada em Cromatografia Líquida de Alto Desempenho (CLAE) e Análise de Componentes Principais (ACP) para quantificação simultânea e diferenciação analítica de ácidos orgânicos e açúcares em amostras comerciais de suco de frutas (laranja, uva, maçã e tangerina). Além do desenvolvimento do método que gerou parâmetros de validação adequados para aplicações analítica quantitativas, a análise de catorze amostras comerciais e o uso da ACP indicaram a relação entre os analitos e a natureza química constitucional do suco. Em geral, nos sucos de uva e maçã não foi quantificado ácido ascórbico sendo o conteúdo de ácido cítrico muito baixo, no entanto, as concentrações de frutose e glicose foram as mais altas em ambos sucos. Nos sucos de laranja e tangerina, o conteúdo de todos os analitos, exceto o ácido ascórbico, não diferiram estatisticamente entre si. No entanto, diferiram significativamente dos demais, principalmente em relação ao conteúdo de sacarose. Finalmente, as amostras de suco de maçã diferiram de acordo com o teor de frutose e ácido málico, constituinte predominante da maçã. Os resultados mostraram que o método comatográfico simultâneo associado à análise de componentes principais gera informações importantes sobre as características dos sucos comerciais, com potencialidade para ser utilizado em sistemas de controle de qualidade e identificação de adulterações.

Determination of bioactive components in the fruits of Cercis chinensis Bunge by HPLC-MS/MS and quality evaluation by principal components and hierarchical cluster analyses / 药物分析学报

The fruits of leguminous plants Cercis Chinensis Bunge are still overlooked although they have been reported to be antioxidative because of the limited information on the phytochemicals of C.chinensis fruits.A simple,rapid and sensitive HPLC-MS/MS method was developed for the identification and quantitation of the major bioactive components in C.chinensis fruits.Eighteen polyphenols were iden-tified,which are first reported in C.chinensis fruits.Moreover,ten components were simultaneously quantified.The validated quantitative method was proved to be sensitive,reproducible and accurate.Then,it was applied to analyze batches of C.chinensis fruits from different phytomorph and areas.The principal components analysis (PCA) realized visualization and reduction of data set dimension while the hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA) indicated that the content of phenolic acids or all ten components might be used to differentiate C.chinensis fruits of different phytomorph.

Rapid identification of microbial contaminants in pharmaceutical products using a PCA/LDA-based FTIR-ATR method

Microbiological quality of pharmaceuticals is fundamental in ensuring efficacy and safety of medicines. Conventional methods for microbial identification in non-sterile drugs are widely used; however they can be time-consuming and laborious. The aim of this paper was to develop a chemometric-based rapid microbiological method (RMM) for identifying contaminants in pharmaceutical products using Fourier transform infrared with attenuated total reflectance spectrometry (FTIR-ATR). Principal components analysis (PCA) and linear discriminant analysis (LDA) were used to obtain a predictive model capable of distinguishing Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6633), Candida albicans (ATCC 10231), Enterococcus faecium (ATCC 8459), Escherichia coli (ATCC 8739), Micrococcus luteus (ATCC 10240), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 9027), Salmonella typhimurium (ATCC 14028), Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538), and Staphylococcus epidermidis (ATCC 12228) microbial growth. FTIR-ATR spectra provide data on proteins, DNA/RNA, lipids, and carbohydrates constitution of microbial growth. Microbial identification provided by PCA/LDA based on FTIR-ATR method were compatible with those obtained using traditional microbiological methods. The chemometric-based FTIR-ATR method for rapid identification of microbial contaminants in pharmaceutical products was validated by assessing the sensitivity (93.5%), specificity (83.3%), and limit of detection (17-23 CFU/mL of sample). Therefore, we propose that FTIR-ATR spectroscopy may be used for rapid identification of microbial contaminants in pharmaceutical products and taking into account the samples studied

Identification of dietary patterns by principal component analysis in schoolchildren in the South of Brazil and associated factors / Identificação de padrões alimentares por análise de componentes principais em escolares do sul do Brasil e fatores associados

Abstract Objectives: to identify dietary patterns (DP) and associated factors in first grade school-children in elementary schools in the South of Brazil. Methods: school-based cross-sectional study, with a non-probabilistic sample of 782 schoolchildren aged 6 to 8. Food intake was assessed by a food frequency questionnaire. DP were identified using the principal component analysis and the prevalence ratios were obtained by Poisson regression with a robust variance. Results: four DP were identified and accounted for 25.3% of the total variance: "fruit, vegetables and fish" (8.5%), "sweets and salty snacks" (7.0%), "dairy, ham and biscuits" (5.0%) and "common Brazilian food" (4.8%). After the adjustment, breakfast habit and lower frequency of meals in front of a screen increased the probability of adherence to a high consumption of DP of "fruit, vegetables and fish". The maternal schooling level was linearly and inversely associated with DP of "sweets and salty snacks" and "common Brazilian food", and positively related to the DP of "dairy, ham and biscuits". Schoolchildren with food inse-curity and sufficiently active had higher probability of adherence to DP of "common Brazilian food". Conclusions: four DP were identified and associated with food insecurity, maternal socioeconomic characteristics and schoolchildren's behavioral characteristics.

Resumo Objetivos: identificar padrões alimentares (PA) e fatores associados em escolares do primeiro ano do ensino fundamental de escolas municipais do sul do Brasil. Métodos: estudo transversal, de base escolar, com uma amostra não-probabilística de 782 escolares, de 6 a 8 anos. A ingestão alimentar foi avaliada por questionário de frequência alimentar. Os PA foram identificados através da análise de componentes princi-pais e razões de prevalência foram obtidas por regressão de Poisson com variância robusta. Resultados: foram identificados quatro PA que explicaram 25.3% da variância total: "frutas, verduras e peixe" (8,5%), "doces e salgadinhos" (7.0%); "laticínios, presunto e biscoitos" (5.0%) e "comum brasileiro" (4.8%). Após ajuste, hábito de realizar desjejum e baixa frequência de refeições em frente à tela aumentaram a probabilidade de adesão ao consumo elevado do PA "frutas, verduras e peixe". Escolaridade materna associou-se linear-mente e inversamente com o PA "doces e salgadinhos" e "comum brasileiro", e positiva-mente com o PA "laticínios, presunto e biscoitos". Escolares com insegurança alimentar e suficientemente ativos apresentaram maior probabilidade de adesão ao PA "comum brasileiro". Conclusões: identificaram-se quatro PA e foram observadas associações com insegu-rança alimentar, características socioeconômicas maternas e características comportamen-tais dos escolares.

Ontogenetic and phylogenetic allometry (bivariate and multivariate) for young morphologists / Alometría ontogenética y filogenética (bivariada y multivariada) para jóvenes morfólogos

The current young morphologist has a background in cellular and molecular biology, where the production of knowledge is very intense and rapid. However, as demonstrated in this review, quantitative methods in morphology, especially allometry, may be significant in demonstrating relationships between size and shape, ontogeny, and phylogeny. These themes are essential to the morphologist and should not be neglected because it improves the morphologists capacity for criticism and proposing projects. In this text, both ontogenetic and phylogenetic allometries in bivariate and multivariate studies are commented. Therefore, it is an initial text for those who have not yet been introduced to the topic, which gives the basis for being increased in the future, with more specific literature.

El joven morfólogo actual tiene una formación en biología celular y molecular, donde la producción de conocimiento es muy intensa y rápida. Sin embargo, como expusimos en esta revisión, métodos cuantitativos en morfología, en especial la alometría, pueden ser significantes en demostrar relaciones entre el tamaño y la forma, la ontogenia y la filogenia. Estos temas son importantes para el morfólogo y no deben ser descuidados porque mejora la capacidad de crítica y la propuesta de proyectos. En este texto, presentamos la alometría ontogenética y la filogenética, en estudios bivariados y multivariados. Por lo tanto, es un texto inicial para quienes aún no se han introducido al tema y que dará las bases para ser acrescentado en el futuro, con literatura más específica.

Rapid identification of microbial contaminants in pharmaceutical products / Identificação rápida de contaminantes microbianos em produtos farmacêuticos

A qualidade microbiológica de medicamentos é fundamental para garantir sua eficácia e segurança. Os métodos convencionais para identificação microbiana em produtos não estéreis são amplamente utilizados, entretanto são demorados e trabalhosos. O objetivo deste trabalho é desenvolver método microbiológico rápido (MMR) para a identificação de contaminantes em produtos farmacêuticos utilizando a espectrofotometria de infravermelho com transformada de Fourier com reflectância total atenuada (FTIR-ATR). Análise de componentes principais (PCA) e análise de discriminantes (LDA) foram utilizadas para obter um modelo de predição com a capacidade de diferenciar o crescimento de oriundo de contaminação por Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6633), Candida albicans (ATCC 10231), Enterococcus faecium (ATCC 8459), Escherichia coli (ATCC 8739), Micrococcus luteus (ATCC 10240), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 9027), Salmonella Typhimurium (ATCC 14028), Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538) e Staphylococcus epidermidis (ATCC 12228). Os espectros de FTIR-ATR forneceram informações quanto à composição de proteínas, DNA/RNA, lipídeos e carboidratos provenientes do crescimento microbiano. As identificações microbianas fornecidas pelo modelo PCA/LDA baseado no método FTIR-ATR foram compatíveis com aquelas obtidas pelos métodos microbiológicos convencionais. O método de identificação microbiana rápida por FTIR-ATR foi validado quanto à sensibilidade (93,5%), especificidade (83,3%) e limite de detecção (17-23 UFC/mL de amostra). Portanto, o MMR proposto neste trabalho pode ser usado para fornecer uma identificação rápida de contaminantes microbianos em produtos farmacêuticos

Microbiological quality of pharmaceuticals is fundamental in ensuring efficacy and safety of medicines. Conventional methods for microbial identification in non-sterile drugs are widely used, however are time-consuming and laborious. The aim of this paper was to develop a rapid microbiological method (RMM) for identification of contaminants in pharmaceutical products using Fourier transform infrared with attenuated total reflectance spectrometry (FTIR-ATR). Principal components analysis (PCA) and linear discriminant analysis (LDA) were used to obtain a predictive model with capable to distinguish Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6633), Candida albicans (ATCC 10231), Enterococcus faecium (ATCC 8459), Escherichia coli (ATCC 8739), Micrococcus luteus (ATCC 10240), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 9027), Salmonella Typhimurium (ATCC 14028), Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 6538), and Staphylococcus epidermidis (ATCC 12228) microbial growth. FTIR-ATR spectra provide information of protein, DNA/RNA, lipids, and carbohydrates constitution of microbial growth. Microbial identification provided by PCA/LDA based on FTIR-ATR method were compatible to those obtained using conventional microbiological methods. FTIR-ATR method for rapid identification of microbial contaminants in pharmaceutical products was validated by assessing the sensitivity (93.5%), specificity (83.3%), and limit of detection (17-23 CFU/mL of sample). Therefore, the RMM proposed in this work may be used to provide a rapid identification of microbial contaminants in pharmaceutical products

Quality Evaluation of Ningxinbao Capsules Based on Combinative Method of HPLC Fingerprint, Quantitative Analysis of Multi-components and Chemometrics / 中国药学杂志

OBJECTIVE： To establish a quality evaluation method of Ningxinbao capsules based on HPLC fingerprint, quantitative analysis of multi-components and chemometrics. METHODS： The fingerprint of Ningxinbao capsules was established by HPLC. Six common peaks were identified as uracil, hypoxanthine, uridine, adenine, guanosine, and adenosine by comparison with reference substances, and their contents in samples were simultaneously determined. The chemometrics methods such as hierarchical clustering heat map analysis and principal component analysis were used to evaluate the quality of Ningxinbao capsules from different manufacturers based on the results of fingerprint and content determination. RESULTS： The similarity of samples from 27 different manufacturers ranged from 0.656 to 0.997. Hierarchical clustering heat map analysis and principal component analysis showed that the samples from 27 different manufacturers were clearly divided into two categories. The main influencing factors were fingerprint similarity and the contents of uridine, guanosine and total nucleosides. Different sources of raw materials were the main reasons for the quality differences between samples from different manufacturers. The purity of strain in raw materials was the key factor affecting the quality of Ningxinbao capsules. CONCLUSION： The method is accurate and reliable, and it can be used to control and comprehensively evaluate the quality of Ningxinbao capsules.

Protein, lipid and isoflavone contents of food-type soybean lines at two sowing dates / Teores de proteína, óleo e isoflavonas de linhagens de soja tipo alimento em duas épocas de semeadura

Few works have reported the relationship among genotype, temperature, rainfall and the chemical compounds of soybean. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the interaction effect between soybean food-type inbred lines sowed in two different dates and the contents of protein, oil and isoflavones. Eight lines with null lipoxygenase seeds classified as food-type soybean were sowed in October 7 (early sowing) and October 29 (late sowing) at 2013/2014 crop year. The oil, protein and isoflavones contents were determined and the data were analyzed by variance analysis (ANOVA), principal component analysis (PCA) and UPGMA hierarchical. The genetic variability, sowing date and interactions between inbred lines and sowing date showed differences for all characteristics, except for oil content that did not showed a significant effect to the interaction. The greater participation of complex interaction was attributed to protein content with 87.82 %. According to PCA and UPGMA results, the food-type soybean lines were separated into three groups and were consistent in both sowing dates. The UEL 131 and UEL 153 lines showed the highest isoflavones content for the two sowing dates, indicating these genotypes as promising for breeding programs.

Poucos trabalhos relataram a relação entre genótipo, temperatura, precipitação e os compostos químicos de grãos de soja. Portanto, o objetivo deste estudo foi investigar o efeito da interação entre linhagens de soja tipo alimento semeadas em duas épocas nos teores de proteína, óleo e isoflavonas nos grãos. Oito linhagens de soja ausentes das enzimas lipoxigenases e classificadas como tipo alimento foram semeadas em 7 de outubro (semeadura precoce) e 29 de outubro (semeadura tardia) no ano agrícola 2013/2014. Os conteúdos de óleo, proteína e isoflavonas foram determinados e os dados foram submetidos a análise de variância (ANAVA), análise de componentes principais (PCA) e UPGMA hierárquica. A variabilidade genética, a época de semeadura e as interações entre linhagens e a época de semeadura mostraram diferenças para todas as características, com exceção do teor de óleo que não apresentou efeito significativo na interação. A maior participação da interação complexa foi atribuída ao teor de proteína com 87,82%. De acordo com os resultados da PCA e UPGMA, as linhagens de soja tipo alimento foram separadas em três grupos que se mantiveram com a mudança da época de semeadura. As linhagens UEL 131 e UEL 153 mostraram o maior teor de isoflavonas em ambas as épocas de semeadura, indicando que esses genótipos são promissores para programas de melhoramento.

Quality assessment of commercial rosemary based on liquid/gas chromatography and mass spectrography with multivariate statistical analysis / 中国中药杂志

A GC-MS fingerprint of rosemary oil and an UPLC fingerprint of non-volatile compounds of rosemary were established. Sixty-three kinds of volatile compounds and thirty-eight kinds of non-volatile compounds were identified tentatively using GC-MS and UPLC-Q-TOF-MS, respectively, and most of them are flavonoids, oxygenated monoterpenes, and diterpenoids, etc. According to multivariate data analysis, chemical differences existed among commercial rosemary samples, for example, the essential oil of imported rosemary sample belongs to Morocco/Tunisian type and the one of domestic sample belongs to Spanish type. The results of principal components analysis and partial least squares discriminant analysis showed that the imported and domestic rosemary samples were classified into two groups and fourteen components including eucalyptol, (+)-α-pinene, and carnosic acid, were found as the discrimination markers. In comparison with imported rosemary, it can be found that the contents of ten markers such as (+)-α-pinene, o-cymene, and carnosic acid were higher, nonetheless, lower contents for the other markers, in those domestic rosemary samples. Moreover, rosmarinic acid, an important bioactive component in rosemary extract, extensively varied among different samples, indicating that the quality evaluation of rosemary should be concerned.

Fingerprint study of Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora by UPLC coupled with chemometrics method / 中草药

Objective To establish the UPLC fingerprint for effective quality control and scientific evaluation of Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora. Methods The analysis was performed on Waters ACQUITY UPLC BEH C18 column (100 mm × 2.1 mm, 1.7 μm), using acetonitrile-0.5% glacial acetic acid aqueous solution as mobile phase for gradient elution, with the flow rate at 0.3 mL/min, the column temperature at 32 ℃, and the detection wavelength at 295 nm. Total of 25 batches of P. scrophulariiflora and its adulterants were analyzed. Similarity evaluation combined with hierarchical clustering analysis (HCA) and principal components analysis (PCA) were used to evaluate the quality of herbs from different batches. Ultra-performance liquid chromatography- quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-TOF/MS) was used for qualitative analysis in the positive and negative ion modes. Results There were significant differences in fingerprint chromatogram among P. scrophulariiflora and its adulterants. There were 16 common peaks in UPLC fingerprint of 22 batches of P. scrophulariiflora, and 12 peaks among which were carried out for chemical components identification with the similarity at 0.939-0.998. Twenty-two samples could be classified into three clusters. The PCA result was consistent with that of HCA. The four symbolic compounds in samples were verified by PLS-DA analysis, which identified that No.1, 12, 9 peaks were picroside I, picroside III, and scrophenoside C. Conclusion The establishment of UPLC fingerprint and the recognition of chemical pattern of P. scrophulariiflora can provide a more comprehensive reference for the quality control of herbs.

External preference map to evaluate the acceptance of light and diet yogurt preparedusingnatural sweeteners / Mapa de preferência externo para avaliar aceitação de iogurte light e diet elaborados com edulcorantes naturais

ABSTRACT: Owing to the high demand for healthier foods, the food industry has been marketing diet and light yogurts. The present study aimed to sensorially evaluate yogurts prepared using natural sweeteners through a simple centroid mixture design with three repetitions at the central point using the preference map methodology. Different formulations were processed using stevia, xylitol, and sucrose in delimited proportions based on the sweetness of the sweetener. A team of tasters was recruited to survey the sensory attributes of the formulations using the check-all-that-apply (CATA) methodology. A product acceptance analysis was also conducted in which 50 consumers evaluated the formulations using a 9-point hedonic scale. After assessing the acceptance, consumers completed the CATA questionnaire. Internal and external preference maps were built using the obtained results. We found high acceptance means (xylitol:stevia:sugar)for F7 (1.0:0:0), F1 (0.5:0:0), and F2 (0:0.5:0.5), which were characterized by a sweet taste, creamy texture, strawberry flavor, fermented milk flavor, and light pink appearance. Formulations with the lowest scores were F6 (0:1.0:0), F3 (0.33:0.33:0.33), and F4(0.5:0.5:0), which were characterized by a residual and bitter taste, astringent sensation, and inconsistent texture.

RESUMO: Devido à grande procura por alimentos mais saudáveis, as indústrias alimentícias vêm introduzindo no mercado os iogurtes diet e light. O presente estudo teve como finalidade avaliar sensorialmente iogurtes produzidos com edulcorantes naturais através de delineamento de mistura centroide simples com três repetições no ponto central pela metodologia Mapa de preferência. Foram elaboradas diferentes formulações utilizando estévia, xilitol e sacarose em proporções delimitadas considerando o poder adoçante do edulcorante. Uma equipe de provadores foi selecionada para levantamento dos atributos sensoriais dos iogurtes por meio da metodologia Check-All-That-Apply (CATA). Foi ainda efetuada a análise de aceitação do produto em que cinquenta consumidores avaliaram as formulações usando escala hedônica de nove pontos. Após avaliação da aceitação, os consumidores preencheram a ficha do questionário CATA. Com osresultados obtidos foram montados mapas de preferência:interno e externo. Constatou-se maiores médias de aceitação das amostras F7 (1,0:0:0; xilitol:estévia:açúcar), F1 (0,5:0:0,5; xilitol:estévia:açúcar) e F2 (0:0,5:0,5; xilitol:estévia:açúcar) que apresentaram características como gosto adocicado, gosto doce, textura cremosa, sabor polpa de morango, aroma bebida láctea, aparência rosa claro, e as amostras com menores cores foram as F6 (0:1,0:0; xilitol:estévia:açúcar), F3 (0,33:0,33:0,33; xilitol:estévia:açúcar) e F4 (0,5:0,5:0; xilitol:estévia:açúcar)apresentaram características como sabor residual, gosto amargo, sensação adstringente, texturas em consistência.

Comparative identification studies on wild and cultivated Glycyrrhiza uralensis produced Ningxia based on index components and near-infrared spectroscopy / 中国中药杂志

This study is to construct a rapid and effective method for identification of wild and cultivated Glycyrrhiza uralensis (hereinafter referred to as Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma) from Ningxia by comparison of the difference in chromatography identification based on index components and near-infrared spectroscopy identification. HPLC and UV methods were used to determine the content of liquiritin, glycyrrhizate and total flavonoids for 9 wild Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma and 14 cultivated Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma samples,and the near-infrared spectroscopy was also,collected. The results illustrated that the chromatography identification based on index components could not identify wild and cultivated Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma from Ningxia, while near-infrared spectroscopy could quickly and effectively achieve it. It provides an effective method for the growth pattern identification and application of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma.

Analyzing crude/processed root of Polygonum multiflorum from different habitats by UPLC fingerprint and mode identification methods / 中国中药杂志

To establish a content determination method for 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxy stilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside (TSG) of the crude/processed root of Polygonum multiflorum from different habitats in China and set up the fingerprint by using UPLC. Various samples were pretreated by macro-porous resin. Then UPLC analysis was performed on Waters ACQUITY UPLC@BEH C18 chromatographic column (2.1 mm×50 mm, 1.7 μm) at (25±5) ℃. A binary gradient elution system was composed of acetonitrile (phase A) and 0.5% acetic acid solution (phase B). Detection was performed at the wavelength of 254 nm, and the mobile flow rate was set at 0.3 mL•min⁻¹. Results showed that the yield of extraction of the 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxy stilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside from root of P. multiflorum was all over 25.0% after macro-porous resin separation; an exclusive UPLC fingerprint method of the crude/processed root of P. multiflorum from different habitats was successfully set up and 17 chromatographic peaks were calibrated. Cluster analysis can not entirely distinguish the crude one from the processed one, while principal component analysis absolutely can. 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxy stilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside is the composition that has largest differences in variable importance in projection (VIP) between crude and processed root of P. multiflorum. The separating method can gain high-purity 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxy stilbene-2-O-β-D-glucoside, and the determination method is simple, sensitive, reliable and can be used in fast identifying the crude/processed root of P. multiflorum or as a method for overall quality control of root of P. multiflorum.

Comparison on contents of mineral elements and amino acids in different germplasms of Anoectochilus roxburghii / 中草药

Objective: To compare the contents of mineral elements and amino acids in different germplasms of Anoectochilus roxburghii. Methods: The contents of amino acids and mineral elements in 11 different germplasms of A. roxburghii were determined by automatic amino acid analyzer and atomic absorption spectrometer. Results: The range of essential amino acids in the different species of A. roxburghii was 2.81%-4.47%, and the range of total amino acids was 11.38%-17.06%. Aspartic acid, glutamic acid, and lysine contents were significantly higher than those of other amino acids. The content of potassium was the highest, and the order was: K > Ca > Mg > Fe > Mn > Zn > Cr > Cu > Pb > Cd. The principal components analysis showed that alanine, serine, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, threonine, isoleucine, alanine, phenylalanine, and leucine were characteristic amino acids in A. roxburghii. Fe, Zn, Mn, Ca, Cr, and Mg were characteristic elements of A. roxburghii. Conclusion: There are regional differences of A. roxburghii between amino acids and the content of mineral elements.

UPLC fingerprints of Bushen Qiangshen Tablets / 中成药

AIM To establish the UPLC fingerprints of Bushen Qiangshen Tablets (Epimedii Folium,Cuscutae Semen,Rosae Laevigatae Fructus,etc.).METHODS The analysis of 50％ ethanol extract of this drug was performed on a 40 ℃ thermostatic Agilent SB-C18 column (100 mm ×4.6 mm,2.7 μm),with the mobile phase comprising of acetonitrile-0.1％ phosphoric acid flowing at 0.5 mL/min in a gradient elution manner,and the detection wavelength was set at 215 nm.Then the fringerprints were evaluated by cluster analysis,principal components analysis and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis.RESULTS There were twenty common peaks in the UPLC fingerprints of twelve batches of samples,nine of which (protocatechuic acid,salidroside,chlorogenic acid,hyperin,specnuezhenide,epimedin C,icariin,kaempferide and baohuoside Ⅰ) were identified,with the similarities of 0.843-0.970.Twelve batches of samples could be divided into three types,and four differential markers,including specnuezhenide and chlorogenic acid,were found out.CONCLUSION This simple and reliable method can be used for the quality control of Bushen Qiangshen Tablets.

Morphological, molecular and FTIR spectroscopic analysis during the differentiation of kidney cells from pluripotent stem cells

BACKGROUND: Kidney diseases are a global health problem. Currently, over 2 million people require dialysis or transplant which are associated with high morbidity and mortality; therefore, new researches focused on regenerative medicine have been developed, including the use of stem cells. RESULTS: In this research, we generate differentiated kidney cells (DKCs) from mouse pluripotent stem cells (mPSCs) analyzing their morphological, genetic, phenotypic, and spectroscopic characteristics along differentiation, highlighting that there are no reports of the use of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to characterize the directed differentiation of mPSCs to DKCs. The genetic and protein experiments proved the obtention of DKCs that passed through the chronological stages of embryonic kidney development. Regarding vibrational spectroscopy analysis by FTIR, bands related with biomolecules were shown on mPSCs and DKCs spectra, observing distinct differences between cell lineages and maturation stages. The second derivative of DKCs spectra showed changes in the protein bands compared to mPSCs. Finally, the principal components analysis obtained from FTIR spectra allowed to characterize chemical and structurally mPSCs and their differentiation process to DKCs in a rapid and non-invasive way. CONCLUSION: Our results indicated that we obtained DKCs from mPSCs, which passed through the chronological stages of embryonic kidney development. Moreover, FTIR spectroscopy resulted in a non-invasive, rapid and precise technic that together with principal component analysis allows to characterize chemical and structurally both kind of cells and also discriminate and determine different stages along the cell differentiation process.

The Hierarchical Implications of Internet Gaming Disorder Criteria: Which Indicate more Severe Pathology?

OBJECTIVE: To explore the structure of Internet gaming disorder (IGD) criteria and their distribution according to the different severity level of IGD. The associations of psychiatric comorbidities to each IGD symptom and to the IGD severity were also investigated. METHODS: Consecutively recruited 330 Korean middle school students underwent face-to-face diagnostic interviews to assess their gaming problems by clinicians. The psychiatric comorbidities were also evaluated with a semi-structured instrument. The data was analyzed using principal components analysis and the distribution of criteria among different severity groups was visualized by plotting univariate curves. RESULTS: Two principal components of ‘Compulsivity’ and ‘Tolerance’ were extracted. ‘Decrease in other activities’ and ‘Jeopardizing relationship/career’ may indicate a higher severity of IGD. While ‘Craving’ deserved more recognition in clinical utility, ‘Tolerance’ did not demonstrate much difference in distribution by the IGD severity. Internalizing and externalizing psychiatric disorders differed in distribution by the IGD severity. CONCLUSION: A hierarchic presentation of IGD criteria was revealed. ‘Decrease in other activities’ and ‘Jeopardizing relationship/career’ may represent a higher severity, thus indicating more clinical attention to such symptoms. However, ‘Tolerance’ was not found to be a valid diagnostic criterion.