Identification and analysis of the TALE transcription factor family in radish / 生物工程学报

Three-amino acid loop extension (TALE) transcription factors play important roles in plant growth and cell differentiation. There are plenty of studies on TALE transcription factors in several model plants, but not in radish (Raphanus sativas). A genome-wide bioinformatics analysis identified 33 TALE family genes in the Xiang-Ya-Bai (XYB) radish, These genes, are distributed on nine chromosomes and all contain 4-6 exons. The 33 TALE genes in radish showed a co-linearity relationship with the 17 homologous genes in Arabidopsis thaliana. Moreover, a large number of stress response cis-elements were found in the promoter regions of these genes. Expression analysis showed that four genes in the BELL subfamily were highly expressed in roots, and two genes in the KNOX subfamily were highly expressed in shoots of bolting plants and callus. All radish TALE genes contain sequences encoding the conserved HOX domain, except for the gene RSA10037940, which is homologous to Arabidopsis KNATM. The deduced 3D structures of the TALE proteins irrespective of subtypes are highly similar. All the encoded proteins were weakly acidic and hydrophilic. The radish TALE gene family is relatively evolutionarily conserved, which was consistent with results from Arabidopsis, but quite different from that of rice. This study provides important clues for studying the biological functions of TALE transcription factors in radish.

A systematic review of Yang Yin Sheng Ji pulvis (membranae) for the treatment of recurrent oral ulcer / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective: To systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of Yang Yin Sheng Ji pulvis (membranae) in the treatment of recurrent oral ulcers (ROU) . Methods: All clinical studies of Yang Yin Sheng Ji pulvis (membranae) for the treatment of ROU were searched from Cochrane Library (Issue 5, 2017), Pub Med, PMC, Medline, EMBASE, CNKI, CBM, VIP and WANFANG DATA.The quality of the included studies was evaluated referring to the Cochrane Reviewer's Handbook 5. 1. 0, Meta-analysis of the total effective rate was performed using Rev Man 5. 3. 5 software, ITC software was used to compare the efficacy of Yang Yin Sheng Ji pulvis and Yang Yin Sheng Ji membranae in Meta. Results: 11 studies including 1837 patients were included. The results of Meta-analysis showed that Yang Yin Sheng Ji pulvis (membranae) for the treatment of ROU is more effective than the roultine treatment (OR = 5. 22, 95％ CI:3. 93 ～ 6. 93, P ＜ 0. 000 01), subgroup analysis showed that Yang Yin Sheng Ji pulvis and Yang Yin Sheng Ji membrane are superior to the routine treatment (OR = 5. 08, 95％ CI: 3. 63 ～ 7. 10, P ＜ 0. 000 01 and OR = 6. 67 95％ CI: 3. 82 ～ 11. 66, P ＜ 0. 000 01), respectively. Indirect comparison results showed that the total efficiency of Yang Yin Sheng Ji membrane is higher than that of Yang Yin Sheng Ji Pulvis (P = 0. 009) . No adverse reaction of Yang Yin Sheng Ji pulvis (membrane) was reported. Conclusion: Yang Yin Sheng Ji pulvis (membranae) is more effective in the treatment of ROU than the routine treatment.

Optimization of Extraction Technology of Volatile Oil and Inclusion Technology in Quhan Zhufeng Granules / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE： To establish the method for content determination of ligustilide and to optimize the extraction technology of volatile oil and inclusion technology in Quhan zhufeng granules. METHODS： HPLC method was adopted. The determination was performed on Waters C18 column with mobile phase consisted of methanol-water （70 ∶ 30， V/V） at the flow rate of 1 mL/min. The detection wavelength was set at 327 nm， and the column temperature was 30 ℃. The sample size was 10 μL. Using yield of volatile oil and the content of ligustilide as index， with soaking time， the amount of adding water and extraction time as factors， the extraction technology was optimized by orthogonal test. Using inclusion rate， the yield of inclusion compound and yield of volatile oil as index， with ratio of volatile oil to β-cyclodextrin， inclusion temperature and inclusion time as factors， the inclusion technology of volatile oil was optimized by orthogonal test. RESULTS： The linear range of ligustilide was 0.4-4 μg（r＝0.999 9）； RSDs of precision， stability and reproducibility tests were all lower than 2％ （n＝6）. The recoveries were 96.75％-102.03％（RSD＝2.06％，n＝6）. The optimal extraction technology of volatile oil included 10-fold water （mL/g）， soaking for 15 min， extracting for 8 h. Average yield of volatile oil was 0.310 7％， and average content of ligustilide was 0.418 0 mg/g. The optimal inclusion technology of volatile oil included ratio of β-cyclodextrin and volatile oil was 1 ∶ 8 （mL/g）； inclusion temperature was 50 ℃； inclusion time was 3 h. Average inclusion rate was 69.43％， and the yield of inclusion compound was 58.89％； the yield of volatile oil was 14.15％. CONCLUSIONS： Established determination method is simple， accurate and stable. The optimal extraction technology of volatile oil and inclusion technology are stable and feasible.

Study on Quality Standard of Flavone Extracts in Licorice Residue / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To establish the quality standard of flavone extracts in licorice residue; To provide the methods and basis for the quality control of total flavonoids extracted from licorice residue.Methods TLC was applied to compare the extracts with liquiritin and licorice; UV-spectrophotometry was used to measure the content of total flavones; EDTA-2Na titration was used to determine the content of calciumion.Results In the chromatogram of the test product, the spots of the same color were displayed on the corresponding position of the control medicinal material, and the fluorescent spots of the same color were displayed on the corresponding position of the control product. UV-spectrophotometry showed glycyrrhizin had a good linear relationship in the range of 3.32–9.96 μg/mL (r=0.9997), the absorbance between 0.3 and 0.7. The average recovery rate was 102.41% (RSD=3.22%), and the average content of total flavonoids in three batches of flavonoids extract was 8.82%. The average content of calciumion was 0.107% (RSD=3.61%).Conclusion This method has good repeatability, high sensitivity and accurate results, and can be used for the quality control of flavonoids in licorice residue.

Study on Improving the Quality Standard of Gubi Zhitong Liquor / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To improve the quality standard for Guibi zhitong liquor. METHODS:TLC was used for the qualita-tive identification of Radix angelicae,Notopterygium incisum,Radix aucklandiae and Magnolia officinalis in the preparation;HPLC was used for the contents determination of imperatorin and cinnamaldehyde:the column was Waters Symmetry Shield RP-C18 with mobile phase of methanol-water for imperatorin(60:40,V/V)and methanol-water for cinnamaldehyde(35:65,V/V)at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min,detection wavelength was 254 nm for imperatorin and 290 nm for cinnamaldehyde,column temperature was 25℃,and the injection volume was 20μL. RESULTS:The TLC spots of R. angelicae,N. incisum,R. aucklandiae and M. of-ficinalis were clear and well separated,negative control without interference. The linear range was 3.0-30.0 μg/mL for imperatorin (r=0.9998)and 3.978-39.78 μg/mL for cinnamaldehyde(r=0.9999);RSDs of precision,stability and reproducibility tests were lower than 2.0%;recoveries were 96.94%-102.64%(RSD=2.37%,n=6)and 96.78%-99.53%(RSD=1.00%,n=6). CONCLU-SIONS:The improved standard more effectively control the quality of the Guibi zhitong liquor.

Stability Testing and Statistical Analysis of Validity of Yuhong Ointment / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To investigate the variation of the preparation time of Yuhong Ointment under conditions of accelerated test and long-term test;To provide the necessary data for the production and new medicine application, and establish the period of validity. Methods Referring to the current guiding principles of TCM stability test, the conditions of affecting factors in trial test and long-term test were decided:β,β'-dimethylacrylshikonin content was set as quantitative indicators, combined with the key items of stability test to evaluate the stability;its validity predictive value was deduced by using statistical methods. Results In the conditions of high temperature (30 ± 2 ℃, RH 45% ± 5%), high humidity (25 ± 2 ℃, RH 75% ± 5%), and hard light (4500 ± 500 Lx, 25 ± 2 ℃, RH 45%± 5%) for 10 days, the traits, appearance and content were in line with requirements. The validity of Yuhong Ointment under 25 ℃ conditions was 41.216 months. Conclusion Under current production conditions, the stability of Yuhong Ointment is good.

Determination of Paeoniflorin in Fufang Chishao Granula by HPLC / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To develop an HPLC method for determination of paeoniflorin in Fufang Chishao Granula. Methods The separation was performed on a Waters C18 column (250 mm× 4.6 mm, 5μm) with acetonitrile-water (30∶70) as the mobile phase at the flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The detection wavelength was set at 230 nm. Results Paeoniflorin showed good linearity (r=0.999 9) in the range of 0.266-5.32 μg, and the average recovery was 98.00%, RSD=2.22%. Conclusion The method is convenient, sensitive, accurate and repeatable. It can be applied to determination of paeoniflorin in Fufang Chishao Granula and control the quality of the preparation.

Content Determination of TancantongⅡA and Cryptotanshinone in Zhiwei Fuwei Wan by RP-HPLC / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To establish the method for determining the content of cryptotanshinone and tanshinone ⅡA in Zhiwei Fuwei Wan. Methods The determination of cryptotanshinone and tanshinone ⅡA was performed on Symmetry C18 column with mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0.2%phosphate (60∶40) at flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The detection wavelength was set at 262 nm. Results The linear ranges of cryptotanshinone and tanshinone ⅡA were 0.081 4-0.407 2 μg (r=0.999 7) and 0.163 6-0.81 8 μg (r=0.999 5) respectively, the average recoveries were 99.70% (RSD=1.37%) and 99.22% (RSD=0.94%) respectively. Conclusion The method is simple and rapid for the quality control of the product.

Simultaneous Determination of Ferulic Acid and Paeoniflorin in Ankong Zhongzi Wan by Dual Wavelength HPLC / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To determine ferulic acid and paeoniflorin in Ankong Zhongzi Wan by HPLC under dual wavelength ultraviolet detection. Methods Ferulic acid and paeoniflorin were separated by Waters SymmetryShield-C18 column (4.6 mm × 250 mm, 5 μm) with gradient elution of acetonitrile-0.1%phosphoric acid as the mobile phase at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The detection wavelength was 230 nm and 323 nm. Results The linear relationship of ferulic acid and paeoniflorin was good in the range of 0.058 2-0.582 4 μg (r=0.999 4) and 1.664-16.64 μg (r=0.999 6), and the average recovery rate was 97.77% (RSD=1.88%) and 98.84% (RSD=1.96%), respectively. Conclusion The method is accurate and quick for determining the two effective components in Ankong Zhongzi Wan, and can be used for its quality control.

Study of Preparation Technology of Guanzhoukang Oral Liquid / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To establish the best technological condition of Guanzhoukang Oral Liquid. Method Based on the evaluation marker of extraction amount and gentiopicroside content in prescription, the factors influencing the effect of water decoction and alcohol reflux procedure were selected by orthogonal design. Results The best technological condition of Guanzhoukang Oral Liquid should be as follows:radix gentianae, radix isatidis and radix scutellariae contained in prescription were extracted by alcohol in which the concentration was 65%, 8 times of total amount of material herb, extracted 3 times, 1 h for each time. The left material herbs were extracted by water decoction in which amount was 12 times of total amount of material herb, soaked for half hour and decocted 3 times, 1 h for each time. Conclusion The result provides experimental basis for the preparation technology of Guanzhoukan Oral Liquid.

Determination of Radix et Rhizoma Rhei in Roufuyuliecuotie by HPLC / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To establish a method for the determination of Radix et Rhizoma Rhei in Roufuyuliecuotie. Methods The sample was extracted with methyl and the chromatographic condition was as follows :C18 chromatographic column (250 mm?4.6 mm, 5 ?m), a mobile phase of acetonitrile-water- glacial acetic acid (60∶40∶l), the detection wavelength at 437 nm and the flow rate at 1.0 mL/min. Results A linearity of Radix et Rhizoma Rhei in Roufuyuliecuotie was obtained at range of 0.014～0.14 ?g, r =0.9996 (n =6). The average recovery was 98% and RSD=1.47% (n=6). Conclusion This method is easy, sensitive and accurate for the determination of Radix et Rhizoma Rhei in Roufuyuliecuotie.

Determination of Chlorogenic Acid in Fuyanqing Perfusate by HPLC / 中药新药与临床药理

Objective To establish a method for the determination of chlorogenic acid in Fuyanqing perfusate (FP). Methods The sample was extracted with methyl and the chromatographic condition were as follows: C18 chromatographic column (250 mm? 4.6 mm,5 ? m),a mobile phase of methyl alcohol and water and methyl acid(30 ∶ 70 ∶ 1),the detection wavelength at 327 nm and the flow rate being 0.5 mL/min.Results A linearity of chlorogenic acid in FP was obtained in the range of 0.16 ? g～ 0.58 ? g,r=0.9996(n=6).The average recovery was 98 % and RSD =1.0% (n=6).Conclusion This method is easy,sensitive and accurate for the determination of chlorogenic acid in FP.