A new algorithm and application of similarity between chromatographic fingerprints / 中成药

ABSTRACT

Objective: To provide an easy and feasible algorithm of the similarity between chromatographic fingerprints of herbs. Methods: To calculate similarity by combining the chromatographic overlap rate with relative area or height of mutual peaks of chromatographic fingerprints. Results: The algorithm was applied to the chromatographic fingerprints of samples in two references and the result is consistent with the fact. Conclusion: The calculated similarity with the proposed method can be sensitive to indicate the difference between fingerprints of herbs and the provided algorithm is simple and easy to be used.