IDENTIFICATION AND DETERMINATION OF ALKALOIDS IN FUMARIA SPECIES FROM ROMANIA

in Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures (2013), 8(2), 817-824

DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A LC-UV METHOD FOR THE DOSAGE OF A TRACER IN AN IMPROVED TRADITIONAL MEDICINE

Conference (2012, July)

According to World Health Organisation, 80% of the African populations use Improved Traditional Medicines (ITM) to threat several diseases. Even if some of these ITM are nowadays registered with local ... [more ▼]

According to World Health Organisation, 80% of the African populations use Improved Traditional Medicines (ITM) to threat several diseases. Even if some of these ITM are nowadays registered with local health authorities, the knowledge of their qualitative and quantitative composition still remains a challenge for ensuring health security of populations. In this context, an analytical method using liquid chromatography technique with UV detection was developed to allow the dosage of a tracer (major compound) in an ITM (syrup containing extract plants) registered in D.R. Congo by the “Centre de Recherche en Médecine Traditionnelle Améliorée” and marketed for use against malaria. For that purpose, a simple and rapid experimental plan considering a Plackett-Burman design was applied by testing simultaneously two significant factors, temperature of analytical column (T°) and gradient time (TG) for eluting acetonitrile (ACN) from 5% to 95%, while focusing on the separation of the tracer and an adjacent unknown compound (critical peak pairs). Suitable separation (resolution of 1.5) was obtained between these latter with T° of 15°C and TG of 60 min (20% to 65% of ACN). Prior to routine use, the analytical method was validated following the total error strategy described by the SFSTP guidelines and according to the ISO norm 17025:2005. Specificity/selectivity of the method was demonstrated by the absence of interference at the retention time of the major compound comparing to the syrup matrix. Very interesting results were observed for trueness (relative biases below 0.9%), for precision (RSD mostly below 2.2% for repeatability and time-different intermediate precision), for accuracy (beta tolerance intervals below 10% of the acceptance limits) and linearity. Finally, the method was applied to quantify the major compound in several batches of syrups ITM as well as for stability studies. [less ▲]

Analysis of Passion Fruit Rinds (Passiflora edulis): Isoorientin Quantification by HPTLC and Evaluation of Antioxidant ( Radical Scavenging) Capacity

in Quimica Nova (2012), 35(3), 541-545

The content of isoorientin in passion fruit rinds ( Passiflora edulis fo. flavicarpa O.Degener) was determined by HPTLC with densitometric analysis. The results revealed a higher amount of isoorientin in ... [more ▼]

The content of isoorientin in passion fruit rinds ( Passiflora edulis fo. flavicarpa O.Degener) was determined by HPTLC with densitometric analysis. The results revealed a higher amount of isoorientin in healthy rinds of Passiflora than in rinds with typical symptoms of PWV ( Passion fruit woodliness virus). the HPTLC data ,allied to assays of radical scavenging activity, suggest the potential of P. edulis rinds as a natural source of flavonoids or as a possible functional food. [less ▲]

Quality Assessment of Polygonum cuspidatum and Polygonum multiflorum by 1H NMR Metabolite Fingerprinting and Profiling Analysis.

in Planta Medica (2011), 77

The quality assessment and control of traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) nowadays receives a great deal of attention worldwide and particularly in Europe with its increasing local use. POLYGONUM ... [more ▼]

The quality assessment and control of traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) nowadays receives a great deal of attention worldwide and particularly in Europe with its increasing local use. POLYGONUM CUSPIDATUM Siebold & Zucc. and POLYGONUM MULTIFLORUM Thunb. are two members of the Polygonaceae family, which are widely used as Chinese medicinal plants. The aim of this study was to achieve an overview of the quality of P. CUSPIDATUM and P. MULTIFLORUM samples available on the Chinese market and to identify important metabolites for their discrimination, using (1)H NMR-based metabolomics. (1)H NMR and multivariate analysis techniques were applied to almost 60 plant samples collected in different places in China. Using (1)H NMR metabolomics, it was possible, without previous evaporation or separation steps, to obtain metabolic fingerprints to distinguish between the species. The important metabolites for discrimination were stilbene derivatives. Finally, a clear distinction between the two species was possible and the discriminant metabolites were identified. [less ▲]

Validation of a high-performance thin-layer chromatography/densitometry method for the quantitative determination of glucosamine in a herbal dietary supplement

in Journal of Chromatography. A (2006), 1112(1-2), 156-164

A quantitative densitometric high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) method was developed for the determination of glucosamine in a dietary supplement containing dried extracts of the main ... [more ▼]

A quantitative densitometric high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) method was developed for the determination of glucosamine in a dietary supplement containing dried extracts of the main plants traditionally used for rheumatic disorders. The HPTLC method was chosen in order to circumvent the tedious and time-consuming sample preparation steps necessarily performed before using HPLC methods when analysing complex matrixes. Glucosamine was separated from the plant extracts on a silica gel 60 F(254) HPTLC plate using a saturated mixture of 2-propanol-ethyl acetate-ammonia solution (8%) (10:10:10, v/v/v). The plates were developed vertically up to a distance of 80 mm. For visualization, the plate was dipped into a modified anisaldehyde reagent and heated at 120 degrees C for 30 min in a drying oven. Glucosamine appeared as brownish-red chromatographic zones on a colourless background. Densitometric quantification was performed at lambda = 415 nm by reflectance scanning. The HPTLC method was successfully validated by applying the novel validation protocol proposed by a commission of the "Societe Francaise des Sciences et Techniques Pharmaceutiques" (SFSTP). In the pre-validation phase, the appropriate response function was determined, while in the validation phase the method showed good performance thereby fulfilling its objective of quantifying accurately. The relative standard deviations for repeatability and intermediate precision were between 4.9 and 8.6%. Moreover, the method was found to be accurate, as the two-sided 95% beta-expectation tolerance interval did not exceed the acceptance limits of 85 and 115% on the whole analytical range (800-1,200 ng of glucosamine). [less ▲]

Evaluation de l'activité anti-inflammatoire sur COX-1 et COX-2 de l'actéoside et de plantes médicinales en contenant.

Poster (2000)

Densitometric Evaluation of Gentiopicroside in the Roots of Gentiana lutea L.

in Journal of Planar Chromatography- Modern TLC (1996), 9(March/April), 143-145

As no satisfactory method existed for the separation of gentiopicroside from other components of gentian roots, we have decided to undertake some experiments.In this communication, we report the use of a ... [more ▼]

As no satisfactory method existed for the separation of gentiopicroside from other components of gentian roots, we have decided to undertake some experiments.In this communication, we report the use of a novel mobile phase and a different detection system. Our HPTLC method is a fast and reliable procedure which may be used for quantification of gentiopicroside in roots and extracts of Gentiana lutea, whether for routine analysis or for studying stability. The TLC method is also compared with an HPLC method. [less ▲]

Reversed-Phase Hptlc Densitometric Evaluation of Fraxin in Fraxinus Excelsior Leaves

in Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Analysis (1992), 10(10-12, Oct-Dec), 1089-91

The present work describes a rapid and selective assay for fraxin based on its characteristic fluorescent properties by densitometry on reversed-phase HPTLC plates. Two chromatographgic procedures ... [more ▼]

The present work describes a rapid and selective assay for fraxin based on its characteristic fluorescent properties by densitometry on reversed-phase HPTLC plates. Two chromatographgic procedures (Silicagel and RP 18) have been assessed and the results compared to those obtained by reversed-phase HPLC on ODS-silica. The amount of fraxin found in six commercial batches of Fraxinus excelsior leaves ( based on dry weight) ranged from 0.1 to 0.2%. [less ▲]

Alkaloids of Rauwolfia sellowii from Amazonia

in Journal de Pharmacie de Belgique (1988), 43(5), 379-381

Reserpiline, sarpagine, lochnerine, harman and beta-yohimbine were the main alkaloids identified in the bark of Rauwolfia sellowii collected in Amazonia. This chemical race could be used for the ... [more ▼]

Reserpiline, sarpagine, lochnerine, harman and beta-yohimbine were the main alkaloids identified in the bark of Rauwolfia sellowii collected in Amazonia. This chemical race could be used for the commercial preparation of reserpiline, which is included in various pharmaceutical proprietary preparations used as antihypertensive. [less ▲]

Description, identification et utilisation du Yumel ( Ecorce de Guatteria gaumeri GREENMAN)

in Journal de Pharmacie de Belgique (1985), 40(4), 251-256

The authors give a survey of the known data and biological studies about the bark and the tincture of Guatteria gaumeri (Yumel). They describe not only methods of micrographic and chromatographic ... [more ▼]

The authors give a survey of the known data and biological studies about the bark and the tincture of Guatteria gaumeri (Yumel). They describe not only methods of micrographic and chromatographic identification of the drug, but also a quantitative determination of the two main constituents: alpha-asarone ( propenylbenzene derivative) and guattegaumerine ( bisbenzylisoquinoleine alkaloid). [less ▲]