Various active components have been extracted from the root of Polygonum cuspidatum. However, the genetic basis for their activity is virtually unknown. In this study, 25600002 short reads （2.3 Gb） of P. cuspidatum ...Various active components have been extracted from the root of Polygonum cuspidatum. However, the genetic basis for their activity is virtually unknown. In this study, 25600002 short reads （2.3 Gb） of P. cuspidatum root transcriptome were obtained via lllumina HiSeq 2000 sequencing. A total of 86418 urtigenes were assembled de novo and annotated. Twelve, 18, 60 and 54 unigenes were respectively mapped to the mevalonic acid （MVA）, methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate （MEP）, shikimate and resveratrol biosynthesis pathways, suggesting that they are involved in the biosynthesis of pharmaceutically important anthra- quinone and resveratrol. Eighteen potential UDP-glycosyltransferase unigenes were identified as the candidates most likely to be involved in the biosynthesis of glycosides of secondary metabolites. Identification of relevant genes could be important in eventually increasing the yields of the medicinally useful constituents of the P. cuspidatum root. From the previously published transcriptome data of 19 non-model plant taxa, 1127 shared orthologs were identified and characterized. This information will be very useful for future functional, phylogenetic and evolutionary studies of these plants.展开更多
Objective: To observe the effects of Chinese medicine(CM) Polygonum cuspidatum(PC) on adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase(AMPK), forkhead box O3α(FOXO3α), Toll-like receptor-4(TLR4), NACHT, LRR a...Objective: To observe the effects of Chinese medicine(CM) Polygonum cuspidatum(PC) on adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase(AMPK), forkhead box O3α(FOXO3α), Toll-like receptor-4(TLR4), NACHT, LRR and PYD domains-containing protein 3(NLRP3), and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1) expression in a rat model of uric acid-induced renal damage and to determine the molecular mechanism. Methods: A rat model of uric acid-induced renal damage was established, and rats were randomly divided into a model group, a positive drug group, and high-, medium-, and low-dose PC groups(n=12 per group). A normal group(n=6) was used as the control. Rats in the normal and model groups were administered distilled water(10 m L·kg^(–1)) by intragastric infusion. Rats in the positive drug group and the high-, medium-, and low-dose PC groups were administered allopurinol(23.33 mg·kg^(–1)), and 7.46, 3.73, or 1.87 g·kg^(–1)·d^(–1) PC by intragastric infusion, respectively for 6 to 8 weeks. After the intervention, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, Western blot, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, and immunohistochemistry were used to detect AMPK, FOXO3α, TLR4, NLRP3, and MCP-1 m RNA and protein levels in renal tissue or serum. Results: Compared with the normal group, the m RNA transcription levels of AMPK and FOXO3α in the model group were significantly down-regulated, and protein levels of AMPKα1, pAMPKα1 and FOXO3α were significantly down-regulated at the 6 th and 8 th weeks(P<0.01 or P<0.05). The m RNA transcription and protein levels of TLR4, NLRP3 and MCP-1 were significantly up-regulated(P<0.01 or P<0.05). Compared with the model group, at the 6 th week, the mRNA transcription levels of AMPK in the high-and medium-dose groups, and protein expression levels of AMPKα1, p AMPKα1 and FOXO3α in the high-dose PC group, AMPKα1 and p AMPKα1 in the mediumdose PC group, and p AMPKα1 in the low-dose PC group were significantly up-regulated(P<0.01 or P<0.05); the m RNA transcription and prot展开更多
The present study investigated the chemical composition of ethylacetate extracts from an endophytic actinomycete Streptomyces sp. A0916 and its host Polygonum cuspidatum. A comparative analysis of the antimicrobial an...The present study investigated the chemical composition of ethylacetate extracts from an endophytic actinomycete Streptomyces sp. A0916 and its host Polygonum cuspidatum. A comparative analysis of the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of the extracts was also conducted. 32 compounds of P. cuspidatum and 23 compounds of Streptomyces sp. A0916 were isolated and identified by GC/MS. Antimicrobial activities of the extracts were evaluated using eight microbial strains(3 Gram-positive bacteria, 3 Gram-negative bacteria, and 2 fungi). The Streptomyces sp. A0916 extracts showed a wide range of antimicrobial activities and presented greater antimicrobial effectiveness than the P. cuspidatum extracts. The minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) of Streptomyces sp. A0916 extracts against the ampicillin-resistant strain Enterococcus faecium SIIA843 was 32 μg·m L-1. Furthermore, the extracts had greater antimicrobial effect against Gram-positive bacteria than Gram-negative bacteria. Finally, the antioxidant activity of the Streptomyces sp. A0916 extracts was equal to that of the P. cuspidatum extracts. In conclusion, our results suggest that the endophytic actinomycetes of the medicinal plants are an important source of bioactive substances.展开更多
虎杖是国内外广泛分布的重要中草药和工业原料植物,准确把握其研究现状和发展态势对虎杖种植和利用有重要指导意义。该研究以2002—2022年CNKI中文期刊数据库、Web of Science核心数据库检索文献为基础数据,应用CiteSpace和VOSviewer软...虎杖是国内外广泛分布的重要中草药和工业原料植物,准确把握其研究现状和发展态势对虎杖种植和利用有重要指导意义。该研究以2002—2022年CNKI中文期刊数据库、Web of Science核心数据库检索文献为基础数据,应用CiteSpace和VOSviewer软件系统分析了虎杖研究现状、动态和前沿热点。2002年以来国内外对虎杖研究关注程度总体呈上升趋势,影响力最大的研究机构为中国科学院、中国农业科学院、四川大学等。从国际范围看,中国是虎杖研究合作影响力最高国家,发文量占全球的44.8%。国内外虎杖研究热点主题分别形成17个聚类,国内热点包括其药用价值、生长特性、离体培养,白藜芦醇、虎杖苷、大黄素、绿原酸、总蒽醌等功能成分提取、药效和利用等。国际热点包括蒽醌类、白藜芦醇等功能成分提取分析及其抗氧化、抑制细胞增生等医药健康用途、新活性物质鉴定、作用分子机理、合成生物学、能源和农药利用、生物入侵和生物控制等。研究确证了中国研究单位和研究者的优势和影响力,为深化虎杖研究提供了方向指导。展开更多
Magnetic nanoparticles(MNPs) are widely used for the immobilization of enzyme owing to the unique properties such as good biocompatibility and rapid separation. Herein, we used Fe_3O_4 magnetic nanoparticles(Fe_3O_4 M...Magnetic nanoparticles(MNPs) are widely used for the immobilization of enzyme owing to the unique properties such as good biocompatibility and rapid separation. Herein, we used Fe_3O_4 magnetic nanoparticles(Fe_3O_4 MNPs) as the carrier core with(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane(APTES)modification by our approach, in which a-glucosidase was stereoscopically immobilized on the surface of Fe_3O_4 MNPs via covalent binding. The result of immobilization was characterized by scanning electron microscope(SEM) and fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR). Then we optimized some key parameters of the immobilization reaction, including the ratio of MNPs to enzyme, GA concentration,crosslinking time and immobilization time. Moreover, under the optimal conditions, pH tolerance,thermo stability and reusability of the immobilized enzyme were investigated and compared with the free one. In order to evaluate the change of the affinity of the enzyme to its specific substrate after immobilization, the Michaelis-Menten constant(K_m) was also studied. Finally, the immobilized α-glucosidase combining with high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry technique(HPLC-MS/MS) was applied to screen and identify eight inhibitors from Polygonum cuspidatum extract. These results indicated that the established method had the broad prospects for biotechnological applications.展开更多
Aim To establish reliable methods for evaluating the quality of rhizoma of Polygonum cuspidatum( Huzhang in Chinese). Methods TLC and HPLC were employed for the chemical identification and content determination,respec...Aim To establish reliable methods for evaluating the quality of rhizoma of Polygonum cuspidatum( Huzhang in Chinese). Methods TLC and HPLC were employed for the chemical identification and content determination,respectively. Results A qualitative TLC method and a quantitative HPLC method with piceid as the reference substance were established, respectively. With piceid as the reference substance and ethyl acetate-methanol-formic acid-water ( 19:3:0.5:1) as the mobile phase, a TLC method for the identification of Huzhang from the commonly used crude drugs of the same family was also set up. Conclusion The established TLC method can reasonably appraise the quality of the drug and easily distinguish Huzhang from the other commonly used crude drugs of the same family. The HPLC method for determining piceid is simple, reproducible, accurate, and feasible.展开更多
Accidentally,we found that the shoots of Polygonum cuspidatum(SPC)have been consumed for centuries as a traditional vegetable in the Shennongjia region of China.Local residents believe that SPC has biological effects ...Accidentally,we found that the shoots of Polygonum cuspidatum(SPC)have been consumed for centuries as a traditional vegetable in the Shennongjia region of China.Local residents believe that SPC has biological effects such as antibacterial,anti-aging,and antioxidant.To provide scientific support for the use of SPC as a functional food,SPC was evaluated in terms of safety,chemical composition,and antioxidant activity both in vivo and in vitro.In the first,SPC exhibited no adverse cytotoxic effects or acute toxicity in mice.Then the chemical composition of SPC was determined by ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization–quadrupole time of flight tandem mass spectrometry(UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS).Twenty-two compounds were identified from the SPC extracts,including phenolic,flavonoid,stilbene,and anthra-quinone.Finally,an acute ethanol-induced oxidative stress model in mice showed hepatoprotective effects.In brief,our study indicated that SPC is a safe,multifunctional food with antioxidant and hepatoprotective activities.Importantly,the consumption of SPC as a functional food provides a novel strategy for the efficient utilization of the invasive plant.展开更多
Polygonum cuspidatum is used as a traditional medicinal herb for the therapy of various diseases including several types of cancers. In the present study, we focused on addressing the anti-cancer activity and molecula...Polygonum cuspidatum is used as a traditional medicinal herb for the therapy of various diseases including several types of cancers. In the present study, we focused on addressing the anti-cancer activity and molecular mechanism of methanol extract of Polygonum cuspidatum (MEPC) in HSC-2 human oral cancer cells. The effect of MEPC on oral cancer cells was estimated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-20yl)-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulphophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium (MTS) assay, 4’-6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining and Western blot analysis. MEPC inhibited the cell viability and induced apoptosis through the induction of death receptor (DR) 5. MEPC also increased the expression of C/EBP homologous protein/growth arrest and the DNA damage-inducible gene 153 (CHOP), a transcription factor induced by ER stress. Thus, we concluded that the induction of CHOP leading to DR5 up-regulation is required for the anti-cancer activity of MEPC in HSC-2 cells and MEPC may be a promising drug candidate for oral cancer.展开更多
A novel and efficient extraction/hydrolysis method was developed for the recovery of resveratrol and emodin from a well-known traditional chinese medicinal herb, Polygonum cuspidatum. By using a 85% aqueous acetone so...A novel and efficient extraction/hydrolysis method was developed for the recovery of resveratrol and emodin from a well-known traditional chinese medicinal herb, Polygonum cuspidatum. By using a 85% aqueous acetone solution containing 1.0 mol/L HCl as extractant, extraction of resveratrol and emodin from P. cuspidatum and conversion of resveratrol-3-O-β-glucoside and emodin-8-O-β-D-glucoside into the products could be achieved in one step. The effects of several key parameters including concentration of HCl and acetone, temperature, ratio of solvent to material, extraction duration and extraction times on the process efficiency was systematically investigated. The results showed that the optimal conditions for maximizing the recovery yield were 85% acetone containing 1.0 mol/L HCl as extractant, temperature 70 ℃, ratio of liquid to solid 50 mL /g and extraction duration 30 min. This one-pot extraction/hydrolysis process increased the yield of resveratrol and emodin to 524% and 302%, respectively, compared to a raw sample without hydrolysis. Compared with conventional method, the developed process not only achieved high yield of resveratrol and emodin, but simplified the procedures and reduced time. The results demonstrated that the simultaneous extraction/hydrolysis process is simple and efficient which could act as a useful approach for enhanced recovery of resveratrol and emodin from P. cuspidatum.展开更多
Objective A method of TLC-fluorescence spectrophotometry was established to assay the content of polydatin in polygonum cuspidatum sieb. et zucc. Methods: Polydatin was extracted by methanol and separated with chloro...Objective A method of TLC-fluorescence spectrophotometry was established to assay the content of polydatin in polygonum cuspidatum sieb. et zucc. Methods: Polydatin was extracted by methanol and separated with chloroform-acetone-formic acid-water (4∶4∶0.5∶0.2) by thin layer chromatography. The excitation wavelength and emission wavelength were 284 nm and 384 nm, respectively. Results The linear regression equation of the calibration graph was y=7.02179x+4.5143, a linear regression correlative coefficient r=0.9936. Conclusion This method was proved simple, stable and sensitive. It can be used in quality control of herbs.展开更多
基金supported by the National Science and Technology Major Program (Grant No.2008ZX10005-004)
文摘Various active components have been extracted from the root of Polygonum cuspidatum. However, the genetic basis for their activity is virtually unknown. In this study, 25600002 short reads （2.3 Gb） of P. cuspidatum root transcriptome were obtained via lllumina HiSeq 2000 sequencing. A total of 86418 urtigenes were assembled de novo and annotated. Twelve, 18, 60 and 54 unigenes were respectively mapped to the mevalonic acid （MVA）, methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate （MEP）, shikimate and resveratrol biosynthesis pathways, suggesting that they are involved in the biosynthesis of pharmaceutically important anthra- quinone and resveratrol. Eighteen potential UDP-glycosyltransferase unigenes were identified as the candidates most likely to be involved in the biosynthesis of glycosides of secondary metabolites. Identification of relevant genes could be important in eventually increasing the yields of the medicinally useful constituents of the P. cuspidatum root. From the previously published transcriptome data of 19 non-model plant taxa, 1127 shared orthologs were identified and characterized. This information will be very useful for future functional, phylogenetic and evolutionary studies of these plants.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81473516 and No.30973918)
文摘Objective: To observe the effects of Chinese medicine(CM) Polygonum cuspidatum(PC) on adenosine 5'-monophosphate-activated protein kinase(AMPK), forkhead box O3α(FOXO3α), Toll-like receptor-4(TLR4), NACHT, LRR and PYD domains-containing protein 3(NLRP3), and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1(MCP-1) expression in a rat model of uric acid-induced renal damage and to determine the molecular mechanism. Methods: A rat model of uric acid-induced renal damage was established, and rats were randomly divided into a model group, a positive drug group, and high-, medium-, and low-dose PC groups(n=12 per group). A normal group(n=6) was used as the control. Rats in the normal and model groups were administered distilled water(10 m L·kg^(–1)) by intragastric infusion. Rats in the positive drug group and the high-, medium-, and low-dose PC groups were administered allopurinol(23.33 mg·kg^(–1)), and 7.46, 3.73, or 1.87 g·kg^(–1)·d^(–1) PC by intragastric infusion, respectively for 6 to 8 weeks. After the intervention, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, Western blot, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay, and immunohistochemistry were used to detect AMPK, FOXO3α, TLR4, NLRP3, and MCP-1 m RNA and protein levels in renal tissue or serum. Results: Compared with the normal group, the m RNA transcription levels of AMPK and FOXO3α in the model group were significantly down-regulated, and protein levels of AMPKα1, pAMPKα1 and FOXO3α were significantly down-regulated at the 6 th and 8 th weeks(P<0.01 or P<0.05). The m RNA transcription and protein levels of TLR4, NLRP3 and MCP-1 were significantly up-regulated(P<0.01 or P<0.05). Compared with the model group, at the 6 th week, the mRNA transcription levels of AMPK in the high-and medium-dose groups, and protein expression levels of AMPKα1, p AMPKα1 and FOXO3α in the high-dose PC group, AMPKα1 and p AMPKα1 in the mediumdose PC group, and p AMPKα1 in the low-dose PC group were significantly up-regulated(P<0.01 or P<0.05); the m RNA transcription and prot
基金supported by Department of Science and Technology of Sichuan Province,China(No.2014 JY0199)
文摘The present study investigated the chemical composition of ethylacetate extracts from an endophytic actinomycete Streptomyces sp. A0916 and its host Polygonum cuspidatum. A comparative analysis of the antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of the extracts was also conducted. 32 compounds of P. cuspidatum and 23 compounds of Streptomyces sp. A0916 were isolated and identified by GC/MS. Antimicrobial activities of the extracts were evaluated using eight microbial strains(3 Gram-positive bacteria, 3 Gram-negative bacteria, and 2 fungi). The Streptomyces sp. A0916 extracts showed a wide range of antimicrobial activities and presented greater antimicrobial effectiveness than the P. cuspidatum extracts. The minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC) of Streptomyces sp. A0916 extracts against the ampicillin-resistant strain Enterococcus faecium SIIA843 was 32 μg·m L-1. Furthermore, the extracts had greater antimicrobial effect against Gram-positive bacteria than Gram-negative bacteria. Finally, the antioxidant activity of the Streptomyces sp. A0916 extracts was equal to that of the P. cuspidatum extracts. In conclusion, our results suggest that the endophytic actinomycetes of the medicinal plants are an important source of bioactive substances.
文摘虎杖是国内外广泛分布的重要中草药和工业原料植物,准确把握其研究现状和发展态势对虎杖种植和利用有重要指导意义。该研究以2002—2022年CNKI中文期刊数据库、Web of Science核心数据库检索文献为基础数据,应用CiteSpace和VOSviewer软件系统分析了虎杖研究现状、动态和前沿热点。2002年以来国内外对虎杖研究关注程度总体呈上升趋势,影响力最大的研究机构为中国科学院、中国农业科学院、四川大学等。从国际范围看,中国是虎杖研究合作影响力最高国家,发文量占全球的44.8%。国内外虎杖研究热点主题分别形成17个聚类,国内热点包括其药用价值、生长特性、离体培养,白藜芦醇、虎杖苷、大黄素、绿原酸、总蒽醌等功能成分提取、药效和利用等。国际热点包括蒽醌类、白藜芦醇等功能成分提取分析及其抗氧化、抑制细胞增生等医药健康用途、新活性物质鉴定、作用分子机理、合成生物学、能源和农药利用、生物入侵和生物控制等。研究确证了中国研究单位和研究者的优势和影响力,为深化虎杖研究提供了方向指导。
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81473537,81773690,21673219)
文摘Magnetic nanoparticles(MNPs) are widely used for the immobilization of enzyme owing to the unique properties such as good biocompatibility and rapid separation. Herein, we used Fe_3O_4 magnetic nanoparticles(Fe_3O_4 MNPs) as the carrier core with(3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane(APTES)modification by our approach, in which a-glucosidase was stereoscopically immobilized on the surface of Fe_3O_4 MNPs via covalent binding. The result of immobilization was characterized by scanning electron microscope(SEM) and fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR). Then we optimized some key parameters of the immobilization reaction, including the ratio of MNPs to enzyme, GA concentration,crosslinking time and immobilization time. Moreover, under the optimal conditions, pH tolerance,thermo stability and reusability of the immobilized enzyme were investigated and compared with the free one. In order to evaluate the change of the affinity of the enzyme to its specific substrate after immobilization, the Michaelis-Menten constant(K_m) was also studied. Finally, the immobilized α-glucosidase combining with high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry technique(HPLC-MS/MS) was applied to screen and identify eight inhibitors from Polygonum cuspidatum extract. These results indicated that the established method had the broad prospects for biotechnological applications.
基金TheNinth Five yearNationalKeyScientificandTech nicalProgramofChinaNo.99 92 9 0 1 3 1
文摘Aim To establish reliable methods for evaluating the quality of rhizoma of Polygonum cuspidatum( Huzhang in Chinese). Methods TLC and HPLC were employed for the chemical identification and content determination,respectively. Results A qualitative TLC method and a quantitative HPLC method with piceid as the reference substance were established, respectively. With piceid as the reference substance and ethyl acetate-methanol-formic acid-water ( 19:3:0.5:1) as the mobile phase, a TLC method for the identification of Huzhang from the commonly used crude drugs of the same family was also set up. Conclusion The established TLC method can reasonably appraise the quality of the drug and easily distinguish Huzhang from the other commonly used crude drugs of the same family. The HPLC method for determining piceid is simple, reproducible, accurate, and feasible.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2017YFC1701003)。
文摘Accidentally,we found that the shoots of Polygonum cuspidatum(SPC)have been consumed for centuries as a traditional vegetable in the Shennongjia region of China.Local residents believe that SPC has biological effects such as antibacterial,anti-aging,and antioxidant.To provide scientific support for the use of SPC as a functional food,SPC was evaluated in terms of safety,chemical composition,and antioxidant activity both in vivo and in vitro.In the first,SPC exhibited no adverse cytotoxic effects or acute toxicity in mice.Then the chemical composition of SPC was determined by ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography–electrospray ionization–quadrupole time of flight tandem mass spectrometry(UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS).Twenty-two compounds were identified from the SPC extracts,including phenolic,flavonoid,stilbene,and anthra-quinone.Finally,an acute ethanol-induced oxidative stress model in mice showed hepatoprotective effects.In brief,our study indicated that SPC is a safe,multifunctional food with antioxidant and hepatoprotective activities.Importantly,the consumption of SPC as a functional food provides a novel strategy for the efficient utilization of the invasive plant.
文摘Polygonum cuspidatum is used as a traditional medicinal herb for the therapy of various diseases including several types of cancers. In the present study, we focused on addressing the anti-cancer activity and molecular mechanism of methanol extract of Polygonum cuspidatum (MEPC) in HSC-2 human oral cancer cells. The effect of MEPC on oral cancer cells was estimated by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-20yl)-(3-carboxymethoxyphenyl)-2-(4-sulphophenyl)-2H-tetrazolium (MTS) assay, 4’-6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining and Western blot analysis. MEPC inhibited the cell viability and induced apoptosis through the induction of death receptor (DR) 5. MEPC also increased the expression of C/EBP homologous protein/growth arrest and the DNA damage-inducible gene 153 (CHOP), a transcription factor induced by ER stress. Thus, we concluded that the induction of CHOP leading to DR5 up-regulation is required for the anti-cancer activity of MEPC in HSC-2 cells and MEPC may be a promising drug candidate for oral cancer.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2113600921506221)
文摘A novel and efficient extraction/hydrolysis method was developed for the recovery of resveratrol and emodin from a well-known traditional chinese medicinal herb, Polygonum cuspidatum. By using a 85% aqueous acetone solution containing 1.0 mol/L HCl as extractant, extraction of resveratrol and emodin from P. cuspidatum and conversion of resveratrol-3-O-β-glucoside and emodin-8-O-β-D-glucoside into the products could be achieved in one step. The effects of several key parameters including concentration of HCl and acetone, temperature, ratio of solvent to material, extraction duration and extraction times on the process efficiency was systematically investigated. The results showed that the optimal conditions for maximizing the recovery yield were 85% acetone containing 1.0 mol/L HCl as extractant, temperature 70 ℃, ratio of liquid to solid 50 mL /g and extraction duration 30 min. This one-pot extraction/hydrolysis process increased the yield of resveratrol and emodin to 524% and 302%, respectively, compared to a raw sample without hydrolysis. Compared with conventional method, the developed process not only achieved high yield of resveratrol and emodin, but simplified the procedures and reduced time. The results demonstrated that the simultaneous extraction/hydrolysis process is simple and efficient which could act as a useful approach for enhanced recovery of resveratrol and emodin from P. cuspidatum.
文摘Objective A method of TLC-fluorescence spectrophotometry was established to assay the content of polydatin in polygonum cuspidatum sieb. et zucc. Methods: Polydatin was extracted by methanol and separated with chloroform-acetone-formic acid-water (4∶4∶0.5∶0.2) by thin layer chromatography. The excitation wavelength and emission wavelength were 284 nm and 384 nm, respectively. Results The linear regression equation of the calibration graph was y=7.02179x+4.5143, a linear regression correlative coefficient r=0.9936. Conclusion This method was proved simple, stable and sensitive. It can be used in quality control of herbs.
