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The Antioxidant And Cytoprotective Activity Of, Ocimum Gratissimum Extracts Against Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Toxicity In Human Hepg2 Cells, Y.-W. Chiu, H.-J. Lo, H.-Y. Huang, P.-Y. Chao, J.-M. Hwang, P.-Y. Huang, S.-J. Huang, J.-Y. Liu, T.-J. Lai Jul 2020

The Antioxidant And Cytoprotective Activity Of, Ocimum Gratissimum Extracts Against Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Toxicity In Human Hepg2 Cells, Y.-W. Chiu, H.-J. Lo, H.-Y. Huang, P.-Y. Chao, J.-M. Hwang, P.-Y. Huang, S.-J. Huang, J.-Y. Liu, T.-J. Lai

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Ocimum gratissimum is used as a traditional folk medicine in many countries. The objective of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activities of an aqueous 0. gratissimum extract (OGE) and to evaluate its cytoprotective activity against hydrogen peroxide-induced toxicity in human HepG2 cells. The results revealed that the total phenolic content of the OGE reached 20%. In the 2,2-diphenyl-l-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay, the OGE reduced up to 80% of the free radicals at a plateau concentration of 66.7 μg/mL. This indicates that OGE contains considerable free radical scavenging activity. In a dose-dependent manner, OGE pretreatment counteracted the decrease in cell …

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Coconut Kernel Protein In Diet Protects The Heart By Beneficially Modulating Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase, Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, And Nuclear Factor-Kappab Expressions In Experimental Myocardial Infarction, S. Remya, A.M. Chikku, R.S. Renjith, S. Arunima, T. Rajamohan Jul 2020

Coconut Kernel Protein In Diet Protects The Heart By Beneficially Modulating Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase, Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, And Nuclear Factor-Kappab Expressions In Experimental Myocardial Infarction, S. Remya, A.M. Chikku, R.S. Renjith, S. Arunima, T. Rajamohan

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Previous studies conducted in our laboratory revealed that coconut kernel protein has a significant cardioprotective effect on isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction in rats. In the present study, we explored the possible protective mechanism of coconut kernel protein during acute myocardial infarction. Coconut kernel protein (50 mg/100 g) was administered to Sprague-Dawley rats orally for 45 days. Isoproterenol (20 mg/100 g) was injected subcutaneously at an interval of 24 hours twice to induce myocardial infarction. Myocardial infarction was confirmed by the abnormal activities of cardiac marker enzymes in serum. Activities of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase were decreased …

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A Review On The Response And Management Of The Plasticizer-Tainted Food Incident In Taiwan, Y.-H. Chen, S.-C. Fu, J.-K. Huang, H.-F. Cheng, J.-J. Kang Jul 2020

A Review On The Response And Management Of The Plasticizer-Tainted Food Incident In Taiwan, Y.-H. Chen, S.-C. Fu, J.-K. Huang, H.-F. Cheng, J.-J. Kang

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While conducting an inspection project on counterfeit drugs in 2011, the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (FDA) discovered a probiotic product that was contaminated with the plasticizer di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). After a thorough investigation, it was confirmed that the plasticizer had been deliberately added to the clouding agent as a substitute for an emulsifier. The illegal use of DEHP contaminated a broad range of foods and nutraceutical products. Subsequent investigation revealed that another plasticizer, diisononyl phthalate (DINP), was also used. Some contaminated food and beverages had already been exported abroad. This caused panic in the public in Taiwan and drew …

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Quantification Of Bioactive Gentiopicroside In The Medicinal Plant Gentiana Scabra Bunge Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy, Y.-K. Chuang, S. Chen, Y.M. Lo, I.-C. Yang, Y.-F. Cheng, C.-Y. Wang, C.-Y. Tsai, R.-M. Hsieh, K.-H. Wang, C.-C. Lai, W.-C. Chen Jul 2020

Quantification Of Bioactive Gentiopicroside In The Medicinal Plant Gentiana Scabra Bunge Using Near Infrared Spectroscopy, Y.-K. Chuang, S. Chen, Y.M. Lo, I.-C. Yang, Y.-F. Cheng, C.-Y. Wang, C.-Y. Tsai, R.-M. Hsieh, K.-H. Wang, C.-C. Lai, W.-C. Chen

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Near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy was employed to perform a quantitative analysis of gentiopicroside, the bioactive component of the medicinal plant Gentiana scabra Bunge. Modified partial least squares regression (MPLSR) and stepwise multiple linear regression (SMLR) calibration models were built using 94 plant tissue culture samples and 136 grown plant samples, respectively, over the full wavelength range (400-2498 nm) and the silicon charge-coupled-device (CCD) sensing band (400-1098 nm). For tissue culture, the smoothing, first-derivative MPLSR model can produce the best effect [calibration set (Rc) = 0.868, standard error of calibration (SEC) = 0.606%, standard error of validation (SEV) = 0.862%] in …

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Photoproducts Of Indomethacin Exhibit Decreased Hydroxyl Radical Scavenging And Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition Activities, G.-S. Lien, C.-S. Chen, W.-Y. Chen, S.-H. Huang, K.-T. Cheng, C.-M. Lin, S.-H. Chao Jul 2020

Photoproducts Of Indomethacin Exhibit Decreased Hydroxyl Radical Scavenging And Xanthine Oxidase Inhibition Activities, G.-S. Lien, C.-S. Chen, W.-Y. Chen, S.-H. Huang, K.-T. Cheng, C.-M. Lin, S.-H. Chao

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Indomethacin (IN) is a widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. In this study, four photoproducts of IN (IN1-IN4) were produced and isolated from photoirradiated IN. This study investigated the abilities of IN and its photoproducts to scavenge hydroxyl radicals and inhibit xanthine oxidase (XO). The hydroxyl radical-scavenging activity was measured in vitro by electron spin resonance spectrometry using 5,5-dimethyl-1-pyrroline-N-oxide as a spin trapping agent. Enzyme activity was measured by continuous monitoring of uric acid formation, using xanthine as a substrate. The results showed that, among all the related products, IN has the strongest hydroxyl radical-scavenging (IC 50 = 65 μM) and …

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Significance Of Regulation Limits In Mycotoxin Contamination In Asia And Risk Management Programs At The National Level, N. Anukul, K. Vangnai, W. Mahakarnchandkul Jul 2020

Significance Of Regulation Limits In Mycotoxin Contamination In Asia And Risk Management Programs At The National Level, N. Anukul, K. Vangnai, W. Mahakarnchandkul

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Mycotoxins are the secondary metabolites produced from toxigenic fungi recognized as major food and feed contaminants. They are a source of grave concern in food contamination, resulting in mycotoxicosis in humans and animals. To date, many regulations on the allowable levels of each mycotoxin have been established in several countries. Consumers and food producers expect that toxin contamination in food and feed, based on government regulations and guideline levels, should have no adverse consequences on human and animal health. This review is an extension of the discussions during the international seminar entitled Risk Assessment and Risk Management of Mycotoxins/or Food …

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Beyond-Use Date Of Extemporaneous Morphine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, C.-Y. Lin, L.-J. Shen, C.-F. Huang, H.-L. Yang, Y.-J. Chen, F.-L.L. Wu Jul 2020

Beyond-Use Date Of Extemporaneous Morphine Hydrochloride Oral Solution, C.-Y. Lin, L.-J. Shen, C.-F. Huang, H.-L. Yang, Y.-J. Chen, F.-L.L. Wu

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Hospital pharmacists prepare morphine oral solution extemporaneously in Taiwan because of the unavailability of commercial products. According to the United States Pharmacopeia 〈795〈, extemporaneous oral solution has an expiration of 14 days if there is no stability test data. However, outpatients usually need 4-week medications. The purpose of this study was to determine the beyond-use date of extemporaneous morphine hydrochloride (HCl) oral solution. Extemporaneous 0.1% morphine HCl oral solutions were prepared in an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Class 8 compounding room, and bottled in 500-mL high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles with polypropylene caps. Twelve bottles were divided into 2 groups …

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Systemic And Brain Bioavailabilities Of D-Phenylglycine-L-Dopa, A Sustained Dopamine-Releasing Prodrug, C.-L. Wang, Y.-B. Fan, S.-E. Lee, J.-F. Lian, J.-P. Liou, H.-P. Wang Jul 2020

Systemic And Brain Bioavailabilities Of D-Phenylglycine-L-Dopa, A Sustained Dopamine-Releasing Prodrug, C.-L. Wang, Y.-B. Fan, S.-E. Lee, J.-F. Lian, J.-P. Liou, H.-P. Wang

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D-Phenylglycine-L-Dopa (D-PhG-L-Dopa), designed as a dipeptide mimetic prodrug of dopamine, has been proven to have 31-fold higher oral bioavailability than L-Dopa in rats. To further investigate if this dipeptide enters the brain, a single-dose pharmacokinetic study by i.v. administration, in comparison with L-Dopa, was conducted to monitor brain availability. The dopamine level in the brain was also determined. The results indicated that both D-PhG-L-Dopa and L-Dopa entered the brain rapidly (Tmax 1 minute) with similar degrees of penetration (AUCbrain/AUCplasma 8.83% vs. 7.61%). As D-PhG-L-Dopa had higher systemic exposure than L-Dopa (AUC plasma 23.79 μmol·min/mL vs. 12.09 μmol·min/mL), it thus had …

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Evaluation Of Das™ Kits For The Detection Of Food-Borne Pathogens In Chicken- And Meat-Based Street-Vended Foods, L.S. Manguiat, T.J. Fang Jul 2020

Evaluation Of Das™ Kits For The Detection Of Food-Borne Pathogens In Chicken- And Meat-Based Street-Vended Foods, L.S. Manguiat, T.J. Fang

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The PCR-based method has gained acceptability as an alternative method for assessing the microbial safety of foods. In this study, the performance of PCR-based DNA Amplification System™ (DAS™) detection kits, namely, E. coli DAS™, S. aureus DAS™, E. coli O157:H7 DAS™ and Salmonella DAS™, were compared with reference methods in detecting the pathogens Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli O157:H7 and Salmonella spp. in 130 naturally- and artificially-contaminated chicken and meat-based grilled and fried street food samples. E. coli DAS™ displayed very good agreement with the reference method with a kappa value of 0.92 in chicken-based samples. S. aureus DAS™ …

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Correlations Of The Components Of Tea Tree Oil With Its Antibacterial Effects And Skin Irritation, C.-J. Lee, L.-W. Chen, L.-G. Chen, T.-L. Chang, C.-W. Huang, M.-C. Huang, C.-C. Wang Jul 2020

Correlations Of The Components Of Tea Tree Oil With Its Antibacterial Effects And Skin Irritation, C.-J. Lee, L.-W. Chen, L.-G. Chen, T.-L. Chang, C.-W. Huang, M.-C. Huang, C.-C. Wang

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Tea tree oil (TTO), the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia L., is one of the most popular agents used in cosmetics. This study aimed to explore the correlations of components in TTO with its anti-acne activities and skin irritation. TTOs were isolated from the leaves (TTO-L), twigs, and branches of M. alternifolia by steam distillation, and the components analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Results showed that components of TTO-L satisfied the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 4730 guidelines. TTO-L and its components, terpinen-4-ol, terpinolene, α-terpinene, and α-terpineol, had strong inhibitory activities against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus. Moreover, six TTO …

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Studies On The Extraction Of Pumpkin Components And Their Biological Effects On Blood Glucose Of Diabetic Mice, H. Jin, Y.-J. Zhang, J.-X. Jiang, L.-Y. Zhu, P. Chen, J. Li, H.-Y. Yao Jul 2020

Studies On The Extraction Of Pumpkin Components And Their Biological Effects On Blood Glucose Of Diabetic Mice, H. Jin, Y.-J. Zhang, J.-X. Jiang, L.-Y. Zhu, P. Chen, J. Li, H.-Y. Yao

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Pumpkin crude extract (PCE) was extracted from pumpkin powder with water and 95% ethanol at 60°C. Several components were isolated and further purified by solvents purification and dialysis as well as column chromatography. The anti-diabetic activities of the hypoglycemic components extracted from pumpkin were identified using diabetic model mice which were induced by alloxan intraperitoneal injection. The diabetic mice were treated with pumpkin extracts by intraperitoneal injection at dosages of 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight. Blood samples for glucose assays were taken from the diabetic mice before injection and 4, 7 and 11 hours after injection. The results …

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Status Of Management Of Controlled Drugs In Taiwan: Inspection During 2002-2011, C.-J. Chang, M.-H. Wu, M.-T. Hsieh, Y.-L. Hsieh, W.-I. Tsay Jul 2020

Status Of Management Of Controlled Drugs In Taiwan: Inspection During 2002-2011, C.-J. Chang, M.-H. Wu, M.-T. Hsieh, Y.-L. Hsieh, W.-I. Tsay

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The three major United Nations international drug control conventions set a supportive and complementary system to effectively control the production (manufacture), trafficking and abuse of drugs. In response to the spirit of the United Nations drug control treaties, Taiwan has instituted a framework of classification administration and license issuance. There is also circulation control for managing the diversion of controlled drugs from pharmaceutical plants and medical institutions, as well as the use of controlled drugs among pharmaceutical and medical professionals under the Controlled Drugs Act. Most of the controlled drug registration licenses and prescription licenses issued by the Taiwan Food …

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Chromatographic Analysis Of Ivabradine On Polar, Nonpolar And Chemically Modified Adsorbents By Hptlc, P. Pikul, J. Nowakowska, K. Ciura Jul 2020

Chromatographic Analysis Of Ivabradine On Polar, Nonpolar And Chemically Modified Adsorbents By Hptlc, P. Pikul, J. Nowakowska, K. Ciura

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Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) was used to evaluate the behavior of ivabradine in various chromatographic systems. The mobile phases used were aqueous (methanol-water and acetonitrile-water) and non-aqueous (methanol-acetonitrile and methanol-dimethyl sulfoxide) in a wide range of concentrations (0-100%, v/v). The stationary phases used were high-performance TLC plates: Kieselgel 60 F254 S, RP-2 F254 S, RP-8 F254 S, RP-18 F254 S, RP-18 WF254 S, Kieselgel 60 CN F254 S, Kieselgel 60 Diol F254 S, and Kieselgel 60 NH2 F254 S; and TLC plates: aluminum oxide 150 F254, cellulose F, and polyamide 11 F254. The usefulness of various mobile and stationary phases in …

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Pharmacist-Directed Reconciliation For Reducing Medication Discrepancies: A Pilot Study In A Nursing Home Setting In Taiwan, C.-N. Kuo, Y.-M. Lin, M.-T. Wu, L.-N. Kuo, L.-W. Lee, H.-Y. Chen Jul 2020

Pharmacist-Directed Reconciliation For Reducing Medication Discrepancies: A Pilot Study In A Nursing Home Setting In Taiwan, C.-N. Kuo, Y.-M. Lin, M.-T. Wu, L.-N. Kuo, L.-W. Lee, H.-Y. Chen

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Nursing home residents are at risk for medication errors when being transferred between wards. Medication reconciliation is a process used to verify medication use, identify variations and rectify medication errors during transitions. This pilot study was performed to evaluate a pharmacist-directed medication-reconciliation program in a nursing home setting. The number and types of discrepancies 3 months before (the control period) and after (the study period) implementation of a medication-reconciliation program were compared. A pharmacist performed medication reconciliation and discussed discrepancies with care providers in the study period. There were 190/209 (90.9%) and 220/266 (82.7%) documented discrepancies during the control and …

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Development And Application Of Tuf Gene-Based Pcr And Pcr-Dgge Methods For The Detection Of 16 Bifidobacterium Species, S.-J. Sheu, H.-C. Chen, C.-K. Lin, W.-H. Lin, Y.-C. Chiang, W.-Z. Hwang, H.-Y. Tsen Jul 2020

Development And Application Of Tuf Gene-Based Pcr And Pcr-Dgge Methods For The Detection Of 16 Bifidobacterium Species, S.-J. Sheu, H.-C. Chen, C.-K. Lin, W.-H. Lin, Y.-C. Chiang, W.-Z. Hwang, H.-Y. Tsen

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A total of 16 Bifidobacterium species were assayed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR-DGGE) methods targeted on a 770-bp region of the tuf gene. Based on this sequence, a genus-specific primer set and 12 primer sets for 12 Bifidobacterium species including those previously reported for six probiotic species were developed. On the other hand, when these 16 Bifidobacterium species were subjected to PCR-DGGE analysis, 13 product migration patterns were obtained. PCR products for strains in pairs of B. adolescentis/B. thermophilum, B. longum/B. magnum and B. lactis/B. gallinarum migrated the same distance on the DGGE gel. …

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Determination Of Serum Atorvastatin Concentrations In Lipid-Controlling Patients With And Without Myalgia Syndrome, Y.-C. Chou, Y.-K. Wang, M.-J. Charng, Y.-F. Ueng Jul 2020

Determination Of Serum Atorvastatin Concentrations In Lipid-Controlling Patients With And Without Myalgia Syndrome, Y.-C. Chou, Y.-K. Wang, M.-J. Charng, Y.-F. Ueng

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The cholesterol-reducing drug atorvastatin is widely used in hyperlipidemic patients and it is crucial to consider its potential myotoxic effect when adjusting the prescription for patients. The aim of this study was to establish a simple high-performance liquid chromatography method that would be applicable for the quantitative determination of high serum atorvastatin concentrations in patients for the assessment of myalgia. The average recovery of atorvastatin from the extraction using ethyl acetate was 85.1%. The extract was dried, re-dissolved in methanol, and subjected to chromatographic separation using a reverse-phase C18 analytical column and a mobile phase consisting of 61.3% methanol in …

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Analysis Of Free And Bound Formaldehyde In Squid And Squid Products By Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, T.-S. Yeh, T.-C. Lin, C.-C. Chen, H.-M. Wen Jul 2020

Analysis Of Free And Bound Formaldehyde In Squid And Squid Products By Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, T.-S. Yeh, T.-C. Lin, C.-C. Chen, H.-M. Wen

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Formaldehyde can be added illegally as a food preservative in addition to the endogenous formaldehyde that naturally occurs in aquatic products. In this study, formaldehyde was derivatized from 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine and analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to investigate free and reversibly bound formaldehyde in 10 squid and squid products. The results were compared to those obtained by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The limit of detection was 2.0 mg/kg. The total concentrations of free and reversibly bound formaldehyde were, on average, higher than the free formaldehyde concentration by 26.6 mg/kg. Free formaldehyde made up, on average, 39% of total free and reversibly …

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Development Of A Lc-Ms/Ms-Based Method For Determining Metolazone Concentrations In Human Plasma: Application To A Pharmacokinetic Study, Y.-A. Chen, K.-Y. Hsu Jul 2020

Development Of A Lc-Ms/Ms-Based Method For Determining Metolazone Concentrations In Human Plasma: Application To A Pharmacokinetic Study, Y.-A. Chen, K.-Y. Hsu

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In this study, a method was developed and validated for the quantification of metolazone in human plasma samples. This method involves high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry and is more sensitive, selective and rapid than currently available methods. Chromatography was performed using a Phenomenex® Luna C18 column (100 mm x 2.0 mm, 5 μm, 100 Å) with an isocratic mobile phase of 0.1% formic acid:acetonitrile (40:60, v/v) and zaleplon as an internal standard. The drug and internal standard were extracted by liquid-liquid extraction and analyzed by mass spectrometry in the multiple reaction monitoring mode by using m/z values …

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Effects Of Fermentation Treatment On Antioxidant And Antimicrobial Activities Of Four Common Chinese Herbal Medicinal Residues By Aspergillus Oryzae, Y.-L. Wen, L.-P. Yan, C.-S. Chen Jul 2020

Effects Of Fermentation Treatment On Antioxidant And Antimicrobial Activities Of Four Common Chinese Herbal Medicinal Residues By Aspergillus Oryzae, Y.-L. Wen, L.-P. Yan, C.-S. Chen

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The feasibility of using Aspergillus oryzae NCH 42, an extracellular tannase-producing fungus, for increasing the utilization of extraction residues of Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) was evaluated in this study. Four types of CHMs, including Trichosanthes kirilowii Maxim, Salvia miltiorrhiza Bge, Magnolia officinalis and Glycyrrhizae radix, were used. Their aqueous extraction residues were inoculated with A. oryzae NCH 42, and solid-state fermentation was performed for 5 days at 30 °C with a moisture content of 86% (ratio of solid to water 1:6, w/v). The methanolic extracts of fermentation products (F&M) were examined for their functional components and properties, such as total …

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Development And Validation Of A Uplc-Dad-Ms Method For Characterization And Quantification Of Alkaloids In Menispermi Rhizoma And Its Preparations, Y. Liu, X. Song, R. Yan, T. Li, X. Chai, A. Qi, Y. Wang, Z. Jiang Jul 2020

Development And Validation Of A Uplc-Dad-Ms Method For Characterization And Quantification Of Alkaloids In Menispermi Rhizoma And Its Preparations, Y. Liu, X. Song, R. Yan, T. Li, X. Chai, A. Qi, Y. Wang, Z. Jiang

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Menispermi Rhizoma (MR), a well known traditional Chinese medicine, is widely used to prevent and treat sore throat, enteritis, dysentery and rheumatoid arthralgia clinically. However, many rhizomes of Chinese herbal medicines are mistaken as MR due to their similar appearance, which could affect MR quality and cause serious consequences for patients. To guarantee the quality of MR products, an ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-DAD-MS) method was established for the characterization of major active ingredients in MR and its preparations. By comparing their retention times and characteristic fragmentations with those of authentic compounds, nine alkaloids in MR were …

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Introduction To The Special Issue: Dietary Natural Compounds, M.-H. Pan Jul 2020

Introduction To The Special Issue: Dietary Natural Compounds, M.-H. Pan

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Clove (Syzygium Aromaticum) Ingredients Affect Lymphocyte Subtypes Expansion And Cytokine Profile Responses: An In Vitro Evaluation, S.P. Dibazar, S. Fateh, S. Daneshmandi Jul 2020

Clove (Syzygium Aromaticum) Ingredients Affect Lymphocyte Subtypes Expansion And Cytokine Profile Responses: An In Vitro Evaluation, S.P. Dibazar, S. Fateh, S. Daneshmandi

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Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) has been used in folk medicine in many disorders. The present work aimed to investigate effects of clove essential oil as eugenol and water soluble ingredients on mouse splenocytes. Clove extracts were harvested and in different concentrations (0.001-1000 μg/mL) were affected to splenocytes and also phytohemagglutinin (PHA = 5 μg/mL) and lipopolysaccharide (LPS = 10 μg/mL) activated splenocytes; then splenocytes proliferation assayed using the MTT ([3-(4, 5-dimethylthiazole-2-yl) -2, 5-diphenyl tetrazolium bromide]) method were done. On the culture supernatant interferon (IFN)-γ, interleukin (IL)-4, IL-10, and transforming growth factor (TGF)-β cytokines were measured. Clove ingredients (100 μg/mL and 1000 …

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Total Nutritional Capacity And Inflammation Inhibition Effect Of Acalypha Alnifolia Klein Ex Wild - An Unexplored Wild Leafy Vegetable, R. Ponnusamy, P. Thangaraj Jul 2020

Total Nutritional Capacity And Inflammation Inhibition Effect Of Acalypha Alnifolia Klein Ex Wild - An Unexplored Wild Leafy Vegetable, R. Ponnusamy, P. Thangaraj

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Investigation of the nutritional as well as trace elements of a wild leafy vegetable, Acalypha alnifolia, and evaluation of the analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties of acetone and methanol leaf extracts are the main objectives of the present study. The powdered A. alnifolia leaf sample was subjected to nutritional and mineral analysis. Plant leaves were extracted (using the Soxhlet apparatus) as successive solvent extractions. The extract doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg of acetone and methanol extracts were used for pharmacology study. The analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic experiments were carried out by using animal models. The obtained result proves that …

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Determination Of L-Arginine Content In Radix Isatidis By A Composite Fluorescent Probe Of Pd (Ii), D. Cheng, H. Zhu Jul 2020

Determination Of L-Arginine Content In Radix Isatidis By A Composite Fluorescent Probe Of Pd (Ii), D. Cheng, H. Zhu

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In the presence of Britton-Robinson buffer solution (pH = 9.5) and surfactant of Tween-80, fluorescence intensity of calcein was quenched by Pd2+. However, the fluorescence intensity can be enhanced after adding a certain concentration of L-arginine, and the rate of the enhancement showed a good liner relationship with the added amount of L-arginine. We then established a fluorescence spectrometry for the determination of L-arginine. In addition, the linear range, along with detection limit, was different when the slit width changed. Thus, we could use a different slit width to meet our requirements according to the samples we treated. By testing …

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Binding Interactions Of Niclosamide With Serum Proteins, E. Maltas Jul 2020

Binding Interactions Of Niclosamide With Serum Proteins, E. Maltas

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A study of the binding of niclosamide (NC) to serum proteins such as human serum albumin, hemoglobin, and globulin was carried out using fluorescence and UV-visible spectroscopy. Interactions between NC and these proteins were estimated by Stern-Volmer and van't Hoff equations. The binding constants and the thermodynamic parameters, ΔH, ΔS, and ΔG at different temperatures were also determined by using these equations. Data showed that NC may exhibit a static quenching mechanism with all proteins. The thermodynamic parameters were calculated. Data showed that van der Waals interactions and hydrogen bonds are the main forces for human serum albumin and hemoglobin. …

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Analytical Method Development And Validation Of Simultaneous Estimation Of Rabeprazole, Pantoprazole, And Itopride By Reverse-Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, S.S. Perumal, S.P. Ekambaram, S. Raja Jul 2020

Analytical Method Development And Validation Of Simultaneous Estimation Of Rabeprazole, Pantoprazole, And Itopride By Reverse-Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography, S.S. Perumal, S.P. Ekambaram, S. Raja

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A simple, selective, rapid, and precise reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) method for the simultaneous estimation of rabeprazole (RP), pantoprazole (PP), and itopride (IP) has been developed. The compounds were well separated on a Phenomenex C18 (Luna) column (250 mm × 4.6 mm, dp = 5 μm) with C18 guard column (4 mm × 3 mm × 5 μm) with a mobile phase consisting of buffer containing 10 mM potassium dihydrogen orthophosphate (adjusted to pH 6.8): Acetonitrile (70:30 v/v) at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min and ultraviolet detection at 288 nm. The retention time of RP, PP, and IP …

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Voltammetric Determination Of Chlorogenic Acid In Pharmaceutical Products Using Poly(Aminosulfonic Acid) Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode, M. Chao, X. Ma Jul 2020

Voltammetric Determination Of Chlorogenic Acid In Pharmaceutical Products Using Poly(Aminosulfonic Acid) Modified Glassy Carbon Electrode, M. Chao, X. Ma

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In this work, a poly(aminosulfonic acid) modified glassy carbon electrode was fabricated and the electrochemical behavior of chlorogenic acid (CGA) was studied by cyclic voltammetry. Compared with a bare glassy carbon electrode, the modified electrode exhibits excellent catalytic effect on the electrochemical redox of CGA. Utilizing this catalytic effect, a sensitive and selective electrochemical method for the determination of CGA was developed. The analytical parameters were optimized. Under the optimized conditions, the oxidation peak current is linearly proportional to the concentration of CGA in the range from 4.00 × 10-7 to 1.20 × 10-5 mol/L and the detection limit is …

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Formulation And Evaluation Of Controlled-Release Of Telmisartan Microspheres: In Vitro/In Vivo Study, P.K. Gaur, S. Mishra, M. Bajpai Jul 2020

Formulation And Evaluation Of Controlled-Release Of Telmisartan Microspheres: In Vitro/In Vivo Study, P.K. Gaur, S. Mishra, M. Bajpai

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The aim of this work was to design a controlled-release drug-delivery system for the angiotensin-II receptor antagonist drug telmisartan. Telmisartan was encapsulated with different EUDRAGIT polymers by an emulsion solvent evaporation technique and the physicochemical properties of the formulations were characterized. Using a solvent evaporation method, white spherical microspheres with particle sizes of 629.9-792.1 μm were produced. The in vitro drug release was studied in three different pH media (pH 1.2 for 2 hours, pH 6.8 for 4 hours, and pH 7.4 for 18 hours). The formulations were then evaluated for their pharmacokinetic parameters. The entrapment efficiency of these microspheres …

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Electrochemistry And Determination Of Cefdinir By Voltammetric And Computational Approaches, I.H. Taşdemir Jul 2020

Electrochemistry And Determination Of Cefdinir By Voltammetric And Computational Approaches, I.H. Taşdemir

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The oxidation and reduction behavior of cefdinir (CEF) was studied by experimental methods and computational calculations at B3LYP/6-31+G (d)//AM1. Voltammetric studies were carried out based on two irreversible reduction peaks at approximately -0.5 and -1.2 V on a hanging mercury drop electrode (HMDE) and on one irreversible oxidation peak at approximately 1.0 V on a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) versus Ag/AgCl, KCl (3.0M) in Britton-Robinson (BR) buffer at pH 4.2 and 5.0, respectively. Differential pulse adsorptive stripping voltammetric methods have been developed and validated for determination of CEF in different samples. The linear range was established as 0.25-40.0 μM for …

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Sulfur Compounds Identification And Quantification From Allium Spp. Fresh Leaves, L. Gîtin, R. Dinicə, C. Neagu, L. Dumitrascu Jul 2020

Sulfur Compounds Identification And Quantification From Allium Spp. Fresh Leaves, L. Gîtin, R. Dinicə, C. Neagu, L. Dumitrascu

Journal of Food and Drug Analysis

Background Pyruvic acid concentration is a critical factor in determining Allium spp. pungency. This study was initiated to accurately measure the background pyruvic acid levels in Romanian Allium spp. From the pungency point of view, all analyzed plant varieties in this study are considered low pungent cultivars based on the enzymatically produced pyruvate level (between 42 μmol/g and 222 μmol/g fresh wt). Chromatographic analysis was carried out for the different varieties of the most popular fresh leaves (Allium cepa var. "Diamant", Allium cepa var. "Rubiniu", and Allium ursinum L.) in order to identify the sulfur compounds. The thin layer chromatography …

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