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Discriminating extra virgin olive oils from common edible oils: Comparable performance of PLS‐DA models trained on low‐field and high‐field 1H NMR data Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-23 Thomas Head, Ryland T. Giebelhaus, Seo Lin Nam, A. Paulina de la Mata, James J. Harynuk, Paul R. Shipley
IntroductionOlive oil, derived from the olive tree (Olea europaea L.), is used in cooking, cosmetics, and soap production. Due to its high value, some producers adulterate olive oil with cheaper edible oils or fraudulently mislabel oils as olive to increase profitability. Adulterated products can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and can lack compounds which contribute to the perceived
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Systematic qualitative analysis of terpenes in mastic (Pistacia lentiscus L.) extract and their fragmentations by UHPLC‐Q‐Orbitrap‐HRMS Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Gulimire Kahaer, Rahima Abdulla, Tao Wu, Haji Akber Aisa
IntroductionMastic is a natural resin produced by Pistacia lentiscus L. (Anacardiaceae). The beneficial properties of this resin are attributed to its triterpenes and volatile compounds.ObjectiveThis study was conducted to screen and characterize the terpenes in mastic ethyl acetate extract (M‐Ex).MethodsAn ultrahigh‐performance liquid chromatography coupled to quadrupole Orbitrap high‐resolution mass
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Thrombin‐targeted screening of anticoagulant active components from Polygonum amplexicaule D. Don var. sinense Forb by affinity ultrafiltration coupled with UPLC‐Q‐TOF‐MS Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Shiyi Huang, Xiangchang He, Chencun Huang, Weihe He, Hongqing Zhao, Jie Dai, Guangming Xu
IntroductionPolygonum amplexicaule D. Don var. sinense Forb (PAF), a medicinal plant, has the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. However, the active compounds and targets of its anticoagulant effect are still unclear.ObjectivesThis study aims to establish an effective reversely thrombin‐targeted screening method for anticoagulant active components in PAF by affinity ultrafiltration
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“UHPLC‐Q‐TOF/MS‐chemometrics‐network pharmacology” integrated strategy to discover quality markers of raw and stir‐fried Fructus Tribuli and process optimization of stir‐fried Fructus Tribuli Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Shuai Wang, De‐feng Du, Fei Li, Ming‐yue Chen, Hua‐gang Sheng, Chao Zhang, Fei Guo, Zhi Chen, Guang‐shang Cao
IntroductionFructus Tribuli, the dried ripe fruit of Tribulus terrestris L., has various beneficial effects, including liver‐calming and depression‐relieving effects. Raw Fructus Tribuli (RFT) and stir‐fried Fructus Tribuli (SFT) are included in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020 edition (Ch. P 2020). However, owing to the lack of specific regulations on SFT‐processing parameters in Ch. P 2020, it is difficult
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Analytical quality by design based on knowledge organization: A case study of developing an ultrahigh‐performance liquid chromatography method for the detection of phenolic compounds Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Yanni Tai, Mintong Zhao, Feng Ding, Gelin Wu, Haibin Qu, Ping Gong, Yongjian Xie, Peng Zhou, Xingchu Gong
IntroductionDespite numerous successful cases, there are still some challenges in using analytical quality by design (AQbD) for the development of analytical methods. Knowledge organization helps to enhance the objectivity of risk assessment, reduce the number of preliminary exploratory experiments, identify potential critical method parameters (CMPs) and their scope.ObjectiveIn the present study,
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Combination of large‐volume sample stacking with polarity switching and micelle electrokinetic chromatography for the analysis of anion compounds in Yangxinshi tablets Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Wenping Liu, Rui Zhou, Jin Li, Kunze Du, Jun He, Yaqi Yao, Yanxu Chang
IntroductionYangxinshi tablet (YXST) is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation characterized by its high efficacy and safety for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Anionic compounds have been revealed as potential active components. However, there is currently limited research regarding its quality control.ObjectiveWe aimed to establish a strategy for the simultaneous separation and determination
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Investigation of Rosa species by an optimized LC‐QTOF‐MS/MS method using targeted and non‐targeted screening strategies combined with multivariate chemometrics Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Petros D. Mitsikaris, Stefanos Kostas, Ioannis Mourtzinos, Urania Menkissoglu‐Spiroudi, Athanasios Papadopoulos, Natasa P. Kalogiouri
IntroductionPlants of the Rosa genus are renowned for their pronounced and pleasant aroma and colors.ObjectiveThe aim of this work was to develop a novel liquid chromatographic triple quadrupole time‐of‐flight tandem mass spectrometric (LC‐QTOF‐MS/MS) method for the investigation of the bioactive fingerprint of petals of different genotypes belonging to Rosa damascena and Rosa centifolia species.MethodologyCentral
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Metabolic and elemental profiling as potential discriminating features among the black mahlab seeds (Monechma ciliatum) grown in three different regions Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-03 Abdalbasit Adam Mariod, Haroon Elrasheid Tahir
IntroductionBlack mahlab (Monechma ciliatum) seed is a rich source of metabolites and minerals and is usually believed to have a similar composition between different areas of cultivation. Until now, no studies have assessed changes in black mahlab seeds (BMSs) to determine those constituents that help to discriminate them according to geographical origin.ObjectivesThe present study attempted to compare
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Issue Information Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-03-01
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A rapid and robust colorimetric method for measuring relative abundance of auxins in plant tissues Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Mrinalini Manna, Balakrishnan Rengasamy, Alok Krishna Sinha
IntroductionAuxin estimation in plant tissues is a crucial component of auxin signaling studies. Despite the availability of various high‐throughput auxin quantification methods like LC‐MS, GC‐MS, HPLC, biosensors, and DR5‐gus/gfp‐based assays, auxin quantification remains troublesome because these techniques are very expensive and technology intensive and they mostly involve elaborate sample preparation
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Assessment of microwave drying for rapid and convenient analysis of medicinal plants for quality assurance Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Esha Bala, Saurav Dey, Sanjukta Patra, Siddhartha Singha
IntroductionThe safety and quality of many medicinally important herbs are compromised since farmers and small organizations are involved in the cultivation, aggregation, and primary processing of these herbs. Such organizations often lack adequate quality control facilities. To improve the safety and quality of herbal products, simple, rapid, and affordable quality control systems are required.ObjectivesThe
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Optimization of the Zhou Tian Formula extraction technology based on AHP-CRITIC method and analysis of transfer efficiency of key components based on HPLC fingerprinting Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Yi-feng Ma, Yang Feng, Li-li Yao, Pei-shi Feng, Wei-kang Zhou, Le-xuan Fang, Yi Tao, Ping Wang
Zhou Tian Formula (ZTF) is an antidepressant traditional Chinese medicine utilized widely in clinical settings for the treatment of patients with depression. However, shortcomings persist in its extraction technology and quality control.
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An insight into recent updates on analytical techniques for bioactive alkaloids Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Aniket Saini, Kushal Seni, Pooja A. Chawla, Viney Chawla, Subrahmanya S. Ganti
IntroductionAlkaloids represent a wide class of naturally existing nitrogen‐containing organic compounds having diverse biological activities. They are primary bioactive substances extracted from diverse plant parts. Due to their diverse biological activities, they are frequently used as medicines. The alkaloids have diverse pharmacological impacts on the human body; alkaloids are used for prevention
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Quality assessment and Q‐markers discovery in Citri Sarcodactylis Fructus by integrating serum pharmacochemistry and network pharmacology Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Yuxin Li, Mengyu Zhang, Xinyu Liu, Xiaobin Zhang, Pingchuan Pan, Rui Tan, Hezhong Jiang
IntroductionCitri Sarcodactylis Fructus (CSF), a common fruit and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been hindered in its further development and research owing to the lack of comprehensive and specific quality evaluation standards.ObjectiveThis study aimed to establish clear TCM quality standards related to the therapeutic mechanisms of CSF and to provide a basis for subsequent research and development
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Microwave and ultrasound extraction of antioxidant phenolic compounds from Lantana camara Linn. leaves: Optimization, comparative study, and FT-Orbitrap MS analysis Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-18 Raphael Amancio de Jesus, Wenes Ramos da Silva, Alberto Wisniewski, Luís Fernando de Andrade Nascimento, Arie Fitzgerald Blank, Daniel Alves de Souza, Elma Regina Silva de Andrade Wartha, Paulo Cesar de Lima Nogueira, Valéria Regina de Souza Moraes
The species Lantana camara is used in folk medicine. The biological activities of this medicinal plant are attributable to the presence of various derivatives of triterpenoids and phenolic compounds present in its preparations, indicating excellent economic potential.
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Optimisation of enzyme-assisted extraction of camptothecin from Nothapodytes nimmoniana and its characterisation Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Dhiraj M. Patil, Basavaraj S. Hunasagi, Anjanapura V. Raghu, Raghavendra V. Kulkarni, Krishnacharya G. Akamanchi
Efficient extraction of camptothecin (CPT), an anticancer agent from the commercial source Nothapodytes nimmoniana (J. Graham) Mabb in India, is of paramount importance. CPT is present in the highest concentration in the stem portion, and the stem can be readily harvested without uprooting the plant. The fluorescence microscopy mapping of the bark matrix for CPT revealed its presence in a free form
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A comprehensive strategy for quality evaluation of Changan powder by fingerprinting combined with rapid qualitative and quantitative multi-ingredients profiling Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Zheyong Wang, Yumeng Zhang, Zixuan Fu, Tong Jin, Chunjie Zhao, Min Zhao
Changan powder (CAP) is mainly used to treat various intestinal diseases. Few studies on CAP have been reported; therefore, it is necessary to clarify the material basis of CAP to lay the foundation for further elucidating its functional mechanism and support the rational use of drugs.
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Biological activities, identification, method development, and validation for analysis of polyphenolic compounds in Nymphaea rubra flowers and leaves by UHPLC-Q-cIM-TOF-MS and UHPLC-TQ-MS Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Marufa Naznin, Rafiqul Alam, Md Badrul Alam, Maeng-Joon Jung, Sang-Han Lee, Sunghwan Kim
Nymphaea rubra belongs to the Nymphaea family and is regarded as a vegetable used in traditional medicine to cure several ailments. These species are rich in phenolic acid, flavonoids, and hydrolysable tannin.
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Strategies for the quality control of Chrysanthemi Flos: Rapid quantification and end-to-end fingerprint conversion based on FT-NIR spectroscopy Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Tongcan Cui, Zehua Ying, Jianyu Zhang, Shubo Guo, Wei Chen, Guifang Zhou, Wenlong Li
Chrysanthemi Flos (CF) is widely used as a natural medicine or tea. Due to its diverse cultivation regions, CF exhibits varying quality. Therefore, the quality and swiftness in evaluation holds paramount significance for CF.
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Extraction and characterisation of kudzu root residue lignin based on deep eutectic solvents Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Xinran Han, Ke Song, Huazhong Yu, Xianwu Zhou, Jie Guo
Lignin has great potential as the most abundant renewable phenolic polymer. Studies have shown that lignin structure varies depending on different sources and different extraction methods. However, there are few studies on lignin in kudzu root residue.
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Study on the quality evaluation of the leaves of Croton tiglium from different regions based on quality markers Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Xiaoxiao Zheng, Li Li, Zhaohui Liu, Huan Zou, Xiaojiang Zhou
The chemical constituents of LCT were identified and quantified using high-performance liquid chromatography with a diode array detector. A characteristic fingerprint was then established and combined with multivariate statistical analysis of 16 common peaks and eight diterpenoids to identify the quality markers.
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Holistic quality evaluation method of Epimedii Folium based on NIR spectroscopy and chemometrics Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Yuru Chen, Jianyu Zhang, Jiahao Feng, Wei Chen, Wengang Liu, Jingchao Chen, Jianming Ye, Wenlong Li
There are some problems in the quality control of Epimedii Folium (leaves of Epimedium brevicornum Maxim.), such as the mixed use of Epimedii Folium from different harvesting periods and regions, incomplete quality evaluation, and time-consuming analysis methods.
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Ultrasound-assisted ethanol/K2HPO4 aqueous two-phase extraction of polysaccharides from Plantago asiatica L. seeds: Process optimization, physicochemical properties, and antioxidant activity Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-23 Hua Zhang, Wenbin Zhu
The seeds of Plantago asiatica L., a folk herb, are rich in polysaccharides that possess antioxidant, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory properties. Polysaccharides with lower molecular weights generally exhibit higher biological activity, so a method to efficiently extract low-molecular-weight polysaccharides from P. asiatica L. seeds (PLPs) is needed.
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Metabolome profiling of cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) callus under drought stress conditions induced by polyethylene glycol (PEG) as osmoticant Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Rodrigue Pouengue Boutchouang, Ophélie Fliniaux, Jos Victor Evina Eyamo, Astride Stephanie Mouafi Djabou, Jean-Xavier Fontaine, Roland Molinié, François Mesnard, Nicolas Niemenak
The cacao tree (Theobroma cacao), a perennial crop that serves as a source of cacao beans, can suffer from drastic climate changes such as irregular rainfall and shorter rainy seasons. The search for hybrids which are capable of producing specific metabolites favoring adaptation in new climatic conditions is a challenge in cacao farming.
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DNA barcoding of herbal supplements on the US commercial market associated with the purported treatment of COVID-19 Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Calin M. Harris, Diane Y. Kim, Chevon R. Jordan, Miranda I. Miranda, Rosalee S. Hellberg
The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an increased global use of traditional medicines, including Ayurvedic herbal preparations. Due to their growing demand, their processed nature, and the complexity of the global supply chain, there is an increased risk of adulteration in these products.
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Nondestructive discrimination of Potentilla anserina L. from different production areas based on near-infrared spectroscopy Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Xiaobo Ma, Ping Hai, Mengqi Zhang, Mengyin Tian, Wei Zhang, Lian Li, Hengchang Zang
The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Potentilla anserina L. can use both as food and medicine. At present, the market mainly depends on experience to identify the species and determine the production areas of P. anserina. To ensure the quality of P. anserina, it is essential to improve the level of quality control.
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Rationality of the ethanol precipitation process in modern preparation production of Zishui-Qinggan decoction evaluated by integrating UPLC-QTOF-MS/MS-based chemical profiling/serum pharmacochemistry and network pharmacology Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Cheng-Ying Wu, Yi-Yin Guo, Zhen-Yue Ma, Jing Zhou, Fang Long, Hong Shen, Jin-Di Xu, Shan-Shan Zhou, Jie-Ge Huo, Can-Hong Hu, Song-Lin Li
Zishui-Qinggan decoction (ZQD) is a classical traditional Chinese medicine formula (TCMF) for alleviating menopausal symptoms (MPS) induced by endocrine therapy in breast cancer patients. In the production of TCMF modern preparations, ethanol precipitation (EP) is a commonly but not fully verified refining process.
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Simultaneous rapid detection of glycyrrhizin and sennoside A in Daiokanzoto samples by lateral flow immunoassay Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-14 Akihiro Ochi, Poomraphie Nuntawong, Jiranan Chaingam, Tomoki Ota, Thaweesak Juengwatanatrakul, Waraporn Putalun, Yukihiro Shoyama, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Satoshi Morimoto, Seiichi Sakamoto
Glycyrrhizin (GLY) and sennoside A (SA) are characteristic bioactive marker compounds of the Kampo medicine Daiokanzoto. Their accurate detection in blends of Rhei rhizoma and Glycyrrhizae radix of several species (4:1 or 4:2) is essential for quality control and to ensure therapeutic efficacy. A rapid, efficient assay can significantly facilitate their detection.
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Identification of cyclooxygenase-II inhibitory saponins from fenugreek wastes: Insights from liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry metabolomics, molecular networking, and molecular docking Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Asmaa M. Khalil, Omar M. Sabry, Hesham I. El-Askary, Soheir M. El Zalabani, Basma M. Eltanany, Laura Pont, Fernando Benavente, Ahmed Elshewy, Nesrin M. Fayek
This research explores sustainable applications for waste generated from fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum), a plant with both nutritional and medicinal uses. The study specifically targets waste components as potential sources of nutrients and bioactive compounds.
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Photostability of sennosides and their aglycones in solution Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Nadja Meier, Beat Meier, Alexander Schenk, Le Nhung Ziegler, Samuel Peter, Evelyn Wolfram
Sennosides are the main active constituents of the dried leaves and/or pods of Senna alexandrina Mill. that are used as laxatives. A hypothesis is that aglycones are formed during the degradation of sennosides. However, it is unknown, whether this happens under visible light exposure and how photosensitive sennosides behave in solution.
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Exploration of the profiles of steroidal saponins from Rhizoma Paridis and their metabolites in rats by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Dong-Rong Wu, Xiao-Wen Yang, Qian Zhao, Li-Xia Wang, Kai Guo, Xiao Ye, Xue-Mei Niu, Sheng-Hong Li, Yan Liu
Steroidal saponins characterised by intricate chemical structures are the main active components of a well-known traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) Rhizoma Paridis. The metabolic profiles of steroidal saponins in vivo remain largely unexplored, despite their renowned antitumor, immunostimulating, and haemostatic activity.
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Quantification and discovery of quality markers from Toddalia asiatica by UHPLC-MS/MS coupled with chemometrics Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Rui Wang, Chenxi Yu, Ye Shang, Jiake Wen, Wei Wei, Kunze Du, Jin Li, Shiming Fang, Yanxu Chang
Toddalia asiatica (TA) is a classical traditional Chinese medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and contusions. However, research regarding TA quality control is currently limited.
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Origin differentiation based on volatile constituents of genuine medicinal materials Quisqualis indica L. via HS-GC-MS, response surface methodology, and chemometrics Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Lei Dai, Lin Yang, Yan Li, Shuya Li, Dan Yang, Yaxuan Li, Dan He
Quisqualis indica L. (QIL) has a long history as a traditional Chinese herb in China, but the study of volatile components in QIL from different geographical sources has been relatively rare.
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NMR and multivariate methods: Identification of chemical markers in extracts of pedra-ume-caá and their antiglycation, antioxidant, and enzymatic inhibition activities Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Edinilze S. C. Oliveira, Flávia L. D. Pontes, Leonard D. R. Acho, Bárbara Janaína P. da Silva, Alessandro S. do Rosário, Francisco Célio M. Chaves, Francinete R. Campos, Jaqueline de A. Bezerra, Emerson S. Lima, Marcos B. Machado
In Brazil, the plant group popularly known as “pedra-ume-caá” is used in folk medicine for the treatment of diabetes, and its raw material is commonly sold.
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Quality evaluation of Lonicerae Japonicae Flos from different origins based on high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) fingerprinting and multicomponent quantitative analysis combined with chemical pattern recognition Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-07 Jie Zhang, Xiao Yu, Ran Yang, Bingqing Zheng, Yongqing Zhang, Fang Zhang
Lonicerae Japonicae Flos (LJF) is widely used in food and traditional Chinese medicine. To meet demand, Lonicera japonica Thunb. is widely cultivated in many provinces of China. However, reported studies on the quality evaluation of LJF only used a single or a few active components as indicators, which could not fully reflect the quality of LJF.
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Issue Information Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2024-01-07
No abstract is available for this article.
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NMR-based stability evaluation of (E)-1-(3′,4′-dimethoxyphenyl)butadiene (DMPBD) from Zingiber cassumunar Roxb. rhizome Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Boonwiset Seaho, Chatkamon Lekwongphaiboon, Wichayasith Inthakusol, Saisuree Prateeptongkum, Wacharee Harnying, Albrecht Berkessel, Nongnaphat Duangdee
The active compound (E)-1-(3′,4′-dimethoxyphenyl)butadiene (DMPBD) isolated from the rhizomes of Zingiber cassumunar Roxb. has potent anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. Although DMPBD is one of the promising drug candidates for phytomedicine, its limited stability impedes its widespread use. For the development of new drugs, the assessment of their chemical stability is essential, ensuring
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Evolution and chemical diversity of the volatile compounds in Salvia species Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-19 Feiyan Wang, Yanbo Huang, Zuoni Hou, Yue Chen, Ganggui Lou, Zhechen Qi, Xiaodan Zhang, Mans Dennis, Lei Zhang, Yukun Wei, Dongfeng Yang
The plant essential oils are composed of volatile compounds and have significant value in preventing and treating neurological diseases, anxiety, depression, among others. The genus Salvia has been shown to be an important medicinal resource, especially the aerial parts of genus Salvia, which are rich in volatile compounds; however, the chemical diversity and distribution patterns of volatile compounds
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A multiplex approach of MS, 1D-, and 2D-NMR metabolomics in plant ontogeny: A case study on Clusia minor L. organs (leaf, flower, fruit, and seed) Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Clarice Noleto-Dias, Mohamed A. Farag, Andrea Porzel, Josean F. Tavares, Ludger A. Wessjohann
The genus Clusia L. is mostly recognised for the production of prenylated benzophenones and tocotrienol derivatives.
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Efficient screening of pancreatic lipase inhibitors from Rheum palmatum by affinity ultrafiltration–high-performance liquid chromatography combined with high-resolution inhibition profiling Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-06 Sihua Quan, Mengyi Wen, Ping Xu, Chu Chu, Hui Zhang, Kai Yang, Shengqiang Tong
Pancreatic lipase is one of the most important key targets in the treatment of obesity. Inhibition of pancreatic lipase can effectively reduce lipid absorption and treat obesity and other related metabolic disorders.
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Issue Information Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-12-02
No abstract is available for this article.
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Anti-Culex pipiens activity of different pomegranate cultivars and determination of their bioactive compounds using LC-MS profiling Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Alaa M. Salem, Shaimaa M. Farag, Haidy A. Gad, Eman Al-Sayed, Sherweit H. El-Ahmady
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peels are rich in various bioactive compounds. Characterization of these compounds is crucial for the utilization of peel waste in industrial processing.
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Nondestructive rapid identification of wild Cordyceps sinensis with portable instrument Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-30 Mengqi Zhang, Qin Li, Lei Nie, Ping Hai, Wei Zhang, Wangmao Caiji, Wenyan Liang, Hui Zhang, Hengchang Zang
Cordyceps sinensis (CS) is a precious medicinal fungus. Wild CS (WCS) and artificial CS (ACS) are destroyed for their identification using traditional methods, which are time consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, it is crucial to establish a nondestructive identification method to rapidly screen WCS.
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Integrating multi-index determination coupled with hierarchical cluster analysis to evaluate the quality consistency of PVE30, an anti-HSV “glycoprotein” macromolecule of Prunellae Spica Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Xiaomei Luo, Man Yuan, Ping Lu, Xuanlei Zhong, Yibo Zhang, Yang Li, Zhichao Xi, Hongmei Zhang, Songlin Li, Hongxi Xu
Prunellae Spica (PS), derived from the dried fruit spikes of Prunella vulgaris L., is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. Our previous studies found that PVE30, a water-extracting ethanol-precipitating “glycoprotein” macromolecule of PS, was a potential anti-herpes simplex virus (HSV) candidate. However, due to the complex structure and diverse bioactivity of the “glycoprotein”, ensuring its quality
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Hydrogen-rich solvent method in phytochemical extraction: Potential mechanisms and perspectives Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Duried Alwazeer
Phytochemicals are used in many products, including foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. The extraction of phytochemicals is considered one of the best solutions to valorize these underestimated materials. Many methods have been developed to efficiently extract phytochemicals at high quality, high purity, and low costs without harming the environment. Recently, molecular hydrogen (H2)
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Development and cross-validation of simple HPLC-fluorescence and UPLC-MS-UV methods for rapid determination of oleuropein in olive leaves Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Morgane Carrara, Mary T. Kelly, Lauren Griffin, Delphine Margout-Jantac
Olive leaves, abundant by-products of the olive oil industry, are a rich source of oleuropein, an important polyphenol in olive leaves. So far, no published methods have been validated using matrix standards for oleuropein quantification in olive leaves.
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Development and characterisation of highly specific monoclonal antibody-based immunoassays for the detection and quantification of genistein-7-O-[α-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→6)]-β-glucopyranoside in Derris scandens (Roxb.) Benth. Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-15 Worapol Sae-Foo, Sukritta Singkham, Pimsiri Srisongkhram, Gorawit Yusakul, Pisitchai Masugarut, Waraporn Putalun
The stem of the plant species Derris scandens (Roxb.) Benth. (DS) contains genistein-7-O-[α-rhamnopyranosyl-(1→6)]-β-glucopyranoside (GTG), which is a unique marker. Previous analyses of GTG using antibody-based immunoassays were compromised because of their high cross-reactivity with structurally related compounds of DS, thereby limiting their applicability in DS quality control.
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Application of gas chromatography in the analysis of phytocannabinoids: An update (2020–2023) Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Lutfun Nahar, Georgiana-Luminita Gavril, Satyajit D. Sarker
Cannabinoids are a group of compounds that bind to cannabinoid receptors. They possess pharmacological properties like that of the plant Cannabis sativa. Gas chromatography (GC) is one of the popular chromatographic techniques that has been routinely used in the analysis of cannabinoids in different matrices.
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Discovery and characterisation of a broderol-like illudin, omphaderol in the mycelial extracts of Omphalotus mexicanus (Omphalotaceae) using UPLC-QTOF-MS and NMR spectroscopy Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-11-03 Paul Eckhardt, Silke Reinecke, Till Opatz, Marc Stadler, Birthe Sandargo
The genus Omphalotus, in particular the “Jack-O'Lantern mushrooms” Omphalotus illudens and Omphalotus olearius, are famous for the production of the DNA-alkylating illudins. A lesser-known species, Omphalotus mexicanus, native to Central America, also produces cytotoxic illudins S and M, but its minor secondary metabolites are yet to be investigated.
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Complete composition analysis of polysaccharides based on HPAEC-PAD coupled with quantitative analysis of multi-components by single marker Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Xiao-Hui Yan, Xue-Qing Liu, Jun Liang, Hai-Xue Kuang, Yong-Gang Xia
Monosaccharide compositions analysis (MCA) is indispensable for structural characterisations and structure–activity relationships of plant polysaccharides.
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Chemical profiling of botanical extracts obtained in NADES systems using centrifugal partition chromatography combined with 13C NMR dereplication—Hypericum perforatum as a case study Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Alexis Kotland, Joseph Thiery, Jane Hubert
Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) have emerged as interesting extractants to develop botanical ingredients. They are nontoxic and biodegradable, nonflammable, easy to prepare, and able to solubilize a wide range of molecules. However, NADES extracts remain difficult to analyze because the metabolites of interest stay highly diluted in the nonvolatile viscous NADES matrix.
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Research on the dentification of Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolium using catalysed hairpin assembly technology Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Xiang-Jun Wang, Xin-Yuan Fan, Ying Li, Xin-Chen Zhou, Zhuo Zhang, Shu-Han Dong, Ming-Mei Shen, Mo-Yi Liu, Ming-Hui Wang, He-Lin Wang, Wei Xia, Li-Mei Liu
Panax ginseng and Panax quinquefolium are traditional Chinese herb medicines and similar in morphology and some chemical components but differ in drug properties, so they cannot be mixed. However, the processed products of them are often sold in the form of slices, powder, and capsules, which are difficult to identify by traditional morphological methods. Furthermore, an accurate evaluation of P. ginseng
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Investigation of alternative two-phase solvent systems for purification of natural products by centrifugal partition chromatography Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Thomas Michel, Célestine Loyet, Romain Boulho, Magalie Eveno, Grégoire Audo
Centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC) is a liquid–liquid chromatography characterised by its solvent flexibility. The compounds undergoing separation are subjected to a continuous partition process between two immiscible phases in a column space free of solid support. In the context of green chemistry, it is important to substitute halogenated and petroleum-based solvents commonly used in purification
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Characterisation and identification of chemical constituents in aqueous extract of Fomes officinalis Ames based on ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography tandem quadrupole-Orbitrap high-resolution mass spectrometry Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-19 Hongyan Zhang, Haji Akber Aisa, Yongqiang Liu, Zeynep Tohtahon, Xuelei Xin, Rahima Abdulla
Fungal species are an attractive resource for physiologically functional food and drug precursor. Fomes officinalis Ames, a medicinal fungus, is traditionally used as a folk medicine in traditional Chinese medicine prescription for the therapy of cough and asthma. The water-soluble substances in Chinese herbal medicines are likely to play an important physiological function. However, information on
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Bioactivities and chemical profiling comparison and metabolomic variations of polyphenolics and steroidal glycoalkaloids in different parts of Solanum nigrum L. Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Qi Zhang, Dongmei Liu, Yanru Cui, Tongxin Xu, Tiantian Lu, Xiaoli Liu, Kun Liu, Quande Wang, Aiqian Li, Pengfei Zhao, Zhongzhe Cheng
Solanum nigrum L. is a traditional medicinal herb and edible plant. Many studies provide evidence that S. nigrum L. is a nutritious vegetable. Polyphenols and steroidal glycoalkaloids are the main components.
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Exploration of plant metabolomics variation and absorption characteristics of water-extracted Rheum tanguticum and ethanol-extracted Rheum tanguticum by UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS/MS Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Shanshan Bai, Dewei Luo, Guoyue Zhong, Shilin Yang, Hui Ouyang, Xiaoyong Rao, Yulin Feng
The herb Rheum tanguticum (RT), a member of the Polygonaceae family, is listed in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and has been widely used to treat cardiovascular and gastrointestinal disease. The research aimed to identify the different substances from two kinds of RT extraction methods and the in vivo biotransformation of RT components.
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Exploring quality evaluation markers of Fructus Psoraleae based on chemometric analysis integrated with network pharmacology Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Yuting Zhao, Junfeng Guo, Qixuan Mu, Ruojin Liu, Hui Liu, Yanyan Xu, Yubo Li
Fructus Psoraleae (FP) is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of osteoporosis. However, major quality differences were witnessed owing to its various origins, thus influencing its safety and efficacy.
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Comparative metabolomics study on areca nut from China and Southeast Asia (Thailand and Indonesia) Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Xiaojuan Zhang, Yuanyuan Sun, Huasha Qi, Jian Feng, Wencheng Hou, Yangyang Liu
Areca nut is an economic crop and an important component in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and ethnomedicine. The crop is rich in alkaloids and flavonoids. Most previous studies have focused on the chemical components, especially alkaloids, in crops from certain areca nut-producing areas.
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Rapid screening, isolation, and activity evaluation of potential xanthine oxidase inhibitors in Polyporus umbellatus and mechanism of action in the treatment of gout Phytochem. Anal. (IF 3.3) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Qiang Liu, Siyuan Zhuang, Sainan Li, Yuyu Nong, Yutong Zhang, Jiaqi Liang, Yuchi Zhang, Chunming Liu
Studies show that Polyporus umbellatus has some pharmacological effects in enhancing immunity and against gout.