Objective: To identify and analyze the chemical components of Bufei Jianpi formula by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry (UPLC-HRMS). Methods: A Hypersil GOLD (2.1 mm×100 mm, 2.6 μm) column was used. Methanol (A)-0.1% formic acid water (B) was used as the mobile phase with gradient elution, the flow rate was 0.2 mL · min^-1, and the column temperature was 30 ℃.The mass spectrometry data were collected using the Full MS/dd-MS² scanning mode of positive and negative ions, and the characteristic fragment ion peak information was analyzed by compound discoverer. Combined with Chemspider, mzCloud and other databases and existing reports of relevant chemical composition information,the chemical components of Bufei Jianpi formula was analyzed by using the cracking prediction of Mass Frontier and its cracking rule. Results: A total of 221 compounds were identified from Bufei Jianpi formula, including 65 flavonoids, 40 phenylpropanoids, 21 terpenoids, 16 alkaloids and 79 other compounds. Conclusion: UPLC-Orbitrap Fusion Lumos Tribrid-MS can quickly identify the chemical components of Bufei Jianpi formula and qualitatively analyze the material basis of Bufei Jianpi formula, which can be used for the quality control of Bufei Jianpi formula.

Objective: To establish a selective culture medium screening method for counting viable bacteria from multi-strain microecological preparation based on gene and metabolic pathway analysis, in order to solve the problem of mutual interference in the measurement of counting viable bacteria. Methods: By analyzing the genomic scale metabolic network, the antibiotic sensitivity and resistance of Bacillus cereus, Enterococcus faecalis,Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Bifidobacterium infantis were quickly predicted. Based on the prediction results,suitable types and concentrations of antibiotics with resistance differences among the four microorganisms were screened and added to the culture medium, effectively inhibiting the growth of interfering microorganisms and ensuring accurate and effective counting results. Simultaneously, conventional drug sensitivity experiments results were used to ensure and compare with this method. Results: In the process of viable counting for multi-strain microecological preparation, this method effectively eliminated the interference of Enterococcus faecalis on the counting of Lactobacillus acidophilus live bacteria and the interference of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Enterococcus faecalis on the counting of Bifidobacterium infant, and the counting results were accurate and reliable of each microorganism. Conclusion: The method has strong foresight and specificity. Genomic analysis and metabolic pathway analysis can effectively predict microbial antibiotic resistance, and experimental design based on the predicted results will greatly accelerate experimental efficiency, making the results more predictive and accurate,and has broad application prospects in selective culture medium screening for counting viable bacteria from multi-strain microecological preparation.

Objective: To compare the chemical composition changes in Kehuang before and after fermentation using multi-component content determination combined with chemometric analysis. Methods: HPLC was employed using a ZORBAX Eclipse Plus C₁₈ column (4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm). The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile and 0.1% phosphoric acid aqueous solution, applied with gradient elution. The flow rate was set at 1.0 mL · min^-1,the column temperature was maintained at 30 ℃, the detection wavelength was 203 nm, and injection volume was 10 μL. This method was applied to analyze the chemical compositions of Kehuang before and after fermentation and to establish their corresponding chemical fingerprint profiles. Quantitative determination was conducted for 11 chemical constituents, including chlorogenic acid, cimifugin, notoginsenoside R₁, baicalin, berberine, quercetin,baicalein, wogonin, emodin, chrysophanol, and physcion. Furthermore, chemometric methods such as hierarchical cluster analysis (HCA), principal component analysis (PCA), and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) were employed to distinguish and compare the samples before and after fermentation, with the aim of identifying key differential compounds. Results: Chemical fingerprint profiles were established for Kehuang before and after fermentation, with 22 common peaks identified. The fingerprints had good specificity and can be used for quality evaluation of Kehuang. The results of multi-component content determination and chemometrics analysis revealed significant differences in the content of notoginsenoside R₁ (1.023-2.927 mg · g^-1),scutellarein (0.125-0.568 mg · g^-1), and berberine hydrochloride (2.151-3.068 mg · g^-1) among the crude Kehuang powder, fermented Kehuang powder, and the content of Kehuang capsules. Notoginsenoside R₁, scutellarein and berberine were identified as differential markers between pre- and post-fermentation of Kehuang, which could serve as quality indicators for distinguishing and identifying Kehuang before and after fermentation. Conclusion: The chemical composition of Kehuang changes significantly after fermentation, and the differential compounds have been clearly identified, which provides an analytical basis for quality control in the production of Kehuang capsules.

Objective: To develop an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(ICP-MS) method for the determination of Cd, Pb, As, Hg, Co, V, Ni and Se in the crude drug of lanthanum carbonate. Methods: Samples were diluted with 3% nitric acid and directly injected. The matrix effect was eliminated by standard addition method and matrix matching method. Lanthanum oxide was added into the standard solution as the matrix.Compare the linearity, repeatability, accuracy, quantification limit, detection limit and sample determination results of the two methods by methodological validation and sample determination. Results: The linear ranges of ICP-MS standard addition method and matrix matching method were 0-30 ng · mL^-1, the correlation coefficients for all elemental impurities were good(r>0.998). Limits of detection were between 0.003 9-0.22 ng · mL^-1 and 0.009 1-0.72 ng · mL^-1. The RSD of repeatability(n=6) were between 1.5%-4.9% and 5.1%-6.9%. The recoveries were between 87.0%-98.3% and 83.4%-114.4%. The contents of 8 elemental impurities in the crude drug of lanthanum carbonate were basically same. Conclusion: The established two methods can effectively eliminate the matrix effect. They were both simple, rapid, sensitive, accurate and applicable for the elemental impurity control of lanthanum carbonate.

Objective: To establish a rapid analytical method for chemical components in complex traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) based on an integrated strategy combining ultra high performance liquid chromatography-quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q TOF MS/MS) with feature-based molecular networking(FBMN), so as to systematically characterize the chemical components in Sishen pills. Methods: MS data for Sishen pills were acquired using UHPLC-Q TOF MS/MS, with separation performed on on a Waters HSS T3 column(2.1 mm×100 mm, 1.8 µm). The mobile phase was consisted of a gradient elution of 0.1% formic acid in water(A) and acetonitrile (B) at a flow rate of 0.3 mL · min^-1. The electrospray ionization (ESI) source was used for both positive and negative ion modes, with a scan range of m/z 80 to 1 500. The data were uploaded to the Global Natural Product Social Molecular Networking (GNPS) to create a FBMN for Sishen pills. Results: A total of 131 compounds were identified in Sishen pills, by analyzing retention time, accurate molecular mass, MS² fragmentation characteristics, comparison with reference standards and self-established database, as well as utilizing FBMN for predicting structural similarity of compounds. These compounds included 27 alkaloids, 63 flavonoids, 11 phenylpropanoids, 14 phenols, 8 terpenoids, and 8 other compounds. Conclusion: In this study, the chemical components of Sishen pills are quickly and comprehensively characterized, which layes a foundation for the effective materials and quality control research of Sishen pills. The study also provides insights for the rapid analysis of chemical constituents in other TCM formulas.

Objective: To clarify the differences between the “Room temperature” definitions in the European Pharmacopoeia and the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, to emphasize that storage temperature was closely related to the design of long-term stability studies and product labeling, and to investigate the effects of storage temperature variations on the critical quality attributes (CQAs) of terlipressin for injection, so as to raise awareness among generic drug manufacturers regarding this critical issue. Methods: Given the discrepancies in storage temperature recommendations across different manufacturers’ product inserts, the original drug’s long-term stability studies and storage conditions were traced. Validated methods for related substances and polymer content were employed to assess the impact of temperature differences on the product’s CQAs. Results: Samples stored at 30 ℃exhibited a significantly higher increase in related substances compared to those stored at 15 ℃. In one manufacturer’s product, polymer levels exceeded specification limits within just five months of storage at 30 ℃. The divergence among manufacturers stems from some companies misinterpreting the original drug’s labeling by directly translating without considering the differences between Chinese and European Pharmacopoeias. Conclusion: Storage temperature has a significant impact on the levels of related substances and polymer content in terlipressin for injection. To ensure product quality, the storage temperature in the labeling should be restricted to “not exceeding 25 ℃.”

The components of biological samples are complex, and the concentration range of target analytes varies significantly. Therefore, sample pretreatment is particularly important for subsequent analysis. With the continuous development of analytical techniques, the requirements for sample pretreatment are also increasing. Pretreatment technologies are evolving towards microscale, time-saving, high-efficiency, online, and environmentally friendly directions to meet the requirements of complex matrices and trace analysis. Online pretreatment technologies integrate sample pretreatment steps and subsequent detection processes directly into an automated system, which can reduce steps and errors, improve analysis efficiency and sensitivity, and achieve automatic, rapid, and efficient analysis of target compounds. This paper reviews the online pretreatment technologies for biological samples in China and abroad in the past 10 years, offering valuable insights to guide future research and innovation in the realm of biological sample pretreatment.

Objective: To establish a two reference substances for determination of multiple components (TRSDMC)method for the simultaneous determination of scutellarin, rosmarinic acid, negletein, carvacrol and thymol in Moslae Herba, which was more economical and effective for the quality control of Moslae Herba. Methods: The retention times of the five components in Moslae Herba were determined using HPLC on 13 different C₁₈ columns. The average retention time of each component under each column was then used as the standard retention time for that component.Rosmarinic acid (peak 2) and carvacrol (peak 4) were chosen as linear calibration standards. The chromatographic peaks were localized by using liner calibration with two reference substances (LCTRS). Rosmarinic acid was used as the control substance to determine the content of each component using a relative correction factor. And the results were compared with those obtained from the external standard method. Chemometric analysis was used to excavate the differential quality markers of Moslae Herba. Results: LCTRS had accurate prediction results for the measured components and enjoyed a wide range of column applications. The correction factors of scutellarin, negletein, carvacrol and thymol to rosmarinic acid were 0.853 3, 0.475 2, 3.034 7 and 2.738 6, respectively, and their relative standard deviations were below 2.0%.There was no significant difference between contents obtained by the two methods. The contents of scutellarin, rosmarinic acid, negletein, carvacrol and thymol in 21 batches of Moslae Herba were 0.05-2.87 mg · g^-1, 0.73-9.73 mg · g^-1, 0.04-0.99 mg · g^-1, 0.36-8.52 mg · g^-1 and 0.61-10.2 7 mg · g^-1, respectively. The 24 batches of samples could be clustered into three categories, and thymol, carvacrol and negletein ether could be used as differential quality markers. Conclusion: TSDMC method for the simultaneous determination of the contents of 5 components in Moslae Herba is stable and reliable, and provides a new idea for the overall quality control of Moslae Herba.

Objective: To establish an ultra-performance liquid chromatography-triple quadrupole mass spectrometry(UPLC-QQQ MS/MS) method for the simultaneous determination of 14 active components in Qiyu Sanlong decoction,including L-argnine, monotropein, deacetyl asperulosidic acid, rutin, peimisine, calycosin-7-O-β-D-glucoside,caffeic acid, solasonine, solamargine, p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, calycosin, astragaloside Ⅳ and astragaloside Ⅰ. Methods: The chromatographic separation experiment was performed on an ACQUITY UPLC BEH C₁₈ column(2.1 mm×100 mm, 1.7 μm), with gradient elution of 0.1% formic acid aqueous solution (A)-acetonitrile (B) as mobile phase at the flow rate of 0.2 mL · min^-1, injection volume of 5 μL, and column temperature of 35 ℃. The ion source was an electrospray ionization source (ESI), the scanning mode was simultaneous scanning of positive and negative ions, and the monitoring mode was multiple reaction monitoring. Results: The 14 active components revealed good linearity within their respective ranges (r>0.995 0), RSDs of precision and repeatability were below 2%, RSDs of stability were below 3%, and the average recoveries ranged from 88.4% to 108.5% with the RSDs ranging from 0.020%to 3.6%. The content ranges of the aforementioned 14 components in 10 batches of self-prepared Qiyu Sanlong decoction were as follows (in μg · g^-1): 667.28-785.78, 165.72-197.27, 196.32-275.60, 17.60-26.52, 4.68-10.75,279.12-388.05, 26.00-47.57, 385.52-442.77, 288.00-358.82, 629.88-839.02, 86.67-125.83, 51.58-65.83, 25.50-37.53, and 55.50-76.13. Conclusion: The UPLC-QQQ MS/MS method established in this study is rapid, accurate,sensitive and repeatable, which can provide a reference for the quality control of Qiyu Sanglong decoction.

Objective: To establish an HPLC method for the simultaneous determination of chlorogenic acid,puerarin, 3’-methoxy puerarin, puerarin apioside, liquiritin, forsythoside A, 3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid,4,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid, forsythin, honokiol and magnolol in Jinlian Quwen capsules. Methods: The analysis was performed on a Waters Atlantis^TM T3 (150 mm×4.6 mm, 3 μm) column, and the mobile phase was comprised of acetonitrile-0.1% phosphoric acid, with the flow rate of 1.0 mL · min^-1 in a gradient elution manner. The column temperature was set at 35 ℃. The injection volume was 4 μL and the UV detection wavelengths were set at 225 nm (detecting forsythin), 250 nm (detecting puerarin, 3’-methoxy puerarin and puerarin apioside), 276 nm(detecting liquiritin), 290 nm (detecting honokiol and magnolol) and 325 nm (detecting chlorogenic acid,3,5-O-dicaffeoylquinic acid, 4,5-dicaffeoylquinic acid and forsythoside A). Results: All the 11 constituents showed good linearity within their detection ranges (r≥0.999 5), whose average recoveries (n=6) were 100.1%-108.1%, with the RSDs of 2.8%-4.1%. The content ranges of 11 components in three batches of samples were 7.505-7.606 mg · g^-1, 3.485-3.920 mg · g^-1, 0.969-1.068 mg · g^-1, 0.837-0.955 mg · g^-1, 1.009-1.436 mg · g^-1,3.037-3.602 mg · g^-1, 5.259-5.371 mg · g^-1, 0.931-1.012 mg · g^-1, 1.428-2.053 mg · g^-1, 0.939-1.018 mg · g^-1 and 2.744-2.827 mg · g^-1, respectively. Conclusion: The method is simple, sensitive and reliable. It can be used as a reference for the establishment of quality standard of Jinlian Quwen capsules.