This paper presentsan overview of the standardizationprocess for TraditionalChinese Medicine (TCM)Quality,and reports on the latestresearch projects.It also highlightsthe roles of quality andmodernization in this stan...This paper presentsan overview of the standardizationprocess for TraditionalChinese Medicine (TCM)Quality,and reports on the latestresearch projects.It also highlightsthe roles of quality andmodernization in this standardization.展开更多
[Objectives] To optimize the extraction process of Damp-clearing Mixture and establish the quality control indicators. [Methods] The extraction process of Coicis Semen Damp-clearing Mixture was optimized by L 9(3 4) o...[Objectives] To optimize the extraction process of Damp-clearing Mixture and establish the quality control indicators. [Methods] The extraction process of Coicis Semen Damp-clearing Mixture was optimized by L 9(3 4) orthogonal design with the content of total flavonoids and the dry yield rate as the evaluation indicators, and the amount of water, extraction time and extraction times as the factors, to determine the formation process of Coicis Semen Damp-clearing Mixture. In addition, the quality of the mixture was studied by thin layer chromatography (TLC). [Results] The optimal extraction process of Coicis Semen Damp-clearing Mixture was as follows: decocting twice, one hour each time, adding 8 times of water in the first time and 6 times of water in the second time, standing the extract in a cool place, adding 0.1% steviosin to facilitate the formation of the mixture;Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma and Dendrophenol in the mixture were well separated by TLC with good reproducibility and specificity. [Conclusions] The preparation process and quality control indicators determined by the experiment are reasonable and feasible. It can provide a reference for the pilot production and quality standards of Coicis Semen Damp-clearing Mixture.展开更多
[Objectives]To preliminarily investigate the morphological identification and content determination of mango seeds utilized in Tibetan medicine,thereby providing foundational data to support the further refinement of ...[Objectives]To preliminarily investigate the morphological identification and content determination of mango seeds utilized in Tibetan medicine,thereby providing foundational data to support the further refinement of quality standards for mango seeds.[Methods]Powder microscopic examination,thin-layer chromatography(TLC),and high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)were employed to identify mango seeds sourced from various regions in Sichuan Province.In accordance with the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia(Volume IV),the extract content,total ash,acid-insoluble ash,and moisture content of the mango seeds were quantitatively determined.[Results]The morphological and powder microscopic characteristics of mango seeds in Tibetan medicine were described in detail.The methanol extract was qualitatively identified using TLC,and the content of gallic acid in the medicinal samples was determined by HPLC.The total ash content of mango seeds ranged from 1.82%to 2.73%,while the acid-insoluble ash content varied between 0.08%and 0.55%.The extract content ranged from 12.16%to 24.06%,and the moisture content was between 6.75%and 8.98%.[Conclusions]Specifications for mango seeds in Tibetan medicine have been established,indicating that the total ash content should not exceed 4.0%,the acid-insoluble ash content should not exceed 2%,the content of dilute ethanol extract should be no less than 15.0%,the moisture content should not exceed 12.0%,and the gallic acid content should be at least 1%.These parameters serve as a foundation for the development of quality standards for mango seeds in Tibetan medicine.展开更多
[Objectives]This study aims to establish the quality standard of Fuzheng Wangan granules.[Methods]The qualitative identification of Radix Bupleuri and Radix Paeoniae Alba was carried out by the thin layer chromatograp...[Objectives]This study aims to establish the quality standard of Fuzheng Wangan granules.[Methods]The qualitative identification of Radix Bupleuri and Radix Paeoniae Alba was carried out by the thin layer chromatography(TLC).The content of ginsenosides Rg1,Re and Rb was determined by the high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).[Results]The spots of Radix Bupleuri and Radix Paeoniae Alba were clear,and the negative control had no interference.The total content of ginsenoside Rg1,Re and Rb ranged from 0.0762 to 0.0739 mg/g.[Conclusions]The method for the quality control of Fuzheng Wangan granules established in this study is stable and feasible.展开更多
Traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） has been widely used in China for thousands of years, and has received more and more recognition worldwide. Indigoplant （Folium Polygoni Tinctorii）, a TCM, has been used in vario...Traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） has been widely used in China for thousands of years, and has received more and more recognition worldwide. Indigoplant （Folium Polygoni Tinctorii）, a TCM, has been used in various diseases. In our study, we established a quality standard of Indigoplant according to the European Pharmacopoeia, and this standard has passed the early audit stages of the European Pharmacopoeia Commission. The lndigoplant samples were identified with high performance thin layer chromatography （HPTLC）, qualified with RP-HPLC quantitation, and analyzed with a series of quality tests. An accurate, reliable and robust HPLC method with gradient elution for quantitation was developed and validated with a one-variable-at-a-time （OVAT） robustness approach. Several tests, including the loss on drying, total ash and ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid of Indigoplant, were performed for quality analysis. Furthermore, six batches of the Indigoplant samples were appraised with this quality standard. In conclusion, the established quality standard was more internationally normative and applicable for the quality control of Indigoplant in practical application.展开更多
As a traditional Chinese medicine （TCM）, Dictamni Cortex is widely used for the treatment of rheumatism and skin diseases. To promote the internationalization of Dictarnni Cortex, we established a recommended qualit...As a traditional Chinese medicine （TCM）, Dictamni Cortex is widely used for the treatment of rheumatism and skin diseases. To promote the internationalization of Dictarnni Cortex, we established a recommended quality standard of Dictamni Cortex according to the European Pharmacopoeia （EP） in the present study. Foreign matter, loss on drying, total ash and ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid were determined according to the procedures of EP 8.0. The thin layer chromatography （TLC） identification method was established by using obacunone and fraxinellone as the reference substances. The content of dictarnnine, obacunone and fraxinellone was assayed by reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography （RP-HPLC）. Furthermore, we tested 21 batches of the prepared slices of Dictamni Cortex from different regions. The results indicated that the established quality standard was specific, accurate and internationalized, which could be used for the quality control of Dictamni Cortex.展开更多
Ambient air quality standards are the core strategic goal of ambient air quality management.Countries worldwide have given importance to research on the development of ambient air quality standards.To understand the h...Ambient air quality standards are the core strategic goal of ambient air quality management.Countries worldwide have given importance to research on the development of ambient air quality standards.To understand the history of the development of China’s ambient air quality standards,this study analyzed the background associated with all previous formulations and revisions of the standards,classification of functional areas,standard grading,pollutants,and evolution of the standard limits over the past 40 years.The results show that since the initial release of the“Ambient Air Quality Standard”by China in 1982,it has been supplemented once,revised twice,and modified twice.The first ambient air quality standard specified the standard limits of six pollutants commonly found in ambient air.With the development of ambient air quality management,the number of pollutants has increased to ten.Since the release of the“Ambient Air Quality Standards”in 2012,the ambient air quality in China has significantly improved.However,the proportion of cities meeting these standards is still low.At present,China is suitably positioned to make the standards associated with 24 hr SO2concentrations more stringent such that it meets the values defined in the World Health Organization(WHO)interim target-2 and the WHO air quality guideline(AQG).We further suggested that the SO2standard should be revised promptly.Simultaneously,regions with a relatively high proportion of cities meeting the standard are encouraged to introduce more stringent interim target limits in due course to manage the local ambient air quality.展开更多
With rapid economic development and urbanization in recent decades, China has experienced the worsening of ambient air quality. For better air quality management to protect human health, Chinese government revised nat...With rapid economic development and urbanization in recent decades, China has experienced the worsening of ambient air quality. For better air quality management to protect human health, Chinese government revised national ambient air quality standards （NAAQS） for particulate matter （PM） in 2012 （GB3095-2012）. To assess the effectiveness of current NAAQS for PM on public health in Chinese population, we conducted a meta- analysis on published studies examining the mortality risk of short-term exposure to PM with aerodynamic diameters less than 10 and 2.5μm （PM10 and PM2.5） in China. The reported 24-hour concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 in studies ranged from 43.5 to 150.1 μg/m^3 and 37.5 to 176.7 μg/m^3. In the pooled excess, mortality risk estimates of short-term exposure to PM. In specific, per 10 μg/m^3 increase in PM10, we observed increases of 0.40% （95%CI： 0.33%, 0.47%）, 0.57% （95%CI： 0.44%, 0.70%） and 0.49% （95%CI： 0.40%, 0.58%） in total, respiratory and cardiovascular mortality, per 10/μg/m^3 increase in PM2.5, we observed increases of 0.51% （95% CI： 0.38%, 0.63%）, 0.62% （95%CI： 0.52%, 0.73%） and 0.75% （95%CI： 0.54%, 0.95%） in total, respiratory and cardiovascular mortality. Finally, we derived 125 μg/m^3 for PM10 and 62.5 μg/ m^3 for PM2.5 as 24-hour recommendation values based on the pooled estimates. Our results indicated that current Chinese NAAQS for PM could be sufficient in mitigating the excess mortality risk from short-term exposure to ambient PM. However, future research on long-term exposure cohort studies in Chinese population is also essential in revising annual averages for PM in Chinese NAAQS.展开更多
Due to the increasingly stringent standards, it is important to assess whether the proposed emission reduction will result in ambient concentrations that meet the standards. The Software for Model Attainment Test-Comm...Due to the increasingly stringent standards, it is important to assess whether the proposed emission reduction will result in ambient concentrations that meet the standards. The Software for Model Attainment Test-Community Edition （SMAT-CE） is developed for demonstrating attainment of air quality standards of O3 and PM2.5. SMAT-CE improves computational efficiency and provides a number of advanced visualization and analytical functionalities on an integrated GIS platform. SMAT-CE incorporates historical measurements of air quality parameters and simulated air pollutant concentrations under a number of emission inventory scenarios to project the level of compliance to air quality standards in a targeted future year. An application case study of the software based on the U.S. National Ambient Air Quality Standards （NAAQS） shows that SMAT-CE is capable of demonstrating the air quality attainment of annual PM2.5 and 8-hour O3 for a proposed emission control policy.展开更多
The quality standards for Fructus Comi have been established based on the effects of the manufacturing processes.Three critical process parameters(CPPs)of extraction,filtration,and concentration to prepare Fructus Com...The quality standards for Fructus Comi have been established based on the effects of the manufacturing processes.Three critical process parameters(CPPs)of extraction,filtration,and concentration to prepare Fructus Comi concentrate were identified by Plackett-Burman design with a single batch of Fructus Corni,which were heating medium temperature,extraction time,and water addition.Morroniside yield,loganin yield,and dry matter yield were process critical quality attributes(CQAs).CPPs arranged with a Box-Behnken design were applied to treat different batches of Fructus Comi After constructing a model that included CPPs,material propertie s,and process CQAs,loganin content was found to be the critical material attribute(CMA).The design space was calculated with a probability method.According to the limits of process CQAs,the minimum content of loganin in Fructus Corni was calculated with an error propagation method,which was 6.92 mg·g^(-1).When the content of loganin in Fructus Corni reaches up to 6.92 mg·g^(-1),the material is considered high-quality and is most suitable for the process.High-quality material can be used for production of Fructus Comi concentrate.This method can also be used to set material quality standards for other Chinese medicines.展开更多
[Objectives]This study was conducted to optimize the preparation process of Tianlu Tongluo Granules and establish its quality standard.[Methods]Tianlu Tongluo Granules was prepared by an orthogonal test.TLC was used t...[Objectives]This study was conducted to optimize the preparation process of Tianlu Tongluo Granules and establish its quality standard.[Methods]Tianlu Tongluo Granules was prepared by an orthogonal test.TLC was used to identify Radix Astragali preparata,Radix Paeoniae Alba,Scutellariae Radix and Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma in the granules,and the content of paeoniflorin in the finished product was determined by HPLC.[Results]The extraction process of Tianlu Tongluo Granules was as follows:adding 6 times of water,and decocting twice,1 h/time.In the forming process,the optimal ratio of thick paste to excipients as 10∶8.6,and the optimal ratio of excipients dextrin:starch:colloidal silicon dioxide was 6.5∶0.5∶1.6.The results showed that TLC spots were obvious,the separation was significant,and the specificity was strong.The paeoniflorin content had a good linear relationship in the concentration range of 5.9048-590.48 mg/L(r=0.9999).The average sample recovery was 101.10%,and the RSD was 1.18%.[Conclusions]The preparation process is stable and reasonable,and the established quality control method is specific and reproducible,and can be used for the quality control of Tianlu Tongluo Granules.展开更多
[Objectives]This study was conducted to establish the quality standard of Danshen Jianxin Capsules.[Methods]Orthogonal design was adopted to optimize the water extraction process by taking the amount of water added,ex...[Objectives]This study was conducted to establish the quality standard of Danshen Jianxin Capsules.[Methods]Orthogonal design was adopted to optimize the water extraction process by taking the amount of water added,extraction time and extraction times as factors,and the content of tanshinone I as the index.Salviae Miltiorrhizae,Notoginseng Radix Et Rhizoma and Radix Astragali in the capsules were qualitatively identified by TLC,and the content of tanshinone I in the capsules was determined by HPLC.[Results]The best water extraction process included the steps of adding 12 times of water each time,extracting the materials twice,for 1 h each time.In TLC identification,the test samples showed spots of the same color at the positions corresponding to tanshinone II A,ginsenoside Rg1,notoginsenoside R1 and astragaloside IV reference samples.[Conclusions]Danshen Jianxin Capsules was prepared by the water extraction method,which is characterized by high efficiency and being suitable for mass production.The quality control method is reliable,fast and accurate,which can effectively control the quality of the product.展开更多
The study was designed to explore the potential applications of the real-time cell electronic analysis technology in the quality evaluation of natural medicines. The natural medicinal Flos Carthami was discussed as a ...The study was designed to explore the potential applications of the real-time cell electronic analysis technology in the quality evaluation of natural medicines. The natural medicinal Flos Carthami was discussed as a methodological example and the specific time/dose-dependent cell response profiles （TCRPs） were produced by the real-time cell electronic analysis technology. The similarity and bioactivity were obtained by analyzing all TCRPs. Meanwhile, an HPLC method according to the Chinese Pharmacopeia （edition 2010） was used to evaluate the quality of Flos Carthami. The correlation was obtained by comparing the results produced by the two different approaches. By analyzing the data, five different samples ofFlos Carthami can produce remarkably similar TCRPs. The quality ofFlos Carthami was evaluated by both the HPLC and the TCRPs analysis-based approaches and similar results were obtained. The results suggest that the same natural medicine from different locations could produce similar TCRPs. By analyzing the TCRPs, the bioactivity and quality evaluation of natural medicines can be obtained. This technology is a physiologically relevant approach for the quality evaluation of natural medicines. The ultimate aim of our study is to establish a new standard for quality evaluation.展开更多
There is a need to formulate water environment standards（WESs） from the current water quality criteria（WQC） in China.To this end,we briefly summarize typical mechanisms applied in several countries with longer his...There is a need to formulate water environment standards（WESs） from the current water quality criteria（WQC） in China.To this end,we briefly summarize typical mechanisms applied in several countries with longer histories of developing WESs,and three limitations to formulating WESs in China were identified.After analyzing the feasibility factors including economic development,scientific support capability and environmental policies,we realized that China is still not ready for a complete change from its current nation-wide unified WES system to a local-standard-based system.Thus,we proposed a framework for transformation from WQC to WESs in China.The framework consists of three parts,including responsibilities,processes and policies.The responsibilities include research authorization,development of guidelines,and collection of information,at both national and local levels;the processes include four steps and an impact factor system to establish water quality standards;and the policies include seven specific proposals.展开更多
In order to improve air quality, the European Union introduced the New Air Quality Directive in 2008 and set its Member States strict targets on air pollution concentrations for the most harmful and challenging substa...In order to improve air quality, the European Union introduced the New Air Quality Directive in 2008 and set its Member States strict targets on air pollution concentrations for the most harmful and challenging substances, such as fine particles. The law enforcement relies on a monitoring and reporting system to inform the European Commission and the public, for it is the citizens' right to be informed about harmful air quality. With sectoral measures, air quality could be improved in the past 20 years, but some emissions concentrations have stagnated in recent years and emissions temporarily exceed thresholds in nearly half of the Member States. The European Emission Inventory allows the commission to identify the substances, areas, and times of exceedances, and to implement sectoral measures leading to air quality improvements, all of which have to be made available publicly. This manuscript introduces the air quality legislation and reviews the quality of European air for recent years.展开更多
[Objectives] This study was conducted to establish the quality control standards for Laportea bulbifera(Sieb. et Zucc.) Wedd. [Methods] Microscopic identification and thin layer chromatography were used to identify an...[Objectives] This study was conducted to establish the quality control standards for Laportea bulbifera(Sieb. et Zucc.) Wedd. [Methods] Microscopic identification and thin layer chromatography were used to identify and determine the moisture, total ash and extract contents. [Results] According to the microscopic results, the stem transection is round and has five longitudinal edges at which the cell wall is obviously thickened. Bristles can be observed. A series of collenchyma cells are arranged closely inside the epidermis. There are several rows of parenchyma cells. The vascular bundles are of different sizes;and the ray part is wide, and at the junction of the ray and the cortex, there are often scattered secretory cells. The center is a broad medulla. The powder is brown. There are many starch grains. The bristles are unicelluar, and have warty protrusions and expanded base. The fibers are bundled, and the cells are large. The epidermal cells are in the shape of an elongated spindle, in a mosaic arrangement, and the cell wall is slightly thickened. From the thin layer identification chromatograms of tested L. bulbifera, it can be seen that spots were observed at the same positions as the control medicinal material, and the durability of the method was good. The extract content should not be less than 12.00% by hot extraction with water as solvent, and not be less than 3.00% by cold extraction with ethanol as solvent. The moisture content should not be more than 16.50%. The total ash content should not be more than 14.00%. The acid-insoluble ash content should not be more than 2.50%. [Conclusions] The microscopic identification results are reliable and can be used as the identification basis of L. bulbifera. The thin layer identification method and the test results can provide a basis for quality control of L. bulbifera.展开更多
This paper analyzed GPS data from the Topo-Iberia network spanning almost 12 years(2008-2020).The data quality information for all 26 Topo-Iberia stations is provided for the first time,complementing the Spanish Geolo...This paper analyzed GPS data from the Topo-Iberia network spanning almost 12 years(2008-2020).The data quality information for all 26 Topo-Iberia stations is provided for the first time,complementing the Spanish Geological Survey’s storage work.Data analyses based on quality indicators obtained using TEQC have been carried out.The guidelines and data quality information from the IGS stations have been considered as the quality references,with the stations ALJI,EPCU,and TIOU standing out as the worst stations,while on the contrary,FUEN,PALM,PILA,and TRIA meet the quality requirements to become an IGS station.The relationship between the GPS data quality and their GAMIT-and Gipsy X-derived postfit ionosphere-free phase residuals has also been investigated,and the results reveal an inversely proportional relationship.It has been found that the stations showing an increase in elevation of the horizon line,also show an increase in cycle slips and multipath,are among the poorest quality stations,and among those with the highest postfit RMS of phase residuals.Moreover,the evolution of the vegetation around the antenna should be considered as it could cause a progressive loss of quality,which is not complying with the IGS standards.The quality assessment shows that the Topo-Iberia stations are appropriate for geodetic purposes,but permanent monitoring would be necessary to avoid the least possible loss of data and quality.In addition,a method to characterize the GNSS data quality is proposed.展开更多
The present study was conducted in four districts of Punjab Province to examine the attitude of milk producers and milk collection agents toward compliance of milk quality and safety parameters. In current scenario, t...The present study was conducted in four districts of Punjab Province to examine the attitude of milk producers and milk collection agents toward compliance of milk quality and safety parameters. In current scenario, the attitude of consumers for safe food in accordance to quality standards is ever increasing. The dairy industry in Pakistan is confronting many challenges to adapt these food safety and quality measures. This study was purposely conducted in the south region of Punjab Province, as this region has rich population of livestock and milk production. To collect essential data, field study was carded out in selected four districts of Punjab Province. Field survey for dairy farmers and milk collection centers was performed in two phases. The analysis of primary data was carried out by calculating the Likert scale mean value, analysis of variance （one-way） and other descriptive statistics tools. The results showed that 76.4% milk producers had no awareness about Punjab food quality laws; as Likert-scale mean value was 1.93. The compliance level for the management practices such as Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Point （HCCAP）, Good Animal Practices （GAP） and Good Veterinary Practices （GVP） etc. was also very poor. Approximately, 32.57% milk collectors （very frequently） applied milk quality testing parameters whereas 50.72% milk collectors merely used sensory quality inspection methods at the time of milk purchase from dairy farmers. For a sustainable supply of good quality raw milk to the dairy industry in Pakistan, it was recommended that the departments for hygiene and food inspection should be vigilant. The prescribed food safety laws relating to milk production and marketing activities should be enforced properly to improve the situation.展开更多
Both national and local governments have been paying great attention to the work of industrial standardization with the enormous increase in international trade after China joined WTO. According to the standards r... Both national and local governments have been paying great attention to the work of industrial standardization with the enormous increase in international trade after China joined WTO. According to the standards revising plan of Standardization Administration Committee of China (SAC),TC54 has already revised a series of national standards and industrial standards for foundry operations,and proposed some new ones. As a result,some old fashioned standards containing low-level techniques have been gradually discontinued or replaced with new versions.……展开更多
Objective:To establish the quality standard of Danmu exract syrup.Methods:TLC method was used to qualitatively identify Nauclea officinalis in Danmu exract syrup.The content of strictosamide and chlorogenic acid in Da...Objective:To establish the quality standard of Danmu exract syrup.Methods:TLC method was used to qualitatively identify Nauclea officinalis in Danmu exract syrup.The content of strictosamide and chlorogenic acid in Danmu exract syrup was determined by high efficiency axillary chromatography.Results:The spots were clear and there was no negative interference.The linear relationship of strictosamide was good in the range of 100~300ug/ml(R^(2)=0.9997).The average recovery was 99.1%and RSD was 1.16%(n=9).Chlorogenic acid had a good linear relationship in the range of 6.7~20.2ug/ml(R^(2)=0.9991).The average recovery was 99.9%and RSD was 1.10%(n=9).Conclusion:The standard is safe and reasonable,the method is simple,accurate and reproducible,and it can be used for the quality control of Danmu exract syrup.展开更多
基金National scientific and technological support projects (2006BAI06A01-04)The Science and Technology Development Projects of Tianjin (05SYSYGX25000)The Science and Technology Development Projects of Tianjin (07JCZDJC03500)
文摘This paper presentsan overview of the standardizationprocess for TraditionalChinese Medicine (TCM)Quality,and reports on the latestresearch projects.It also highlightsthe roles of quality andmodernization in this standardization.
基金Supported by Self-funded Research Project of Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(GXZYA20220142)Key R&D Project of Guangxi Science and Technology Department(Guike AB21196057).
文摘[Objectives] To optimize the extraction process of Damp-clearing Mixture and establish the quality control indicators. [Methods] The extraction process of Coicis Semen Damp-clearing Mixture was optimized by L 9(3 4) orthogonal design with the content of total flavonoids and the dry yield rate as the evaluation indicators, and the amount of water, extraction time and extraction times as the factors, to determine the formation process of Coicis Semen Damp-clearing Mixture. In addition, the quality of the mixture was studied by thin layer chromatography (TLC). [Results] The optimal extraction process of Coicis Semen Damp-clearing Mixture was as follows: decocting twice, one hour each time, adding 8 times of water in the first time and 6 times of water in the second time, standing the extract in a cool place, adding 0.1% steviosin to facilitate the formation of the mixture;Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma and Dendrophenol in the mixture were well separated by TLC with good reproducibility and specificity. [Conclusions] The preparation process and quality control indicators determined by the experiment are reasonable and feasible. It can provide a reference for the pilot production and quality standards of Coicis Semen Damp-clearing Mixture.
基金Supported by Key Research and Development Program Project of Sichuan Province(2024YFFK0190)Special Fund of Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(ZYN2025257).
文摘[Objectives]To preliminarily investigate the morphological identification and content determination of mango seeds utilized in Tibetan medicine,thereby providing foundational data to support the further refinement of quality standards for mango seeds.[Methods]Powder microscopic examination,thin-layer chromatography(TLC),and high-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)were employed to identify mango seeds sourced from various regions in Sichuan Province.In accordance with the 2020 edition of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia(Volume IV),the extract content,total ash,acid-insoluble ash,and moisture content of the mango seeds were quantitatively determined.[Results]The morphological and powder microscopic characteristics of mango seeds in Tibetan medicine were described in detail.The methanol extract was qualitatively identified using TLC,and the content of gallic acid in the medicinal samples was determined by HPLC.The total ash content of mango seeds ranged from 1.82%to 2.73%,while the acid-insoluble ash content varied between 0.08%and 0.55%.The extract content ranged from 12.16%to 24.06%,and the moisture content was between 6.75%and 8.98%.[Conclusions]Specifications for mango seeds in Tibetan medicine have been established,indicating that the total ash content should not exceed 4.0%,the acid-insoluble ash content should not exceed 2%,the content of dilute ethanol extract should be no less than 15.0%,the moisture content should not exceed 12.0%,and the gallic acid content should be at least 1%.These parameters serve as a foundation for the development of quality standards for mango seeds in Tibetan medicine.
基金Supported by the Project for the Development and Promotion of Appropriate Technology of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Guangxi(GZSY2024017).
文摘[Objectives]This study aims to establish the quality standard of Fuzheng Wangan granules.[Methods]The qualitative identification of Radix Bupleuri and Radix Paeoniae Alba was carried out by the thin layer chromatography(TLC).The content of ginsenosides Rg1,Re and Rb was determined by the high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC).[Results]The spots of Radix Bupleuri and Radix Paeoniae Alba were clear,and the negative control had no interference.The total content of ginsenoside Rg1,Re and Rb ranged from 0.0762 to 0.0739 mg/g.[Conclusions]The method for the quality control of Fuzheng Wangan granules established in this study is stable and feasible.
基金Program for Liaoning Innovative Research Team in University,Key Technologies in Quality Control of Traditional Chinese Medicines(Grant No.LT2012018)
文摘Traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） has been widely used in China for thousands of years, and has received more and more recognition worldwide. Indigoplant （Folium Polygoni Tinctorii）, a TCM, has been used in various diseases. In our study, we established a quality standard of Indigoplant according to the European Pharmacopoeia, and this standard has passed the early audit stages of the European Pharmacopoeia Commission. The lndigoplant samples were identified with high performance thin layer chromatography （HPTLC）, qualified with RP-HPLC quantitation, and analyzed with a series of quality tests. An accurate, reliable and robust HPLC method with gradient elution for quantitation was developed and validated with a one-variable-at-a-time （OVAT） robustness approach. Several tests, including the loss on drying, total ash and ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid of Indigoplant, were performed for quality analysis. Furthermore, six batches of the Indigoplant samples were appraised with this quality standard. In conclusion, the established quality standard was more internationally normative and applicable for the quality control of Indigoplant in practical application.
基金Program of Ligusticum Chuanxiong etc.100 kinds of Herbs Recommended International Quality Standards(Grant No.201307002)the Safety Testing Technology and Standard Platform of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Major New Drug Projects(Grant No.2014ZX09304307)
文摘As a traditional Chinese medicine （TCM）, Dictamni Cortex is widely used for the treatment of rheumatism and skin diseases. To promote the internationalization of Dictarnni Cortex, we established a recommended quality standard of Dictamni Cortex according to the European Pharmacopoeia （EP） in the present study. Foreign matter, loss on drying, total ash and ash insoluble in hydrochloric acid were determined according to the procedures of EP 8.0. The thin layer chromatography （TLC） identification method was established by using obacunone and fraxinellone as the reference substances. The content of dictarnnine, obacunone and fraxinellone was assayed by reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography （RP-HPLC）. Furthermore, we tested 21 batches of the prepared slices of Dictamni Cortex from different regions. The results indicated that the established quality standard was specific, accurate and internationalized, which could be used for the quality control of Dictamni Cortex.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos.2019YFC0214800,2020YFC1806303 and 2016YFC0208100)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public-interest Scientific Institution(No.2021YSKY-06)。
文摘Ambient air quality standards are the core strategic goal of ambient air quality management.Countries worldwide have given importance to research on the development of ambient air quality standards.To understand the history of the development of China’s ambient air quality standards,this study analyzed the background associated with all previous formulations and revisions of the standards,classification of functional areas,standard grading,pollutants,and evolution of the standard limits over the past 40 years.The results show that since the initial release of the“Ambient Air Quality Standard”by China in 1982,it has been supplemented once,revised twice,and modified twice.The first ambient air quality standard specified the standard limits of six pollutants commonly found in ambient air.With the development of ambient air quality management,the number of pollutants has increased to ten.Since the release of the“Ambient Air Quality Standards”in 2012,the ambient air quality in China has significantly improved.However,the proportion of cities meeting these standards is still low.At present,China is suitably positioned to make the standards associated with 24 hr SO2concentrations more stringent such that it meets the values defined in the World Health Organization(WHO)interim target-2 and the WHO air quality guideline(AQG).We further suggested that the SO2standard should be revised promptly.Simultaneously,regions with a relatively high proportion of cities meeting the standard are encouraged to introduce more stringent interim target limits in due course to manage the local ambient air quality.
基金supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation (No. L150001)National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81773381)Ministry of Environmental Protection of the People's Republic of China Fund for National Environmental Criteria Management (No. 2110105)
文摘With rapid economic development and urbanization in recent decades, China has experienced the worsening of ambient air quality. For better air quality management to protect human health, Chinese government revised national ambient air quality standards （NAAQS） for particulate matter （PM） in 2012 （GB3095-2012）. To assess the effectiveness of current NAAQS for PM on public health in Chinese population, we conducted a meta- analysis on published studies examining the mortality risk of short-term exposure to PM with aerodynamic diameters less than 10 and 2.5μm （PM10 and PM2.5） in China. The reported 24-hour concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 in studies ranged from 43.5 to 150.1 μg/m^3 and 37.5 to 176.7 μg/m^3. In the pooled excess, mortality risk estimates of short-term exposure to PM. In specific, per 10 μg/m^3 increase in PM10, we observed increases of 0.40% （95%CI： 0.33%, 0.47%）, 0.57% （95%CI： 0.44%, 0.70%） and 0.49% （95%CI： 0.40%, 0.58%） in total, respiratory and cardiovascular mortality, per 10/μg/m^3 increase in PM2.5, we observed increases of 0.51% （95% CI： 0.38%, 0.63%）, 0.62% （95%CI： 0.52%, 0.73%） and 0.75% （95%CI： 0.54%, 0.95%） in total, respiratory and cardiovascular mortality. Finally, we derived 125 μg/m^3 for PM10 and 62.5 μg/ m^3 for PM2.5 as 24-hour recommendation values based on the pooled estimates. Our results indicated that current Chinese NAAQS for PM could be sufficient in mitigating the excess mortality risk from short-term exposure to ambient PM. However, future research on long-term exposure cohort studies in Chinese population is also essential in revising annual averages for PM in Chinese NAAQS.
基金provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Subcontract Number OR13810-001.04 A10-0223-S001-A04)partly supported by the funding of Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment and Pollution Control (No. 2011A060901011)+1 种基金the funding of State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Sources and Control of Air Pollution Complex (No. SCAPC201308)the project of Atmospheric Haze Collaborative Control System Design (No. XDB05030400) from Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘Due to the increasingly stringent standards, it is important to assess whether the proposed emission reduction will result in ambient concentrations that meet the standards. The Software for Model Attainment Test-Community Edition （SMAT-CE） is developed for demonstrating attainment of air quality standards of O3 and PM2.5. SMAT-CE improves computational efficiency and provides a number of advanced visualization and analytical functionalities on an integrated GIS platform. SMAT-CE incorporates historical measurements of air quality parameters and simulated air pollutant concentrations under a number of emission inventory scenarios to project the level of compliance to air quality standards in a targeted future year. An application case study of the software based on the U.S. National Ambient Air Quality Standards （NAAQS） shows that SMAT-CE is capable of demonstrating the air quality attainment of annual PM2.5 and 8-hour O3 for a proposed emission control policy.
基金Supported by the Open Fund of Key Laboratory of Modern Chinese Medicine Preparations,Ministry of Education,Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and First-class Discipline Construction Project of Jiangxi Province(JXSYLXK-ZHYAO009,JXSYLXK-ZHYAO010)。
文摘The quality standards for Fructus Comi have been established based on the effects of the manufacturing processes.Three critical process parameters(CPPs)of extraction,filtration,and concentration to prepare Fructus Comi concentrate were identified by Plackett-Burman design with a single batch of Fructus Corni,which were heating medium temperature,extraction time,and water addition.Morroniside yield,loganin yield,and dry matter yield were process critical quality attributes(CQAs).CPPs arranged with a Box-Behnken design were applied to treat different batches of Fructus Comi After constructing a model that included CPPs,material propertie s,and process CQAs,loganin content was found to be the critical material attribute(CMA).The design space was calculated with a probability method.According to the limits of process CQAs,the minimum content of loganin in Fructus Corni was calculated with an error propagation method,which was 6.92 mg·g^(-1).When the content of loganin in Fructus Corni reaches up to 6.92 mg·g^(-1),the material is considered high-quality and is most suitable for the process.High-quality material can be used for production of Fructus Comi concentrate.This method can also be used to set material quality standards for other Chinese medicines.
基金Supported by Project of Guiyang Science and Technology Bureau(ZKHT[2020]-18-4).
文摘[Objectives]This study was conducted to optimize the preparation process of Tianlu Tongluo Granules and establish its quality standard.[Methods]Tianlu Tongluo Granules was prepared by an orthogonal test.TLC was used to identify Radix Astragali preparata,Radix Paeoniae Alba,Scutellariae Radix and Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma in the granules,and the content of paeoniflorin in the finished product was determined by HPLC.[Results]The extraction process of Tianlu Tongluo Granules was as follows:adding 6 times of water,and decocting twice,1 h/time.In the forming process,the optimal ratio of thick paste to excipients as 10∶8.6,and the optimal ratio of excipients dextrin:starch:colloidal silicon dioxide was 6.5∶0.5∶1.6.The results showed that TLC spots were obvious,the separation was significant,and the specificity was strong.The paeoniflorin content had a good linear relationship in the concentration range of 5.9048-590.48 mg/L(r=0.9999).The average sample recovery was 101.10%,and the RSD was 1.18%.[Conclusions]The preparation process is stable and reasonable,and the established quality control method is specific and reproducible,and can be used for the quality control of Tianlu Tongluo Granules.
基金Supported by Self-financed Scientific Research Project of Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(GXZYZ20210290)The First Batch of High-level Talent Research Project of Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities in 2019(Y20196311)Basic Scientific Research Ability Improvement Project for Young and Middle-aged Teachers in Guangxi Universities in 2020(2020KY13034).
文摘[Objectives]This study was conducted to establish the quality standard of Danshen Jianxin Capsules.[Methods]Orthogonal design was adopted to optimize the water extraction process by taking the amount of water added,extraction time and extraction times as factors,and the content of tanshinone I as the index.Salviae Miltiorrhizae,Notoginseng Radix Et Rhizoma and Radix Astragali in the capsules were qualitatively identified by TLC,and the content of tanshinone I in the capsules was determined by HPLC.[Results]The best water extraction process included the steps of adding 12 times of water each time,extracting the materials twice,for 1 h each time.In TLC identification,the test samples showed spots of the same color at the positions corresponding to tanshinone II A,ginsenoside Rg1,notoginsenoside R1 and astragaloside IV reference samples.[Conclusions]Danshen Jianxin Capsules was prepared by the water extraction method,which is characterized by high efficiency and being suitable for mass production.The quality control method is reliable,fast and accurate,which can effectively control the quality of the product.
基金financially supported by a Cultivated Project from Nanjing university of Chinese medicine (No. 10XPY01)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 81202922)a Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions, PAPD (No. 2011ZYX3-004)
文摘The study was designed to explore the potential applications of the real-time cell electronic analysis technology in the quality evaluation of natural medicines. The natural medicinal Flos Carthami was discussed as a methodological example and the specific time/dose-dependent cell response profiles （TCRPs） were produced by the real-time cell electronic analysis technology. The similarity and bioactivity were obtained by analyzing all TCRPs. Meanwhile, an HPLC method according to the Chinese Pharmacopeia （edition 2010） was used to evaluate the quality of Flos Carthami. The correlation was obtained by comparing the results produced by the two different approaches. By analyzing the data, five different samples ofFlos Carthami can produce remarkably similar TCRPs. The quality ofFlos Carthami was evaluated by both the HPLC and the TCRPs analysis-based approaches and similar results were obtained. The results suggest that the same natural medicine from different locations could produce similar TCRPs. By analyzing the TCRPs, the bioactivity and quality evaluation of natural medicines can be obtained. This technology is a physiologically relevant approach for the quality evaluation of natural medicines. The ultimate aim of our study is to establish a new standard for quality evaluation.
基金supported by the National Water Pollution Control and Treatment Science and Technology Major Project(No.2015ZX07203-005)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.41571478)
文摘There is a need to formulate water environment standards（WESs） from the current water quality criteria（WQC） in China.To this end,we briefly summarize typical mechanisms applied in several countries with longer histories of developing WESs,and three limitations to formulating WESs in China were identified.After analyzing the feasibility factors including economic development,scientific support capability and environmental policies,we realized that China is still not ready for a complete change from its current nation-wide unified WES system to a local-standard-based system.Thus,we proposed a framework for transformation from WQC to WESs in China.The framework consists of three parts,including responsibilities,processes and policies.The responsibilities include research authorization,development of guidelines,and collection of information,at both national and local levels;the processes include four steps and an impact factor system to establish water quality standards;and the policies include seven specific proposals.
基金the Comparative Policy and Practice Study of the EU-China Environmental Governance Programme’s core theme Public Access to Environmental Information with funding from the European Union(www.ecegp.com)
文摘In order to improve air quality, the European Union introduced the New Air Quality Directive in 2008 and set its Member States strict targets on air pollution concentrations for the most harmful and challenging substances, such as fine particles. The law enforcement relies on a monitoring and reporting system to inform the European Commission and the public, for it is the citizens' right to be informed about harmful air quality. With sectoral measures, air quality could be improved in the past 20 years, but some emissions concentrations have stagnated in recent years and emissions temporarily exceed thresholds in nearly half of the Member States. The European Emission Inventory allows the commission to identify the substances, areas, and times of exceedances, and to implement sectoral measures leading to air quality improvements, all of which have to be made available publicly. This manuscript introduces the air quality legislation and reviews the quality of European air for recent years.
基金Supported by Study on Quality Evaluation and Standards of Guangxi Yao Medicine(MZY2012015)Guangxi Key Laboratory of Zhuang Yao Medicine(GKJZ[2014]32)+2 种基金Zhuang Yao Medicine Collaborative Innovation Center(GJKY[2013]20)High-level-innovation Team and Outstanding Scholar Project of Guangxi Higher Education Institutions:Zhuang Medicine Foundation and Clinical Innovation Team(GJR[2014]07)Student Research Training Program of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine(NO.2017DXS35).Wei WEI(1981-),male,P.R.China,experimentalist,devoted to research about Tradition Chinese medicine and ethnic drug
文摘[Objectives] This study was conducted to establish the quality control standards for Laportea bulbifera(Sieb. et Zucc.) Wedd. [Methods] Microscopic identification and thin layer chromatography were used to identify and determine the moisture, total ash and extract contents. [Results] According to the microscopic results, the stem transection is round and has five longitudinal edges at which the cell wall is obviously thickened. Bristles can be observed. A series of collenchyma cells are arranged closely inside the epidermis. There are several rows of parenchyma cells. The vascular bundles are of different sizes;and the ray part is wide, and at the junction of the ray and the cortex, there are often scattered secretory cells. The center is a broad medulla. The powder is brown. There are many starch grains. The bristles are unicelluar, and have warty protrusions and expanded base. The fibers are bundled, and the cells are large. The epidermal cells are in the shape of an elongated spindle, in a mosaic arrangement, and the cell wall is slightly thickened. From the thin layer identification chromatograms of tested L. bulbifera, it can be seen that spots were observed at the same positions as the control medicinal material, and the durability of the method was good. The extract content should not be less than 12.00% by hot extraction with water as solvent, and not be less than 3.00% by cold extraction with ethanol as solvent. The moisture content should not be more than 16.50%. The total ash content should not be more than 14.00%. The acid-insoluble ash content should not be more than 2.50%. [Conclusions] The microscopic identification results are reliable and can be used as the identification basis of L. bulbifera. The thin layer identification method and the test results can provide a basis for quality control of L. bulbifera.
基金supported in part by the University of Jaén and the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness (PTA2015-11507-I MINECO)。
文摘This paper analyzed GPS data from the Topo-Iberia network spanning almost 12 years(2008-2020).The data quality information for all 26 Topo-Iberia stations is provided for the first time,complementing the Spanish Geological Survey’s storage work.Data analyses based on quality indicators obtained using TEQC have been carried out.The guidelines and data quality information from the IGS stations have been considered as the quality references,with the stations ALJI,EPCU,and TIOU standing out as the worst stations,while on the contrary,FUEN,PALM,PILA,and TRIA meet the quality requirements to become an IGS station.The relationship between the GPS data quality and their GAMIT-and Gipsy X-derived postfit ionosphere-free phase residuals has also been investigated,and the results reveal an inversely proportional relationship.It has been found that the stations showing an increase in elevation of the horizon line,also show an increase in cycle slips and multipath,are among the poorest quality stations,and among those with the highest postfit RMS of phase residuals.Moreover,the evolution of the vegetation around the antenna should be considered as it could cause a progressive loss of quality,which is not complying with the IGS standards.The quality assessment shows that the Topo-Iberia stations are appropriate for geodetic purposes,but permanent monitoring would be necessary to avoid the least possible loss of data and quality.In addition,a method to characterize the GNSS data quality is proposed.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(7167031183)Impact of Infant Powder Milk Safety Trust Index on Product Competitiveness-Index Measurement,Construction of Related Market Model and Market Simulation(G0300502)
文摘The present study was conducted in four districts of Punjab Province to examine the attitude of milk producers and milk collection agents toward compliance of milk quality and safety parameters. In current scenario, the attitude of consumers for safe food in accordance to quality standards is ever increasing. The dairy industry in Pakistan is confronting many challenges to adapt these food safety and quality measures. This study was purposely conducted in the south region of Punjab Province, as this region has rich population of livestock and milk production. To collect essential data, field study was carded out in selected four districts of Punjab Province. Field survey for dairy farmers and milk collection centers was performed in two phases. The analysis of primary data was carried out by calculating the Likert scale mean value, analysis of variance （one-way） and other descriptive statistics tools. The results showed that 76.4% milk producers had no awareness about Punjab food quality laws; as Likert-scale mean value was 1.93. The compliance level for the management practices such as Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Point （HCCAP）, Good Animal Practices （GAP） and Good Veterinary Practices （GVP） etc. was also very poor. Approximately, 32.57% milk collectors （very frequently） applied milk quality testing parameters whereas 50.72% milk collectors merely used sensory quality inspection methods at the time of milk purchase from dairy farmers. For a sustainable supply of good quality raw milk to the dairy industry in Pakistan, it was recommended that the departments for hygiene and food inspection should be vigilant. The prescribed food safety laws relating to milk production and marketing activities should be enforced properly to improve the situation.
文摘 Both national and local governments have been paying great attention to the work of industrial standardization with the enormous increase in international trade after China joined WTO. According to the standards revising plan of Standardization Administration Committee of China (SAC),TC54 has already revised a series of national standards and industrial standards for foundry operations,and proposed some new ones. As a result,some old fashioned standards containing low-level techniques have been gradually discontinued or replaced with new versions.……
基金Key science and technology project of Hainan province(No.ZDKJ201805)。
文摘Objective:To establish the quality standard of Danmu exract syrup.Methods:TLC method was used to qualitatively identify Nauclea officinalis in Danmu exract syrup.The content of strictosamide and chlorogenic acid in Danmu exract syrup was determined by high efficiency axillary chromatography.Results:The spots were clear and there was no negative interference.The linear relationship of strictosamide was good in the range of 100~300ug/ml(R^(2)=0.9997).The average recovery was 99.1%and RSD was 1.16%(n=9).Chlorogenic acid had a good linear relationship in the range of 6.7~20.2ug/ml(R^(2)=0.9991).The average recovery was 99.9%and RSD was 1.10%(n=9).Conclusion:The standard is safe and reasonable,the method is simple,accurate and reproducible,and it can be used for the quality control of Danmu exract syrup.
