[Studies on HPLC-FPS of the saponins from Semen Ziziphi Spinosae].
OBJECTIVE
To establish a method of HPLC-fingerprint spectrum (HPLC-FPS) for the active part in Semen Ziziphi Spinosae (SZS) in order to control the quality of SZS from different places.


METHODS
The gradient elution mode was applied in chromatographic separation, and data were analysed by" Similarity Evaluation software" to compare the HPLC-FPS of SZS from different places.


RESULTS
The conditions for HPLC analysis of SZS were established and the FPS of samples from different habitats showed some differences.


CONCLUSIONS
All components in the spectrum were separated well and the HPLC fingerprint method is repeatable. The method can be used in quality assessment of SZS.
Wu
He-zhen
HZ
Hubei Key Lab of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources and Chemistry, Hubei College of TCM, Wuhan 430061, China. hezh_wu@sina.com.cn
Chen
Jing
J
Liu
Yan-wen
YW
D002851:Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid / Q000379:methods; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000592:standards; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000737:chemistry*; D011786:Quality Control; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012503:Saponins / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D012639:Seeds / Q000737:chemistry; D031957:Ziziphus / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000145:classification
D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D012503:Saponins