Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To analyze the chemical compositions of Huoxiang Zhengqi mixture(HXZQM) by UPLC-Q-TOF-MS, and determine the different components of HXZQM from different manufacturers.
METHODS The chromatographic column was Waters Acquity BEH C18(2.1 mm×100 mm, 1.7 μm) and the mobile phase was acetonitrile-0.1% formic acid aqueous solution under gradient elution at a flow rate of 0.3 mL·min−1. Mass spectrometry data were acquired in both positive and negative ion modes using Masslynx V4.2 software. By utilizing Portal analysis software, comparing with reference standards, and consulting relevant literature, the chemical components of the HXZQM were comprehensively identified and inferred. The common differential components under the two methods were screened out by using PCA and OPLS-DA.
RESULTS The 224 chemical compositions were analyzed and characterized, including 76 flavonoids, 48 terpenes, 25 phenylpropanes, 19 organic acids, 12 alkaloids, and a few quinones, vitamins and other compounds, 22 differential compounds were screened out.
CONCLUSION The method is stable and reliable, and this study comprehensively and rapidly analyzes the chemical composition of HXZQM, can provide reference for the basic research, quality standardization and quality control of HXZQM, and provide a theoretical basis for its clinical application.