METHOD FOR DETECTING CONTENT OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS OF COMPOUND SOPHORAE FLAVESCENTIS RADIX INJECTION AND FINGERPRINT SPECTRUM THEREOF

08-02-2024 дата публикации
Номер:
US20240044851A1
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Номер заявки: 03-53-1825
Дата заявки: 30-11-2021

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001]

The present application belongs to the field of a pharmaceutical technology, and specifically relates to an improved method for detecting a content and fingerprint of active ingredients in Compound Kushen Injection.

BACKGROUND ART

[0002]

A Compound Kushen Injection is a traditional Chinese medicine injection refined by modern scientific methods from two traditional Chinese medicines, Sophora flavescens and Heterosmilax yunnanensis Gagnep. It is included in the National Drug Standards and has the effects of clearing heat, promoting dampness, cooling blood, detoxifying, dispersing nodules and relieving pain. It is used for treating cancer pain and bleeding. Modern researches have shown that it has various pharmacological effects such as anti-tumor effect, anti-inflammatory effect, analgesic effect, and enhancing immunity of a body. It is widely used in clinical practice as an adjuvant therapy for severe diseases such as a non-small cell lung cancer, a primary liver cancer, a gastrointestinal cancer, and a malignant pleural effusion.

[0003]

The main components of Sophora flavescens are alkaloids and flavonoids. Modern researches have shown that Sophora flavescens alkaloids have multiple pharmacological effects and are the main pharmacological components of the Compound Kushen Injection. At present, there are few research reports on Heterosmilax yunnanensis Gagnep both at home and abroad, and research on its chemical composition, quality, and pharmacology is relatively limited.

[0004]

The existing national drug standard for Compound Kushen Injection (WS3-B-2752-97-2014) includes HPLC methods for the determination of contents of matrine and oxymatrine (Radix Sophora flavescens), and macrozamin (Heterosmilax yunnanensis Gagnep), respectively. The former method is relatively cumbersome in sample preparation, while the latter method has low column utilization. At the same time, in the detection conditions of fingerprints, there is a significant damage to the chromatographic column, and the overall spectrum has a poor peak shape. All the three determination conditions cause damage to the chromatographic column and are time-consuming and labor-intensive. Therefore, the detection and fingerprint methods for Compound Kushen Injection need to be modified and improved.

[0005]

Li Huali et al. disclosed, in “Simultaneous Determination of the Contents of 6 Alkaloids in Sophora Flavescens Dispensing Granules by HPLC-DAD Method”, the establishment of an HPLC-DAD method for simultaneous determination of the contents of 6 active alkaloids in Sophora Flavescens Dispensing Granules, including Sophoranol n-oxide, oxymatrine, sophoridine, oxysophocarpine, matrine, and sophocarpine. It can be seen from the chromatographic conditions that it is relatively similar to the fingerprint chromatogram conditions included in the National Drug Standards. When examining the Compound Kushen Injection under these conditions, the chromatographic peak is slightly trailing and is not suitable for the determination of the Compound Kushen Injection.

[0006]

Therefore, in order to effectively control the quality of the Compound Kushen Injection, it is necessary to provide a method that can simultaneously determine the content and fingerprint of multiple components of Compound Kushen Injection, so as to provide a fast and efficient technical method for quality control in Compound Kushen Injection, while reducing the workload for testing.

SUMMARY

[0007]

In view of the above technical status, the present application provides an improved method for detecting contents and fingerprints of active ingredients in Compound Kushen Injection. The method adopts a high-performance liquid chromatography for detection, in which conditions for the high-performance liquid chromatography include: a C18column as the chromatographic column; and active ingredients, including matrine, oxymatrine, macrozamin, sophocarpine, oxysophocarpine and sophoridine, or/and 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid (also named “piscidic acid”).

[0008]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the chromatographic column is preferably Waters XSelect CSH™ C18, TechMate C18-ST, Welch Ultimate AQ-C18, and Waters SunFire C18, more preferably Waters XSelect CSH™ C18, with a dimension of 5 μm and 4.6 mm×250 mm.

[0009]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the method further includes a mobile phase consisting of methanol in the organic phase and a phosphate buffer gradient elution in the aqueous phase; preferably 0.1%-0.34% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid)-methanol gradient elution; more preferably, 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid)-methanol gradient elution.

[0010]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the pH value of potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution is adjusted with phosphoric acid, preferably to 2.9-3.1, and more preferably to 3.0.

[0011]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the gradient elution conditions are as follow:

[0000]

 0-10 397
10-153-597-95
15-24 5-1595-85
24-301585
30-5515-8585-15
55-608515
60-75 397

[0012]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the high performance liquid chromatography conditions in the method include a column temperature of 28-32° C., preferably 30° C.

[0013]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the high performance liquid chromatography conditions in the method include a flow rate of 0.58-0.62 ml/ml, preferably 0.6 ml/min.

[0014]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the high performance liquid chromatography conditions in the method include a detection wavelength of 209-213 nm, preferably 211 nm.

[0015]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the high performance liquid chromatography conditions in the method include an injection amount of 3-20 μl, preferred 5-15 μl, more preferred 8-12 μl, and most preferably 10 μl.

[0016]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the high performance liquid chromatography conditions in the method include preparation of a blank solution: adjusting a pH value of potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution to 3.0 with phosphoric acid, preparing a mixed solution of 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15, and filtering.

[0017]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the high performance liquid chromatography conditions in the method include:

    • preparation of reference substance solution:
    • accurately weighing an appropriate amount of matrine reference substance, oxymatrine reference substance, and oxysophocarpine reference substance, adding the blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution I containing 0.33 mg of matrine, 0.85 mg of oxymatrine, and 0.25 mg of oxysophocarpine per 1 ml, and shaking; accurately weighing an appropriate amount of sophocarpine reference substance, sophoridine reference substance, and macrozamin reference substance, adding the blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution II containing 0.09 mg of sophocarpine, 0.08 mg of sophoridine, and 0.08 mg of macrozamin per 1 ml, and shaking; and accurately weighing 2 ml of the mixed reference substance solution I and II, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with the blank solution to scale, and shaking; or
    • accurately weighing an appropriate amount of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid reference substance, adding the blank solution to prepare a reference substance stock solution containing 0.25 mg of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid per 1 ml, and shaking; and accurately weighing 2 ml of the reference substance stock solution, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with the blank solution to scale, and shaking.

[0021]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the content of the reference substance in the reference substance solution can be in the following range: preferably 0.28-0.40 mg and most preferably 0.33 mg for matrine; preferably 0.72-1.06 mg and most preferably 0.85 mg for oxymatrine; preferably 0.21-0.31 mg and most preferably 0.25 mg for oxysophocarpine; preferably 0.07-0.11 mg for sophocarpine, sophoridine, and macrozamin, and most preferably, 0.09 mg, 0.08 mg, and 0.08 mg, respectively.

[0022]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the high performance liquid chromatography conditions in the method include the preparation of the test substance solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding a blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution.

[0023]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, a method for detecting the content of active ingredients in Compound Kushen Injection is provided. The method includes performing detection by using a high-performance liquid chromatography method, in which the high-performance liquid chromatography conditions include:

[0000]

Detection conditions
ChromatographicWaters XSelect CSH ™ C18 (5 μm, 4.6 mm × 250 mm)
column
Mobile phase0.2% Potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution
(adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid)-Methanol
gradient elution
Methanol0.2% Potassium
Time (min)(%)dihydrogen phosphate (%)
Elution 0-10 397
gradient10-153-597-95
15-24 5-1595-85
24-301585
30-5515-8585-15
55-608515
60-75 397
Column30° C.
temperature
Detection211 nm
length
Flowing speed0.6 ml/min
Injection10 μl
volume
    • (1) Preparation of a blank solution: adjusting the pH value of potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution to 3.0 with phosphoric acid, mixing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution (adjusting the pH value to 3.0 with phosphoric acid) with methanol at a ratio of 85:15, and filtering;
    • (2) Preparation of a reference substance solution: accurately weighing an appropriate amount of matrine reference substance, oxymatrine reference substance, and oxysophocarpine reference substance, adding the blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution I containing 0.33 mg of matrine, 0.85 mg of oxymatrine, and 0.25 mg of oxysophocarpine per 1 ml, and shaking; accurately weighing an appropriate amount of sophocarpine reference substance, Sophoridine reference substance, and macrozamin reference substance, adding a blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution II containing 0.09 mg of sophocarpine, 0.08 mg of Sophoridine, and 0.08 mg of macrozamin per 1 ml, and shaking; and accurately weighing 2 ml of mixed reference substance solution I and II, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with the blank solution to scale, shaking, and optionally preparing two copies using the same method;
    • (3) Preparation of test substance solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding the blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering to obtain a subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution; and
    • (4) Injecting the blank solution, the reference substance solution, and the test substance solution into the liquid chromatograph in sequence, recording the chromatogram, and calculating the content using an external standard method.

[0028]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, a method for detecting a fingerprint of a Compound Kushen Injection includes: constructing a fingerprint of the Compound Kushen Injection containing matrine, oxymatrine, macrozamin, sophocarpine, oxysophocarpine, and sophoridine.

[0029]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the present application provides a method for detecting the fingerprint of the Compound Kushen Injection, which includes:

    • performing detection by using a high-performance liquid chromatography, in which the conditions for the high-performance liquid chromatography include:

[0000]

Detection conditions
ChromatographicWaters XSelect CSH ™ C18(5 μm, 4.6 mm × 250 mm)
column
Mobile phase0.2% Potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution
(adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosporic acid)-
Methanol gradient elution
Methanol0.2% Potassium
Time (min)(%)dihydrogen phosphate (%)
Elution 0-10 397
gradient10-153-597-95
15-24 5-1595-85
24-301585
30-5515-8585-15
55-608515
60-75 397
Column30°C.
temperature
Detection211 nm
length
Flowing speed0.6 ml/min
Injection10 μl
volume
    • (1) Preparation of a blank solution: adjusting the pH value of potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution to 3.0 with phosphoric acid, preparing a mixed solution of 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15, and filtering;
    • (2) Preparation of reference substance solution: accurately weighing an appropriate amount of matrine reference substance, oxymatrine reference substance, and oxysophocarpine reference substance, adding the blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution I containing 0.33 mg of matrine, 0.85 mg of oxymatrine, and 0.25 mg of oxysophocarpine per 1 ml, and shaking; accurately weighing an appropriate amount of sophocarpine reference substance, sophoridine reference substance, and macrozamin reference substance, adding the blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution II containing 0.09 mg of sophocarpine, 0.08 mg of sophoridine, and 0.08 mg of macrozamin per 1 ml, and shake; and accurately weighing 2 ml of the mixed reference substance solution I and II, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with the blank solution to scale, and shaking; optionally, preparing two copies using the same method; or
    • accurately weighing an appropriate amount of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid reference substance, adding the blank solution to prepare a reference substance stock solution containing 0.25 mg of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid per 1 ml, and shaking; accurately weighing 2 ml of the reference substance stock solution, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with the blank solution to scale, and shaking.
    • (3) Preparation of test substance solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of the Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding the blank solution to scale, shaking, and filtering to obtain a subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution;
    • (4) Injecting samples in the order of the blank solution, reference substance solution, and the test substance solution to construct a fingerprint of the Compound Kushen Injection containing matrine, oxymatrine, macrozamin, sophocarpine, oxysophocarpine, and sophoridine.
    • (5) Detection: injecting samples in the order of the blank solution, the reference substance solution, and the test substance solution to perform detection.

[0037]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the fingerprint in step (4) has 10 common characteristic peaks, in which, based on peak 7-oxymatrine as a reference, the relative retention time of peak 1-sophoramine is 0.442; the relative retention time of peak 2-macrozamin is 0.603; the relative retention time of peak 3-matrine is 0.693; the relative retention time of peak 4-sophocarpine is 0.816; the relative retention time of peak 5-sophoridine is 0.845; the relative retention time of peak 6-oxysophocarpine is 0.941; the relative retention time of peak 7-oxymatrine is 1.0; the relative retention time of peak 8-2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid is 1.149; the relative retention time of peak 9 is 1.639; and the relative retention time of peak 10-trifolirhizin is 1.888.

[0038]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, in step (4), samples are injected into the liquid chromatograph in the following sequence, the chromatogram is recorded and the content is calculated by using an external standard method

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Reference substance 1 solution5 injections
(continuous injections)
3Reference substance 2 solution2 injections
4Test substance solution1 injections
5Reference substance 1 solution1 injections

[0039]

In the method of the present application, as one of the embodiments, the method further includes continuously testing the reference substance solution 5 times, with a peak area RSD not exceeding 3.0% and a retention time RSD not exceeding 3.0%.

[0040]

The present application further provides a high-performance liquid chromatography fingerprint of Compound Kushen Injection constructed according to any of the aforementioned methods. The fingerprint has 10 common characteristic peaks, in which, based on peak 7 as a reference, relative retention times of the common characteristic peaks are as follow: the relative retention time of peak 1 is 0.442; the relative retention time of peak 2 is 0.603; the relative retention time of peak 3 is 0.693; the relative retention time of peak 4 is 0.816; the relative retention time of peak 5 is 0.845; the relative retention time of peak 6 is 0.941; the relative retention time of peak 7 is 1.0; the relative retention time of peak 8 is 1.149; the relative retention time of peak 9 is 1.639; and the relative retention time of peak 10 is 1.888.

[0041]

In the present application, as one of the embodiments, based on peak 7 as a reference, the relative peak areas of the common characteristic peaks are as follow: the relative peak areas of peak 1 is 0.039; the relative peak area of peak 2 is 0.068; the relative peak area of peak 3 is 0.468; the relative peak area of Peak 4 is 0.184; the relative peak area of peak 5 is 0.098; the relative peak area of peak 6 is 0.425; the relative peak area of Peak 7 is 1.0; the relative peak area of peak 8 is 0.224; the relative peak area of peak 9 is 0.049; and the relative peak area of peak 10 is 0.058.

[0042]

In the present application, as one of the embodiments, the peak 1 represents sophoramine alkaloid, the peak 2 represents macrozamin, the peak 3 represents matrine, the peak 4 represents sophocarpine, the peak 5 represents sophoridine, the peak 6 represents oxysophocarpine, the peak 7 represents oxymatrine, the peak 8 represents 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid, the peak 9 represents unknown, and the peak 10 represents trifolirhizin.

[0043]

Compared to the existing detection methods for Compound Kushen Injection, the present application adopts a high-performance liquid chromatography method, which can simultaneously determine 7 components in the Compound Kushen Injection, and construct a chromatographic fingerprint using this method, providing a fast and efficient technical method for quality control in the Compound Kushen Injection, while reducing the workload of testing. The method of the present application combines the three conditions in the standards for Compound Kushen Injection into one condition for testing, which saves time and effort.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044]

FIG. 1 shows the results of blank and negative samples in Example 1.

[0045]

FIGS. 2-1 to 2-6 show the linear diagrams of the six indicator components in Example 1.

[0046]

FIG. 3 shows the results of blank and negative samples in Example 2.

[0047]

FIG. 4 shows the linear diagram of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid in Example 2.

[0048]

FIG. 5-1 shows the standard control fingerprint in Example 3.

[0049]

FIG. 5-2 shows the overlapped spectra of the test substance in Example 3.

[0050]

FIG. 6 shows the repetitive overlapped spectra in Example 3.

[0051]

FIG. 7 shows the intermediate precision overlapped spectra in Example 3.

[0052]

FIG. 8 shows the stability fingerprint in Example 3.

[0053]

FIG. 9 shows the double-time fingerprint in Example 3.

[0054]

FIG. 10-1 shows the fingerprints of different chromatographic columns in Example 3.

[0055]

FIGS. 10-2 show the fingerprint spectra of different apparatuses in Example 3.

[0056]

FIG. 11 shows the fingerprint of key production process points in Example 3.

[0057]

FIGS. 12-1 to 12-4 show the chromatograms of different chromatographic columns in Example 4: FIGS. 12-1 show Waters XSelect CSH™ C18; FIG. 12-2 shows TechMate C18-ST; FIG. 12-3 shows Welch Ultimate AQ-C18; and FIGS. 12-4 show the Waters SunFire C18.

[0058]

FIGS. 13-1 to 13-9 show the chromatograms of different mobile phase systems in Example 4. FIGS. 13-1 show acetonitrile: 0.01M ammonium acetate (9:1), 0.01M ammonium acetate (adjusted to pH 8.0), and FIGS. 13-2 shows methanol-water; FIG. 13-3 shows methanol-0.1% formic acid water; FIG. 13-4 shows methanol −0.1% acetic acid water; FIGS. 13-5 shows methanol −0.01% acetic acid water; FIG. 13-6 shows methanol 0.1% phosphoric acid; FIG. 13-7 shows acetonitrile water; FIG. 13-8 shows methanol −0.01M ammonium acetate; and FIG. 13-9 shows methanol 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid).

[0059]

FIGS. 14-1 to 14-3 show the chromatograms of different pH values in Example 4: FIG. 14-1 shows methanol 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 5.0 with phosphoric acid); FIG. 14-2 shows methanol −0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 4.0 with phosphoric acid); and FIG. 14-3 shows methanol 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid).

[0060]

FIGS. 15-1 to 15-4 show the chromatograms of potassium dihydrogen phosphate concentration in Example 4: FIG. 15-1 shows methanol-0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid); FIG. 15-2 shows methanol-0.34% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid); FIG. 15-3 shows methanol-0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid); and FIG. 15-4 shows the overlapped chromatogram of methanol and potassium dihydrogen phosphate (pH=3.0, with concentrations of 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.3%, respectively).

[0061]

FIGS. 16-1 to 16-3 show gradient-optimized chromatograms in Example 4: FIG. 16-1 shows Method 1, FIG. 16-2 shows Method 2, and FIG. 16-3 shows Method 3.

[0062]

FIG. 17-1 shows the full wavelength scanning image in Example 4; and FIG. 17-2 shows the UV absorption wavelength of the chromatographic peak in Example 4.

[0063]

FIGS. 18-1 to 18-3 show the optimized chromatograms of the preparation method for the test substance solution in Example 4. FIG. 18-1 shows the overlapped spectra of the test substance solution (prepared with water) and the blank solution; FIG. 18-2 shows the overlapped spectra of the reference substance prepared with methanol and the test substance prepared with purified water; FIG. 18-3 shows the overlapped spectra of the test substance and control sample prepared with the blank solution.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0064]

The following examples and experimental examples are used to further elaborate on the present application, but will in no way limit the effective scope of the present application.

[0065]

Apparatuses

[0000]

HPLCWaters e2695Waterworld Technology
Co., Ltd
Agilent 1260 DADAgilent Technology Co.,
Ltd
Thermo U3000Thermo Fisher Scientific
Electronic balanceXSE205DUMettler Toledo
ME 204Mettler Toledo
ChromatographicWaters XSelect Waterworld Technology
columnCSH ™ C18Co., Ltd
pH meterPE 28Mettler Toledo

[0066]

Reference Substances

[0000]

1National Institutes for Food and Drug ControlMatrine519-02-8
2Chengdu Herbpurify Co. ltd.Oxymatrine16837-52-8
3Chengdu Herbpurify Co. ltd.Sophocarpine145572-44-7
4National Institutes for Food and Drug ControlOxysophocarpine26904-64-3
5National Institutes for Food and Drug ControlSophoridine6882-68-4
6Self madeMacrozamin6327-93-1
7Self madepiscidic acid469-65-8

[0067]

Test Substance in Example 1

[0000]

Compound 20181138Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181034Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181139Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181203Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181204Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181209Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181212Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181213Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181214Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181215Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

[0068]

Test Substance in Example 2

[0000]

Compound 20181034Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181138Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181139Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181203Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181204Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181209Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181212Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181213Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181214Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181215Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20190404Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20190405Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20190406Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20190407Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20190408Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20190409Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20190410Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20190412Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20190413Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20190414Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20180503Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181010Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181107Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181134Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181202Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

[0069]

Test Substance in Example 3

[0000]

Compound 20181138Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181034Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181139Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181203Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181204Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181209Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181212Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181213Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181214Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Compound 20181215Shanxi Zhendong
Kushen InjectionPharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

[0070]

Agents

[0000]

Potassium 018823MREADHPLC
dihydrogen
phosphate
Phosphoric acid0160318Beijing Analytical
Chemical WorksGrade
Methanol10985407902MERCK KGAAHPLC
Tween 8020151222Nanjing Weier For injection
Chemical Co., Ltd

Example 1: Method for Detecting the Content of Compound Kushen Injection

[0071]

1. Including Chromatographic Conditions, Sample Preparation, System Applicability Requirements, Calculation Formulas, and Limit Requirements

Method Description

[0072]

[0000]

Detection methodDetection conditions
ChromatographicWaters XSelect CSH ™ C18 (5 μm, 4.6 mm × 250 mm)
column
Mobile phase0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution
(adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid)-
methanol gradient elution
Methanol0.2% Potassium
Time (min)(%)dihydrogen phosphate
Elution condition 0-10 397
10-153-597-95
15-24 5-1595-85
24-301585
30-5515-8585-15
55-608515
60-75 397
Column30° C.
temperature
Detection length211 nm
Flowing speed0.6 ml/min
Injection volume10 μl
Solvent0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-
methanol (85:15) mixed solution
Test substanceAccurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kusen
Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding
a blank solution (0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate
solution − methanol = 85:15) to scale, shaking,
filtering, and taking a subsequent filtrate as the test
substance solution
referenceReference substance solution: accurately weighing an
substanceappropriate amount of matrine reference substance,
solutionoxymatrine reference substance, and oxysophocarpine
reference substance, adding blank solution to prepare
a mixed reference substance solution I containing
0.33 mg of matrine, 0.85 mg of oxymatrine, and 0.25
mg of oxysophocarpine per 1 ml, and shaking; accurately
weighing an appropriate amount of sophocarpine reference
substance, sophoridine reference substance, and macro-
zamin reference substance, adding blank solution to
prepare a mixed reference substance solution II containing
0.09 mg of sophocarpine, 0.08% mg of sophoridine, and
0.08 mg of macrozamin per 1 ml, and shaking; and accurately
measuring 2 ml of the mixed reference substance solution
I and II, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with
blank solution to scale, and shaking
System Mixed reference substance solution
applicability
solution
System Testing the reference substance solution continuously for
applicability5 times, in which a peak area RSD is no more than 3.0%,
requirementa retention time RSD is no more than 3.0%, a theoretical
plate number is no less than 3000 for the main peak,
a tailing factor is no more than 2.0, and a resolution is
greater than 1.5
Calculating methodExternal standard method
StandardBased on the total amount of matrine and oxymatrine, the
content of Sophora flavescens in every 1 ml should not be
less than 8.0 mg; and, based on the amount of macrozamin,
the content of Heterosmilax yunnanensis Gagnepin every
1 ml should not be less than 0.35 mg

[0073]

2. Verifying Specific Content

[0074]

2.1 System Applicability

[0075]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0076]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering.

[0077]

Preparation of reference substance solution: accurately weighing an appropriate amount of matrine reference substance, oxymatrine reference substance, and oxysophocarpine reference substance, adding blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution I containing 0.33 mg of matrine, 0.85 mg of oxymatrine, and 0.25 mg of oxysophocarpine per 1 ml, and shaking; accurately weighing an appropriate amount of sophocarpine reference substance, sophoridine reference substance, and macrozamin reference substance, adding blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution II containing 0.09 mg of sophocarpine, 0.08 mg of sophoridine, and 0.08 mg of macrozamin per 1 ml, and shaking; and accurately weighing 2 ml of mixed reference substance solution I and II, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with blank solution to scale, and shaking.

[0078]

Preparation of test substance solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution.

[0079]

Requirements for Sampling Procedure

[0080]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Reference 5 injections
substance solution(continuous test)
3Test substance solution1 injection

[0081]

(2) Result Report

[0082]

RSD values of peak area and retention time for 5 continuous injections of the reference substance solution.

[0000]

Peak area and retention time results of reference substance solution
MacrozaminMatrinesophocarpineSophoridineOxysophocarpineOxymatrine
ReferenceRetentionPeak RetentionPeak RetentionPeak RetentionPeak RetentionPeak RetentionPeak
substancetimeareatimeareatimeareatimeareatimeareatimearea
116.80429983219.219162520022.67661307723.51236282126.208160124327.8553704112
216.78630198219.243161959722.69760798823.51336485226.231159347727.8423726630
316.71929978019.178161652322.70760970023.53236356926.221159110527.8553698111
416.80029906319.232161614122.66760821323.53336306626.219159074527.8593707737
516.80230005019.234161468622.69460847923.53836368826.223158887027.8563702820
RSD %0.210.360.130.260.070.350.050.220.030.300.020.30

[0000]

MacrozaminMatrinesophocarpineSophoridine
ReferencePlateTailingPlateReso-TailingPlateReso-TailingPlate
substancenumberfactornumberlutionfactornumberlutionfactornumber
117476.670.9930384.965.031.1978536.078,860.99104440.15
217309.510.9930392.705.041.1879022.318.920.99105065.99
317110.110.9929849.045.061.1979432.308.901.0010574967
417418.160.9930726.015.041.1877228.178.910.99105809.11
517240.820,9930589.425.041.1979305.998.930.99106907.80
SophoridineOxysophocarpineOxymatrine
ReferenceReso-TailingPlateReso-TailingPlateReso-Tailing
substancelutionfactornumberlutionfactornumberlutionfactor
12.691.01146804.809.371.08127497.485.471.27
22.671.01145430.209.451.07127994.515.471.27
32.691.01145669.719.381.07128912.675.471.27
42.681.0146255.259.351.07128684.755.471.27
52.681.01147366.569.361.07128866.045.461.27

[0083]

(3) Conclusion

[0084]

From the results, it can be seen that after 5 consecutive injections of the reference substance solution, the RSD of the peak area measurements of oxymatrine, matrine, and oxysophocarpine are all less than 2.0%, and the RSD of the retention time are all less than 2.0%. The RSD of the peak area measurements of sophocarpine, sophoridine, and macrozamin are all less than 3.0%, and the RSD of the retention time is less than 3.0%; the theoretical number of the six indicator components is greater than 3000, and the trailing factor is less than 2.0, meeting the requirements.

[0085]

2.2 Specificity

[0086]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0087]

Preparation of Preparation of blank solution: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering.

[0088]

Preparation of negative sample solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of Single Kusen Injection (wild and cultivated) and 1 ml of Single Heterosmilax yunnanensis Gagnep Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the negative sample solution.

[0089]

Preparation of 0.25% Tween solution: weighing 0.25 g Tween 80, dissolving in water to 100 ml, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the 0.25% Tween solution.

[0090]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing the reference substance solution according to a method under Section 2.1.

[0091]

Preparation of test substance solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, and reserving.

[0092]

Preparation of filter membrane interference sample: centrifuging one portion of the test substance solution; and filtering one portion of the test substance solution, and discarding different volumes (1 ml, 3 ml, 5 ml, 7 ml, and 9 ml).

[0093]

Requirements for Sampling Procedure

[0094]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Negative sample solution 1 injection
(Sophoraflavescens alone)
3Negative sample solution1 injection
(Heterosmilax
yunnanensis Gagnep alone)
40.25% Tween 80 solution1 injection
5reference substance solution1 injection
6test substance solution-centrifuging1 injection
7test substance solution-filtered 1 ml1 injection
8test substance solution-filtered 3 ml1 injection
9test substance solution-filtered 5 ml1 injection
10test substance solution-filtered 7 ml1 injection
11test substance solution-filtered 9 ml1 injection

[0095]

(2) The Results are Reported in FIG. 1 and the Table Below.

[0000]

Results of filter membrane interference experiment (area percentage of
different discarded volumes relative to centrifuged Samples)
/Macrozamin %Sophoridine %Sophocarpine %Matrine %Oxysophocarpine %Oxymatrine %
1 ml95.7598.1798.4598.5698.0297.93
3 ml99.9399.7699.7399.8099.7599.67
5 ml100.75100.26100.29100.26100.33100.22
7 ml99.7899.6199.4599.7099.6099.58
9 ml99.92100.0899.8699.9099.9099.89

[0096]

(3) Conclusion

[0097]

From the results, it can be seen that the blank solution, blank mobile phase, and 0.25% Tween 80 solution have no interfere with the sample. The negative sample solution of Sophora flavescens alone (wild Sophora flavescens and cultivated Sophora flavescens) have no interfere with macrozamin, and the negative sample solution of Heterosmilax yunnanensis Gagnep alone has no interfere with alkaloids.

[0098]

After discarding different volumes, the relative content between the area of the indicator components of the test substance solution and the area of the centrifuged test substance solution is 95.0%-105.0%, and the adsorption can be ignored.

[0099]

2.3 Linearity and Range

[0100]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0101]

Preparation of Preparation of blank solution: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering.

[0102]

Preparation of linear stock solution: accurately weighing an appropriate amount of matrine reference substance, oxymatrine reference substance, and oxysophocarpine reference substance, adding blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution I containing 0.33 mg of matrine, 0.85 mg of oxymatrine, and 0.25 mg of oxysophocarpine per 1 ml, and shaking; accurately weighing an appropriate amount of sophocarpine reference substance, sophoridine reference substance, and macrozamin reference substance, adding blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution II containing 0.09 mg of sophocarpine, 0.08 mg of sophoridine, and 0.08 mg of macrozamin per 1 ml, and shaking.

[0103]

25% reference substance solution: accurately weighing 0.5 ml of mixed reference substance solutions I and II, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with blank solution to scale, and shaking.

[0104]

50% reference substance solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of mixed reference substance solutions I and II, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with blank solution to scale, and shaking.

[0105]

100% reference substance solution: accurately weighing 2 ml of mixed reference substance solutions I and II, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with blank solution to scale, and shaking.

[0106]

150% reference substance solution: accurately weighing 3 ml of mixed reference substance solutions I and II, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with blank solution to scale, and shaking.

[0107]

200% reference substance solution: accurately weighing 4 ml of mixed reference substance solutions I and II, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with blank solution to scale, and shaking.

[0108]

Requirements for Sampling Procedure

[0109]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2100% reference substance solutionContinuous 5 injections
3 25% reference substance solution1 injection
4 50% reference substance solution1 injection
5100% reference substance solution1 injection
6150% reference substance solution1 injection
7200% reference substance solution1 injection
8100% reference substance solution1 injection

[0110]

(2) Result Report

[0111]

The regression equations, correlation coefficients, and linear graph results of individual indicator components are shown in FIGS. 2-1 to 2-6.

[0112]

(3) Conclusion

[0113]

Macrozamin shows linearity within the range of 0.00422 mg/ml-0.03374 mg/ml; matrine shows linearity within 0.01627 mg/ml-0.13013 mg/ml; sophorocarpine shows a linearity within the range of 0.0044 mg/ml-0.03517 mg/ml; sophoridine shows linearity within a range of 0.00438 mg/ml-0.03505 mg/ml; oxysophoridine shows linearity within the range of 0.01252 mg/ml-0.10016 mg/ml; and oxymatrine shows linearity within a range of 0.04228 mg/ml-0.33742 mg/ml. The linear correlation coefficients of individual components are greater than or equal to 0.999, meeting the standard.

[0114]

2.4 Sensitivity

[0115]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0116]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering.

[0117]

Preparation of reference substance solution: accurately weighing an appropriate amount of macrozamin reference substance solution, and adding blank solution to prepare a reference substance solution containing 0.085 mg per 1 ml.

[0118]

Quantitation limit of and detection limit solution: diluting the blank solution stepwise to a signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) of 10:1 as the limit of quantitation solution, and diluting the blank solution stepwise to a signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) of 2-3 as the limit of detection solution.

[0119]

Requirements for Sampling Procedure

[0120]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Reference 5 injections
substance 1 solution(continuous test)
3Solution for quantitation limit6 injections
4Detection limit solution2 injections

[0121]

(2) Result Report

[0000]

Statistics result of quantitation limit
123456AverageRSD (%)
Peak area14189126991289313187142091390913514.34.97
Retention time15.40715.53015.45615.46115.39415.42315.4500.32
(min)

[0000]

Sensitivity Test Results
Quantitation limitDetection limit
ItemPercentageBased on Percentage Based on
relative to test ngrelative to test ng
Namesubstance (%)(ng)substance (%)(ng)
Macrozamin0.1128.090.0332.43

[0122]

(3) Conclusion

[0123]

From the results, it can be seen that, after continuous injection of the quantitative limit solution, the RSD value of peak retention time is less than 2.0%, and the peak area is less than 5.0%; the quantification limit is 8.09 ng and the detection limit is 2.43 ng.

[0124]

2.5 Repeatability

[0125]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0126]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering.

[0127]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing reference substance solution according to the method under Section 2.1, and preparing two copies using the same method.

[0128]

Preparation of test substance solution (6 copies): accurately weighing 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution; and preparing 6 copies in parallel.

[0129]

Requirements for Sampling Procedure

[0130]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Reference substance 1 solution5 injections (continuous test)
3Reference substance 2 solution2 injections
4Test substance-1 solution1 injection
5Test substance-2 solution1 injection
6Test substance-3 solution1 injection
7Test substance-4 solution1 injection
8Test substance-5 solution1 injection
9Test substance-6 solution1 injection
10Reference substance 1 solution1 injection

[0131]

(2) Result Report

[0000]

Repeatability Test Results
/123456Average (%)RSD (%)
Macrozamin0.730.730.720.710.710.720.721.24
Matrine3.363.363.343.283.283.313.321.11
sophocarpine0.940.930.930.910.910.920.921.09
Sophoridine0.820.820.820.800.800.810.811.11
Oxysophocarpine2.402.402.392.352.352.382.381.03
Oxymatrine8.168.148.127.977.978.078.071.05

[0132]

(3) Conclusion

[0133]

From the results, it can be seen that the RSD of the content of matrine, oxymatrine, and oxysophocarpine in the six test substances is less than 3.0%, while the RSD of the content of sophocarpine, sophoridine, and macrozamin is less than 4.0%, indicating good repeatability of the test substances.

[0134]

2.6 Intermediate Precision

[0135]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0136]

According to the repeatability measurement method, six test substance solutions of the same batch were prepared in parallel by different analysts using different apparatuses and on different dates. The solution preparation and injection procedures were under the same repeatability item.

[0137]

(2) Result Report

[0000]

Intermediate precision test results of macrozamin
/Test substanceContent (%)Average content (%)Total average (%)RSD (%)
Apparatus:10.720.720.721.18
Waters20.72
CHP-02030.71
40.72
50.72
60.72
Apparatus:10.730.72
Waters20.73
CHP-01730.74
40.74
50.72
60.72

[0000]

Intermediate Precision Test Results of matrine
TestTotal
/substanceContent (%)Average content (%)Average (%)RSD (%)
Apparatus: Waters13.443.433.430.34
CHP-02023.43
33.44
43.43
53.44
63.42
Apparatus: Waters13.433.42
CHP-01723.40
33.42
43.44
53.42
63.43

[0000]

Intermediate Precision Test Results of sophorocarpine
TestTotal
/substanceContent (%)Average content (%)Average (%)RSD (%)
Apparatus: Waters10.950.950.960.91
CHP-02020.95
30.95
40.94
50.95
60.95
Apparatus: Waters10.970.96
CHP-01720.96
30.97
40.97
50.96
60.96

[0000]

Intermediate Precision Test Results of sophoridine
TestContentAverage contentTotal RSD
/substance(%)(%)average (%)(%)
Apparatus: 10.830.840.830.67
Waters20.84
CHP-02030.84
40.84
50.84
60.84
Apparatus: 10.830.83
Waters20.83
CHP-01730.83
40.83
50.82
60.82

[0000]

Intermediate Precision Test Results of oxysophorocarpine
TestContent Average Total Average
/substance(%)content (%)(%)RSD(%)
Apparatus: 12.462.462.421.50
Waters22.46
CHP-02032.46
42.46
52.46
62.45
Apparatus: 12.402.39
Waters22.38
CHP-01732.39
42.40
52.38
62.38

[0000]

Intermediate Precision Test Results of oxymatrine
TestContentAverage Total averageRSD
/substanc(%)content (%)(%)(%)
Apparatus: Waters18.428.448.272.12
CHP-02028.42
38.44
48.43
58.47
68.44
Apparatus: Waters18.148.11
CHP-01728.10
38.12
48.16
58.05
68.07

[0138]

(3) Conclusion

[0139]

From the results, it can be seen that, in the 12 test substances tested by different operators with different apparatus on different dates, the RSD of matrine content is 0.34%, the RSD of oxidized matrine content is 2.12%, and the RSD of oxidized sophocarpine content is 1.50%, all less than 3.0%. The RSD of sophocarpine content is 0.91%, the RSD of sophoridine content is 0.67%, and the RSD of macrozamin content is 1.18%, all less than 4.0%, indicating good intermediate precision of the test substance.

[0140]

2.7 Solution Stability

[0141]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0142]

Preparation of blank solvent: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering, obtained.

[0143]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing reference substance solution according to the method provided under Section 2.1, and preparing two copies using the same method.

[0144]

Preparation of test substance solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution.

[0145]

Requirements for Sampling Procedure

[0146]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Reference substance 1 solution5 injections (continuous
test)
3Reference substance 2 solution2 injections
4Test substance-0 h1 injection
5Reference substance-4 h1 injection
6Test substance-4 h1 injection
7Reference substance-8 h1 injection
8Test substance-8 h1 injection
9Reference substance-12 h1 injection
10Test substance-12 h1 injection
11Reference substance-18 h1 injection
12Test substance-18 h1 injection
13Reference substance-24 h1 injection
14Test substance-24 h1 injection
15Reference substance 1 solution1 injection

[0147]

(2) Result Report

[0000]

Solution Stability Test Results
Time (h)048121824Average (%)RSD (%)
Macrozamin Content (%)0.720.710.720.720.720.720.720.55
Relative 0 h Content (%)/98.4599.3899.2798.9498.76//
Matrine content (%)3.433.433.423.443.443.433.430.18
Relative 0 h content (%)/99.9199.65100.10100.17100.00//
Sophocarpine content (%)0.950.950.940.950.950.950.950.23
Relative 0 h content (%)/99.7799.55100.08100.1999.87//
Sophoridine content (%)0.840.840.830.840.840.840.840.18
Relative 0 h content (%)/99.8499.58100.0599.9999.74//
Oxysophocarpine content (%)2.462.452.452.462.462.462.460.18
Relative 0 h content (%)/99.8899.67100.05100.20100.03//
Oxymatrine content (%)8.438.418.408.438.448.438.420.18
Relative 0 h content (%)/99.8699.70100.10100.21100.01//

[0148]

(3) Conclusion

[0149]

From the results, it can be seen that, 24 hours after standing the reference substance solution and the test substance solution, the RSD values of the content of matrine, oxymatrine, and oxysophocarpine in the test substance are less than 3.0%, while the RSD values of the content of sophocarpine, sophoridine, and macrozamin a less than 4.0%, indicating that the test substances are stable within 24 hours.

[0150]

The percentages of the indicator component area at individual time points to the 0-hour indicator component area are calculated. Compared with the initial results, the relative content of the control and test substance solution at each time point is 98.0%-102.0%, indicating a good solution stability.

[0151]

2.8 Accuracy

[0152]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0153]

Preparation of blank solution: Preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering.

[0154]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing a reference substance solution by the method provided under Section 2.1, and preparing two copies using the same method.

[0155]

Preparation of 50% recovery solution: accurately weighing 0.5 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding 2.5 ml of mixed reference substance solution I and II, respectively, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, and filtering to obtain a filtrate as a 5000 recovery solution (preparing 3 copies using the same method).

[0156]

Preparation of 100% recovery solution: accurately weighing 0.5 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding 5 ml of mixed reference substance solution I and II respectively, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, and filtering to obtain a filtrate as a 100% recovery solution (preparing 3 copies using the same method).

[0157]

Preparation of 150% recovery solution: accurately weighing 0.5 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding 7.5 ml of mixed reference substance solution I and II respectively, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, and filtering to obtain a filtrate as a 15000 recovery solution (preparing 3 copies using the same method).

[0158]

Requirements for Sampling Procedure

[0159]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Reference substance 1 solution5 injections (continuous
test)
3Reference substance 2 solution2 injections
4 50%-1 recovery rate solution2 injections
5 50%-2 recovery rate solution2 injections
6 50%-3 recovery rate solution2 injections
7100%-1 recovery rate solution2 injections
8100%-2 recovery rate solution2 injections
9100%-3 recovery rate solution2 injections
10150%-1 recovery rate solution2 injections
11150%-2 recovery rate solution2 injections
12150%-3 recovery rate solution2 injections
13Reference substance 1 solution1 injection

[0160]

(2) Result Report

[0161]

Recovery Rate Calculation Formula:

[0000]

[0000]

Recovery test results of macrozamin content
Sampling
amount ofAdded amount
testof ReferenceMeasureTest substancerecoveryAverage/RSD/
/substance/mlsubstance/mgvalue/mgcontent/mg/mlrate/%%%
 50%-10.50.2190.570.7294.1295.672.01
 50%-20.50.2190.570.7293.84
 50%-30.50.2190.560.7292.59
100%-10.50.4380.780.7295.11
100%-20.50.4380.790.7298.12
100%-30.50.4380.780.7296.05
150%-10.50.6560.990.7296.21
150%-20.50.6561.000.7296.75
150%-30.50.6561.010.7298.22

[0000]

Test results of recovery rate of matrine content
Sampling
amount ofAdded amount
testof ReferenceMeasureTest substancerecoveryAverage/RSD/
/substance/mlsubstance/mgvalue/mgcontent/mg/mlrate/%%%
 50%-10.50.8132.493.32102.41101.340.72
 50%-20.50.8132.493.32101.97
 50%-30.50.8132.483.32100.43
100%-10.51.6253.293.32100.49
100%-20.51.6253.313.32101.56
100%-30.51.6253.313.32101.60
150%-10.52.4384.113.32100.55
150%-20.52.4384.133.32101.15
150%-30.52.4384.153.32101.94

[0000]

Recovery rate test results of sophocarpine content
Sampling
amount ofAdded amount
testof ReferenceMeasureTest substancerecoveryAverage/RSD/
/substance/mlsubstance/mgvalue/mgcontent/mg/mlrate/%%%
 50%-10.50.2170.680.93101.76100.780.90
 50%-20.50.2170.680.93101.44
 50%-30.50.2170.680.93100.08
100%-10.50.4350.900.93 99.60
100%-20.50.4350.910.93101.87
100%-30.50.4350.900.93100.79
150%-10.50.6521.110.93 99.52
150%-20.50.6521.120.93100.49
150%-30.50.6521.120.93101.48

[0000]

Recovery rate test results of sophoridine alkaloid content
Sampling
amount ofAdded amount
testof ReferenceMeasureTest substancerecoveryAverage/RSD/
/substance/mlsubstance/mgvalue/mgcontent/mg/mlrate/%%%
 50%-10.50.2100.620.82102.35101.700.74
 50%-20.50.2100.620.82102.18
 50%-30.50.2100.620.82100.54
100%-10.50.4200.830.82100.79
100%-20.50.4200.840.82102.49
100%-30.50.4200.840.82101.80
150%-10.50.6301.050.82101.14
150%-20.50.6301.050.82101.56
150%-30.50.6301.050.82102.57

[0000]

Recovery rate test results of oxidized sophocarpine content
Sampling
amount ofAdded amount
testof ReferenceMeasureTest substancerecoveryAverage/RSD/
/substance/mlsubstance/mgvalue/mgcontent/mg/mlrate/%%%
 50%-10.50.6271.842.38104.05102.551.40
 50%-20.50.6271.842.38103.59
 50%-30.50.6271.832.38102.10
100%-10.51.2542.462.38101.65
100%-20.51.2542.502.38104.86
100%-30.51.2542.482.38102.83
150%-10.51.8783.082.38100.63
150%-20.51.8783.082.38100.82
150%-30.51.8783.112.38102.46

[0000]

Test results of recovery rate of oxymatrine content
Sampling
amount ofAdded amount
testof ReferenceMeasureTest substancerecoveryAverage/RSD/
/substance/mlsubstance/mgvalue/mgcontent/mg/mlrate/%%%
 50%-10.52.1196.218.07102.68102.510.96
 50%-20.52.1196.228.07103.12
 50%-30.52.1196.208.07101.97
100%-10.54.2508.348.07101.30
100%-20.54.2508.478.07104.41
100%-30.54.2508.398.07102.43
150%-10.56.32610.478.07101.73
150%-20.56.32610.478.07101.64
150%-30.56.32610.578.07103.32

[0162]

(3) Conclusion

[0163]

The recovery rates of matrine, oxymatrine, and oxysophocarpine in the test substance are ranged from 92% to 105%, with RSD values of 0.93%, 1.33%, and 1.01% for the nine recoveries, all less than 4%; and the recovery rates of sophocarpine, sophoridine, and macrozamin ranged from 90.0% to 108.0%, with RSDs of 2.01%, 1.26%, and 1.90% for the nine copies, all less than 5.0%, meeting the requirements.

[0164]

2.9 Durability

[0165]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0166]

Different chromatographic conditions are shown in the table below.

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Column temperature (° C.)30° C.28° C., 32° C.
Concentration of buffering salt0.2%0.15%, 0.25%
pH value of buffering salt3.02.9, 3.1
Flowing speed0.6 ml/min0.58 ml/min, 0.62 ml/min
Wavelength (nm)211209, 213
Chromatographic columnWaters XSelect CSH ™ C18Waters XSelect CSH ™ C18
(4.6 mm × 250 mm, 5 μm), Sel(4.6 mm × 250 mm, 5 μm), Sel
No. 01203827518723No. 01203827518752
Waters XSelect CSH ™ C18
(4.6 mm × 250 mm, 5 μm), Sel
No. 01203827518726

[0167]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering.

[0168]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing a reference substance solution by the method provided under Section 2.1.

[0169]

Preparation of test substance solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection and adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution; and preparing two copies using the same method.

[0170]

Requirements for injection procedure (samples are injected in this order under different inspection conditions)

[0171]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Reference substance 1 solution5 injections
3Reference substance 2 solution2 injections
4Test substance-11 injection
5Test substance-21 injection
6Reference substance 1 solution1 injection

[0172]

Note: if the reference and test substance solution are stable within the detection time range, there is no need to prepare them again. If the solution is unstable and the chromatographic conditions are changed, it is necessary to prepare the reference and test substance solution again.

[0173]

(2) Result Report

[0000]

Durability test results-1
/StandardpH2.9pH3.1209 nm213 nm0.58 ml/min0.62 ml/min
Macrozamin content0.690.690.680.710.730.730.72
(%)
Relative standard/100.6498.69102.97105.49105.16105.11
content (%)
Matrine content (%)3.493.483.503.483.483.463.48
Relative standard/99.72100.2399.7699.8199.1999.68
content (%)
Sophocarpine content0.981.000.980.980.980.970.98
(%)
Relative standard/101.8399.6299.3299.6998.6699.19
content (%)
Sophoridine content0.830.830.830.830.820.830.83
(%)
Relative standard/100.43100.44100.2299.2899.9599.75
content (%)
Oxysophocarpine2.392.382.422.382.382.372.38
content (%)
Relative standard/99.77101.2699.8899.8699.2799.54
content (%)
Oxymatrine content8.158.128.108.138.148.158.10
(%)
Relative standard/99.6799.3799.7599.9299.9799.38
content (%)

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Durability test results-1
Chromatographic Chromatographic 0.15% 0.25%
columncolumnKH2KH2
/Standard12StandardPO3PO328° C.32° C.
Macrozamin0.690.750.730.670.630.640.660.71
content (%)
Relative/109.07105.61/94.2695.3398.66106.42
standard
content (%)
Matrine3.493.383.363.343.383.373.473.36
content (%)
Relative/96.8796.44/101.21100.80103.78100.54
standard
content (%)
Sophocarpine0.980.980.960.920.990.940.950.94
content (%)
Relative/99.3097.57/107.50101.84103.24101.95
standard
content (%)
Sophoridine0.830.840.830.790.800.810.820.79
content (%)
Relative/101.5299.75/101.01101.93103.52100.26
standard
content (%)
Oxysophocarpine 2.392.462.412.242.292.302.322.25
content
(%)
Relative/103.22100.84/102.32103.04103.65100.76
standard
Content (%)
Oxymatrine8.158.188.017.737.687.777.927.75
content (%)
Relative/100.3498.29/99.33100.53102.46100.24
standard
content (%)

[0174]

(3) Conclusion

[0175]

The contents of the test substance solutions are basically the same under different conditions, and the content of individual indicator components are within 9000-110% relative to the standard conditions. This indicates that the content detection of this product has good durability under conditions such as column temperature, wavelength, mobile phase pH, and different chromatographic column models.

[0176]

2.10 Sample Test

[0177]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0178]

Preparation of blank solvent: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering.

[0179]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing a reference substance solution by the method provided under Section 2.1, and preparing two copies using the same method.

[0180]

Preparation of test substance solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of individual batches of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution.

[0181]

Requirements for Injection Procedure

[0182]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Reference substance 1 solution5 injections
3Reference substance 2 solution2 injections
4Test substance-11 injection
5Test substance-21 injection
6-12Test substance-3-Test substance-91 injection/each test
substance
13Test substance-101 injection
14Reference substance 1 solution1 injection

[0183]

(2) Result Report

[0000]

Content determination results
ContentMacro-
mg/mlzaminMatrineSophocarpineSophoridineOxysophocarpineOxymatrine
201810340.534.221.110.892.368.37
201811390.723.671.030.872.287.73
201812030.733.370.930.752.247.72
201812040.723.390.940.752.207.62
201812090.652.880.820.732.599.01
201812120.632.660.750.752.849.95
201812130.702.880.820.702.488.63
201812140.702.990.840.722.518.74
201812150.683.781.060.742.257.93

Example 2: Detection of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic Acid in Compound Kushen Injection

[0184]

1. Chromatographic Conditions, Sample Preparation, System Applicability Requirements, Calculation Formulas, Limit Requirements, Etc.

Method Description

[0185]

[0000]

Detection
methodDetection conditions
Chromatographic Waters XSelect CSH ™ C18 (5 μm, 4.6 mm × 250 mm)
column
Mobile phase0.2% Potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution (adjusted to pH
3.0 with phosphoric acid)-methanol gradient elution
methanol 0.2% Potassium dihydrogen
time (min)(%) phosphate (%)
Elution 0-103 97
condition10-15 3-597-95
15-24 5-1595-85
24-301585
30-5515-8585-15
55-60 8515
60-75 397
Column30° C.
temperature
Detection211 nm
length
Flowing speed0.6 ml/min
Injection10 μl
volume
Solvent0.2% Potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol (85:15)
mixed solution
Test substanceAccurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection and
solutionadding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding a blank solution (0.2%
potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol = 85:15) to
scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the
test substance solution
referenceaccurately weighing an appropriate amount of
substance2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid
solutionreference material, adding blank solution to prepare a reference
stock solution containing 0.25 mg of
2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid per
1 ml, and shaking; and accurately measuring 2 ml of the reference
stock solution, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting the
blank solution to scale and shaking.
Systemreference substance solution
applicability
solution
SystemTesting the reference substance solution continuously for 5 times,
applicabilitywith a peak area RSD of no more than 3.0%, a retention time
requirementsRSD of no more than 3.0%, and a theoretical plate number of no
less than 3000 for the main peak, a tailing factor of no more than
1.5, and a resolution greater than 1.5
CalculatingExternal standard method
method
Standard/

[0186]

2. Verification Content

[0187]

2.1 System Applicability

[0188]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0189]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering.

[0190]

Preparation of reference substance solution: accurately weighing an appropriate amount of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid reference substance solution, adding blank solution to prepare a reference substance stock solution containing 0.25 mg of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid per 1 ml, and shaking; and accurately weighing 2 ml of the reference substance stock solution, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting the blank solution to scale, and shaking.

[0191]

Preparation of test substance solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution.

[0192]

Requirements for Sampling Procedure

Injection Sequence

[0193]

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2reference substance solution5 injections (continuous
injections)
3test substance solution1 injection

[0194]

(2) Results Report

[0195]

RSD values of peak area and retention time for 5 continuous injections of reference substance solution

[0000]

Peak area and retention time results of reference substance solution
/12345AverageRSD (%)
Retention 31.86231.82331.86631.95931.93631.8890.18
time (min)
Peak area9858299916949910869867159885229887690.26

[0000]

System applicability results
/12345
Theoretical 137799.32138286.39137102.37136849.31136813.71
plate number
Tailing factor1.051.041.041.041.04

[0196]

(3) Conclusion

[0197]

From the results, it can be seen that after 5 continuous injections of the reference substance solution, the RSD values of the peak area measurement values of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid are all less than 2.0%, the RSD values of the retention time are all less than 2.000, the numbers of theoretical plates are greater than 3000, and the tailing factors are all less than 1.5, meeting the requirements.

[0198]

2.2 Specificity

[0199]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0200]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering, obtained.

[0201]

Preparation of negative sample solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of single Sophora flavescens injection (wild and cultivated) and 1 ml of single Heterosmilax yunnanensis Gagnep injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the negative sample solution.

[0202]

Preparation of 0.25% Tween solution: weighing 0.25 g Tween 80, dissolving in water to 100 ml, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the 0.25% Tween solution.

[0203]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing a reference substance solution by the method provided under Section 2.1.

[0204]

Preparation of test substance solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection and adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, and shaking.

[0205]

Preparation of filter membrane interference sample: centrifuging one portion of the test substance solution; and filtering one portion of the test substance solution, discarding different volumes (1 ml, 3 ml, 5 ml, 7 ml, and 9 ml).

[0206]

Requirements for Sampling Procedure

[0207]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Negative Sample solution (Sophora1 injection
flavescens alone)
3Negative Sample solution (Heterosmilax1 injection
yunnanensis Gagnep alone)
40.25% Tween 80 solution1 injection
5reference substance solution1 injection
6Test substance solution-centrifuging1 injection
7Test substance solution-filtered 1 ml1 injection
8Test substance solution-filtered 3 ml1 injection
9Test substance solution-filtered 5 ml1 injection
10Test substance solution-filtered 7 ml1 injection
11Test substance solution-filtered 9 ml1 injection

[0208]

(2) Result Report

[0209]

Refer to FIG. 3 and the table below

[0210]

Table 2.2-1 Results of Filter Membrane Interference Experiment

[0211]

(Area Percentage of Discarded Different Volumes Relative to the Centrifuged Samples)

[0000]

Centrifuging31.936683418/
1 ml31.944685973100.37
3 ml31.867690153100.99
5 ml31.796686450100.44
7 ml31.772686571100.46
9 ml31.84768175399.76
Average31.860685720/
RSD %0.220.42/

[0212]

(3) Conclusion

[0213]

From the results, it can be seen that, the blank solution, the blank mobile phase, and 0.25% Tween-80 solution do not interfere with the sample, while the negative sample solution of single Heterosmilax yunnanensis Gagnep do not interfere with 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid.

[0214]

After discarding different volumes, the relative content between the area of the indicator components of the test substance solution and the area of the centrifuged test substance solution is 98.0%-102.0%, and the adsorption can be ignored.

[0215]

2.3 Linearity and Range

[0216]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0217]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering, which is obtained.

[0218]

Preparation of linear stock solution: accurately weighing an appropriate amount of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid reference substance, adding blank solution, preparing a stock solution containing 0.25 mg of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid per 1 ml of reference substance, and shaking.

[0219]

25% linear solution: accurately measuring 0.5 ml of the reference stock solution, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with blank solution to scale, and shaking.

[0220]

50% linear solution: accurately measuring 1 ml of the reference stock solution, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with blank solution to scale, and shaking.

[0221]

100% linear solution: accurately measuring 2 ml of the reference stock solution, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with blank solution to scale, and shaking.

[0222]

150% linear solution: accurately measuring 3 ml of the reference stock solution, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with blank solution to scale, and shaking.

[0223]

200% linear solution: accurately measuring 4 ml of the reference stock solution, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with blank solution to scale, and shaking.

[0224]

Requirements for Sampling Procedure

[0225]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2100% reference substance solutionContinuous
 5 injections
325% reference substance solution1 injection
450% reference substance solution1 injection
5100% reference substance solution1 injection
6150% reference substance solution1 injection
7200% reference substance solution1 injection
8100% reference substance solution1 injection

[0226]

(2) Result Report

[0227]

The regression equation, the correlation coefficient, and the linear graph results of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid are shown in FIG. 4.

[0228]

(3) Conclusion

[0229]

2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid is linear within the range of 0.0122 mg/ml-0.0978 mg/ml; and the linear correlation coefficient is greater than or equal to 0.999, meeting the standard.

[0230]

2.4 Repeatability

[0231]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0232]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing 0.21 potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering, which is obtained.

[0233]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing the reference substance solution by the method under Section 2.1, and preparing two portions using the same method.

[0234]

Preparation of test substance solution (6 copies): accurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution; and performing 6 operations in parallel.

[0235]

Requirements for Sampling Procedure

[0236]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Reference substance 1 solution 5 injections
(continuous test)
3Reference substance 2 solution 2 injections
4Test substance-1 solution1 injection
5Test substance-2 solution1 injection
6Test substance-3 solution1 injection
7Test substance-4 solution1 injection
8Test substance-5 solution1 injection
9Test substance-6 solution1 injection
10Reference substance 1 solution1 injection

[0237]

(2) Result Report

[0000]

Repeatability test results
/123456Average (%)RSD (%)
piscidic 1.6251.6241.6181.6261.6411.6211.6260.50
acid (%)

[0238]

(3) Conclusion

[0239]

From the results, it can be seen that the RSD of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid content in the 6 test substances is less than 3.0%, indicating good repeatability of the test substances.

[0240]

2.5 Intermediate Precision

[0241]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0242]

According to the repeatability measurement method, six test substance solutions of the same batch are prepared in parallel by different analysts using different apparatuses and on different dates. The solution preparation and injection procedures are the same as those under Section repeatability.

[0243]

(2) Result Report

[0000]

Intermediate precision test results of piscidic acid
Test Content AverageTotal RSD
/substance(%)content (%)average (%)(%)
Apparatus:11.6251.6261.6290.65
CHP-00221.624
31.618
41.626
51.641
61.621
Apparatus:11.6671.648
CHP-04221.675
31.594
41.644
51.660
61.646

[0244]

(3) Conclusion

[0245]

From the results, it can be seen that, different personnel tested the samples with different apparatuses on different dates. The RSD of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid content in the 12 test substances is 0.65%, less than 3.0%, indicating good intermediate precision.

[0246]

2.6 Solution Stability

[0247]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0248]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering, which is obtained.

[0249]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing the reference substance solution by the method under Section 2.1, and preparing two portions using the same method.

[0250]

Preparation of test substance solution: accurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution.

[0251]

Requirements for Sampling Procedure

[0252]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Reference substance 1 solution 5 injections
(continuous test)
3Reference substance 2 solution 2 injections
4Test substance-0 h1 injection
5Reference substance-4 h1 injection
6Test substance-4 h1 injection
7Reference substance-8 h1 injection
8Test substance-8 h1 injection
9Reference substance-12 h1 injection
10Test substance-12 h1 injection
11Reference substance-18 h1 injection
12Test substance-18 h1 injection
13Reference substance-24 h1 injection
14Test substance-24 h1 injection
15Reference substance 1 solution1 injection

[0253]

(2) Result Report

[0000]

Solution stability test results
AverageRSD
Time (h)048121824(%)(%)
piscidic acid 1.6061.6011.6031.6071.6001.6041.6040.17
content (%)
Relative 0 h /99.6999.85100.0999.6499.86//
content (%)

[0254]

(3) Conclusion

[0255]

From the results, it can be seen that after standing the test substance solution left for 24 hours, the RSD of the 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl] butanedioic acid content in the test substance is less than 3%, indicating that the test substance is stable within 24 hours.

[0256]

The percentage of the indicator component area at individual time points to the 0-hour indicator component area is calculated. Compared with the initial results, the relative content of the control and test substance solution at individual time points is 98.0%-102.0%, indicating good solution stability.

[0257]

2.7 Accuracy

[0258]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0259]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering.

[0260]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing the reference substance solution by the method under Section 2.1, and preparing two portions using the same method.

[0261]

Preparation of 5000 recovery solution: accurately measuring 0.5 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding 2 ml of reference stock solution, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking it as a 502 recovery solution (preparing 3 copies using the same method).

[0262]

100% recovery solution: accurately measuring 0.5 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding 4 ml of the reference stock solution, adding a blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking it as a 100% recovery solution (preparing 3 copies using the same method).

[0263]

150% recovery solution: accurately measuring 0.5 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding 6 ml of the reference stock solution, adding a blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking it as a 150% recovery solution (preparing 3 copies using the same method).

[0264]

Requirements for Sampling Procedure

[0265]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection 
2Reference substance 1 solution5 injections
(continuous test)
3Reference substance 2 solution2 injections
450%-1 recovery rate solution2 injections
550%-2 recovery rate solution2 injections
650%-3 recovery rate solution2 injections
7100%-1 recovery rate solution2 injections
8100%-2 recovery rate solution2 injections
9100%-3 recovery rate solution2 injections
10150%-1 recovery rate solution2 injections
11150%-2 recovery rate solution2 injections
12150%-3 recovery rate solution2 injections
13Reference substance 1 solution1 injection 

[0266]

(2) Result Report

[0267]

Recovery Rate Calculation Formula:

[0000]

[0000]

Results of piscidic acid content recovery test
Added amount
Content of testof Reference MeasuredRecoveryAverage/RSD/
substance/mgsubstance/mgvalue/mgrate/%%%
 50%-10.8130.40921.218499.0799.531.75
 50%-20.8130.40921.214998.21
 50%-30.8130.40921.208096.54
100%-10.8130.81841.6462101.81
100%-20.8130.81841.617798.32
100%-30.8130.81841.627599.52
150%-10.8131.22762.037099.71
150%-20.8131.22762.0503100.79
150%-30.8131.22762.0626101.79

[0268]

(3) Conclusion

[0269]

The recovery rate of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid in the test substance ranges from 92% to 105%, with an RSD value of 1.75%, which is less than 4%, meeting the requirements.

[0270]

2.8 Durability

[0271]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0272]

Different chromatographic conditions are shown in the table below.

[0000]

Column30° C.28° C., 32° C.
temperature(° C.)
Concentration of0.2%0.15%, 0.25%
buffering salt
pH value of3.02.9, 3.1
buffering salt
Flowing speed0.6 ml/min0.58 ml/min, 0.62 ml/min
Wavelength211209, 213
(nm)
ChromatographicWaters XSelect Waters XSelect CSH ™
columnCSH ™ C18C18(4.6 mm × 250 mm,
(4.6 mm × 250 mm, 5 μm), Sel No.
5 μm), Sel No.01203827518752
01203827518723Waters XSelect CSH ™
C18(4.6 mm × 250 mm,
5 μm), Sel No.
01203827518726

[0273]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering.

[0274]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing the reference substance solution by the method under Section 2.1.

[0275]

Preparation of test substance solution: accurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution; and preparing two copies using the same method.

[0276]

Requirements for injection procedure (samples are injected in this order under different inspection conditions)

[0277]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Reference substance 1 solution 5 injections
3Reference substance 2 solution 2 injections
4Test substance-11 injection
5Test substance-21 injection
6Reference substance 1 solution1 injection

[0278]

Note: If the reference and test substance solution are stable within the detection time range, there is no need to prepare them again. If the solution is unstable and the chromatographic conditions are changed, it is necessary to prepare the reference and test substance solution again.

[0279]

(2) Result Report

[0000]

Content durability test results
/Standard28° C.32° C.209 nm213 nm0.58 ml/min0.62 ml/min
piscidic acid1.5761.6161.5971.5731.5771.5731.588
content (%)
Relative standard/102.54101.3399.81100.0699.81100.76
condition content
(%)

[0000]

Content Durability Test Results
Chromatographic Chromatographic
/Standardcolumn 1column 2Standard0.15%0.25%pH2.9pH3.1
piscidic 1.6281.6541.6191.5761.6421.6251.5651.688
acid content
(%)
Relative/101.6099.45/104.19103.1199.30107.11
standard
condition
Content
(%)

[0280]

(3) Conclusion

[0281]

The content of the test substance solution is basically the same under different conditions, and the content of each indicator component is between 90%-110% relative to the standard conditions. This indicates that the content detection of this product has good durability under conditions such as column temperature, wavelength, mobile phase pH, and different chromatographic column models.

[0282]

2.9 Sample Test

[0283]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0284]

Preparation of blank solvent: preparing 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15 mixed solution, and filtering.

[0285]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing the reference substance solution by the method under Section 2.1, and preparing two portions using the same method.

[0286]

Preparation of test substance solution: accurately measuring 1 ml of individual batches of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution.

[0287]

Requirements for Injection Procedure

[0288]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Reference substance 1 solution 5 injections
3Reference substance 2 solution 2 injections
4Test substance-11 injection
5Test substance-21 injection
6-12Test substance-3-Test substance-91 injection/each
test substance
13Test substance-101 injection
14Reference substance 1 solution1 injection

[0289]

(2) Result Report

[0000]

Determination results of piscidic acid content
Batch piscidic Batch piscidic Batch piscidic
numberacidnumberacidnumberacid
201810341.626201812152.0722019040132.121
201811382.020201904041.993201904142.074
201811391.979201904051.715201805031.347
201812032.194201904061.763201810102.005
201812042.200201904072.166201811341.918
201812091.798201904082.165201811072.016
201812121.747201904092.177201812021.969
201812131.847201904102.147
201812141.877201904121.662

Example 3 Fingerprint Detection of Related Components in Compound Kushen Injection

[0290]

1. Chromatographic Conditions, Elution Conditions, Sample Preparation, Etc.

[0291]

Method Description

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Detection
methodDetection conditions
Chromatographic Waters XSelect CSH ™ C18(5 μm, 4.6 mm × 250 mm)
column
Mobile phase0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution (adjusted to pH 3.0 with
phosphoric acid)-methanol gradient elution
0.2% Potassium
time (min)methanol (%)dihydrogen phosphate (%)
Elution 0-10397
condition10-153-597-95
15-24 5-1595-85
24-301585
30-5515-8585-15
55-608515
60-75397
Column30° C.
temperature
Detection length211 nm
Flowing speed0.6 ml/min
Injection volume10 μl
Solvent0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol (85:15)
mixed solution
Test substanceAccurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kusen Injection, adding to a 50
solutionml volumetric flask, adding a blank solution (0.2% potassium dihydrogen
phosphate solution-methanol = 85:15) to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking
a subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution
referenceAccurately weighing an appropriate amount of matrine reference substance,
substanceoxymatrine reference substance, and oxysophocarpine reference substance,
solutionadding blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution I
containing 0.33 mg of matrine, 0.85 mg of oxymatrine, and 0.25 mg of
oxysophocarpine per 1 ml, shaking to obtain the solution; accurately weigh
an appropriate amount of sophocarpine reference substance, sophoridine
reference substance, and macrozamin reference substance, adding blank
solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution II containing 0.09
mg of sophocarpine, 0.08 mg of sophoridine, and 0.08 mg of macrozamin
per 1 ml, and shaking, which is obtained; and accurately measure 2 ml of
mixed reference substance solution I, II, and III, adding to a 10 ml volumetric
flask, diluting with blank solution to scale, and shaking, which is obtained.

[0292]

2. Verifying Specific Content

[0293]

2.1 System Applicability

[0294]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0295]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing methanol 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate=15:85, and filtering.

[0296]

Preparation of reference substance solution: accurately weighing an appropriate amount of matrine reference substance, oxymatrine reference substance, and oxysophocarpine reference substance, adding blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution I containing 0.33 mg of matrine, 0.85 mg of oxymatrine, and 0.25 mg of oxysophocarpine per 1 ml, and shaking, which is obtained; accurately weighing an appropriate amount of sophocarpine reference substance, sophoridine reference substance, and macrozamin reference substance, and adding blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution II containing 0.09 mg of sophocarpine, 0.08 mg of sophoridine, and 0.08 mg of macrozamin per 1 ml, and shaking, which is obtained; and accurately measuring 2 ml of mixed reference substance solution I and II, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with blank solution to scale, and shaking, which is obtained.

[0297]

test substance solution: accurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution.

[0298]

The injection sequence and requirements are shown in the table below.

[0299]

Injection Sequence

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1Blank solution1 injection
2reference substance solution 5 injections
(continuous injections)
3Test substance solution1 injection
4reference substance solution1 injection

[0300]

(2) Result Report

[0301]

RSD values of peak area and retention time for 5 consecutive injections of the reference substance solution.

[0000]

Peak area and retention time results of reference substance solution
MacrozaminMatrineSophocarpineSophoridineOxysophocarpineOxymatrine
ReferenceRetentionPeak Retention PeakRetention PeakRetention PeakRetention PeakRetention Peak
substancetimeareatimeareatimeareatimeareatimeareatimearea
116.80429983219.219162520022.67661307723.51236282126.208160124327.8553704112
216.78630198219.243161959722.69760798823.51336485226.231159347727.8423726630
316.71929978019.178161652322.70760970023.53236356926.221159110527.8553698111
416.80029906319.232161614122.66760821323.53336306626.219159074527.8593707737
516.80230005019.234161468622.69460847923.53836368826.223158887027.8563702820
RSD %0.210.360.130.260.070.350.050.220.030.300.020.30

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System applicability results
MacrozaminMatrineSophocarpineSophoridine
ReferencePlateTailingPlateTailingPlateTailingPlate
substannumberfactornumberResolutionfactornumberResolutionfactornumber
117476.670.9930384.965.031.1978536.078.860.99104440.15
217309.510.9930392.705.041.1879022.318.920.99105065.99
317110.110.9929849.045.061.1979432.308.901.00105749.67
417418.160.9930726.015.041.1877228.178.910.99105809.11
517240.820.9930589.425.041.1979305.998.930.99106907.80
SophoridineOxysophocarpineOxymatrine
ReferenceTailingPlateTailingPlateTailing
substanResolutionfactornumberResolutionfactornumberResolutionfactor
12.691.01146804.809.371.08127497.485.471.27
22.671.01145430.209.451.07127994.515.471.27
32.691.01145669.719.381.07128912.675.471.27
42.681.01146255.259.351.07128684.755.471.27
52.681.01147366.569.361.07128866.045.461.27

[0302]

(3) Conclusion

[0303]

From the results, it can be seen that after 5 consecutive injections of the reference substance solution, the RSD of the peak areas of oxymatrine, matrine, and oxysophocarpine is less than 2.0%, and the RSD of the retention time is less than 2.0%. The RSD of the peak areas of sophocarpine, sophoridine, and methyloxyazomethanol primrose glycoside is less than 3.0%, and the RSD of the retention time is less than 3.0%; and the theoretical number of six indicator components is greater than 3000, and the trailing factor is less than 2.0, meeting the requirements.

[0304]

2.2 Establish of Fingerprint

[0305]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0306]

Blank solution: preparing methanol-0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate=15:85 mixed solution, and filtering.

[0307]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing the reference substance solution by the method under Section 2.1.

[0308]

Test substance solution for individual batches: accurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection from each of the batches, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution.

[0309]

The injection sequence and requirements are shown in the table below.

[0310]

Injection Sequence

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1Blank solution1 injection
2reference substance solution 5 injections
(continuous test)
3Test substance-1 solution1 injection
4Test substance-2 solution1 injection
5Test substance-3 solution1 injection
6Test substance-4 solution1 injection
7Test substance-5 solution1 injection
8Test substance-6 solution1 injection
9Test substance-7 solution1 injection
10Test substance-8 solution1 injection
11Test substance-9 solution1 injection
12Test substance-10 solution1 injection
13reference substance solution1 injection

[0311]

(2) Result Report

[0312]

Based on the chromatographic fingerprints of 10 batches of Compound Kushen Injection, data processing was carried out using the “Similarity Evaluation System for Chromatographic Fingerprint of Traditional Chinese Medicine” (2012 edition) recommended by the Pharmacopoeia Committee. The chromatographic peak of test substance 1 (S1) is used as the reference spectrum, and the median method is used, with a time window of 0.1. After multi-point correction, full peak matching is performed to generate a standard reference fingerprint and a common pattern. (Refer to FIGS. 5-1 to 5-2)

[0000]

Similarity results between fingerprints of individual batches and control fingerprints
Similarity
Test substance
/20181138201810342018113920181203201812042018120920181212201812132018121420181215
201811381.00.9950.9980.9980.9990.9960.9890.9970.9970.997
201810340.9951.00.9980.9940.9950.9850.9760.9870.9880.997
201811390.9980.9981.00.9980.9990.9890.9790.9910.9920.999
201812030.9980.9940.9981.00.9990.9910.9830.9930.9940.998
201812040.9990.9950.9990.9991.00.9910.9830.9930.9940.999
201812090.9960.9850.9890.9910.9911.00.9980.9990.9990.989
201812120.9890.9760.9790.9830.9830.9981.00.9970.9960.979
201812130.9970.9870.9910.9930.9930.9990.9971.01.00.991
201812140.9970.9880.9920.9940.9940.9990.9961.01.00.992
201812150.9970.9970.9990.9980.9990.9890.9790.9910.9921.0
R1.00.9940.9970.9980.9980.9970.9910.9980.9990.997

[0000]

Results of non-common peaks for individual batches
Percentage of
Non-common Total non-common
Test substancePeak areapeak areapeak area
20181138379.9211177.833.40%
20181034456.5412764.973.58%
20181139392.8211505.223.41%
20181203184.3311235.091.64%
20181204316.8211129.832.85%
20181209424.4011913.893.56%
20181212413.0612239.613.37%
20181213222.7311265.961.98%
20181214227.8511493.771.98%
20181215194.2011628.201.67%

[0313]

(3) Conclusion

[0314]

After comparison with the reference substance, it can be concluded that, the first peak represents sophoramine, the second peak represents macrozamin, the third peak represents matrine, the fourth peak represents sophocarpine, the fifth peak represents sophoridine, the sixth peak represents oxysophocarpine, the seventh peak represents oxymatrine, the eighth peak represents 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid, and the tenth peak represents trifolirhizin.

[0315]

From the results, it can be seen that the similarity between the 10 batches of samples and the control fingerprint is greater than 0.9, and the percentage of non-common peak areas is less than 5.0%.

[0316]

2.3 Repeatability

[0317]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0318]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing methanol 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate=15:85, and filtering.

[0319]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing the reference substance solution by the method under Section 2.1.

[0320]

Preparation of test substance solution: accurately measuring 1 ml of 6 batches of Compound Kushen Injection of the same batch number, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution.

[0321]

The injection sequence and requirements are shown in the table below.

[0322]

Injection Sequence

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1Blank solution1 injection
2reference substance solution5 injections (continuous test)
3Test substance-1 solution1 injection
4Test substance-2 solution1 injection
5Test substance-3 solution1 injection
6Test substance-4 solution1 injection
7Test substance-5 solution1 injection
8Test substance-6 solution1 injection
9reference substance solution1 injection

[0323]

(2) Result Report

[0324]

Based on the repetitive chromatogram and using the same processing method as the sample, the similarity was calculated using the “Similarity Evaluation System for Chromatographic Fingerprint of Traditional Chinese Medicine”. The relative retention time and relative peak area are calculated using peak 7 (oxymatrine) as a reference. (Refer to FIG. 6)

[0000]

Repetitive common peak pattern similarity results
/Similarity
Test substance123456
11.01.01.01.01.01.0
21.01.01.01.01.01.0
31.01.01.01.01.01.0
41.01.01.01.01.01.0
51.01.01.01.01.01.0
61.01.01.01.01.01.0
R1.01.01.01.01.01.0

[0000]

Results of relative retention time of repetitive common peaks
/Common peaks
Test substance12345678910
10.4420.6030.6940.8160.8460.9421.01.1491.6391.888
20.4420.6030.6930.8160.8450.9411.01.1491.6391.888
30.4420.6030.6930.8160.8450.9411.01.1491.6391.888
40.4420.6040.6940.8160.8450.9421.01.1491.6381.887
50.4420.6030.6930.8160.8450.9411.01.1501.6391.888
60.4420.6040.6930.8160.8450.9411.01.1501.6391.888
RSD %0.040.090.050.040.040.010.00.020.030.03

[0325]

(3) Conclusion

[0326]

From the results, it can be seen that, the similarity among the 6 test substances is greater than 0.99, and the RSD values of the relative retention time and relative peak area of each common peak are less than 3.0%, indicating good repeatability.

[0327]

2.4 Intermediate Precision

[0328]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0329]

According to the repeatability measurement method, 6 test substance solutions were prepared in parallel on different dates, by different analysts, and using different apparatuses. The solution preparation and injection procedures are the same as the repeatability, and the precision of the determination results of 12 samples is evaluated.

[0330]

(2) Result Report

[0331]

Based on the intermediate precision chromatogram, using the same processing method as the sample, the similarity is calculated using the “Evaluation System for Chromatographic Fingerprint Similarity of Traditional Chinese Medicine”, and the relative retention time and relative peak area were calculated using peak 7 (oxymatrine) as a reference. (Refer to FIG. 7)

[0000]

Similarity results of intermediate precision common peak patterns
/Similarity
Test substance1-11-21-31-41-51-62-12-22-32-42-52-6
1-11.01.01.01.01.01.00.9990.9990.9990.9980.9980.998
1-21.01.01.01.01.01.00.9990.9990.9990.9980.9980.998
1-31.01.01.01.01.01.00.9990.9990.9990.9990.9980.999
1-41.01.01.01.01.01.00.9990.9990.9990.9990.9980.999
1-51.01.01.01.01.01.00.9990.9990.9990.9990.9980.999
1-61.01.01.01.01.01.00.9990.9990.9990.9980.9980.998
2-10.9990.9990.9990.9990.9990.9991.01.01.01.01.01.0
2-20.9990.9990.9990.9990.9990.9991.01.01.01.01.01.0
2-30.9990.9990.9990.9990.9990.9991.01.01.00.9990.9990.999
2-40.9980.9980.9990.9990.9990.9981.01.00.9991.01.01.0
2-50.9980.9980.9980.9980.9980.9981.01.00.9991.01.01.0
2-60.9980.9980.9990.9990.9990.9981.01.00.9991.01.01.0
R1.01.01.01.01.01.01.01.01.01.00.9990.999

[0000]

Results of relative retention time for intermediate precision common peaks
/Common peaks
Test substance12345678910
1-10.4380.5990.6870.8130.8430.9411.01.1551.6461.895
1-20.4370.5970.6860.8120.8430.9411.01.1561.6451.895
1-30.4370.5970.6860.8120.8430.9411.01.1561.6461.896
1-40.4370.5960.6850.8120.8420.9411.01.1561.6471.896
1-50.4370.5970.6850.8110.8420.9411.01.1561.6471.896
1-60.4380.6000.6870.8130.8430.9411.01.1561.6451.894
2-10.4270.5440.6590.7870.8290.9351.01.1341.6891.944
2-20.4270.5420.6580.7860.8280.9351.01.1331.6911.946
2-30.4270.5420.6570.7860.8280.9351.01.1331.6911.946
2-40.4270.5430.6570.7860.8280.9351.01.1341.6911.947
2-50.4270.5440.6580.7870.8280.9351.01.1351.6901.945
2-60.4270.5450.6580.7870.8290.9351.01.1361.6891.944
RSD %1.304.982.191.680.900.350.00.981.381.36

[0000]

Results of relative peak area of intermediate precision common peaks
/Common peaks
Test substance12345678910
1-10.0400.0680.4590.1790.0950.4191.00.2280.0480.057
1-20.0400.0680.4590.1780.0950.4191.00.2280.0480.058
1-30.0400.0680.4590.1790.0950.4191.00.2280.0480.058
1-40.0400.0680.4600.1780.0950.4191.00.2280.0480.058
1-50.0400.0680.4590.1780.0950.4201.00.2280.0480.058
1-60.0390.0670.4550.1770.0940.4161.00.2260.0480.057
2-10.0370.0750.4760.1920.0960.4291.00.2400.0480.054
2-20.0380.0760.4750.1910.0960.4281.00.2400.0480.054
2-30.0380.0760.4760.1920.0960.4291.00.2400.0480.054
2-40.0380.0760.4770.1920.0960.4291.00.2410.0480.054
2-50.0370.0750.4800.1920.0960.4301.00.2420.0480.055
2-60.0360.0750.4810.1930.0970.4301.00.2410.0470.055
RSD %3.385.722.153.860.751.310.02.940.672.90

[0332]

(3) Conclusion

[0333]

From the results, it can be seen that, the similarity of the 12 test substances is greater than 0.99, and the relative retention time RSD values of individual common peaks are all less than 5%; and the relative peak area RSD value of macrozamin is 5.72, and the relative peak area RSD values of other common peaks are less than 5%. Therefore, the peak area of macrozamin is greatly affected.

[0334]

2.5 Solution Stability and Double Time Spectra

[0335]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0336]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing methanol 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate=15:85, and filtering, which is obtained.

[0337]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing the reference substance solution by the method under Section 2.1.

[0338]

Preparation of test substance solution: accurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution.

[0339]

The injection sequence and requirements are shown in the table below.

[0340]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2reference substance solution5 injections
(continuous test)
3Test substance-0 h1 injection
4Test substance-4 h1 injection
5Test substance-8 h1 injection
6Test substance-12 h1 injection
7Test substance-18 h1 injection
8Test substance-24 h1 injection
9Test substance (double time)1 injection
10reference substance solution1 injection

[0341]

(2) Result Report

[0342]

Based on the stability chromatogram and using the same processing method as the sample, the similarity is calculated using the “Similarity Evaluation System for Chromatographic Fingerprint of Traditional Chinese Medicine”. The relative retention time and relative peak area are calculated using peak 7 (oxymatrine) as a reference (see FIG. 8-9).

[0000]

Results of stable common peak pattern similarity
/Similarity
Test substance0 h4 h8 h12 h16 h24 h
 0 h1.01.01.01.01.01.0
 4 h1.01.01.01.01.01.0
 8 h1.01.01.01.01.01.0
12 h1.01.01.01.01.01.0
16 h1.01.01.01.01.01.0
24 h1.01.01.01.01.01.0
R1.01.01.01.01.01.0

[0000]

Results of stable common peak relative retention time
/Common peaks
Test substance12345678910
 0 h0.4380.5990.6870.8130.8430.9411.01.1551.6461.895
 4 h0.4370.5970.6850.8120.8420.9411.01.1561.6461.896
 8 h0.4390.6010.6880.8130.8430.9411.01.1561.6451.894
12 h0.4390.6020.6890.8140.8440.9411.01.1561.6441.893
16 h0.4390.6020.6890.8140.8440.9411.01.1561.6451.894
24 h0.4390.6010.6880.8130.8430.9411.01.1561.6461.895
RSD %0.180.350.200.110.070.010.00.030.050.05

[0000]

Results of stable common peak relative peak area
/Common peaks
Test substance12345678910
 0 h0.0400.0680.4590.1790.0950.4191.00.2280.0480.057
 4 h0.0400.0680.4590.1780.0950.4201.00.2280.0480.057
 8 h0.0400.0680.4590.1780.0950.4201.00.2280.0480.058
12 h0.0400.0680.4590.1790.0950.4191.00.2280.0480.057
16 h0.0400.0680.4590.1790.0950.4201.00.2280.0480.057
24 h0.0400.0680.4590.1780.0950.4201.00.2280.0480.058
RSD %0.140.190.030.060.110.030.00.040.210.44

[0343]

(3) Conclusion

[0344]

From the results, it can be seen that the similarity of the test substance is greater than 0.99 within 24 hours, and the relative retention time and peak area RSD values of individual common peaks are less than 3.0%. Therefore, the test substance is stable within 24 hours. There is no peak in the chromatogram again within double time, showing good results.

[0345]

2.6 Durability

[0346]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0347]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing methanol 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate=15:85, and filtering, which is obtained.

[0348]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing the reference substance solution by the method under Section 2.1.

[0349]

Preparation of test substance solution: accurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution; and preparing 2 copies using the same method.

[0350]

10 μl of the above solutions are separately injected into HPLC under different conditions, and the injection sequence and requirements are shown in the table below (samples are injected according to this injection sequence under different investigation conditions).

[0351]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2reference substance solution5 injections
3Test substance-11 injection
4Test substance-21 injection

[0352]

(3) Result Report

[0000]

Varied chromatographic condition parameters
Chromatographic
conditionSpecified valueVarying range
ChromatographicWaters XSelect CSH ™Chromatographic column 2: Waters XSelect
columnC18(250 mm × 4.6 mm,CSH ™ C18(250 mm × 4.6 mm, 5 μm), Sel
(3)5 μm), SelNo. 01203827518752
No. 01203827518723Chromatographic column 3: Waters XSelect
CSH ™ C18(250 mm × 4.6 mm, 5 μm), Sel
No.01203827518726
Apparatus (3)Waters e2695Apparatus 2: Agilent 1260
Apparatus 3: Thermo U3000

[0353]

(2) Conclusion

[0354]

Based on the durability chromatogram (different chromatographic columns and apparatuses), using the same processing method as the sample, the similarity is calculated using the “Similarity Evaluation System for Chromatographic Fingerprint of Traditional Chinese Medicine”, and the relative retention time and relative peak area are calculated using peak 7 (oxymatrine) as a reference.

[0355]

The durability results of different chromatographic columns are shown in FIG. 10-1 and the following table.

[0000]

Similarity results of common peak patterns in different
chromatographic columns
/Similarity
Test substanceCol1Col2Col3
Col11.01.00.9980.9980.9980.998
1.01.00.9980.9980.9980.998
Col20.9980.9981.01.01.01.0
0.9980.9981.01.01.01.0
Col30.9980.9981.01.01.01.0
0.9980.9981.01.01.01.0
R0.9990.9991.01.01.01.0

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Results of Relative Retention Time of Common Peaks in Different
Chromatographic Columns
/
Chromatographic Common peaks
column 12345678910
Col10.4420.6030.6940.8160.8460.9421.01.1491.6391.888
0.4420.6030.6930.8160.8450.9411.01.1491.6391.888
Col20.4440.5970.6960.8170.8460.9411.01.1441.6341.883
0.4440.5970.6950.8170.8460.9411.01.1441.6351.883
Col30.4390.5860.6890.8130.8430.9401.01.1411.6381.886
0.4390.5860.6890.8130.8430.9401.01.1421.6381.887
RSD %0.551.310.410.230.150.060.00.310.130.11

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Results of relative peak areas of common peaks in different chromatographic
columns
/
ChromatographicCommon peaks
column12345678910
Col10.0420.0750.4590.1790.0950.4191.00.2400.0480.058
0.0420.0760.4600.1780.0950.4191.00.2400.0480.058
Col20.0390.0720.4680.1880.0970.4361.00.2270.0480.061
0.0380.0720.4680.1880.0970.4361.00.2270.0480.059
Col30.0390.0720.4770.1890.0980.4351.00.2280.0480.058
0.0390.0710.4770.1890.0980.4301.00.2260.0480.058
RSD %4.292.781.662.851.391.830.03.050.602.01

[0356]

The durability results of different apparatuses are shown in FIG. 10-2 and the following table

[0000]

Similarity results of common peak patterns in different apparatuses
/Similarity
Test substanceWatersWatersAgilentAgilentThermoThermo
Waters1.01.00.9980.9980.9990.999
Waters1.01.00.9980.9980.9990.999
Agilent0.9980.9981.01.00.9980.998
Agilent0.9980.9981.01.00.9980.998
Thermo0.9990.9990.9980.9981.01.0
Thermo0.9990.9990.9980.9981.01.0
R1.01.01.00.9990.9990.999

[0000]

Results of common peak relative retention time in different apparatuses
/Common peaks
Apparatus12345678910
Agilent0.4260.5710.6610.8030.8360.9411.01.1551.6451.895
0.4250.5700.6600.8030.8360.9411.01.1561.6451.895
Thermo0.4470.6200.6960.8190.8470.9431.01.1661.6421.893
0.4460.6190.6950.8180.8470.9431.01.1671.6431.894
Waters0.4420.6030.6940.8160.8460.9421.01.1491.6391.888
0.4420.6030.6940.8160.8450.9411.01.1491.6391.888
RSD %2.213.762.580.910.650.130.00.680.160.17

[0000]

Results of common peak relative peak area in different apparatuses
/Common peaks
Apparatus12345678910
Agilent0.0420.0690.4770.1790.0980.4111.00.2260.0480.057
0.0420.0690.4780.1790.0980.4111.00.2260.0480.057
Thermo0.0460.0750.4750.1880.0960.4251.00.2480.0470.057
0.0460.0750.4760.1880.0960.4251.00.2480.0470.057
Waters0.0420.0750.4590.1790.0950.4191.00.2400.0480.058
0.0420.0760.4600.1780.0950.4191.00.2400.0480.058
RSD %4.994.461.882.701.181.510.04.171.760.76

[0357]

(3) Conclusion

[0358]

From the results, it can be seen that, in the results of different chromatographic columns, the similarity of individual common peak is greater than 0.99, and the RSD values of relative retention time and relative peak area are less than 5.0%; and, in the inspection results of different apparatus, the similarity of common peaks is greater than 0.99, and the RSD values of relative retention time and relative peak area are less than 5.0%. Therefore, this method has good durability.

[0359]

2.9 Inspection of Key Production Process Points

[0360]

(1) Experimental Steps

[0361]

Preparation of blank solution: preparing methanol 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate=15:85, and filtering.

[0362]

Preparation of reference substance solution: preparing the reference substance solution by the method under Section 2.1.

[0363]

Preparation of test substance solution: based on the volume of individual key points, the sampling amount is calculated. For key point 1, 1 ml is added to 25 ml volumetric flask; for key points 2 and 6, 5 ml is added to 50 ml volumetric flask; for key point 4, 2 ml is added to 25 ml volumetric flask; for key point 5, 1 ml is added to 100 ml volumetric flask; and for other key points, 1 ml is added to 50 ml volumetric flasks. All samples are added with blank solution to scale, shaken, and filtered to obtain a filtrate as the test substance solution.

[0364]

The injection sequence and requirements are shown in the table below.

[0365]

Injection Sequence

[0000]

1Blank solution1 injection
2Reference substance solution5 injections (continuous test)
3Test substance-11 injection
4Test substance-21 injection
5Test substance-31 injection
6Test substance-41 injection
7Test substance-51 injection
8Test substance-61 injection
9Test substance-71 injection
10Test substance-81 injection
11Test substance-91 injection
12Test substance-101 injection
13Test substance-111 injection
14Test substance-121 injection
15Test substance-131 injection
16Test substance-141 injection
17Test substance-151 injection
18Test substance-161 injection
19Test substance-171 injection
20Test substance-181 injection
21Test substance-191 injection
22Test substance-201 injection
23Test substance-211 injection
24Test substance-221 injection
25Reference substance solution1 injection

[0366]

(2) Result Report

[0367]

(Refer to FIG. 11 and the table below)

[0000]

/
TestSimilarity
substanc1234567891011
11.00.9730.9580.8170.8200.7860.8000.7990.7990.7990.799
20.9731.00.9930.9230.9210.9010.9060.9060.9060.9060.906
30.9580.9931.00.9450.9480.9270.9360.9360.9360.9350.935
40.8170.9230.9451.00.9970.9980.9960.9960.9960.9960.996
50.8200.9210.9480.9971.0000.9960.9980.9980.9980.9980.998
60.7860.9010.9270.9980.9961.00.9960.9970.9960.9960.996
70.8000.9060.9360.9960.9980.9961.01.00.9991.01.0
80.7990.9060.9360.9960.9980.9971.01.01.01.01.0
90.7990.9060.9360.9960.9980.9960.9991.01.01.01.0
100.7990.9060.9350.9960.9980.9961.01.01.01.01.0
110.7990.9060.9350.9960.9980.9961.01.01.01.01.0
120.8000.9050.9360.9950.9980.9960.9990.9990.9990.9990.999
130.7980.9040.9350.9950.9970.9950.9990.9990.9990.9990.999
140.7990.9050.9350.9940.9970.9950.9980.9990.9990.9990.999
150.7990.9050.9350.9950.9980.9960.9991.00.9991.01.0
160.7990.9040.9340.9920.9960.9930.9980.9980.9980.9980.998
170.7990.9030.9340.9910.9940.9910.9970.9970.9970.9970.997
180.7970.9010.9320.9900.9930.9910.9960.9960.9960.9960.996
190.8000.9030.9340.9900.9930.9910.9960.9960.9970.9970.997
200.7970.9010.9320.9900.9930.9910.9960.9960.9960.9960.996
210.7970.9010.9320.9900.9930.9910.9960.9960.9960.9960.996
220.7920.8930.9240.9800.9830.9810.9880.9880.9880.9880.988
R0.9030.9710.9870.9840.9860.9740.9800.9800.9800.9800.980
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TestSimilarity
substanc1213141516171819202122
10.8000.7980.7990.7990.7990.7990.7970.8000.7970.7970.792
20.9050.9040.9050.9050.9040.9030.9010.9030.9010.9010.893
30.9360.9350.9350.9350.9340.9340.9320.9340.9320.9320.924
40.9950.9950.9940.9950.9920.9910.9900.9900.9900.9900.980
50.9980.9970.9970.9980.9960.9940.9930.9930.9930.9930.983
60.9960.9950.9950.9960.9930.9910.9910.9910.9910.9910.981
70.9990.9990.9980.9990.9980.9970.9960.9960.9960.9960.988
80.9990.9990.9991.00.9980.9970.9960.9960.9960.9960.988
90.9990.9990.9990.9990.9980.9970.9960.9970.9960.9960.988
100.9990.9990.9991.00.9980.9970.9960.9970.9960.9960.988
110.9990.9990.9991.00.9980.9970.9960.9970.9960.9960.988
121.01.01.01.00.9990.9980.9980.9980.9980.9980.991
131.01.00.9980.9990.9990.9970.9960.9970.9960.9960.989
141.00.9981.00.9990.9990.9990.9990.9990.9990.9990.992
151.00.9990.9991.00.9990.9980.9970.9980.9970.9970.990
160.9990.9990.9990.9991.00.9990.9990.9990.9990.9990.994
170.9980.9970.9990.9980.9991.01.01.01.01.00.996
180.9980.9960.9990.9970.9991.01.01.01.01.00.996
190.9980.9970.9990.9980.9991.01.01.01.01.00.996
200.9980.9960.9990.9970.9991.01.01.01.01.00.997
210.9980.9960.9990.9970.9991.01.01.01.01.00.997
220.9910.9890.9920.9900.9940.9960.9960.9960.9970.9971.0
R0.9800.9790.9790.9800.9790.9780.9770.9780.9770.9770.970

[0368]

(3) Conclusion

[0369]

From the results, it can be seen that, the similarity between the key points of the production process is greater than 0.9, in which the similarity between the key points 8-22 (water precipitation solution sample after sterilization) is greater than 0.98, indicating a high similarity among the key points. However, from the figure, some components show slight losses.

Example 4 Selection of Detection Methods

[0370]

1. Investigation of Different Chromatographic Columns

[0371]

Experimental Steps:

[0372]

(1) Chromatographic conditions: mobile phase 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid) (A)-methanol (B) gradient elution, 0-10 min, 3% B; 10-15 min, 3%-5% B; 15-24 min 5%-15% B; 24-30 min, 15% B; 30-55 min, 15%-85% B; 55-75 min, 3%0B. The column temperature is 30° C., the flow rate is 0.6 ml/min, and the wavelength is 211 nm.

[0373]

(2) Preparation of test substance: accurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution (0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution methanol=85:15) to scale, shaking, filtering, taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution, injecting the sample according to the above chromatographic conditions and observing.

[0374]

The chromatographic columns inspected are as follows:

[0375]

(1) Waters XSelect CSH™ C18

[0376]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 12-1

[0377]

(2) TechMate C18-ST

[0378]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 12-2

[0379]

(3) Welch Ultimate AQ-C18

[0380]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 12-3

[0381]

(4) Waters SunFire C18

[0382]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 12-4

[0383]

In summary, the optimal chromatographic column is Waters XSelect CSH™ C18(4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm).

[0384]

2. Investigation of Different Mobile Phase Systems

[0385]

Experimental Steps:

[0386]

Preparation of test substance: accurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution (0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution methanol=85:15) to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution, injecting the sample according to the above chromatographic conditions and observing.

[0387]

2.1 Adjusting of the Mobile Phase Gradient According to the Fingerprint Conditions in the Drug Standard of Compound Kushen Injection

[0388]

Chromatographic conditions: column: Waters XSelect CSH™ C18(4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm)

[0389]

Detection wavelength: 225 nm injection volume: 10 μl Column temperature: 30° C. flow rate: 0.8 ml/min

[0390]

Mobile phase: acetonitrile: 0.01M ammonium acetate (9:1), 0.01M ammonium acetate (adjusted to pH 8.0) gradient elution

[0391]

This method is based on the inspection made after adjusting the gradient based on the fingerprint conditions in the injection drug standard

[0000]

0-80 5-6095-40
80-90 60-9040-10
90-105595

[0392]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 13-1

[0393]

2.2 Other Methods

[0394]

Chromatographic column: Waters XSelect CSH™ C18(4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm)

[0395]

Detection wavelength: 211 nm, column temperature: 30° C., flow rate: 0.6 ml/min, injection amount: 10 μl

[0396]

The mobile phase systems inspected are as follow:

[0397]

(1) Methanol-water: 10% methanol water to 90% methanol water, gradient elution for 120 minutes

[0398]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 13-2

[0399]

(2) Methanol-0.1% formic acid water: 10% methanol 90% (0.1% formic acid water) to 90% methanol 10% (0.1% formic acid water), gradient elution for 120 minutes

[0400]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 13-3

[0401]

(3) Methanol-0.1% acetic acid water: 10% methanol 90% (0.1% acetic acid water) to 90% methanol 10% (0.1% acetic acid water), gradient elution for 120 minutes

[0402]

The experimental results are shown in FIGS. 13-4

[0403]

(4) Methanol-0.01% acetic acid water: 10% methanol 90% (0.01% acetic acid water) to 90% methanol 10% (0.01% acetic acid water), gradient elution for 120 minutes

[0404]

The experimental results are shown in FIGS. 13-5

[0405]

(5) Methanol 0.4% phosphoric acid: 10% methanol 90% (0.1% phosphoric acid) to 90% methanol 10% (0.1% phosphoric acid), gradient elution for 120 minutes

[0406]

The experimental results are shown in FIGS. 13-6

[0407]

(6) Acetonitrile-water: 10% acetonitrile water to 90% acetonitrile water, gradient elution for 120 minutes

[0408]

The experimental results are shown in FIGS. 13-7

[0409]

(7) Methanol-0.01M ammonium acetate: 10% methanol 90% (0.01M ammonium acetate, adjusted to pH 4.0) to 90% methanol 10% (0.01M ammonium acetate, adjusted to pH 4.0), gradient elution for 120 minutes

[0410]

The experimental results are shown in FIGS. 13-8

[0411]

(8) Methanol-0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid): this is the final chromatographic condition determined in this patent application, with gradient elution of 3% methanol 97% (0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate).

[0412]

The experimental results are shown in FIGS. 13-9

[0413]

In summary, the optimal conditions include methanol 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate, adjusting the pH value of phosphoric acid to 3, and gradient elution.

[0414]

3. Investigation of Different pH Values

[0415]

Experimental Steps:

[0416]

Preparation of test substance: accurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding a blank solution (0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution methanol=85:15) to scale, shaking, filtering, taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution, injecting the sample according to the above chromatographic conditions and observing.

[0417]

3.1 Chromatographic Conditions:

[0418]

Chromatographic column: Waters XSelect CSH™ C18(4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm)

[0419]

Detection wavelength: 211 nm, column temperature: 30° C., flow rate: 0.6 ml/min, injection amount: 10 μl

[0420]

The pH values of potassium dihydrogen phosphate inspected are as follow:

[0421]

(1) Methanol-0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 5.0 with phosphoric acid)

[0422]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 14-1

[0423]

(2) Methanol-0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 4.0 with phosphoric acid)

[0424]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 14-2

[0425]

(3) Methanol-0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid).

[0426]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 14-3

[0427]

3.2 Experimental Results

[0428]

Refer to FIGS. 14-1-3.

[0429]

In summary, adjusting the pH value of potassium dihydrogen phosphate to 3 with phosphoric acid is the optimal condition.

[0430]

4. Investigation of Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate Concentration

[0431]

Experimental Steps:

[0432]

Preparation of test substance: accurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding a blank solution (0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution methanol=85:15) to scale, shaking, filtering, taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution, injecting the sample according to the above chromatographic conditions and observing.

[0433]

Chromatographic Conditions:

[0434]

Chromatographic column: Waters XSelect CSH™ C18(4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm)

[0435]

Detection wavelength: 211 nm, column temperature: 30° C., flow rate: 0.6 ml/min, injection amount: 10 μl

[0436]

The concentrations of potassium dihydrogen phosphate are investigated respectively, and as follows:

[0437]

(1) Methanol-0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid)

[0438]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 15-1

[0439]

(2) Methanol-0.34% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid)

[0440]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 15-2

[0441]

(3) Methanol-0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid)

[0442]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 15-3

[0443]

The superposition diagram of different concentrations of potassium dihydrogen phosphate is shown in FIG. 15-4.

[0444]

In summary, 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate as the mobile phase is the optimal condition.

[0445]

5. Gradient Optimization

[0446]

Experimental Steps:

[0447]

Preparation of test substance: accurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding a blank solution (0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution methanol=85:15) to scale, shaking, filtering, taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution, injecting the sample according to the above chromatographic conditions and observing.

[0448]

Chromatographic column: Waters XSelect CSH™ C18(4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm); mobile phase 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid)-methanol (B) gradient adjustment; detection wavelength: 211 nm, column temperature: 30° C., flow rate: 0.6 ml/min, injection amount: 10 μl.

[0449]

Experimental Methods

[0450]

The elution gradients investigated are as follow:

[0451]

Method 1:

[0452]

Elution Conditions

[0000]

 0-10597-95
10-25 5-1595-85
25-321585
32-5515-8085-20
55-65397

[0453]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 16-1

[0454]

Method 2:

[0455]

Elution Conditions

[0000]

0-8397-95
 8-153-597-95
15-25 5-1595-98
25-32585
32-3515-8085-20
55-65397

[0456]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 16-2

[0457]

Method 3:

[0458]

Elution Conditions

[0000]

 0-10397
10-153-597-95
15-24 5-1595-85
24-301585
30-5515-8585-15
55-75397

[0459]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 16-3

[0460]

In summary, the peak resolution in Method 3 (FIG. 16-3) is the highest, therefore the elution program conditions of Method 3 is optimal.

[0461]

6. Confirmation of Detection Wavelength

[0462]

Experimental Steps:

[0463]

Preparation of test substance: accurately measuring 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding blank solution (0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution methanol=85:15) to scale, shaking, filtering, taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution, injecting the sample according to the above chromatographic conditions and observing.

[0464]

Chromatographic column: Waters XSelect CSH™ C18 (4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm); Mobile phase 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid) (A)-methanol (B) gradient elution; full wavelength scanning, column temperature: 30° C., flow rate: 0.6 ml/min, injection volume: 10 μl.

[0465]

The experimental results are shown in FIGS. 17-1-17-2

[0466]

In summary, from the wavelength scanning results, it can be seen that under this condition, the Compound Kushen Injection has terminal absorption. Based on various absorption peaks and references, 211 nm was selected as the detection wavelength for the Compound Kushen Injection.

[0467]

7. Determination of Chromatographic Conditions

[0468]

(1) Chromatographic Conditions

[0469]

Chromatographic column: Waters XSelect CSH™ C18(5 μm, 4.6 mm×250 mm)

[0470]

Mobile phase: 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution (adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid)-methanol gradient elution

[0471]

Column temperature: 30° C.

[0472]

Flow rate: 0.6 ml/min

[0473]

Detection wavelength: 211 nm

[0474]

Injection volume: 10 μl

[0000]

Gradient elution table
0.2% potassium
dihydrogen
TimeMethanol (%)phosphate (%)
 0-10397
10-153-597-95
15-24 5-1595-85
24-301585
30-5515-8585-15
55-75397

[0475]

(2) Determination Method

[0476]

According to the determined chromatographic conditions, 10 μl of the reference substance solution and the test substance solution is separately injected into a liquid chromatograph and record the chromatogram.

[0477]

8. Optimization and Confirmation of the Preparation Method for the Test Substance Solution

[0478]

Experimental method: same as in step 7 of Example 4, respectively investigating:

[0479]

(1) Test substance (prepared from water) and blank solution

[0480]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 18-1

[0481]

(2) Preparation of reference substance with methanol and test substance with purified water

[0482]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 18-2

[0483]

(3) Preparation of blank solution for test and control samples (blank solution: 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution methanol mixed solution)

[0484]

The experimental results are shown in FIG. 18-3

[0485]

In summary, compared to methanol preparation, the blank solution was used to prepare the reference substance, with symmetrical peak shapes and smooth baseline. Therefore, the blank solution was used to prepare the test substance and the reference substance.



[0000]

A method for detecting the content of active ingredients of a compound Sophorae flavescentis radix injection and the fingerprint spectrum thereof. The method comprises using high performance liquid chromatography to perform detection, wherein the high performance liquid chromatography is operated under the condition of a C18 chromatographic column, and active ingredients comprise matrine, oxymatrine, macrozamin, sophocarpine, oxysophocarpine, sophoridine, or/and piscidic acid. The present method is an improved method for performing detection on a compound Sophorae flavescentis radix injection, by means of same, seven ingredients in the compound Sophorae flavescentis radix injection can be simultaneously determined, and a chromatographic fingerprint spectrum can be constructed, thereby providing a technical method for quality control of a compound Sophorae flavescentis radix injection.



1. A method for detecting contents and fingerprints of active ingredients in Compound Kushen Injection, comprising: performing detection by using a high-performance liquid chromatography, wherein conditions for the high-performance liquid chromatography comprise a C18column as a chromatographic column; and the active ingredients comprise matrine, oxymatrine, macrozamin, sophocarpine, oxysophocarpine and sophoridine, or/and 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the chromatographic column is selected from the group consisting of Waters XSelect CSH™ C18, TechMate C18-ST, Welch Ultimate AQ-C18, and Waters SunFire C18, more preferably Waters XSelect CSH™ C18, with a dimension of 5 m and 4.6 mm×250 mm.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein the method further comprises a mobile phase comprising methanol in the organic phase and a phosphate buffer gradient elution in the aqueous phase; preferably 0.1%-0.34% potassium dihydrogen phosphate-methanol gradient elution; and more preferably, 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate-methanol gradient elution.

4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the pH value of potassium dihydrogen phosphate is adjusted to 2.9-3.1, more preferably to 3.0, with phosphoric acid.

5. The method according to claim 3, wherein conditions for gradient elution are:

 0-10397
10-153-597-95
15-24 5-1595-85
24-301585
30-5515-8585-15
55-608515
60-75397

6. The method according to claim 1, wherein conditions for the high performance liquid chromatography in the method comprise a column temperature of 28-32° C., preferably 30° C.

7. The method according to claim 1, wherein conditions for the high performance liquid chromatography in the method comprise a flow rate of 0.58-0.62 ml/ml, preferably 0.6 ml/min.

8. The method according to claim 1, wherein conditions for the high performance liquid chromatography in the method comprise a detection wavelength of 209-213 nm, preferably 211 nm.

9. The method according to claim 1, wherein conditions for the high performance liquid chromatography in the method comprise an injection amount of 3-20 μl, preferred 5-15 μl, more preferred 8-12 μl, and most preferably 10 μl.

10. The method according to claim 1, wherein conditions for the high performance liquid chromatography in the method comprise preparation of blank solution: adjusting a pH value of potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution to 3.0 with phosphoric acid, preparing a mixed solution of 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15, and filtering.

11. The method according to claim 1, wherein conditions for the high performance liquid chromatography in the method comprise:

preparation of reference substance solution:

accurately weighing an appropriate amount of matrine reference substance, oxymatrine reference substance, and oxysophocarpine reference substance, adding the blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution I containing 0.33 mg of matrine, 0.85 mg of oxymatrine, and 0.25 mg of oxysophocarpine per 1 ml, and shaking, which is obtained; accurately weighing an appropriate amount of sophocarpine reference substance, sophoridine reference substance, and macrozamin reference substance, adding the blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution II containing 0.09 mg of sophocarpine, 0.08 mg of sophoridine, and 0.08 mg of macrozamin per 1 ml, and shaking, which is obtained; and accurately weighing 2 ml of the mixed reference substance solution I and II, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with the blank solution to scale, and shaking, which is obtained; or

accurately weighing an appropriate amount of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid reference substance, adding the blank solution to prepare a reference substance stock solution containing 0.25 mg of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid per 1 ml, and shaking, which is obtained; and accurately weighing 2 ml of the reference substance stock solution, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with the blank solution to scale, and shaking, which is obtained.

12. The method according to claim 1, wherein conditions for the high performance liquid chromatography in the method comprise the preparation of the test substance solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding a blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering, and taking the subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution.

13. A method for detecting the content of active ingredients in Compound Kushen Injection according to claim 1, wherein performing detection by using a high-performance liquid chromatography method, and wherein conditions for the high-performance liquid chromatography comprise:

Detection conditions
ChromatographicWaters XSelect CSH ™ C18 (5 μm, 4.6 mm × 250 mm)
column
Mobile phase0.2% Potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution
(adjusted to pH 3.0 with phosphoric acid)-
Methanol gradient elution
Methanol0.2% Potassium
Time (min)(%)dihydrogen phosphate(%)
Elution 0-10 397
gradient10-153-597-95
15-24 5-1595-85
24-301585
30-5515-8585-15
55-608515
60-75 397
Column30° C.
temperature
Detection211 nm
length
Flowing speed0.6 ml/min
Injection10 μl
volume

(1) Preparation of a blank solution: adjusting the pH value of potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution to 3.0 with phosphoric acid, preparing a mixed solution of 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15, and filtering, which is obtained;

(2) Preparation of a reference substance solution: accurately weighing an appropriate amount of matrine reference substance, oxymatrine reference substance, and oxysophocarpine reference substance, adding the blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution I containing 0.33 mg of matrine, 0.85 mg of oxymatrine, and 0.25 mg of oxysophocarpine per 1 ml, and shaking, which is obtained; accurately weighing an appropriate amount of sophocarpine reference substance, sophoridine reference substance, and macrozamin reference substance, adding a blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution II containing 0.09 mg of sophocarpine, 0.08 mg of sophoridine, and 0.08 mg of macrozamin per 1 ml, and shaking, which is obtained; and accurately weighing 2 ml of mixed reference substance solution I and II, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with the blank solution to scale, and shaking, which is obtained; or,

accurately weighing an appropriate amount of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid reference substance, adding the blank solution to prepare a reference substance stock solution containing 0.25 mg of 2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid per 1 ml, and shaking, which is obtained; and accurately weighing 2 ml of the reference substance stock solution, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with the blank solution to scale, and shaking, which is obtained;

(3) Preparation of test substance solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding the blank solution to scale, shaking, filtering to obtain a subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution; and

(4) Injecting the blank solution, the reference substance solution, and the test substance solution into the liquid chromatograph in sequence, recording the chromatogram, and calculating the content using an external standard method.

14. A method for detecting a fingerprint of Compound Kushen Injection according to claim 1, wherein the method comprises constructing a fingerprint of the Compound Kushen Injection containing matrine, oxymatrine, macrozamin, sophocarpine, oxysophocarpine, and sophoridine.

15. The method for detecting a fingerprint of Compound Kushen Injection according to claim 14, wherein the method comprises: performing detection by using a high-performance liquid chromatography, and wherein the conditions for the high-performance liquid chromatography comprise:

Detection conditions
ChromatographicWaters XSelect CSH ™ C18(5 μm, 4.6 mm × 250 mm)
column
Mobile phase0.2% Potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution
(adjusted to pH 3.0 with
phosporic acid)-Methanol gradient elution
Methanol0.2% Potassium
Time (min)(%)dihydrogen phosphate(%)
Elution 0-10 397
gradient10-153-597-95
15-24 5-1595-85
24-301585
30-5515-8585-15
55-608515
60-75 397
Column30°C.
temperature
Detection211 nm
length
Flowing speed0.6 ml/min
Injection10 μl
volume

(1) Preparation of a blank solution: adjusting the pH value of potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution to 3.0 with phosphoric acid, preparing a mixed solution of 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution-methanol=85:15, and filtering, which is obtained;

(2) Preparation of reference substance solution: accurately weighing an appropriate amount of matrine reference substance, oxymatrine reference substance, and oxysophocarpine reference substance, adding the blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution I containing 0.33 mg of matrine, 0.85 mg of oxymatrine, and 0.25 mg of oxysophocarpine per 1 ml, and shaking, which is obtained; accurately weighing an appropriate amount of sophocarpine reference substance, sophoridine reference substance, and macrozamin reference substance, adding the blank solution to prepare a mixed reference substance solution II containing 0.09 mg of sophocarpine, 0.08 mg of sophoridine, and 0.08 mg of macrozamin per 1 ml, and shaking, which is obtained; and accurately weighing 2 ml of the mixed reference substance solution I and II, adding to a 10 ml volumetric flask, diluting with the blank solution to scale, and shaking; or

(3) Preparation of test substance solution: accurately weighing 1 ml of the Compound Kushen Injection, adding to a 50 ml volumetric flask, adding the blank solution to scale, shaking, and filtering to obtain a subsequent filtrate as the test substance solution;

(4) Injecting samples in the order of the blank solution, reference substance solution, and the test substance solution to construct a fingerprint of the Compound Kushen Injection containing matrine, oxymatrine, macrozamin, sophocarpine, oxysophocarpine, and sophoridine; and

(5) Detection: injecting samples in the order of the blank solution, the reference substance solution, and the test substance solution to perform detection.

16. The method according to claim 15, wherein the fingerprint in step (4) has 10 common characteristic peaks, wherein, based on peak 7-oxymatrine as a reference, the relative retention time of peak 1-sophoramine is 0.442; the relative retention time of peak 2-macrozamin is 0.603; the relative retention time of peak 3-matrine is 0.693; the relative retention time of peak 4-sophocarpine is 0.816; the relative retention time of peak 5-sophoridine is 0.845; the relative retention time of peak 6-oxysophocarpine is 0.941; the relative retention time of peak 7-oxymatrine is 1.0; the relative retention time of peak 8-2,3-dihydroxy-2-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]butanedioic acid is 1.149; the relative retention time of peak 9 is 1.639; and the relative retention time of peak 10-trifolirhizin is 1.888.