Identification of Cultured and Natural Astragalus Root Based on Monosaccharide Mapping

As the main substances responsible for immunomodulatory activity, saccharides can be used as quality indicators for Astragalus root (RA). Saccharide content is commonly determined by ultraviolet spectroscopy, which lacks species specificity and has not been applied in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Mono...

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Main Authors: Ke Li, Xia Hao, Fanrong Gao, Guizhen Wang, Zhengzheng Zhang, Guanhua Du, Xuemei Qin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-09-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/20/9/16466