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Molecularly Imprinted Polymer of Colocynthin, an Effective Tool for Quality Control of Citrullus Colocynthis Extracts Publisher Pubmed



Farid R1, 2 ; Mahnaz K3, 4 ; Reza SAM3 ; Borje S2 ; Mahdieh E3 ; Hossein R4 ; Maryam S5
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  1. 1. Department of Traditional Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Traditional Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155 6451, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Institute of Environmental Research (INFU), Faculty of Chemistry, TU Dortmund, P.O. Box D-44221, Dortmund, Germany
  3. 3. Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy and Persian Medicine and Pharmacy Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box 14155 6451, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia, P.O. Box V6T 1Z4, Vancouver, BC, Canada
  5. 5. Food and Drug Control Laboratories and Research Center, MOH and ME, P.O. Box 11136-15911, Tehran, Iran

Source: Current Drug Discovery Technologies Published:2017


Abstract

Background: Different parts of Colocynth, Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad., are used in traditional phytotherapy and homeopathy. Objective: In our new approach, a molecularly imprinted polymer was synthesized to absorb colocynthin, the major plant marker, and its capability was evaluated using HPLC-UV. Method: A new method was considered to achieve optimal conditions. FT-infrared, N2 adsorption porosimetry, fluorescent and scanning electron microscopy and thermo gravimetric profile of the polymers were studied. The imprinted polymer was applied as molecularly imprinted solid phase extraction sorbent to enrich colocynthin from colocynth oil extract, a traditional medicine dosage form. Results: The imprinted polymer showed high capacity and affinity toward colocynthin. Physical assessments demonstrated no major differences between imprinted and nonimprinted polymers. The imprinted polymer was able to absorb colocynthin more efficiently than non-imprinted and control simple solvent extraction from the real sample. Conclusion: In conclusion, this polymer is capable of being applied as a promising adsorbent for analysis of colocynth traditional medicine products. © 2017 Bentham Science Publishers.