Simultaneous Component Analysis of <i>Akebia quinata</i> Seeds (Lardizabalaceae) by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Quality and Cytotoxicity Assessment

<i>Akebia quinata</i> seeds (AQSs) are used as an analgesic, antiphlogistic, and diuretic in traditional herbal medicine. We developed an ultra-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC–MS/MS) simultaneous component analysis method to analyze eight compounds (...

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Main Authors: Chang-Seob Seo, Jaemoo Chun, Kwang Hoon Song
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description <i>Akebia quinata</i> seeds (AQSs) are used as an analgesic, antiphlogistic, and diuretic in traditional herbal medicine. We developed an ultra-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC–MS/MS) simultaneous component analysis method to analyze eight compounds (chlorogenic acid, isochlorogenic acid A, isochlorogenic acid C, hederacolchiside F, hederacoside C, dipsacoside B, akebia saponin D, and α-hederin) as markers for the quality assessment of AQSs. The separation of the eight analytes was performed in an Acquity UPLC BEH C<sub>18</sub> reversed-phase analytical column. The method was validated with respect to linearity (coefficient of determination ≥ 0.994), recovery (90.32–108.18%; relative standard deviation (RSD) < 10.0%), and precision (RSD < 10%). The analysis of the AQSs confirmed that the eight components were found in concentrations of 0.42–9.07 mg/g. The cytotoxicity of the AQS extract and the eight compounds against human cancer cell lines, including MDA-MB-231 (breast), A549 (lung), HCT 116 (colon), AsPC-1 (pancreas), and A2780 (ovarian), was also assessed, with cisplatin used as a positive control. In addition, dipsacoside B showed high cytotoxicity in all cell lines. This assay will help to enhance efficacy and clinical research as well as provide a validated quality assessment of AQS extract and related traditional herbal medicines.
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spelling doaj-art-8ed6d6a150804782bdc925efb017e76e2025-08-20T02:59:15ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472025-02-0114566910.3390/plants14050669Simultaneous Component Analysis of <i>Akebia quinata</i> Seeds (Lardizabalaceae) by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Quality and Cytotoxicity AssessmentChang-Seob Seo0Jaemoo Chun1Kwang Hoon Song2KM Science Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Yuseong-daero 1672, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of KoreaKM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Yuseong-daero 1672, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of KoreaKM Convergence Research Division, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Yuseong-daero 1672, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon 34054, Republic of Korea<i>Akebia quinata</i> seeds (AQSs) are used as an analgesic, antiphlogistic, and diuretic in traditional herbal medicine. We developed an ultra-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC–MS/MS) simultaneous component analysis method to analyze eight compounds (chlorogenic acid, isochlorogenic acid A, isochlorogenic acid C, hederacolchiside F, hederacoside C, dipsacoside B, akebia saponin D, and α-hederin) as markers for the quality assessment of AQSs. The separation of the eight analytes was performed in an Acquity UPLC BEH C<sub>18</sub> reversed-phase analytical column. The method was validated with respect to linearity (coefficient of determination ≥ 0.994), recovery (90.32–108.18%; relative standard deviation (RSD) < 10.0%), and precision (RSD < 10%). The analysis of the AQSs confirmed that the eight components were found in concentrations of 0.42–9.07 mg/g. The cytotoxicity of the AQS extract and the eight compounds against human cancer cell lines, including MDA-MB-231 (breast), A549 (lung), HCT 116 (colon), AsPC-1 (pancreas), and A2780 (ovarian), was also assessed, with cisplatin used as a positive control. In addition, dipsacoside B showed high cytotoxicity in all cell lines. This assay will help to enhance efficacy and clinical research as well as provide a validated quality assessment of AQS extract and related traditional herbal medicines.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/5/669simultaneous determination<i>Akebia quinate</i> seedsquality assessmentUPLC–MS/MScytotoxicity
spellingShingle Chang-Seob Seo
Jaemoo Chun
Kwang Hoon Song
Simultaneous Component Analysis of <i>Akebia quinata</i> Seeds (Lardizabalaceae) by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Quality and Cytotoxicity Assessment
Plants
simultaneous determination
<i>Akebia quinate</i> seeds
quality assessment
UPLC–MS/MS
cytotoxicity
title Simultaneous Component Analysis of <i>Akebia quinata</i> Seeds (Lardizabalaceae) by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Quality and Cytotoxicity Assessment
title_full Simultaneous Component Analysis of <i>Akebia quinata</i> Seeds (Lardizabalaceae) by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Quality and Cytotoxicity Assessment
title_fullStr Simultaneous Component Analysis of <i>Akebia quinata</i> Seeds (Lardizabalaceae) by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Quality and Cytotoxicity Assessment
title_full_unstemmed Simultaneous Component Analysis of <i>Akebia quinata</i> Seeds (Lardizabalaceae) by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Quality and Cytotoxicity Assessment
title_short Simultaneous Component Analysis of <i>Akebia quinata</i> Seeds (Lardizabalaceae) by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Quality and Cytotoxicity Assessment
title_sort simultaneous component analysis of i akebia quinata i seeds lardizabalaceae by ultra performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry for quality and cytotoxicity assessment
topic simultaneous determination
<i>Akebia quinate</i> seeds
quality assessment
UPLC–MS/MS
cytotoxicity
url https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/14/5/669
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