Applications of capillary electrophoresis in traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract

Abstract:

Capillary electrophoresis (CE), recognized for its minimal reagent dosage, rapid analysis, and high efficiency, holds significant promise for the analysis of traditional Chinese medicines (TCM). This article reviews the application of CE in the determination of active ingredients in TCM. The active substances of herbal medicines have been classified and discussed based on their chemical properties, and the CE methods applied to different substances are summarized and discussed. This article also provides some suggestions for future research and improvement.

Key words: capillary electrophoresis, traditional Chinese medicine, application

Xinyi Zhang, Jiankun Jin, Zixuan Che, Rui Liu, Ying Li, Meng Zhang, Yu Chen. Applications of capillary electrophoresis in traditional Chinese medicine[J]. Asian Journal of Traditional Medicines, 2025, 20(5): 238-247.

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