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Chromatographic Fingerprinting by Template Matching for Data Collected by Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography
Published on: September 2, 2020
Recent developments in chromatographic fingerprints from herbal products: set-up and data analysis
Goedele Alaerts1, Bieke Dejaegher, Johanna Smeyers-Verbeke
1Department of Analytical Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology (FABI), Center for Pharmaceutical Research, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, B-1090 Brussels, Belgium.
Chromatographic fingerprints offer a comprehensive method for assessing herbal product quality. Recent advancements in setup and data analysis enhance their application in quality assurance and classification.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Pharmacognosy
- Cheminformatics
Background:
- Herbal products require robust quality control methods.
- Chromatographic fingerprints provide a holistic profile for quality evaluation.
- Standardization of herbal medicines is crucial for safety and efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent developments in chromatographic fingerprinting for herbal products.
- To discuss advancements in fingerprint development and data analysis.
- To highlight applications in quality assurance, classification, and calibration.
Main Methods:
- Review of different chromatographic fingerprint development setups.
- Discussion of sample preparation techniques, including extraction.
- Overview of chemometric data pretreatment and handling techniques.
Main Results:
- Fingerprint analysis enables identification and quality control of herbal products.
- Chemometric methods are essential for effective data analysis.
- Case studies illustrate the utility of fingerprints in various applications.
Conclusions:
- Chromatographic fingerprinting is a powerful tool for herbal product analysis.
- Advancements in methodology improve the reliability and scope of fingerprint analysis.
- This approach supports the standardization and safety of herbal medicines.
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