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The aim of this study was to explore the nanostructured lipid carriers as a delivery system of biochanin A so as to supply a method to improve its bioavailability. Biochanin A-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (BCA-NLCs) were prepared by the method of emulsionevaporation and low temperature solidification. Pharmacokinetics was carried out in rats upon oral administration at a dose of 10 mg/kg. BCA-NLC showed spherical formulation and had mean diameter174.68 AE 0.96 nm, zeta potential À20.9 AE 0.8 mv and entrapment efficiency 97.36 AE 0.14%. DSC and XRD studies indicated that BCA was not in crystal state in NLC. In in vitro release study, the BCA from BCA-NLC exhibited a biphasic release pattern with burst release initially and sustained release afterwards. BCA-NLC showed higher AUC value and circulated in blood for a longer time than BCA suspension. The studies demonstrated that NLC could be a potential delivery system for BCA to improve bioavailability.

Background:The root of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. is a common traditional Chinese medicine. In recent years, the wild resources of P. multiflorum have been seriously broken, and the cultivated varieties have been degrading. The germplasm resources of P. multiflorum need protection and preservation. So far, no in vitro germplasm preservation of P. multiflorum has been reported.Objective:To explore a method for the in vitro germplasm preservation of P. multiflorum.Materials and Methods:A large number of buds from seed explants were induced by tissue culture. The single buds were used as experimental materials to study the effects of plant growth regulator, temperature, and osmotic pressure on the preservation time, growth recovery, and genetic stability.Results:When the buds were inoculated onto Murashige and Skoog (MS) basal media containing 4% w/v sucrose, 2% w/v mannitol, and 1% w/v sorbitol, supplemented with paclobutrazol (PP333) 1.0 mg/l, abscisic acid (ABA) 5.0 mg/l, and daminozide (B9) 30.0 mg/l in an illuminated chamber under a 16 h photoperiod of 1500 lx light intensity at 15°C for 10 months, the survival rate was over 70% with good growth recovery and genetic stability.Conclusion:The results of this study can be used for medium-term in vitro germplasm preservation of P. multiflorum, and meeting actual needs of research and production.

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