Bulbophyllum pingnanense (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae, Dendrobiinae), a new species from Fujian, China.

A new orchid species, Bulbophyllum pingnanense, is described and illustrated from Fujian, China. It is similar to Bulbophyllum brevipedunculatum and Bulbophyllum albociliatum in vegetative and floral morphology, but it can be distinguished from Bulbophyllum brevipedunculatum by having a longer dorsal sepal with longer white ciliate on margin, longer and lanceolate lateral sepals, and a glabrous lip. It can be distinguished from Bulbophyllum albociliatum by having a shorter inflorescence, and a longer dorsal sepal.

[Influence of Steam Killenzyme Torrefaction on Quality of Camellia nitidissima Based on Multi-index Evaluation].

Objective: To explore the influence of steam killenzyme torrefaction on the quality of Camellia nitidissima.

Methods: Based on the quality evaluation index, Camellia nitidissima was processed by steam killenzyme torrefaction and sun-dried. The contents of functional ingredients such as flavonoids, saponins, tea polyphenols, polysaccharides, amino acids, tea extracts, catechin and epicatechin were determined by HPLC and UV.

[Genetic relationship and parent selection of some Sarcandra glabra resources based on ISSR].

The study is aimed to assess the genetic diversity and genetic relationship of 18 Sarcandra glabra resources from different populations,and guide parent selection of cross breeding between these resources. The molecular marker technique ISSR was used to investigate the genetic diversity of the 18 resources. Data was analyzed by POPGEN 32, and a cluster diagram was presented by UPGMA.

[Study on identification of Sarcandra glabra and Chloranthus spicatus's leaves by PCR amplification of specific alleles].

The paper is aimed to identify SNP in Sarcandra glabra and Chloranthus spicatus, and authenticate S. glabra from Ch. spicatus and the mixture by using PCR amplification of specific alleles.

[HPLC characteristic chromatographic profile of Sarcandra glabra].

Objective: To develop the characteristic chromatographic profile of Sarcandra glabra by HPLC for its quality control.

Method: The HPLC analysis was performed on an Agilent Zorbax Eclipse XDB-C18 column (4. 6 mm x 250 mm, 5 microm) with column temperature at 40 degree C.

Genetic predisposition and nongenetic risk factors of thiazolidinedione-related edema in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the association of thiazolidinedione (TZD)-related edema with genetic and clinical variables and develop a simple points system to predict the risk of developing TZD-related edema.

Methods: Fifty-eight (21.6%) of 268 individuals who received TZD for type 2 diabetes developed peripheral edema.