Research Article

Determination of Matrine in Rat Plasma after Oral Administration of Novel Korean Herbal Medicine KIOM-MA128 and Application of PK

Table 2

Stability test results of matrine in rat plasma.

Stability testStorage condition10 ng/mL1000 ng/mL
%stability%stability

Short-term in plasmaRoom temperature for 6 hr108.3690.69
Long-term in plasma−70°C for 14 days98.51101.82
Freeze–thaw cycle in plasma−70°C after the third cycle92.0690.86
Process (extracted sample)4°C, for 24 hr102.71105.92
Stock solution−20°C, for 14 days98.51107.33