Methods: The process was developed and underwent rigorous validation following the ICH guidelines. Parameters such as linearity, specificity, instrument precision, precision, accuracy, limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantification (LOQ), and robustness were systematically evaluated to ensure the method's reliability.

Results: The HPTLC separation was conducted on TLC aluminum plates precoated with silica gel 60 F₂₅₄, and optimal separation was achieved using Ethyl acetate: toluene: formic acid (5: 4.9: 0.1, (v/v/v/v)) as the mobile phase. Densitometric scanning at 254 nm in reflection/ absorbance mode revealed compact spots at Rf 0.87, corresponding to wogonin. Linear regression analysis demonstrated a robust linear relationship between peak area and the amount of wogonin in the range of 10-40 (μg/mg). The quantification of wogonin in crude extracts obtained was 3.274 μg/mg of extract.

Conclusion: In summary, the developed HPTLC method emerges as a straightforward, precise, and accurate tool for the rapid screening of active constituents, specifically wogonin, within the petroleum ether extracts of S. barbata D. Don. This method holds promise for routine quality control and analysis of herbal materials and formulations containing S. barbata D. Don, contributing to the ongoing exploration of its therapeutic potential.

Objective: The effect of neem extract was studied on the Ethyl methanesulphonate (EMS) (an anti-cancerous drug)-induced toxicity in the third instar larvae of transgenic Drosophila melanogaster (hsp70-lacZ) Bg⁹.

Methods: The third instar larvae were exposed to 25 μM of EMS alone and along with 4×10^-3 g/ml, 8×10^-3 g/ml, 12×10^-3 g/ml, and 16×10^-3 g/ml of neem extract (NE) mixed in diet for 24 hrs.

Results: A significant increase in toxicity was observed in the larvae exposed to 25 μM of EMS. A dose-dependent significant decrease in the toxic effects was observed in the larvae exposed to various doses of neem extract. The GCMS analysis of the neem extract showed the presence of Phytol and α-tocopherol as major compounds.

Conclusion: The reduction in the toxicity induced by EMS is mainly attributed to phytol and α-tocopherol.

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