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AIM: To study the inhibitory effect of huangqi and dangshen extraction (SQ) on angiogenesis induced by b-FGF. METHODS: Matrigel implant assay was used. Matrigel(500 microL) containing b-FGF and heparin was injected subcutaneously into the abdomens of mice and harvested 5 d later. The amount of hemoglobin and micro-vascular area present in the implant were measured and compared. The mice were given different dosage of SQ (experimental group) or the same volume of glucose (vehicle group) once a day by intraperitoneal injection. Inhibitory experiment started 3 d before Matrigel implant and continued until the end of study. RESULTS: SQ in lower dosage (< or = 50% V/V) increased hemoglobin content and micro-vascular area in Matrigel implant while SQ in higher dosage (> or = 60%, V/V) reduced hemoglobin content and micro-vascular area in Matrigel implant. The effect of enhance ment and inhibition was in a limited concentration-effect manner. CONCLUSION: SQ in different dosage has different effects on angiogenesis. We should use different dosage in different purpose.