The discovery of highly effective medicine"Qingfei Paidu Decoction"for COVID-19 is a new era gift of traditional Chinese medicine to the world.The traditional Chinese medicine Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi,...The discovery of highly effective medicine"Qingfei Paidu Decoction"for COVID-19 is a new era gift of traditional Chinese medicine to the world.The traditional Chinese medicine Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi,as a medicinal plant in the family of Labiatae,is the dominant variety of genuine medicinal material in North China.It is the leading traditional Chinese medicine in the advantageous area of agricultural products with Chinese characteristics in Shangdang of Changzhi City,and it is one of the 21 herbal medicines in the new national prescription"Qingfei Paidu Decoction"for the rapid and effective treatment of COVID-19.This paper introduces S.baicalensis Georgi and its traditional Chinese medicine GAP base,ecologically suitable planting county and medicinal value in poor areas,and studies the intellectual property resources related to S.baicalensis Georgi,such as traditional knowledge,biological genetic resources,patents,new plant varieties,geographical indications,and trademarks.This paper mainly discusses the inheritance essence,innovation and high-quality development strategy of S.baicalensis Georgi under the rural revitalization strategy and traditional Chinese medicine development strategy from the aspects of intellectual property rights,important agricultural cultural heritage,advantageous areas of characteristic agricultural products and so on.展开更多
Objective:To establish that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR)government is actively promoting Chinese medicine(CM)and to examine turnover rate of Chinese medicine practitioners(CMPs)in Hong Kong,China...Objective:To establish that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR)government is actively promoting Chinese medicine(CM)and to examine turnover rate of Chinese medicine practitioners(CMPs)in Hong Kong,China in light of this governmental push.Methods:This study covered two major areas:reviewing CM development in Hong Kong,and assessing the turnover rate of CMPs in Hong Kong.The first part of the paper is a historical review.The investigation of turnover rate had two sections.Section 1,quantitative method,involved online questionnaires;Section 2,qualitative method comprised interviews with CMPs from different types of CM clinics to ascertain the reasons for the turnover among CMPs.Results:A total of 123 online questionnaires were received in Section 1(55 from male CMPs;66 from female CMPs;2 respondents were unwilling to disclose their sex).The proportion of CMPs who had resigned in 2018e19 was 22.8%(28),of whom 5.7%(7)had resigned twice in one year.The rates of resignation in 3 years and 5 years were up to 40.7%(50)and 56.9%(70),respectively.Six CMPs were interviewed in Section 2.Young CMPs were more likely to resign than seniors.The large gap between actual salary and expectations appeared to be the main reason for the high rate of resignation.Conclusion:HKSAR government keenly desires to promote CM in Hong Kong,however,high turnover rate of CMPs was detected even under this positive governmental support.There is an urgent need to conduct a more representative study of the reasons for the inclination of CMPs in Hong Kong.The study highlights an important issue in CM development,and these results should remind different stakeholders in the CM industry and the government that CMPs need better career prospects and support in various areas.展开更多
Since President Obama announced the Precision Medicine Initiative from a national strategy perspective in his State of the Union address,precision medicine has rapidly become a world-wide hotspot and drawn global atte...Since President Obama announced the Precision Medicine Initiative from a national strategy perspective in his State of the Union address,precision medicine has rapidly become a world-wide hotspot and drawn global attention in the medical field.Precision medicine aims at applying genetic information of individual diseases to guide his or her diagnosis and treatment.展开更多
Quality of Life (QOL) is a multiphase conception, including physical, mental and social factors, and can overall reflect health status of the human. At present, QOL has become a relevant measure of efficacy of treatme...Quality of Life (QOL) is a multiphase conception, including physical, mental and social factors, and can overall reflect health status of the human. At present, QOL has become a relevant measure of efficacy of treatment in clinical trials. Its use is spreading, and its importance is growing as a valid indicator of whether or not a medical treatment is展开更多
In the practice of instituting the system of intellectual property, medicine production is one of the key points concerning people inside and outside China. In the past six years, the medicine industry has undergone r...In the practice of instituting the system of intellectual property, medicine production is one of the key points concerning people inside and outside China. In the past six years, the medicine industry has undergone rapid development in the wake of the market economy. Although some problems cropped up in 1994, a series of laws, policies, regulations and measures has been formulated for strengthening administration. This shows how the protection of intellectual property and the deepening reform of the medicine industry are being enhanced by the Chinese government.展开更多
China’s traditional medicine,science,and technology industry has great development potential.However,there is a problem of insufficient practitioners in the current industrial development.At the same time,the capabil...China’s traditional medicine,science,and technology industry has great development potential.However,there is a problem of insufficient practitioners in the current industrial development.At the same time,the capabilities of existing practitioners do not match the demand standards.Therefore,it is necessary to actively promote the education of resources and development in Central Asia.As an institution for cultivating talents,colleges and universities must establish a practical teaching system for cultivating talents.Based on the requirements put forward by China in education,this article studies the development status of the traditional Chinese medicine resources and development major,determines the talent training goals,starts from the practical teaching aspect,and locates the industry’s requirements for the capabilities of personnel in the field of traditional Chinese medicine.It also puts forward the overall idea of the construction of the practical teaching system,summarizes the reform content of the practical teaching system,and lastly provides the specific path of the reform.展开更多
This paper explores the historical development and modern transformation of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)to dispel the misconception that it is merely“traditional,ancient,backward and unscientific”.TCM,with root...This paper explores the historical development and modern transformation of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)to dispel the misconception that it is merely“traditional,ancient,backward and unscientific”.TCM,with roots in ancient times,has evolved into a comprehensive medical system through the integration of empirical knowledge and theoretical frameworks.This review summarizes TCM’s development from three aspects:(1)Ancient Medical Development:From the Spring and Autumn to Han-Tang periods(770 B.C.E.-907 C.E.),the focus was on summarizing experience.A clear disciplinary classification emerged during the Song and Ming Dynasties(960 C.E.-1644 C.E.),and a complete medical system was established in the Qing Dynasty(1636 C.E.-1912 C.E.).(2)Modern Medical Development:Influenced by the European Industrial Revolution,new natural sciences-based technologies enhanced Western medicine’s diagnostic and treatment efficiency.The promotion of Western medicine in China and its metrological concepts,which underpin metrology-based medicine(MBM),in turn propelled the development of TCM.(3)The integration of modern TCM with metrology science has significantly changed TCM’s treatment and pharmaceutical fields.In recent decades,the introduction of western medicine has advanced TCM,creating a combined approach that leverages the advantages of both traditions.Supported by metrology and modern sciences,this integration has provided new tools for TCM quantification,standardization,and quality control.The paper emphasizes key milestones in TCM history,the impact of Western medicine and metrology on its modernization,and the potential of integrated approaches for complex medical challenges.It highlights the importance of preserving traditional knowledge while innovating to enhance TCM’s efficacy and safety.Future prospects suggest that TCM,combined with Metrology-based medicine,may play a crucial role in treating complex diseases,as modern Chinese medicine(MCM)has evolved with scientific advancements and integration of contemporary techniques.展开更多
Dunhuang medicine is an important part of Dunhuang studies,boasting rich and comprehensive connotations.It records more than 1,000 Dunhuang medical prescriptions,involving internal,external,gynecological,pediatric,Bud...Dunhuang medicine is an important part of Dunhuang studies,boasting rich and comprehensive connotations.It records more than 1,000 Dunhuang medical prescriptions,involving internal,external,gynecological,pediatric,Buddhist,and Daoist medicine,and has demonstrated good clinical effects.However,the mechanism of action of relevant Dunhuang medical prescriptions is still unclear,existing research lacks systematic review and summarization,which has limited their further development.At the same time,the inheritance,innovation,and transformation of Dunhuang medicine are critical issues for the development of Dunhuang medicine,which has important guiding significance for the future development of Dunhuang medicine.Therefore,this study systematically summarizes the experimental research progress of Dunhuang medical prescriptions[except for those contained in Fu Xing Jue Zang Fu Yong Yao Fa Yao(《辅行诀脏腑用药法要》The Guideline to Use Medicines for Zang-fu)],and seven such prescriptions were selected based on three criteria:well-preserved texts,no prior transmission to the outside world,and having extensive research and clinical application over the past decade.The findings indicate that this type of prescription is applicable to a broad spectrum of diseases and has a promising application prospect in health preservation and disease prevention,as it exerts therapeutic effects through multiple targets and pathways.Based on this,specific strategies for the transformation of Dunhuang characteristic prescriptions were proposed from three aspects:inheritance,innovative development,and transformation strategies,aiming to provide insights for the future development of Dunhuang medical prescriptions.展开更多
Medicinal plants,as medicinal materials and important drug components,have been used in traditional and folk medicine for ages.However,being sessile organisms,they are seriously affected by extreme environmental condi...Medicinal plants,as medicinal materials and important drug components,have been used in traditional and folk medicine for ages.However,being sessile organisms,they are seriously affected by extreme environmental conditions and abiotic stresses such as salt,heavy metal,temperature,and water stresses.Medicinal plants usually produce specific secondary metabolites to survive such stresses,and these metabolites can often be used for treating human diseases.Recently,medicinal plants have been found to partner with endophytic fungi to form a long-term,stable,and win-win symbiotic relationship.Endophytic fungi can promote secondary metabolite accumulation in medicinal plants.The close relationship can improve host plant resistance to the abiotic stresses of soil salinity,drought,and extreme temperatures.Their symbiosis also sheds light on plant growth and active compound production.Here,we show that endophytic fungi can improve the host medicinal plant resistance to abiotic stress by regulating active compounds,reducing oxidative stress,and regulating the cell ion balance.We also identify the deficiencies and burning issues of available studies and present promising research topics for the future.This review provides guidance for endophytic fungi research to improve the ability of medicinal plants to resist abiotic stress.It also suggests ideas and methods for active compound accumulation in medicinal plants and medicinal material development during the response to abiotic stress.展开更多
Human stem cells are scalable cell populations capable of cellular differentiation.This makes them a very attractive in vitro cellular resource and in theory provides unlimited amounts of primary cells.Such an approac...Human stem cells are scalable cell populations capable of cellular differentiation.This makes them a very attractive in vitro cellular resource and in theory provides unlimited amounts of primary cells.Such an approach has the potential to improve our understanding of human biology and treating disease.In the future it may be possible to deploy novel stem cell-based approaches to treat human liver diseases.In recent years,eff icient hepatic differentiation from human stem cells has been achieved by several research groups including our own.In this review we provide an overview of the f ield and discuss the future potential and limitations of stem cell technology.展开更多
Although traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has been a part of the Malaya and the Malaysia people’s method of maintaining health and well-being for many centuries,it was never been enrolled in the public health-care sy...Although traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has been a part of the Malaya and the Malaysia people’s method of maintaining health and well-being for many centuries,it was never been enrolled in the public health-care system.However,the rising cost of Western drugs and the increasing number of people frequenting TCM has driven the government to search for cheaper options and to look into its safe practice.In 1992,the government mandated all TCM herbal products to be registered with the National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau.All TCM products sold in Malaysia are now Good Manufacturing Practice certified.The government has also established a Traditional and Complementary Medicine Division within the Ministry of Health.Between 2008 and 2014,a traditional and complementary medicine unit was set up in major hospitals in all states.TCM is one of the main services offered by the unit.In 2016,the government enacted the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act to regulate the TCM practice.Subsequently,a 10-vear blueprint has been drawn to support the development of all traditional and complementary medicines in Malaysia.This article aims to provide a brief overview on the regulatory development of TCM in Malaysia.展开更多
Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) and Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), was established in August 1983. IMPLAD, headquartered in the Z...Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) and Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), was established in August 1983. IMPLAD, headquartered in the Zhongguancun Scientific and Technical Zone, Beijing, China, owns three branch institutes with total over 333 hectares of land in the subtropical regions of southern China, located in展开更多
Tea is a famous beverage that is produced from leaves of Camellia sinensis.Amongst the six major tea categories in China,dark tea is the only one that involves microbial fermentation in the manufacturing process,which...Tea is a famous beverage that is produced from leaves of Camellia sinensis.Amongst the six major tea categories in China,dark tea is the only one that involves microbial fermentation in the manufacturing process,which contributes unique flavors and functions for the tea.In the recent decade,the reports about the biofunctions of dark teas have increased rapidly.Therefore it may be the proper time to consider dark tea as one potential homology of medicine and food.In this viewpoint,our current understanding of the chemical constituents,biological activities and possible health beneficial effects of dark teas were introduced.Some future directions and challenges to the development perspectives of dark teas were also discussed.展开更多
Integration of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） and Western medicine （WM）, or called as integrative medicine （IM） in China, came into being in 1950s as a new form of medicine. IM emphasizes the combination of ...Integration of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） and Western medicine （WM）, or called as integrative medicine （IM） in China, came into being in 1950s as a new form of medicine. IM emphasizes the combination of both conventional WM and TCM alternative approaches to address all aspects of health and illness.（1） The major practice in IM includes the integration of disease diagnosis in WM and pattern classification （or syndrome differentiation） in TCM, and the integration of WM interventions and TCM interventions.展开更多
Accelerating the modernization of Chinese medicine(CM)is the focus of CM development in the new era.Looking back over the past 50 years,CMhas progressed along traditional,evidence-based,and digital-intelligent paths.T...Accelerating the modernization of Chinese medicine(CM)is the focus of CM development in the new era.Looking back over the past 50 years,CMhas progressed along traditional,evidence-based,and digital-intelligent paths.These paths have intertwined and mutually propelled the advancement of CM modernization.This article analyzes the patterns of 3 paths,summarizes the current status of CM development along these paths,and presents a vision for future development.展开更多
The 2024 TCMIID®Competition on the Preservation and Innovative Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine showcased the latest achievements in integrating TCM with modern technology,driving advancements in intel...The 2024 TCMIID®Competition on the Preservation and Innovative Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine showcased the latest achievements in integrating TCM with modern technology,driving advancements in intelligent diagnosis,theoretical innovation,health management,industrial transformation,and international promotion.This review systematically analyzes the award-winning projects,summarizing their innovations in AI-powered TCM diagnostics,modernization of TCM theories,ecological wellness,green TCM industrialization,and global dissemination.The findings reveal that artificial intel-ligence,big data,and blockchain technologies are accelerating the intelligence,standard-ization,and globalization of TCM.The modernization and scientific validation of TCM theories remain critical areas for development,while personalized and precise TCM applica-tions are increasingly incorporated into public health management.Additionally,the green TCM industry chain and ESG-driven development models are fostering sustainability in the sector.In the future,the high-quality development of TCM will rely on technologi-cal innovation,standardization,international market expansion,and green transformation,ultimately enhancing its global influence.展开更多
Chinese medicine is a very big concept of medicine. In Shennong era, medicine and food do not divide.＂Medicine and food homology＂, which is called ＂Chinese medicine and dietary application＂, refers to that many fo...Chinese medicine is a very big concept of medicine. In Shennong era, medicine and food do not divide.＂Medicine and food homology＂, which is called ＂Chinese medicine and dietary application＂, refers to that many foods are drugs, and there is no absolute demarcation line between them.展开更多
基金Major Research Project of Hubei Province(LX201827)Technological Innovation and Special Soft Science Research Project of Hubei Province(2018ADC149)。
文摘The discovery of highly effective medicine"Qingfei Paidu Decoction"for COVID-19 is a new era gift of traditional Chinese medicine to the world.The traditional Chinese medicine Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi,as a medicinal plant in the family of Labiatae,is the dominant variety of genuine medicinal material in North China.It is the leading traditional Chinese medicine in the advantageous area of agricultural products with Chinese characteristics in Shangdang of Changzhi City,and it is one of the 21 herbal medicines in the new national prescription"Qingfei Paidu Decoction"for the rapid and effective treatment of COVID-19.This paper introduces S.baicalensis Georgi and its traditional Chinese medicine GAP base,ecologically suitable planting county and medicinal value in poor areas,and studies the intellectual property resources related to S.baicalensis Georgi,such as traditional knowledge,biological genetic resources,patents,new plant varieties,geographical indications,and trademarks.This paper mainly discusses the inheritance essence,innovation and high-quality development strategy of S.baicalensis Georgi under the rural revitalization strategy and traditional Chinese medicine development strategy from the aspects of intellectual property rights,important agricultural cultural heritage,advantageous areas of characteristic agricultural products and so on.
文摘Objective:To establish that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region(HKSAR)government is actively promoting Chinese medicine(CM)and to examine turnover rate of Chinese medicine practitioners(CMPs)in Hong Kong,China in light of this governmental push.Methods:This study covered two major areas:reviewing CM development in Hong Kong,and assessing the turnover rate of CMPs in Hong Kong.The first part of the paper is a historical review.The investigation of turnover rate had two sections.Section 1,quantitative method,involved online questionnaires;Section 2,qualitative method comprised interviews with CMPs from different types of CM clinics to ascertain the reasons for the turnover among CMPs.Results:A total of 123 online questionnaires were received in Section 1(55 from male CMPs;66 from female CMPs;2 respondents were unwilling to disclose their sex).The proportion of CMPs who had resigned in 2018e19 was 22.8%(28),of whom 5.7%(7)had resigned twice in one year.The rates of resignation in 3 years and 5 years were up to 40.7%(50)and 56.9%(70),respectively.Six CMPs were interviewed in Section 2.Young CMPs were more likely to resign than seniors.The large gap between actual salary and expectations appeared to be the main reason for the high rate of resignation.Conclusion:HKSAR government keenly desires to promote CM in Hong Kong,however,high turnover rate of CMPs was detected even under this positive governmental support.There is an urgent need to conduct a more representative study of the reasons for the inclination of CMPs in Hong Kong.The study highlights an important issue in CM development,and these results should remind different stakeholders in the CM industry and the government that CMPs need better career prospects and support in various areas.
文摘Since President Obama announced the Precision Medicine Initiative from a national strategy perspective in his State of the Union address,precision medicine has rapidly become a world-wide hotspot and drawn global attention in the medical field.Precision medicine aims at applying genetic information of individual diseases to guide his or her diagnosis and treatment.
文摘Quality of Life (QOL) is a multiphase conception, including physical, mental and social factors, and can overall reflect health status of the human. At present, QOL has become a relevant measure of efficacy of treatment in clinical trials. Its use is spreading, and its importance is growing as a valid indicator of whether or not a medical treatment is
文摘In the practice of instituting the system of intellectual property, medicine production is one of the key points concerning people inside and outside China. In the past six years, the medicine industry has undergone rapid development in the wake of the market economy. Although some problems cropped up in 1994, a series of laws, policies, regulations and measures has been formulated for strengthening administration. This shows how the protection of intellectual property and the deepening reform of the medicine industry are being enhanced by the Chinese government.
基金Jiangsu Province Higher Education Teaching Reform Research Key Project"Research and reform of industry-needed pharmacy engineering talents incubation mode from the perspective of industry-teaching integration and innovation drive"(No.2023JSJG077)。
文摘China’s traditional medicine,science,and technology industry has great development potential.However,there is a problem of insufficient practitioners in the current industrial development.At the same time,the capabilities of existing practitioners do not match the demand standards.Therefore,it is necessary to actively promote the education of resources and development in Central Asia.As an institution for cultivating talents,colleges and universities must establish a practical teaching system for cultivating talents.Based on the requirements put forward by China in education,this article studies the development status of the traditional Chinese medicine resources and development major,determines the talent training goals,starts from the practical teaching aspect,and locates the industry’s requirements for the capabilities of personnel in the field of traditional Chinese medicine.It also puts forward the overall idea of the construction of the practical teaching system,summarizes the reform content of the practical teaching system,and lastly provides the specific path of the reform.
文摘This paper explores the historical development and modern transformation of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)to dispel the misconception that it is merely“traditional,ancient,backward and unscientific”.TCM,with roots in ancient times,has evolved into a comprehensive medical system through the integration of empirical knowledge and theoretical frameworks.This review summarizes TCM’s development from three aspects:(1)Ancient Medical Development:From the Spring and Autumn to Han-Tang periods(770 B.C.E.-907 C.E.),the focus was on summarizing experience.A clear disciplinary classification emerged during the Song and Ming Dynasties(960 C.E.-1644 C.E.),and a complete medical system was established in the Qing Dynasty(1636 C.E.-1912 C.E.).(2)Modern Medical Development:Influenced by the European Industrial Revolution,new natural sciences-based technologies enhanced Western medicine’s diagnostic and treatment efficiency.The promotion of Western medicine in China and its metrological concepts,which underpin metrology-based medicine(MBM),in turn propelled the development of TCM.(3)The integration of modern TCM with metrology science has significantly changed TCM’s treatment and pharmaceutical fields.In recent decades,the introduction of western medicine has advanced TCM,creating a combined approach that leverages the advantages of both traditions.Supported by metrology and modern sciences,this integration has provided new tools for TCM quantification,standardization,and quality control.The paper emphasizes key milestones in TCM history,the impact of Western medicine and metrology on its modernization,and the potential of integrated approaches for complex medical challenges.It highlights the importance of preserving traditional knowledge while innovating to enhance TCM’s efficacy and safety.Future prospects suggest that TCM,combined with Metrology-based medicine,may play a crucial role in treating complex diseases,as modern Chinese medicine(MCM)has evolved with scientific advancements and integration of contemporary techniques.
基金financed by the grants from Dunhuang Medical Literature Compilation and Application Research Center Project of Gansu Provincial Key Research Base for Humanities and Social Sciences(No.DHYXJD2025)National Social Science Fund General Project(No.22BYY038).
文摘Dunhuang medicine is an important part of Dunhuang studies,boasting rich and comprehensive connotations.It records more than 1,000 Dunhuang medical prescriptions,involving internal,external,gynecological,pediatric,Buddhist,and Daoist medicine,and has demonstrated good clinical effects.However,the mechanism of action of relevant Dunhuang medical prescriptions is still unclear,existing research lacks systematic review and summarization,which has limited their further development.At the same time,the inheritance,innovation,and transformation of Dunhuang medicine are critical issues for the development of Dunhuang medicine,which has important guiding significance for the future development of Dunhuang medicine.Therefore,this study systematically summarizes the experimental research progress of Dunhuang medical prescriptions[except for those contained in Fu Xing Jue Zang Fu Yong Yao Fa Yao(《辅行诀脏腑用药法要》The Guideline to Use Medicines for Zang-fu)],and seven such prescriptions were selected based on three criteria:well-preserved texts,no prior transmission to the outside world,and having extensive research and clinical application over the past decade.The findings indicate that this type of prescription is applicable to a broad spectrum of diseases and has a promising application prospect in health preservation and disease prevention,as it exerts therapeutic effects through multiple targets and pathways.Based on this,specific strategies for the transformation of Dunhuang characteristic prescriptions were proposed from three aspects:inheritance,innovative development,and transformation strategies,aiming to provide insights for the future development of Dunhuang medical prescriptions.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82003896,81673528)Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(No.LQ21H280003)+1 种基金Young Innovative Talents Project of Zhejiang Medical Health Science and Technology(No.2022RC052)Talent Projects of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University(No.2021ZR09).
文摘Medicinal plants,as medicinal materials and important drug components,have been used in traditional and folk medicine for ages.However,being sessile organisms,they are seriously affected by extreme environmental conditions and abiotic stresses such as salt,heavy metal,temperature,and water stresses.Medicinal plants usually produce specific secondary metabolites to survive such stresses,and these metabolites can often be used for treating human diseases.Recently,medicinal plants have been found to partner with endophytic fungi to form a long-term,stable,and win-win symbiotic relationship.Endophytic fungi can promote secondary metabolite accumulation in medicinal plants.The close relationship can improve host plant resistance to the abiotic stresses of soil salinity,drought,and extreme temperatures.Their symbiosis also sheds light on plant growth and active compound production.Here,we show that endophytic fungi can improve the host medicinal plant resistance to abiotic stress by regulating active compounds,reducing oxidative stress,and regulating the cell ion balance.We also identify the deficiencies and burning issues of available studies and present promising research topics for the future.This review provides guidance for endophytic fungi research to improve the ability of medicinal plants to resist abiotic stress.It also suggests ideas and methods for active compound accumulation in medicinal plants and medicinal material development during the response to abiotic stress.
基金Supported by A RCUK fellowship,EP/E500145/1,to Hay DCA grant from the Edinburgh Bioquarter,to Medine CNChina Scholarship Council,No.2010658022,to Zhou WL
文摘Human stem cells are scalable cell populations capable of cellular differentiation.This makes them a very attractive in vitro cellular resource and in theory provides unlimited amounts of primary cells.Such an approach has the potential to improve our understanding of human biology and treating disease.In the future it may be possible to deploy novel stem cell-based approaches to treat human liver diseases.In recent years,eff icient hepatic differentiation from human stem cells has been achieved by several research groups including our own.In this review we provide an overview of the f ield and discuss the future potential and limitations of stem cell technology.
文摘Although traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)has been a part of the Malaya and the Malaysia people’s method of maintaining health and well-being for many centuries,it was never been enrolled in the public health-care system.However,the rising cost of Western drugs and the increasing number of people frequenting TCM has driven the government to search for cheaper options and to look into its safe practice.In 1992,the government mandated all TCM herbal products to be registered with the National Pharmaceutical Control Bureau.All TCM products sold in Malaysia are now Good Manufacturing Practice certified.The government has also established a Traditional and Complementary Medicine Division within the Ministry of Health.Between 2008 and 2014,a traditional and complementary medicine unit was set up in major hospitals in all states.TCM is one of the main services offered by the unit.In 2016,the government enacted the Traditional and Complementary Medicine Act to regulate the TCM practice.Subsequently,a 10-vear blueprint has been drawn to support the development of all traditional and complementary medicines in Malaysia.This article aims to provide a brief overview on the regulatory development of TCM in Malaysia.
文摘Institute of Medicinal Plant Development (IMPLAD), affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS) and Peking Union Medical College (PUMC), was established in August 1983. IMPLAD, headquartered in the Zhongguancun Scientific and Technical Zone, Beijing, China, owns three branch institutes with total over 333 hectares of land in the subtropical regions of southern China, located in
基金supported by the Fund of Anhui Key Research and Development Program(No.202104a06020009)the Fund of Natural Science Research Project of Anhui Colleges and Universities(No.YJS20210245).
文摘Tea is a famous beverage that is produced from leaves of Camellia sinensis.Amongst the six major tea categories in China,dark tea is the only one that involves microbial fermentation in the manufacturing process,which contributes unique flavors and functions for the tea.In the recent decade,the reports about the biofunctions of dark teas have increased rapidly.Therefore it may be the proper time to consider dark tea as one potential homology of medicine and food.In this viewpoint,our current understanding of the chemical constituents,biological activities and possible health beneficial effects of dark teas were introduced.Some future directions and challenges to the development perspectives of dark teas were also discussed.
文摘Integration of traditional Chinese medicine （TCM） and Western medicine （WM）, or called as integrative medicine （IM） in China, came into being in 1950s as a new form of medicine. IM emphasizes the combination of both conventional WM and TCM alternative approaches to address all aspects of health and illness.（1） The major practice in IM includes the integration of disease diagnosis in WM and pattern classification （or syndrome differentiation） in TCM, and the integration of WM interventions and TCM interventions.
基金This work was supported by NationalNatural Science Foundation of China(82004219)National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFC3502305,2022YFC3502300)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Public Welfare Research Institutes(ZZ16-XRZ-088).
文摘Accelerating the modernization of Chinese medicine(CM)is the focus of CM development in the new era.Looking back over the past 50 years,CMhas progressed along traditional,evidence-based,and digital-intelligent paths.These paths have intertwined and mutually propelled the advancement of CM modernization.This article analyzes the patterns of 3 paths,summarizes the current status of CM development along these paths,and presents a vision for future development.
文摘The 2024 TCMIID®Competition on the Preservation and Innovative Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine showcased the latest achievements in integrating TCM with modern technology,driving advancements in intelligent diagnosis,theoretical innovation,health management,industrial transformation,and international promotion.This review systematically analyzes the award-winning projects,summarizing their innovations in AI-powered TCM diagnostics,modernization of TCM theories,ecological wellness,green TCM industrialization,and global dissemination.The findings reveal that artificial intel-ligence,big data,and blockchain technologies are accelerating the intelligence,standard-ization,and globalization of TCM.The modernization and scientific validation of TCM theories remain critical areas for development,while personalized and precise TCM applica-tions are increasingly incorporated into public health management.Additionally,the green TCM industry chain and ESG-driven development models are fostering sustainability in the sector.In the future,the high-quality development of TCM will rely on technologi-cal innovation,standardization,international market expansion,and green transformation,ultimately enhancing its global influence.
文摘Chinese medicine is a very big concept of medicine. In Shennong era, medicine and food do not divide.＂Medicine and food homology＂, which is called ＂Chinese medicine and dietary application＂, refers to that many foods are drugs, and there is no absolute demarcation line between them.
