Integrating findings of traditional medicine with modern pharmaceutical research: the potential role of linked open data.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angelicae Sinensis Radix (ASR) and Chuanxiong Rhizoma (CR) can be treated with wine to promote their biological functions in Chinese medicine. Both ASR and CR contain similar volatile chemicals that could be altered after wine treatment. This study aims to identify the differential chemical profiles and to s...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Zhan JY,Zhang WL,Zheng KY,Zhu KY,Chen JP,Chan PH,Dong TT,Choi RC,Lam H,Tsim KW,Lau DT

更新日期：2013-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radix Polygoni Multiflori is the dried root tuber of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. (Fam. Polygonaceae). According to Chinese medicine theory, raw (R-RPM) and processed (P-RPM) Radix Polygoni Multiflori possess different properties. The present study investigates the differences in chemistry between raw and pr...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Liang Z,Chen H,Yu Z,Zhao Z

更新日期：2010-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of "Jun-Chen-Zuo-Shi" (also known as "sovereign-minister-assistant-courier") component herbs of Chinese medicine is not fully understood. This study aims to test the "Jun-Chen-Zuo-Shi" rule with the QiShenYiQi formula (QSYQ) on treating acute myocardial ischemia (AMI) by a network pharmacology appro...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Wu L,Wang Y,Li Z,Zhang B,Cheng Y,Fan X

更新日期：2014-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The edible endosperm of Lodoicea maldivica with the common name of coco de mer is used in Chinese medicine for treating cough. Native to Seychelles, Lodoicea maldivica seeds have commanded high prices for centuries due to its scarcity. This study aims to develop a molecular identification method for the auth...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Mak CY,Mok CS

更新日期：2011-09-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Erxian decoction (EXD) is used to treat menopause-related symptoms in Chinese medicine. This study aims to identify the bioactive compounds and potential actions of EXD by network pharmacological analysis. METHODS:Two databases, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology database and TCM Database...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Wang S,Tong Y,Ng TB,Lao L,Lam JK,Zhang KY,Zhang ZJ,Sze SC

更新日期：2015-07-19 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae (RSM), a well-known traditional Chinese medicine, has been shown to inhibit tumorigenesis in various human cancers. However, the anticancer effects of RSM on human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the underlying mechanisms of action remain to be fully elucidated. Methods:In thi...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Luo Y,Feng Y,Song L,He GQ,Li S,Bai SS,Huang YJ,Li SY,Almutairi MM,Shi HL,Wang Q,Hong M

更新日期：2019-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Books that record the sources and applications of medicinal materials are commonly known as bencao (materia medica) in China. Bencao (materia medica) literature review is the very first step in the standard authentication procedure of Chinese medicinals. As an important part of China's cultural heritage, these various...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Zhao Z,Guo P,Brand E

更新日期：2018-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Human placenta is used to make the medicinal product Placenta Hominis in Asian countries. With its therapeutic benefits and limited supply, intentional or inadvertent adulteration is found in the market. In order to enforce the implementation of product description laws and protect customer rights, we establ...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Lo YT,Yik MH,Shaw PC

更新日期：2018-06-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Almost one in ten Australians has received acupuncture treatment by acupuncturists and/or medical doctors in private clinics. The majority of Australian health insurance funds offer rebates for acupuncture. Statutory regulations for acupuncture have been implemented in the State of Victoria, Australia. Six acupuncture...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Xue CC,Zhang AL,Yang AW,Zhang CS,Story DF

更新日期：2009-04-29 00:00:00

abstract：: Variable results of pain alleviation in response to acupuncture have been reported, complicating its interpretation. Sources of variability are probably multi-factorial, including the contribution of gender related effects. Gender related variation in perceived pain has been discussed frequently, but documented effec...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Lund I,Lundeberg T

更新日期：2010-09-04 00:00:00

abstract：Background:To evaluate the effects of Huang Bai (Phellodendron amurense) on growth and maturation in adolescent female rats. Methods:Female Sprague-Dawley rats (28 days old; n = 72) were divided into six daily treatment groups: control (distilled water), Huang Bai (100 and 300 mg/kg), recombinant human GH (rhGH; 20 μg...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Lee SH,Lee HJ,Lee SH,Kim YS,Lee D,Chun J,Lee JY,Kim H,Chang GT

更新日期：2018-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Qing-dai powder (QDP), comprising Indigo naturalis (Qing-dai) and dried alum (Ku-fan), was used in Chinese medicine to treat the conditions associated with mucosal hemorrhage, such as ulcerative colitis (UC). This study aims to investigate the effects and potential mechanism of QDP on dextran sulfate sodium ...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Xiao HT,Peng J,Hu DD,Lin CY,Du B,Tsang SW,Lin ZS,Zhang XJ,Lueng FP,Han QB,Bian ZX

更新日期：2015-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Herba Cistanches (Roucongrong) is effective in treating Shenxu Zheng ('kidney-deficiency syndrome'). However, the mechanisms and systemic metabolic responses to the herbal intervention are unclear. METHODS:Using GC-MS-based metabolic profiling, we investigated the metabolic responses to Herba Cistanches int...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Qiu Y,Chen M,Su M,Xie G,Li X,Zhou M,Zhao A,Jiang J,Jia W

更新日期：2008-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Bushen Huoxue decoction (BHD) has a significant effect on fracture rehabilitation, yet its underlying mechanism is still unknown. The purpose of this study was to explore whether BHD promotes bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell (BMSC) migration through the Wnt5a signalling pathway. Methods:BHD was extracted b...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Shen W,Luo H,Xu L,Wu Z,Chen H,Liu Y,Yu L,Hu L,Wang B,Luo Y

更新日期：2018-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：: Active myofascial trigger points are one of the major peripheral pain generators for regional and generalized musculoskeletal pain conditions. Myofascial trigger points are also the targets for acupuncture and/or dry needling therapies. Recent evidence in the understanding of the pathophysiology of myofascial trigger...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Ge HY,Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C,Yue SW

更新日期：2011-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Bacterial endophytes are widespread inhabitants inside plant tissues that play crucial roles in plant growth and biotransformation. This study aimed to offer information for the exploitation of endophytes by analyzing the bacterial endophytes in different parts of Panax notoginseng. Methods:We used high-thr...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Dong L,Cheng R,Xiao L,Wei F,Wei G,Xu J,Wang Y,Guo X,Chen Z,Chen S

更新日期：2018-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Quality by design (QbD) is an advanced drug quality control concept that has been gradually implemented in the optimization of manufacturing processes of Chinese medicines. However, the variation of Chinese medicinal material quality has rarely been considered in published works. Because manufacturing proces...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Pan J,He S,Zheng J,Shao J,Li N,Gong Y,Gong X

更新日期：2019-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Leflunomide (LEF) is a first-line disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, there are still a few nonresponders. It is logical to suggest that employing combinations including LEF that produce synergistic effects in terms of pharmacological activity is a promising s...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Zhang C,Guan D,Jiang M,Liang C,Li L,Zhao N,Zha Q,Zhang W,Lu C,Zhang G,Liu J,Lu A

更新日期：2019-08-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both cupping therapy and acupuncture have been used in China for a long time, and their target indications are pain-related conditions. There is no systematic review comparing the effectiveness of these two therapies. OBJECTIVES:To compare the beneficial effectiveness and safety between cupping therapy and ...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Zhang YJ,Cao HJ,Li XL,Yang XY,Lai BY,Yang GY,Liu JP

更新日期：2017-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Aikeqing (AKQ) has been shown in clinical studies to improve quality of life of HIV/AIDS patients, but anti-HIV activity has not been determined. The SHIV-infected macaque is an important animal model for testing antiviral drugs. This study aimed to determine the anti-HIV activity of AKQ in chronically SHIV8...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Zhang GH,Han JB,Zhu L,Luo RH,Zhang XH,Chen X,Hu YJ,Fu LC,Zheng YT

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a common disease and the incidence has been rising constantly. Acupuncture is one of the most widely used complementary and alternative medicine therapies. Despite studies had been done on the effectiveness of acupuncture on ASD children, how factors such as chronological a...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Yau CH,Ip CL,Chau YY

更新日期：2018-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Differential proteomics, which has been widely used in studying of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) during the past 10 years, is a powerful tool to visualize differentially expressed proteins and analyzes their functions. In this paper, the applications of differential proteomics in exploring the action mechanisms...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Yang YY,Yang FQ,Gao JL

更新日期：2019-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND:Some Chinese herbs contain several kinds of phytoestrogens, and these herbs are commonly prescribed in Taiwan. Phytoestrogens may influence the effects of estrogen in females, although their activities are weak. This study aims to identify the risk and analyze the prescription profile of commonl...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Wu CT,Tzeng JN,Lai JN,Tsan SH,Wang JD

更新日期：2012-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few health measurement scales are based on Chinese medicine theory. The Health Scale of Traditional Chinese Medicine (HSTCM) was developed to fill this gap. The aim of this study is to validate the HSTCM. METHODS:A convenience sample of 630 participants was recruited in 11 settings. All participants were as...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Wu D,Lai S,Zhou L,Guo X,Liang W,Wen Z,Ou A,Zhang G,Chen K

更新日期：2009-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED: BACKGROUND:With the gaining popularity of commercially prepared decoctions of herbal medicines on the market, an objective and efficient way to reveal the authenticity of such products is urgently needed. Previous attempts to use chromatographic or spectroscopic methods to identify ginseng samples made use...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Chan PH,Zheng KY,Tsim KW,Lam H

更新日期：2012-11-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent (80%) and multi-dimensional illness. This study aims to test whether acupuncture, baclofen, or combined treatment with acupuncture and baclofen alleviates symptoms of non-specific chronic LBP in men. METHODS:Eight-four (84) men aged 50-60 years with no...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Zaringhalam J,Manaheji H,Rastqar A,Zaringhalam M

更新日期：2010-04-24 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cellular redox state is important to cell growth and death. The growth of tumor cells may be modulated by intracellular reduced glutathione/oxidized glutathione (GSH/GSSG). The present study aims to investigate the effects of ginsenosides Re and Rg3 on cellular redox state and cell proliferation in C6 glioma...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Ng WY,Yang MS

更新日期：2008-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Herbal materials are widely used as medicinal products, dietary supplements, food, and spices. With increased consumption, the safety, quality, and efficacy of herbal materials are becoming more relevant. The authenticity of herbal materials plays an important role in herbal quality control, and there is an ...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Sun M,Wang S,Jing Y,Li L,He M,Jia Y,van Wijk E,Wang Y,Wang Z,Wang M

更新日期：2019-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chrysin (5,7-dihydroxyflavone) inhibits platelet-derived growth factor-induced vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and arterial intima hyperplasia. This study aims to investigate the effects of chrysin on rat pulmonary vascular remodeling in hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension (PH). METHODS:Sprague...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Li XW,Wang XM,Li S,Yang JR

更新日期：2015-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a common and distressing side effect. We conducted this clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of true acupuncture vs. sham acupuncture in controlling chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) among patients with advanced cancer. Methods:A total ...

journal_title：Chinese medicine

authors： Li QW,Yu MW,Wang XM,Yang GW,Wang H,Zhang CX,Xue N,Xu WR,Zhang Y,Cheng PY,Yang L,Fu Q,Yang Z

更新日期：2020-06-03 00:00:00