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Systems Biology and Its Application in TCM Formulas Research

  • 1st Edition - February 16, 2018
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Weidong Zhang
  • Language: English

Systems Biology and Its Application in TCM Formulas Research presents a theoretical research system formed for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulas, along with informati… Read more

Description

Systems Biology and Its Application in TCM Formulas Research presents a theoretical research system formed for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formulas, along with information on the study of Shexiang Baoxin Pill (SBP), a TCM formula that has shown significant clinical efficacy in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. The content combines theory and practice, and includes guidance for both theoretical concepts and operable technical routes. This is a valuable source not only for biomedical researchers involved in Systems Biology studies, but also for students and scientists interested in learning more about Traditional Chinese Medicine and its applications in contemporary medicine.

Key features

  • Explains, in detail, the Shexiang Baoxin Pill (SBP), a TCM formula efficiently applied in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases
  • Presents TCM formulas from perspectives of systems biology, basic chemical material groups, modern pharmacology and network biology
  • Offers an overview on biology, modern chemistry and information technology as applied in Systems Biology research

Readership

Systems biology researchers; TCM researchers; graduate students; pharmacologists

Table of contents

Part I Modern Research Strategies and Methodologies of Traditional Chinese Medicine1. Strategies on the Modern Research System for Traditional Chinese Medicine2. Theories and methodology of the study on pharmacodynamics material basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine3. Application of systems biology in the research of Traditional Chinese Medicine genome of yeast4. Applications of Network Pharmacology in the Study of TCM Formulas5. Applications of Intestinal Flora in the Study of TCM Formulas6. A New Weapon of Traditional Chinese Medicines Research: Connectivity Map

Part II Modern Research of Shexiang Baoxin Pill (SBP)7. Identification of Multiple Constituents in Shexiang Baoxin Pill by LC Coupled with DAD-ESI-MS-MS8. Analysis of the Bioactive Constituents of Shexiang Baoxin Pill by Serum Pharmacochemistry 9. Quality Standard for Shexiang Baoxin Pill10. Pharmacokinetic Study of Shexiang Baoxin Pill11. Metabolomic study of Shexiang Baoxin Pill12. Network Pharmacology Study of Shexiang Baoxin Pill

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: February 20, 2018
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Weidong Zhang

Dr. Weidong Zhang obtained his BSc and Master degree in Natural Medicinal Chemistry from the Second Military Medical University in 1988 and 1991, respectively. He received his PhD in Natural Medicinal Chemistry from the Shanghai Institute of Pharmaceutical Industry (1998), under the supervision of Professor HuiTing Li. He is currently a professor of the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Second Military Medical University. His research mainly focuses on Chinese medicine formulas, isolation, structural identification and modification, total synthesis, and structure–activity relationships of bioactive natural products. Dr. Zhang has published more than 500 peer-reviewed research papers and reviews.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, China

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