Dissecting functional chemome of Xiaoqinglong decoction analogous formulae using network formulaology approach.
- Author:
Xiao-hui FAN
;
Shun XIAO
;
Ni AI
;
Jie LIAO
;
Yi-yu CHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Chemistry, Pharmaceutical;
Drugs, Chinese Herbal;
analysis;
Medicine, Chinese Traditional;
Molecular Docking Simulation
- From:
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica
2015;40(13):2634-2638
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Analogous formulae (AF) refer to a set of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formulae sharing similar herbs and/or indications. Dissecting functional chemome of analogous formulae could enhance the understanding of the intrinsic nature of TCM. In this study, taking 5 Xiaoqinglong decoction analogous formulae (XQL AF) including Xiaoqinglong decoction, Mahuang Xingren Shigao Gancao decoction, Mahuang Fuzi decoction, Houpu Mahuang decoction and Daqinglong decoction as example, we systematically investigated the relationship between compounds and indications using network formulaology approach. The functional chemome of XQL AF were revealed by network analysis and molecular docking. This successful application in XQL AF suggests network formulaology could be a useful tool for AF-related research and therefore provide a new way to discover the scientific foundation of Zhang Zhongjing's herbal formulae.
