Molecular Biology and Modernization of Chinese Materia Medica
- VernacularTitle:分子生物学与中药现代化
- Author:
Lang YAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
China Pharmacy
2001;12(4):197-199
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
AIM:To discuss the relationship between molecular biology and modernization of Chinese materia medica(CMM)with the hope that molecular biology may play an important role in promoting modernization of CMM.METHODS:The currentsituation and progress in using the theoy and technique of molecular biology in the research fields of CMM were reviewed. RESULTS:The technique of modern molecular biology, such as, the identification of crude drugs, the culture and production of medicinal plants,the screening of effective components from CMM and the analysis of the mechanisms of the action of CMM, has been applied in the research work of CMM.CONCLUSION: The extensive use of the technique of molecular biology in the research of CMM will greatly promote the modernization of it.The research workers and policy makers in these fields must pay close attention to them.
