Molecular understanding and modern application of traditional medicines: Triumphs and trials

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作者
Corson, Timothy W.
Crews, Craig M. [1 ]
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[1] Yale Univ, Dept Mol Cellular & Dev Biol, New Haven, CT 06511 USA
[2] Yale Univ, Dept Chem & Pharmacol, New Haven, CT 06511 USA
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10.1016/j.cell.2007.08.021
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Q5 [生物化学]; Q7 [分子生物学];
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071010 ; 081704 ;
摘要
Traditional medicines provide fertile ground for modern drug development, but first they must pass along a pathway of discovery, isolation, and mechanistic studies before eventual deployment in the clinic. Here, we highlight the challenges along this route, focusing on the compounds artemisinin, triptolide, celastrol, capsaicin, and curcumin.
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页码:769 / 774
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