Study on Supramolecules in Traditional Chinese Medicine Decoction

With the application of the concept of supramolecular chemistry to various fields, a large number of supramolecules have been discovered. The chemical components of traditional Chinese medicine have various sources and unique structures. During the high-temperature boiling process, various active co...

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Published in:Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) Switzerland), 2022-05, Vol.27 (10), p.3268
Main Authors: Gao, Yuan, Dong, Yingying, Guo, Qin, Wang, Huanhuan, Feng, Mei, Yan, Zhengshen, Bai, Dong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteria
Chemistry
Chinese medicine
decoction
Drug carriers
Drug delivery
Drugs, Chinese Herbal - chemistry
Fever
Food
Herbal medicine
High temperature
Humans
Hydrogels
Hydrogen bonds
Medical research
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Nanoparticles
Proteins
Review
self-assembly
supramolecules
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Summary:With the application of the concept of supramolecular chemistry to various fields, a large number of supramolecules have been discovered. The chemical components of traditional Chinese medicine have various sources and unique structures. During the high-temperature boiling process, various active components form supramolecules due to complex interactions. The supramolecular structure in a traditional Chinese medicine decoction can not only be used as a drug carrier to promote the absorption and distribution of medicinal components but may also have biological activities superior to those of single active ingredients or their physical mixtures. By summarizing the relevant research results over recent years, this paper introduces the research progress regarding supramolecules in various decoctions, laying a foundation for further research into supramolecules in traditional Chinese medicine decoctions, and provides a new perspective for revealing the compatibility mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine, guiding clinical medications, and developing new nanometers materials.
ISSN:1420-3049
1420-3049
DOI:10.3390/molecules27103268