Commentary: "A systems view on the future of medicine: inspiration from Chinese medicine?"

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Verpoorte, R.; Crommelin, D.; Danhof, M.; Gilissen, L.J.; Schuitmaker, H.; van der Greef, J.; Witkamp, R.F.

Source:

J Ethnopharmacol, Volume 121, Number 3, p.479-81 (2009)

ISBN:

1872-7573 (Electronic)

DOI Name (links to online publication)

10.1016/j.jep.2008.11.005

Abstract:

Chinese medicine could serve as a source of inspiration for drug development. Using systems biology in combination with reverse pharmacology is a novel way for the discovery of novel biological active compounds and targets as well as for proving the occurrence of synergy and prodrugs. A key factor for coming to evidence-based Chinese medicine will be the quality control. Metabolomics is a very promising tool for this purpose.

27/04/2009