Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine (동의생리병리학회지)

The Physiological Society of Korean Medicine and The Society of Pathology in Korean Medicine (대한동의생리학회·한의병리학회)
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New Approach for Herbal Formula Research: Network Pharmacology

방제 연구를 위한 새로운 접근: 네트워크 약리학

  • Han, Sang Yong (Department of Herbal Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University & Wonkwang Korean Medicines Research Institute, Wonkwang University) ;
  • Kim, Yun Kyung (Department of Herbal Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University & Wonkwang Korean Medicines Research Institute, Wonkwang University)
  • 한상용 (원광대학교 약학대학 한약학과 및 원광한약연구소) ;
  • 김윤경 (원광대학교 약학대학 한약학과 및 원광한약연구소)
  • Received : 2016.12.06
  • Accepted : 2016.12.19
  • Published : 2016.12.25
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Abstract

It is a fact that the existing pharmacological research method is difficult to explain the effect and mechanism of action of herbal formula of Korean medicine. We are now very pleased with the development of modern science and the development of a methodology for studying herbal formula characterized by network targets and multi-component therapeutics over the human body. In this review, systems pharmacology or network pharmacology is demonstrated how these are applied to explain the effectiveness of herbal medicine. The post-genomic era provides a unique opportunity for the two fields to understand and benefit from each other. In particular, recent research trends, research methodology, useful databases and results of research on herbal formula are introduced. China already has a policy of scientific development of traditional chinese medicine (TCM) and the development of Chinese medicine industry with a focus on herbal formula research at national level, and in Korea, it is urgent to support and nurture the methodology appropriate to the characteristics of the herbal formula in order to study the safety and efficacy of Korean medicine.

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