Abstract
Kampo, a form of traditional herbal medical practice, has become a substance of interest for scientific research. Although earlier clinical reports concerning Kampo are abundant, the scientific investigation of Kampo has a very short history. However, the process of acquiring quantifiable clinical trial evidence on herbal medicine is now clearly underway. The development of multi-component herbal medicines capable of targeting multiple sites could be useful both for future drug discovery and for the potential management of complex diseases. Additionally, mechanistic studies and the identification of active compounds could lead to new discoveries in the biological and biomedical sciences. Modern translational research on herbal medicines beyond basic science and clinical perspectives will contribute to the development of new medicines. This review covers the translational aspects of herbal medicine with a focus on cancer anorexiacachexia. The review gives perspective on a new horizon for herbal medicine from a scientific point of view and a basis for the further development of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for patients.
Keywords: Cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome, complementary and alternative medicine, herbal medicine, Kampo, feeding-regulatory peptide, sarcopenia, cytokine, translational approach, active compounds, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
Current Pharmaceutical Design
Title:Cachexia and Herbal Medicine: Perspective
Volume: 18 Issue: 31
Author(s): Hajime Suzuki, Akihiro Asakawa, Haruka Amitani, Norifumi Nakamura and Akio Inui
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Keywords: Cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome, complementary and alternative medicine, herbal medicine, Kampo, feeding-regulatory peptide, sarcopenia, cytokine, translational approach, active compounds, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
Abstract: Kampo, a form of traditional herbal medical practice, has become a substance of interest for scientific research. Although earlier clinical reports concerning Kampo are abundant, the scientific investigation of Kampo has a very short history. However, the process of acquiring quantifiable clinical trial evidence on herbal medicine is now clearly underway. The development of multi-component herbal medicines capable of targeting multiple sites could be useful both for future drug discovery and for the potential management of complex diseases. Additionally, mechanistic studies and the identification of active compounds could lead to new discoveries in the biological and biomedical sciences. Modern translational research on herbal medicines beyond basic science and clinical perspectives will contribute to the development of new medicines. This review covers the translational aspects of herbal medicine with a focus on cancer anorexiacachexia. The review gives perspective on a new horizon for herbal medicine from a scientific point of view and a basis for the further development of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for patients.
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Suzuki Hajime, Asakawa Akihiro, Amitani Haruka, Nakamura Norifumi and Inui Akio, Cachexia and Herbal Medicine: Perspective, Current Pharmaceutical Design 2012; 18 (31) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161212803216960
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138161212803216960 |
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