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Zeng X, Zhou X, Zhang A, Zhu Y, Lu B, Zhu F, Wu M, Lin R. Pityriasis Rosea-Like Eruption following anti-fatigue traditional herbs: Aconitum carmichaelii Debx and Panax Ginseng suspected. BMC Complement Med Ther 2024; 24:248. [PMID: 38951791 PMCID: PMC11218121 DOI: 10.1186/s12906-024-04556-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024] Open
Abstract
Traditional herbs have a history of clinical use in anti-fatigue. However, several adverse effects of herbs have been identified. Pityriasis rosea-like eruption (PR-LE) is a rare cutaneous complication of herbs. To the best of our knowledge, there have been few reports of PR-LE following herbs. Here, we described a case of PR-LE that developed 6 days after taking anti-fatigue herbs. After the 17 days of stopping Aconitum carmichaelii Debx and Panax Ginseng, it notably faded. So, when anti-fatigue herbs being authorized for fatigue use, monitoring for potential adverse effects is necessary.
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- Xueyan Zeng
- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310007, China
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310053, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310007, China
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310053, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310007, China
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310053, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310007, China
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310053, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310007, China
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310053, China
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- Zhuji Fourth People's Hospital, Zhuji city, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310007, China
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310053, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310007, China.
- Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310053, China.
- Key Laboratory of Kidney Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 310007, China.
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Park JW, Park BJ, Lee JS, Lee EJ, Ahn YC, Son CG. Systematic review of fatigue severity in ME/CFS patients: insights from randomized controlled trials. J Transl Med 2024; 22:529. [PMID: 38831460 PMCID: PMC11145935 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05349-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating illness medically unexplained, affecting approximately 1% of the global population. Due to the subjective complaint, assessing the exact severity of fatigue is a clinical challenge, thus, this study aimed to produce comprehensive features of fatigue severity in ME/CFS patients. METHODS We systematically extracted the data for fatigue levels of participants in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) targeting ME/CFS from PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and CINAHL throughout January 31, 2024. We normalized each different measurement to a maximum 100-point scale and performed a meta-analysis to assess fatigue severity by subgroups of age, fatigue domain, intervention, case definition, and assessment tool, respectively. RESULTS Among the total of 497 relevant studies, 60 RCTs finally met our eligibility criteria, which included a total of 7088 ME/CFS patients (males 1815, females 4532, and no information 741). The fatigue severity of the whole 7,088 patients was 77.9 (95% CI 74.7-81.0), showing 77.7 (95% CI 74.3-81.0) from 54 RCTs in 6,706 adults and 79.6 (95% CI 69.8-89.3) from 6 RCTs in 382 adolescents. Regarding the domain of fatigue, 'cognitive' (74.2, 95% CI 65.4-83.0) and 'physical' fatigue (74.3, 95% CI 68.3-80.3) were a little higher than 'mental' fatigue (70.1, 95% CI 64.4-75.8). The ME/CFS participants for non-pharmacological intervention (79.1, 95% CI 75.2-83.0) showed a higher fatigue level than those for pharmacological intervention (75.5, 95% CI 70.0-81.0). The fatigue levels of ME/CFS patients varied according to diagnostic criteria and assessment tools adapted in RCTs, likely from 54.2 by ICC (International Consensus Criteria) to 83.6 by Canadian criteria and 54.2 by MFS (Mental Fatigue Scale) to 88.6 by CIS (Checklist Individual Strength), respectively. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review firstly produced comprehensive features of fatigue severity in patients with ME/CFS. Our data will provide insights for clinicians in diagnosis, therapeutic assessment, and patient management, as well as for researchers in fatigue-related investigations.
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- Jae-Woong Park
- Korean Medical College of Daejeon University, 62, Daehak‑Ro, Dong‑Gu, Daejeon, 34520, Republic of Korea
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- Korean Medical College of Daejeon University, 62, Daehak‑Ro, Dong‑Gu, Daejeon, 34520, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for CFS/ME, Daejeon Oriental Hospital of Daejeon University, 176 Daedeok‑Daero, Seo‑Gu, Daejeon, 35235, Republic of Korea
- Institute of Bioscience and Integrative Medicine, Daejeon University, 62 Daehak‑Ro, Dong‑Gu, Daejeon, 34520, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Korean Rehabilitation Medicine, College of Korean Medicine, Daejeon University, 176 Daedeok‑Daero, Seo‑Gu, Daejeon, 35235, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Health Service Management, Daejeon University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for CFS/ME, Daejeon Oriental Hospital of Daejeon University, 176 Daedeok‑Daero, Seo‑Gu, Daejeon, 35235, Republic of Korea.
- Institute of Bioscience and Integrative Medicine, Daejeon University, 62 Daehak‑Ro, Dong‑Gu, Daejeon, 34520, Republic of Korea.
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Kim K, Kim JE, Kim JH, Ahn SH, Jung CY, Hwang SD, Lee SW, Song JH. Real-world evidence of constipation and laxative use in the Korean population with chronic kidney disease from a common data model. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6610. [PMID: 38503885 PMCID: PMC10951406 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-57382-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Constipation is a highly prevalent gastrointestinal disorder in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, our understanding of its epidemiology and management in CKD is limited. We aimed to explore real-world data on constipation and laxative use in patients with CKD in a nationwide population-based cohort from the Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment-National Patient Sample database. This study analyzed retrospective health claims data in Korea from 2012 to 2017 that were transformed into the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership Common Data Model. The pooled proportion of constipation diagnoses was 30.5% in all patients with CKD and 15.9%, 16.5%, 17.4%, 29.9%, and 43.3% in patients with CKD stages 1-5, respectively, suggesting a higher prevalence in advanced CKD. Patients receiving peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis had the highest prevalence of constipation, while transplant recipients showed a prevalence comparable to that of patients with early CKD. Patients with CKD had a significantly higher risk of constipation than age- and sex-matched non-CKD individuals (range of odds ratio [OR]:1.66-1.90). Laxative prescribing patterns differed by CKD severity. Osmotic agents were prescribed in more than half of patients with advanced CKD, while magnesium salts and bulking agents were prescribed less frequently. The CKD patients with constipation were more likely to be prescribed constipation-inducing medications, including antipsychotic and neurological medications. Our findings provide real-world constipation and laxative prescription status in the Korean CKD population, revealing a significantly higher risk of constipation and different laxative prescribing patterns in patients with CKD.
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- Kipyo Kim
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University Hospital, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, 22332, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University Hospital, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, 22332, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University Hospital, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, 22332, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Inha University Hospital, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, 22332, Republic of Korea
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- Biomedical Research Institute, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, 22332, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University Hospital, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, 22332, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University Hospital, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, 22332, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University Hospital, Inha University College of Medicine, Incheon, 22332, Republic of Korea.
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Zhu Y, Wang J, Yao L, Huang Y, Yang H, Yu X, Chen X, Chen Y. Electroacupuncture at BL15 attenuates chronic fatigue syndrome by downregulating iNOS/NO signaling in C57BL/6 mice. Anat Rec (Hoboken) 2023; 306:3073-3084. [PMID: 35608198 DOI: 10.1002/ar.24953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) has a high incidence due to the increased pressure of daily life and work in modern society. Our previous clinical studies have found the effects of electroacupuncture (EA) on CFS patients, however, the mechanism of EA on CFS is still unknown. In this study, we investigated the effects of EA on cardiac function in a CFS mouse model to explore its underlying mechanism. The mice were randomly divided into three groups: control, CFS, and CFS mice receiving EA (CFS + EA). After behavioral assessments and echocardiographic measurement, blood and heart tissue of the mice were collected for biochemical tests, and then we evaluated the effects of EA on the CFS mouse model when nitric oxide (NO) levels were enhanced by l-arginine. The results showed that EA ameliorated the injured motor and cardiac function. Meanwhile, EA also inhibited increased expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) at heart tissue and the serum NO levels in mice subjected to sustained forced swimming stress. Furthermore, the NO level in serum increased with l-arginine administration, which blocked the effects of EA on CFS mice. This study suggested that EA could improve the motor function and cardiac function in CFS mice and its effects may be associated with the down-regulation of iNOS/NO signaling.
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- Yang Zhu
- The First Clinical Medical College, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- South China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Center for Brain Science and Brain-Inspired Intelligence, Guangzhou, China
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Wu Y, Ma Y, Cao J, Xie R, Chen F, Hu W, Huang Y. Feasibility study on the use of "Qi-tonifying medicine compound" as an anti-fatigue functional food ingredient based on network pharmacology and molecular docking. Front Nutr 2023; 10:1131972. [PMID: 37215213 PMCID: PMC10196032 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1131972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Introduction Fatigue has attracted broad attention in recent years due to its high morbidity rates. The use of functional foods to relieve fatigue-associated symptoms is becoming increasingly popular and has achieved relatively good results. In this study, network pharmacology and molecular docking strategies were used to establish the material basis and mechanisms of Chinese herbal compounds in fatigue treatment. According to traditional medicine theories and relevant guidance documents published by the Chinese Ministry of Health, four herbal medicines, including Eucommia ulmoides Oliver bark, Eucommia ulmoides Oliver male flower, Panax notoginseng, and Syzygium aromaticum (EEPS), were selected to constitute the anti-fatigue herbal compound that may be suitable as functional food ingredients. Methods The major active ingredients in EEPS were identified via comprehensive literature search and Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology database search. Corresponding targets for these ingredients were predicted using SwissTargetPrediction. The network was constructed using Cytoscape 3.9.1 to obtain key ingredients. Prediction of absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity properties was performed using the ADMETIab 2.0 database. The anti-fatigue targets were retrieved from GeneCards v5.13, OMIM, TTD and DisGeNET 7.0 databases. Then, the potential targets of EEPS in fatigue treatment were screened through a Venn diagram. A protein-protein interaction (PPI) network of these overlapping targets was constructed, and the hub targets in the network selected through topological screening. Gene Ontology and KEGG pathway enrichment analyses were performed using the DAVID database and the bioinformatics online platform. Finally, AutoDock tools were used to verify the binding capacity between the key active ingredients and the core targets. Results and Discussion This study identified the active ingredients and potential molecular mechanisms of EEPS in fatigue treatment, which will provide a foundation for future research on applications of herbal medicines in the functional food industry.
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- Yi Wu
- Center for Evidence Based Medical and Clinical Research, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication for Tissue Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Biomaterials and Biofabrication for Tissue Engineering, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- College of Pharmacy, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of GanNan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases, Ministry of Education, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Center for Evidence Based Medical and Clinical Research, First Affiliated Hospital of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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Lei C, Chen J, Huang Z, Men Y, Qian Y, Yu M, Xu X, Li L, Zhao X, Jiang Y, Liu Y. Ginsenoside Rg1 can reverse fatigue behavior in CFS rats by regulating EGFR and affecting Taurine and Mannose 6-phosphate metabolism. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1163638. [PMID: 37101547 PMCID: PMC10123289 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1163638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023] Open
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Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by significant and persistent fatigue. Ginseng is a traditional anti-fatigue Chinese medicine with a long history in Asia, as demonstrated by clinical and experimental studies. Ginsenoside Rg1 is mainly derived from ginseng, and its anti-fatigue metabolic mechanism has not been thoroughly explored. Methods: We performed non-targeted metabolomics of rat serum using LC-MS and multivariate data analysis to identify potential biomarkers and metabolic pathways. In addition, we implemented network pharmacological analysis to reveal the potential target of ginsenoside Rg1 in CFS rats. The expression levels of target proteins were measured by PCR and Western blotting. Results: Metabolomics analysis confirmed metabolic disorders in the serum of CFS rats. Ginsenoside Rg1 can regulate metabolic pathways to reverse metabolic biases in CFS rats. We found a total of 34 biomarkers, including key markers Taurine and Mannose 6-phosphate. AKT1, VEGFA and EGFR were identified as anti-fatigue targets of ginsenoside Rg1 using network pharmacological analysis. Finally, biological analysis showed that ginsenoside Rg1 was able to down-regulate the expression of EGFR. Conclusion: Our results suggest ginsenoside Rg1 has an anti-fatigue effect, impacting the metabolism of Taurine and Mannose 6-phosphate through EGFR regulation. This demonstrates ginsenoside Rg1 is a promising alternative treatment for patients presenting with chronic fatigue syndrome.
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- Chaofang Lei
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- Guangzhou Key Laboratory of Formula-Pattern of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Life Sciences, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Yueyun Liu,
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