Sparking Thinking: Studying Modern Precision Medicine Will Accelerate the Progression of Traditional Chinese Medicine Patterns

Incorporating "-omics" studies with environmental interactions could help elucidate the biological mechanisms responsible for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) patterns. Based on the authors' own experiences, this review outlines a model of an ideal combination of "-omics"...

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Published inThe journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 23; no. 7; p. 502
Main Authors Liu, Bao-Cheng, Ji, Guang
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2017
Subjects
Biomedical Research
Humans
Integrative Medicine
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Precision Medicine
precision medicine
genetics
Chinese pattern
Traditional Chinese Medicine
integrative research
personalized medicine
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Summary:Incorporating "-omics" studies with environmental interactions could help elucidate the biological mechanisms responsible for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) patterns. Based on the authors' own experiences, this review outlines a model of an ideal combination of "-omics" biomarkers, environmental factors, and TCM pattern classifications; provides a narrative review of the relevant genetic and TCM studies; and lists several successful integrative examples. Two integration tools are briefly introduced. The first is the integration of modern devices into objective diagnostic methods of TCM patterning, which would improve current clinical decision-making and practice. The second is the use of biobanks and data platforms, which could broadly support biological and medical research. Such efforts will transform current medical management and accelerate the progression of precision medicine.
ISSN:1557-7708
DOI:10.1089/acm.2016.0383