Study on meridian tropism of Evodiae Fructus based on receptors of its secondary metabolites using system biological method / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Objective Using meridian tropism of Evodiae Fructus as an example, a new method was built based on system biological method to study the tropism of Chinese herbal medicine from the view of secondary metabolites acting with protein receptors. Methods After establishing the complex secondary metabolites compounds-receptors network of Evodiae Fructus, the receptors connecting with at least five compounds were selected. These functions and tissue distribution of receptors were compared with the traditional efficacy and meridian viscera and organs of Evodiae Fructus. Results A total of 34 receptors of secondary metabolites of Evodiae Fructus were acquired. Their functions and distributions were consistent highly with the traditional efficacy and meridian tropism of Evodiae Fructus locating anatomical organs and tissues. Conclusion This original innovation method clearly elucidated the modern scientific material basis and mechanism of the meridian tropism of Chinese herbal medicine from the aspect of component action receptor. Also it will be of important reference value for the study of promoting meridian tropism.