Research Directions

Focusing on three strategic directions of TCM modernization, integrating nanotechnology, tissue engineering, and modern medicine to conduct full-chain innovative research from basic studies to clinical translation.

Research Focus

TCM Antiviral Research

Targeting major viral infectious diseases, we deeply explore the antiviral active components and mechanisms of TCM, constructing novel intervention strategies based on inflammatory microenvironment regulation.

Core Scientific Questions

01

Antiviral Molecular Mechanisms of TCM Active Components

Systematically screen and validate antiviral lead compounds from TCM sources, elucidating their molecular targets and signaling pathways for directly inhibiting viral replication or blocking viral entry.

02

Host Immune Microenvironment Regulation Strategies

Explore the key mechanisms by which TCM modulates innate and adaptive immune responses, constructing a dual-action model of 'antiviral + immunomodulation'.

03

Inflammatory Cytokine Storm Intervention Targets

Targeting the excessive inflammatory response in severe viral infections, developing TCM intervention strategies targeting key inflammatory pathways.

Research Technology Platform

BSL-2+
Biosafety Lab
HCS
Imaging Analysis System
FCM
Cell Sorting & Analysis
qPCR
Real-Time qPCR

Key Performance Indicators

Virus Inhibition Rate≥95%
Cytotoxicity (CC50)>100 μM
Selectivity Index (SI)>50

Technology Roadmap

1

Compound Library Screening

TCM chemical database construction Virtual screening & molecular docking

2

In Vitro Activity Validation

Cell model construction Antiviral activity evaluation

3

Mechanism Investigation

Molecular target identification Signaling pathway analysis

4

In Vivo Efficacy Assessment

Animal infection models Preclinical research

Representative Research Achievements

Nature Communications2024

TCM active components inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication by regulating NF-κB signaling pathway

Discovered multiple TCM-derived natural products that effectively inhibit SARS-CoV-2 replication, elucidating their immunomodulatory mechanisms through transcriptomics...

IF: 16.6 Citations: 128
ACS Nano2023

TCM polysaccharide-based nanohydrogels for local treatment of respiratory viral infections

Developed an inhalable TCM polysaccharide-based nanohydrogel that prolongs drug retention in the lungs and enhances local antiviral effects...

IF: 17.1 Citations: 95
Advanced Science2023

Multi-component synergistic anti-influenza mechanisms of TCM formulas and network pharmacology study

Employed a combined strategy of network pharmacology and experimental validation to reveal the multi-target synergistic mechanisms of classical anti-influenza TCM formulas...

IF: 15.1 Citations: 76