In silico method for studying property combination of traditional Chinese herbs

Objective: This paper discusses the composition of prescription qualitative, quantitative design principles and methods based on herbal property combination, describing the method application in new prescription design. Method: Qualitative property-combination pattern (PP) calculation was based on b...

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Main Authors: Yanan Hu, Fang Dong, Yun Wang, Yanjiang Qiao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095754816300114
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author Yanan Hu
Fang Dong
Yun Wang
Yanjiang Qiao
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Fang Dong
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Yanjiang Qiao
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description Objective: This paper discusses the composition of prescription qualitative, quantitative design principles and methods based on herbal property combination, describing the method application in new prescription design. Method: Qualitative property-combination pattern (PP) calculation was based on bipartite graphing and performing a greedy algorithm which was designed to optimize obtaining a new herbal prescription. Quantitative PP calculation was based on the qualitative computation. To calculate the Euclidean distance for the PP of the new prescription, an optimized algorithm for solving the unknown minimum Euclidean distance was used with, the new weighted proportions. Finally, non-linear optimization software was used to find the minimum Euclidean distance. Results: Using the PP of classic prescription Large Yin-Nourishing Pill, applying quantitative PP calculation a new prescription was created. Mathematical algorithms based on property combinations of traditional Chinese herbs can be applied to identify compatibility and synergies of herbs within prescriptions, especially classic formulas. Conclusion: In silico methods can then be used to create new prescriptions or modify existing ones depending on need. This type of automated approach may increase efficiency in designing new drugs based on Chinese herbs.
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spelling doaj.art-6194489405cb4e30aa770e407eab7ccb2023-09-02T13:09:48ZengElsevierJournal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences2095-75482016-01-0131374010.1016/j.jtcms.2016.07.004In silico method for studying property combination of traditional Chinese herbsYanan HuFang DongYun WangYanjiang QiaoObjective: This paper discusses the composition of prescription qualitative, quantitative design principles and methods based on herbal property combination, describing the method application in new prescription design. Method: Qualitative property-combination pattern (PP) calculation was based on bipartite graphing and performing a greedy algorithm which was designed to optimize obtaining a new herbal prescription. Quantitative PP calculation was based on the qualitative computation. To calculate the Euclidean distance for the PP of the new prescription, an optimized algorithm for solving the unknown minimum Euclidean distance was used with, the new weighted proportions. Finally, non-linear optimization software was used to find the minimum Euclidean distance. Results: Using the PP of classic prescription Large Yin-Nourishing Pill, applying quantitative PP calculation a new prescription was created. Mathematical algorithms based on property combinations of traditional Chinese herbs can be applied to identify compatibility and synergies of herbs within prescriptions, especially classic formulas. Conclusion: In silico methods can then be used to create new prescriptions or modify existing ones depending on need. This type of automated approach may increase efficiency in designing new drugs based on Chinese herbs.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095754816300114Traditional Chinese medicineHerbal property combinationPrescription compatibilityBipartite graphGreedy algorithm
spellingShingle Yanan Hu
Fang Dong
Yun Wang
Yanjiang Qiao
In silico method for studying property combination of traditional Chinese herbs
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences
Traditional Chinese medicine
Herbal property combination
Prescription compatibility
Bipartite graph
Greedy algorithm
title In silico method for studying property combination of traditional Chinese herbs
title_full In silico method for studying property combination of traditional Chinese herbs
title_fullStr In silico method for studying property combination of traditional Chinese herbs
title_full_unstemmed In silico method for studying property combination of traditional Chinese herbs
title_short In silico method for studying property combination of traditional Chinese herbs
title_sort in silico method for studying property combination of traditional chinese herbs
topic Traditional Chinese medicine
Herbal property combination
Prescription compatibility
Bipartite graph
Greedy algorithm
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095754816300114
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