Development and applications of traditional Chinese medicine databases
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) represents a synthesis of millennia of practical experience of the Chinese nation,showing great potential in the treatment of major chronic diseases and emerging infectious diseases. TCM serves as a vast treasure trove for the discovery of potential lead compounds,with a wide variety of databases,such as Traditional Chinese Medicines Database (TCMD),Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform (TCMSP),TCMBank database,and so on. With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology,we have entered the big data era. The deep integration of AI with TCM has facilitated development of TCM databases. The standardization of TCM information and intelligent data analysis are critical approaches for the modernization of TCM,opening new avenues for technological innovation in TCM and serving as a powerful engine for high-quality development of TCM industry. This review discusses the progress in the research on TCM databases and their prospective applications. It aims to provide a reference for innovative upgrade of TCM databases supported by AI and ultimately facilitating the modernization and development of TCM industry.
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