Luo Bin,Tian Jianhui,Que Zujun,et al.Latent toxicity due to vital qi deficiency: innovative practices in traditional Chinese medicine oncology from theory to clinical[J].Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2026,60(8):43-48.
Luo Bin,Tian Jianhui,Que Zujun,et al.Latent toxicity due to vital qi deficiency: innovative practices in traditional Chinese medicine oncology from theory to clinical[J].Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2026,60(8):43-48.DOI: 10.16305/j.1007-1334.2026.z20251017002.
Latent toxicity due to vital qi deficiency: innovative practices in traditional Chinese medicine oncology from theory to clinical
Research team addresses the scientific challenge of tumor metastasis by integrating modern technology with traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)principles through interdisciplinary methodologies. They have developed the core pathogenesis theory of "latent toxicity due to vital qi deficiency," which has been progressively refined through translational research from bench to bedside. Comprehensive studies have investigated the theoretical implications, such as the relationship between systemic deficiency and immune dysregulation, as well as the role of "latent toxin" in various tumor cell types, elucidating a vicious cycle that exacerbates disease malignancy. Building on this foundation, they have delineated the prevention of postoperative recurrence and metastasis into three distinct stages, for which they propose specific TCM intervention strategies and explore a unique model for the integration and innovative development of TCM theory.
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