Network pharmacology: Advancing the application of large language models in traditional Chinese medicine research

Abstract. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is characterized by complex, multicomponent herbal formulations that challenge the conventional “one drug, one target” paradigm. Network pharmacology, through the construction of multilayered drug-target-disease networks, provides a systematic framework f...

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Main Authors: Qingyuan Liu, Dingfan Zhang, Boyang Wang, Weibo Zhao, Tingyu Zhang, Chayanis Sutcharitchan, Shao Li
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Health/LWW 2025-06-01
Series:Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/st9.0000000000000073
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author Qingyuan Liu
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Chayanis Sutcharitchan
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description Abstract. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is characterized by complex, multicomponent herbal formulations that challenge the conventional “one drug, one target” paradigm. Network pharmacology, through the construction of multilayered drug-target-disease networks, provides a systematic framework for unraveling TCM’s multitarget and multipathway mechanisms. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly large language models (LLMs), further enhance data integration, target identification, and clinical decision-making. This review synthesizes current progress in the application of network pharmacology and LLMs in TCM, highlighting their potential to deepen mechanistic insights and optimize drug discovery. By bridging traditional medical wisdom with modern computational tools, this integrative approach aims to advance the scientific validation of TCM and foster innovative healthcare solutions.
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spelling doaj-art-44ebf6d697ab48aa8598e1dc2b54bf5b2025-08-20T03:28:21ZengWolters Kluwer Health/LWWScience of Traditional Chinese Medicine2836-922X2836-92112025-06-013211312310.1097/st9.0000000000000073202506000-00002Network pharmacology: Advancing the application of large language models in traditional Chinese medicine researchQingyuan Liu0Dingfan Zhang1Boyang Wang2Weibo Zhao3Tingyu Zhang4Chayanis Sutcharitchan5Shao Li6Institute of TCM-X, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of TCM-X, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of TCM-X, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of TCM-X, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of TCM-X, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of TCM-X, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, ChinaInstitute of TCM-X, Department of Automation, Tsinghua University, Beijing, ChinaAbstract. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is characterized by complex, multicomponent herbal formulations that challenge the conventional “one drug, one target” paradigm. Network pharmacology, through the construction of multilayered drug-target-disease networks, provides a systematic framework for unraveling TCM’s multitarget and multipathway mechanisms. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence, particularly large language models (LLMs), further enhance data integration, target identification, and clinical decision-making. This review synthesizes current progress in the application of network pharmacology and LLMs in TCM, highlighting their potential to deepen mechanistic insights and optimize drug discovery. By bridging traditional medical wisdom with modern computational tools, this integrative approach aims to advance the scientific validation of TCM and foster innovative healthcare solutions.http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/st9.0000000000000073
spellingShingle Qingyuan Liu
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Network pharmacology: Advancing the application of large language models in traditional Chinese medicine research
Science of Traditional Chinese Medicine
title Network pharmacology: Advancing the application of large language models in traditional Chinese medicine research
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title_fullStr Network pharmacology: Advancing the application of large language models in traditional Chinese medicine research
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title_short Network pharmacology: Advancing the application of large language models in traditional Chinese medicine research
title_sort network pharmacology advancing the application of large language models in traditional chinese medicine research
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