Chemical component analysis is a critical challenge in Chinese herbal medicine research, involving the qualitative and quantitative identification of complex constituents in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). However, traditional analytical methods are insufficient for efficient and comprehensive analysis of complex composition of TCM. Limitations exist in sample preparation, instrumental technology, data processing, and activity-related quality marker research. Recent advancements have significantly improved analytical precision, enabling more comprehensive profiling of TCM components. New pretreatment methods improve extraction efficiency and detection sensitivity, while novel instrumental technologies, such as mass spectrometry imaging, preserve spatial information lost in homogenization. AI enhances data interpretation, improving accuracy and efficiency. Online activity analysis links chemical composition with bioactivity, overcoming the limitations of purely chemical profiling and enabling a more comprehensive evaluation of TCM efficacy. This perspective provides an overview of the development trends in component analysis, aiming to advance the field and support TCM modernization.
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数据处理;仪器技术;在线活动分析;预处理方法;中药成分分析
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The research was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 82461160264, 82474056, 82404854), and the grant from Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (No. 21S21902400), Shanghai Municipal Health Commission (No. 2022XD037), Shanghai Magnolia Talent Plan Pujiang Project (No. 23PJD113), the National Science and Technology Major Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (No. 2023ZD502605), and the Science and Technology Development Fund, Macau SAR (No. 0151/2024/AFJ).
Tingting Zhou. Unveiling secrets of traditional Chinese medicine: Cutting-edge techniques in component analysis[J]. Chinese Herbal Medicines (CHM),2025,17(3):484-487
