Sun Da-Lin, Jin Bao-Fang
Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. 2016 Oct;36(10):1261-1264.
'Essence and blood from the same source', as one of basic theories of Chinese medi- cine (CM), is important for syndrome typing and clinical medication. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) can be produced and secreted in Leydig cells and Sertoli cells, which can not only promote the formation of new blood vessels, but also regulate synthesis of testosterone and the proliferation and dif- ferentiation of germ cells. The roles of VEGF in the spermatogenesis reveal scientific connotations of 'essence and blood from the same source', and it plays an important role in guiding clinical practice of CM.
“精血同源”作为中医基础理论之一，对辨证分型和临床用药具有重要意义。血管内皮生长因子（VEGF）可在睾丸间质细胞和支持细胞中产生并分泌，它不仅能促进新血管形成，还能调节睾酮合成以及生殖细胞的增殖与分化。VEGF在精子发生过程中的作用揭示了“精血同源”的科学内涵，对指导中医临床实践具有重要意义。
