Advances in omics technologies for traditional Chinese medicine in the prevention and treatment of metabolic bone diseases.
作者信息
Cai Wenjun, Jiang Lili, Zhao Changwei, Zhou Xiaoling
机构信息
Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China.
Department of Orthopedics, The Third Affiliated Clinical Hospital of Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China.
出版信息
Front Pharmacol. 2025 Apr 11;16:1576286. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1576286. eCollection 2025.
Metabolic bone disease (MBD), as one of the most severe metabolic disorders, remains a focal point and challenge in medical research. Numerous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in preventing and treating MBD. However, the inherent complexity of TCM metabolites poses significant limitations in elucidating their mechanisms of action. The advancement of omics technologies, including metabolomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics, has greatly facilitated research on MBD. These approaches enable the identification of potential biomarkers and the exploration of metabolic pathways and mechanisms underlying TCM interventions for MBD. Evidence indicates that TCM monomers, single botanical drugs, and herbal formulations are effective, safe, and well-tolerated in MBD prevention and treatment. This review summarizes recent applications and key findings of transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics in studying the mechanisms of TCM interventions for MBD. It highlights the role of omics technologies in uncovering relevant metabolites and pathways under TCM treatment, providing valuable insights and clinical references for TCM-based strategies in managing MBD.