This section highlights key examples of TCM-derived metabolites that have made significant strides toward clinical translation, including berberine, quercetin, and the polyherbal Qili Qiangxin capsule, focusing on trial data, outcomes, and safety profiles ( 3.1 Clinical evidence and translational successes As a single-metabolite supplement, berberine has been used in East Asia for metabolic and cardiovascular health for decades, and Western interest has increased in recent years (Song et al., 2020)
Investigations comparing topical GHK-Cu with common dermatologic comparators reported indications of higher dermal procollagen, along with observations consistent with thicker and more elastic skin architecture over multi-week intervals
Furthermore, more emphasis should also be placed on the long-term outcomes of patients who have undergone PRP injections, to provide a more holistic understanding of the expectations of this treatment
When the hormone insulin binds to a cell receptor on the outside of a cell, it relies on these internal inositol messengers to transmit the signal deep into the cellular machinery, instructing the cell to absorb glucose from the bloodstream and convert it into usable energy