Exploration on the Formation,Activation,and Elimination Mechanisms of Dormant Cancer Cells and Traditional Chinese Medicine Inhibitory Strategies Based on the Latent Pathogen Theory
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Exploration on the Formation,Activation,and Elimination Mechanisms of Dormant Cancer Cells and Traditional Chinese Medicine Inhibitory Strategies Based on the Latent Pathogen Theory
Journal of Traditional Chinese MedicineVol. 66, Issue 12, Pages: 1217-1221(2025)
WANG Xinmiao,ZHU Xiaoyu,LI Jie.Exploration on the Formation,Activation,and Elimination Mechanisms of Dormant Cancer Cells and Traditional Chinese Medicine Inhibitory Strategies Based on the Latent Pathogen Theory[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2025,66(12):1217-1221.
WANG Xinmiao,ZHU Xiaoyu,LI Jie.Exploration on the Formation,Activation,and Elimination Mechanisms of Dormant Cancer Cells and Traditional Chinese Medicine Inhibitory Strategies Based on the Latent Pathogen Theory[J].Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine,2025,66(12):1217-1221.DOI: 10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2025.12.005.
Exploration on the Formation,Activation,and Elimination Mechanisms of Dormant Cancer Cells and Traditional Chinese Medicine Inhibitory Strategies Based on the Latent Pathogen Theory
Based on the characteristics of dormant cancer cells, which are "latency" and "opportunistic activation", this paper classifies them within the scope of "latent pathogen" in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It explores the mechanisms of formation, activation, and elimination of dormant cancer cells based on the latent pathogen theory. It is proposed that
qi
deficiency is the fundamental internal cause for the formation and growth of dormant cancer cells,
qi
stagnation is the inducing factor for their activation, and
qi
restoration presents an opportunity for their elimination. Guided by the latent pathogen theory, the TCM strategy for inhibiting dormant cancer cells includes two aspects. On one hand, methods such as strengthening the root, securing defensive
qi
, and lifting and supporting the body's upright
qi
are used to reinforce healthy
qi
and prevent the latency and accumulation of dormant cancer cells. On the other hand, regulating liver
qi
and warming
yang
to promote
qi
transformation are employed to ensure smooth
qi
movement, thereby inhibiting the activation of dormant cancer cells and disrupting their survival environment.
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