[Possibility of applying nanotechnology to research on the basic theory of traditional Chinese medicine].
The ancient theory and technology which are related to preventive treatment of disease by dietetic regulation and coordinating meridian according to 25 tones have been developed in the early 21st century. It is proved in sonocytology by nanotechnology that cells are able to produce noise, and the noise will change at first when the cells have any disorders. This theory is in accordance with the one in Huangdi Neijing. The nanotechnology can be introduced into the basic research of traditional Chinese medicine and may contribute to the modernization of traditional Chinese medicine.
Gao
Ye-Tao
YT
School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Macao University of Science and Technology, Macao, China. gaoyetao@126.com
Shi
Shan-Quan
SQ
Pan
Hui-Wei
HW
D003585:Cell Biology; D006801:Humans; D008516:Medicine, Chinese Traditional; D036103:Nanotechnology; D012107:Research Design; D013016:Sound