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Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics ›› 2026, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (3): 372-381.doi: 10.12092/j.issn.1009-2501.2026.03.009

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Research progress in the intervention of myocardial fibrosis by regulating signal pathways with traditional Chinese medicine

Yuanyuan HUANG1,2(), Lingzhun WANG1,*()   

  1. 1. Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, Jiangsu, China
    2. Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine First Clinical Medical College, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu, China
  • Received:2025-02-06 Revised:2025-02-25 Online:2026-03-26 Published:2026-04-03
  • Contact: Lingzhun WANG E-mail:1985187071@163.com;lzwangdd@sina.com

Abstract:

Myocardial fibrosis is a heart disease characterized by abnormal cardiac structure and function, primarily manifested by pathological deposition of the extracellular matrix in myocardial cells. The pathogenesis of this disease is complex and involves multiple biological pathways, which have not yet been fully elucidated. Currently, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) can intervene in the treatment of myocardial fibrosis by regulating signaling pathways such as TGF-β, MAPKs, PI3K/Akt, Wnt, AMPK, NF-κB, JAK/STAT, and Notch. This article deeply analyzes the potential mechanisms and clinical applications of traditional Chinese compound formulas, single Chinese herbs, and other TCM therapies in the treatment of myocardial fibrosis, providing a scientific basis for optimizing treatment protocols for myocardial fibrosis. By regulating relevant signaling pathways, TCM has shown unique advantages and broad application prospects in the prevention and treatment of myocardial fibrosis.

Key words: myocardial fibrosis, traditional Chinese medicine, signal pathway, mechanism of action, research progress

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