Volatile Compounds in Musk and Their Anti-Stroke Mechanisms.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Musk is a widely used traditional Chinese medicine derived from musk deer that has the pharmacological effects of "activating blood dredging collateral" and "consciousness-restoring resuscitation". Its volatile compounds (VCs) play a key role in these effects, especially in the treatment of stroke. However, there have been no comprehensive studies on the differences in the VCs of these different musks. This study investigated the differences in the VCs of different musks and the potential targets and mechanisms of action for stroke. Methods: Different musks were studied via GC-MS, and the potential targets and mechanisms of VCs associated with stroke were investigated using network pharmacology. Results: A total of 99 VCs were detected in 79 musk

SUBMITTER: Zheng C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11943872 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature