Q-marker identification strategies in traditional Chinese medicines: a systematic review of research from 2020 to 2024.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The concept of "quality markers" (Q-markers) has emerged as a key solution to address limitations in the evaluation and standardization of traditional herbal medicines. Despite the introduction of various Q-marker identification strategies, methodological inconsistencies and a lack of standardization continue to pose challenges.

Objectives

This review aims to systematically organize and evaluate Q-marker selection strategies published over the past 5 years and propose an optimal approach based on a comparative analysis of their strengths and limitations.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was performed on the Web of Science and PubMed for studies published between January 2020 and December 2024 using keywords related to Q-marker identification in tra

SUBMITTER: Tran KN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12855425 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature