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Self-assembled nano systems of traditional Chinese medicine: A new strategy for carrier-free delivery
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Xiao-xiao LIN, Jun-bo ZOU, Xiao-fei ZHANG, Dong-yan GUO, Bing-tao ZHAI, Fei LUAN*, Ya-jun SHI*
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica | 2026, 61(6) : 2089 - 2107
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Xiao-xiao LIN, Jun-bo ZOU, Xiao-fei ZHANG, Dong-yan GUO, Bing-tao ZHAI, Fei LUAN*, Ya-jun SHI*
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  • Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of New Drugs and Chinese Medicine Foundation Research, College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang 712046, China
Published: 2026-06-12 doi: 10.16438/j.0513-4870.2025-0902
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The self-assembled nano systems of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) refer to carrier-free nanostructures spontaneously formed by non-covalent interactions, such as hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interactions, and π-π stacking, between the active components of TCM. Due to their significant advantages in drug loading, biocompatibility, and intelligent delivery characteristics, these systems have increasingly become a hotspot in the research of TCM modernization, and related research in this area has expanded rapidly. This article reviews the formation mechanisms, advantageous characteristics, and application examples of TCM self-assembled nanostructures from four dimensions: TCM compound formulas, pairs of herbs, single herbs, and individual active ingredients. It delves into the research value of these systems and highlights the key challenges currently faced. The study aims to integrate existing knowledge and provide a theoretical basis for the in-depth exploration and practical application of TCM self-assembly strategies. Furthermore, from the perspective of self-assembly nanotechnology, it not only offers new insights into the material basis of TCM efficacy and the mechanisms of herb combinations but also contributes to advancing TCM research toward precision and modernization.

natural product  /  self-assembly  /  nano system  /  Chinese medicine compound  /  carrier-free delivery
林笑霄, 邹俊波, 张小飞, 郭东艳, 翟秉涛, 栾飞, 史亚军. 中药自组装纳米体系: 无载体递送新策略. 药学学报, 2026 , 61 (6) : 2089 -2107 . DOI: 10.16438/j.0513-4870.2025-0902
Xiao-xiao LIN, Jun-bo ZOU, Xiao-fei ZHANG, Dong-yan GUO, Bing-tao ZHAI, Fei LUAN, Ya-jun SHI. Self-assembled nano systems of traditional Chinese medicine: A new strategy for carrier-free delivery[J]. Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica, 2026 , 61 (6) : 2089 -2107 . DOI: 10.16438/j.0513-4870.2025-0902
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doi: 10.16438/j.0513-4870.2025-0902
  • Receive Date:2025-08-01
  • Online Date:2026-09-21
  • Published:2026-06-12
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  • Received:2025-08-01
  • Revised:2025-11-10
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    Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of New Drugs and Chinese Medicine Foundation Research, College of Pharmacy, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang 712046, China
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