Awards:National Science and Technology Progress Award(first grade),2015 Main research institutions:Institute of Materia Medica of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences,China National Traditional Chinese Medicine Corporation,Shandong Hongjitang Pharmaceutical Group Co.,Ltd.,Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Co.,Ltd.,and Beijing Lianxin Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd.MUSK,secreted by the preputial gland of the male musk deer,is a rare and valuable ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).It can revive the Spirit and unblock closed disorders,invigorate blood and activate the channels,and eliminate swelling and relieve pain.Thus,it has been applied for the treatment of frequently-occurring diseases and complex diseases for more than 2000 years in Chinese history.Unfortunately,the musk deer has become one of the most endangered species in China due to extensive hunting and poaching.The Chinese government has protected the musk deer as a Category I key species since 2003.As a result,the source of musk is extremely scarce,and the fake and adulterated products are flooding the market,seriously affecting the quality of Chinese patent medicines and the safety of patients.In 1972,Academician Yu Dequan and his team began to carry our systematic research on artificial musk.The study was proved by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China,jointly commissioned by the Ministry of Health and China National Traditional Chinese Medicine Corporation,and funded by the National Science and Technology Commission’s“Sixth Five-Year Plan”program.Also,the Institute of Materia Medica of Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences offered technical guidance.
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