Liu H. Role of traditional Chinese medicine in supporting liver transplantation outcomes. World J Transplant 2025; 15(3): 103904 [DOI: 10.5500/wjt.v15.i3.103904]
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Hengrui Liu, Cancer Research Institute, Jinan University, Zhongshan Second Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 518000, Guangdong Province, China. lh@yinuobiomedical.cn
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Transplantation
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Letter to the Editor
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World J Transplant. Sep 18, 2025; 15(3): 103904 Published online Sep 18, 2025. doi: 10.5500/wjt.v15.i3.103904
Role of traditional Chinese medicine in supporting liver transplantation outcomes
Hengrui Liu
Hengrui Liu, Cancer Research Institute, Jinan University, Guangzhou 518000, Guangdong Province, China
Hengrui Liu, Tianjin Yinuo Biomedical Company Limited, Tianjin 061102, China
Author contributions: Liu HR wrote the manuscript, thoroughly reviewed and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Hengrui Liu, Cancer Research Institute, Jinan University, Zhongshan Second Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 518000, Guangdong Province, China. lh@yinuobiomedical.cn
Received: December 6, 2024 Revised: January 21, 2025 Accepted: February 6, 2025 Published online: September 18, 2025 Processing time: 135 Days and 17.5 Hours
Abstract
A recent article published by Virches et al highlights the psychological and physical challenges faced by caregivers and emphasizes the transformative role of liver transplantation. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) may serve as a complementary approach in this context, offering unique benefits such as immunomodulation, neuropsychological regulation, hepatoprotection, and quality-of-life enhancement. TCM’s holistic principles and individualized treatments can improve post-transplant recovery, mitigate caregiver stress, and address long-term health risks like metabolic dysfunction. Further research into integrating TCM with conventional medicine could unlock new avenues for improving patient outcomes and caregiver well-being in liver transplantation settings.
Core Tip: A recent article published by Virches et al sheds light on the significant psychological and physical challenges faced by caregivers, as well as the transformative impact of liver transplantation. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers a promising complementary approach in this context, with potential benefits including immunomodulation, neuropsychological regulation, hepatoprotection, and enhancement of quality of life. By leveraging TCM’s holistic principles and personalized treatments, it is possible to improve post-transplant recovery, alleviate caregiver stress, and address long-term health concerns such as metabolic dysfunction. Integrating TCM with conventional medicine warrants further exploration to enhance patient outcomes and support caregiver well-being in liver transplantation settings.
