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Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica<\/em><\/a> journal. Inflammation is a complex biological response essential for tissue repair in acute settings, yet chronic dysregulation contributes to progressive tissue damage and the pathogenesis of numerous diseases. Lonicera japonica<\/em>\u00a0Thunb. (honeysuckle), a traditional Chinese medicinal herb renowned for its \u201cheat clearing and detoxifying\u201d properties, exhibits multi-target anti-inflammatory activity through synergistic modulation of inflammatory signaling cascades. This review systematically consolidates current knowledge regarding the anti-inflammatory bioactive components of honeysuckle and provides comprehensive insights into their therapeutic mechanisms.<\/p>\n

The focus is on molecular targets, elucidating how honeysuckle constituents regulate key inflammatory pathways, thus offering a foundation for developing\u00a0Lonicera japonica<\/em>-based therapeutics against inflammation-driven pathologies. Additionally, the challenges and limitations in translating these findings into clinical applications are critically evaluated.<\/p>\n

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Tingting Niu, Zixuan Zhen and Lina Yin et al. Therapeutic potential of Lonicera japonica Thunb. in inflammation: mechanistic insights from molecular targets.\u00a0Acta Materia Medica.\u00a0<\/em>2026. Vol. 5(1):29-54. DOI: 10.15212\/AMM-2025-0068<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Inflammation is a complex biological response essential for tissue repair in acute settings, yet chronic dysregulation contributes to progressive tissue damage and the pathogenesis of numerous diseases. Lonicera japonica\u00a0Thunb. 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