Robes from Tomb No. 1 at Mashan, Jingzhou, representative artifacts of the ancient Chu state, encode a hierarchical symbolic system. Using semiotics and textual exegesis of the Chu Ci alongside excavated bamboo slips, the analysis of three motif categories—divine symbols, cosmic imagery, and botanical patterns—reveals that the decorative patterns convey Chu cosmology, ritual practices, and aspirations for longevity. This finding bridges textual religious records and material cultural relics, providing a foundation for studying cross-cultural transmission of Chu heritage.
Since 1975, research on ionotropic glutamate receptors (iGluRs) in depression has grown 7.31% annually, with the United States and China leading publication output. The field has shifted from basic synaptic mechanisms to clinical applications, particularly NMDA receptors and treatment-resistant depression. Ketamine therapy exemplifies a successful translation from preclinical models to rapid-acting antidepressants. A bibliometric analysis of 6,843 publications maps this evolution, identifies key collaborative networks, and highlights knowledge gaps to guide future development of next-generation antidepressants.