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ArticleEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM2020

Network Pharmacology Approach to Explore the Potential Mechanisms of Jieduan-Niwan Formula Treating Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure.

Jiajun Liang, Mengli Wu, Chen Bai, Chongyang Ma, Peng Fang, Weixin Hou, Xiaoyi Wei, Qiuyun Zhang, Yuqiong Du

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Article in Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Jiajun LiangSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2349-5371
Mengli WuSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
Chen BaiBeijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China.
Chongyang MaSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
Peng FangSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
Weixin HouSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
Xiaoyi WeiSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
Qiuyun ZhangSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.
Yuqiong DuSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9434-0166
Capital Medical University · CNBeijing University of Chinese Medicine · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAcute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a clinical syndrome with acute jaundice and coagulation dysfunction caused by various inducements on the basis of chronic liver disease. Western medical treatment is limited. Previous studies have confirmed that Jieduan-Niwan Formula (JDNW Formula), an empirical prescription for the treatment of ACLF, can inhibit inflammation and resist hepatocyte apoptosis. However, potential targets and mechanisms still need to be explored.

methodsIn this study, network pharmacological analysis was performed to investigate the key components and potential mechanisms of JDNW Formula treating ACLF. Firstly, we predicted the potential active ingredients of JDNW Formula and the corresponding potential targets through TCMSP, BATMAN-TCM platform, and literature supplement. Then, the ACLF targets database was built using OMIM, DisGeNET, and GeneCard database. Based on the matching targets between JDNW Formula and ACLF, the PPI network was constructed for MCODE analysis and common targets were enriched by Metascape. Furthermore, the ACLF rat model was used to verify the potential mechanism of JDNW Formula in treating ACLF.

results132 potential bioactive components of JDNW Formula and 168 common targets were obtained in this study. The enrichment analysis shows that the AMPK signaling pathway was associated with the treating effects of JDNW Formula. Quercetin was hypothesized to be the key bioactive ingredient in JDNW Formula and has a good binding affinity to AMPK based on molecular docking verification. JDNW Formula and quercetin were verified to treat ACLF by regulating the AMPK/PGC-1

conclusionThe study predicted potential mechanisms of JDNW Formula in the treatment of ACLF, involving downregulation of inflammatory factor expression, antioxidant stress, and inhibition of hepatocyte apoptosis. JDNW Formula may improve mitochondrial quality in ACLF via the AMPK signaling pathway, which serves as a guide for further study.

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