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ArticleHereditas2024

Exploring the mechanism of dendrobine in treating metabolic associated fatty liver disease based on network pharmacology and experimental validation.

Feng Li, Jialin Wu, Ye Zhu, Xiaoyan Zhang, Miao Wang, Shigao Zhou

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Article in Hereditas, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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6 authors.

Feng Li *Traditional Chinese Medicine Department, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 725 Wanping South Road, Fenglin Street, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200030, China.
Jialin Wu *Nanmatou Community Health Service Center, 696 Pusan Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, 200125, China.
Ye Zhu *Xinzhuang Community Health Service Center, 115 Xinjian Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201199, China.
Xiaoyan ZhangShanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
Miao WangTraditional Chinese Medicine Department, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 725 Wanping South Road, Fenglin Street, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200030, China.
Shigao ZhouTraditional Chinese Medicine Department, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 725 Wanping South Road, Fenglin Street, Xuhui District, Shanghai, 200030, China. dr-shigao@163.com.

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Longhua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine KC2022008
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThis study investigates the therapeutic mechanisms of dendrobine, a primary bioactive compound in Dendrobium nobile, for Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD) management. Utilizing network pharmacology combined with experimental validation, the clinical effectiveness of dendrobine in MASLD treatment was assessed and analyzed.

resultsThe study demonstrates significant improvement in liver function among MASLD patients treated with Dendrobium nobile. Network pharmacology identified key targets such as Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Gamma (PPARG), Interleukin 6 (IL6), Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF), Interleukin 1 Beta (IL1B), and AKT Serine/Threonine Kinase 1 (AKT1), with molecular docking confirming their interactions. Additionally, dendrobine significantly reduced ALT and AST levels in palmitic acid-treated HepG2 cells, indicating hepatoprotective properties and amelioration of oxidative stress through decreased Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and increased Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) levels.

conclusionDendrobine mitigates liver damage in MASLD through modulating inflammatory and immune responses and affecting lipid metabolism, potentially by downregulating inflammatory mediators like TNF, IL6, IL1B, and inhibiting AKT1 and Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 (STAT3). This study provides a theoretical basis for the application of dendrobine in MASLD treatment, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic agent.

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AlkaloidsNetwork PharmacologyNon-alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDendrobiumGene Regulatory NetworksHep G2 CellsHumansLiverMetabolic SyndromeMetforminMolecular Docking SimulationPioglitazoneProtein Interaction MapsReal-Time Polymerase Chain ReactionAlkaloidsdendrobineMetforminPioglitazoneClinical trialsDendrobineExperimental validationMetabolic associated fatty liver diseaseNetwork pharmacology

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PMID38755697
PMCPMC11097442

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