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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal oncology2024

Network pharmacology study and

Guo-Qing Chen, Yi Nan, Na Ning, Shi-Cong Huang, Yu-Ting Bai, Zi-Ying Zhou, Gu Qian, Wei-Qiang Li, Ling Yuan

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Article in World journal of gastrointestinal oncology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Guo-Qing ChenCollege of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
Yi NanKey Laboratory of Ningxia Minority Medicine Modernization, Ministry of Education, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
Na NingCollege of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
Shi-Cong HuangCollege of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
Yu-Ting BaiDepartment of Pharmacy, Ningxia Chinese Medicine Research Center, Yinchuan 750021, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
Zi-Ying ZhouDepartment of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
Gu QianCollege of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
Wei-Qiang LiDepartment of Chinese Medical Gastroenterology, The Affiliated TCM Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Wuzhong 751100, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China.
Ling YuanCollege of Pharmacy, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China. 20080017@nxmu.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCancer is one of the most serious threats to human health worldwide. Conventional treatments such as surgery and chemotherapy are associated with some drawbacks. In recent years, traditional Chinese medicine treatment has been increasingly advocated by patients and attracted attention from clinicians, and has become an indispensable part of the comprehensive treatment for gastric cancer.

aimTo investigate the mechanism of Xiaojianzhong decoction (XJZ) in the treatment of gastric cancer (GC) by utilizing network pharmacology and experimental validation, so as to provide a theoretical basis for later experimental research.

methodsWe analyzed the mechanism and targets of XJZ in the treatment of GC through network pharmacology and bioinformatics. Subsequently, we verified the impact of XJZ treatment on the proliferative ability of GC cells through CCK-8, apoptosis, cell cycle, and clone formation assays. Additionally, we performed Western blot analysis and real-time quantitative PCR to assess the protein and mRNA expression of the core proteins.

resultsXJZ mainly regulates

conclusionXJZ exerts therapeutic effects against GC through multiple components, multiple targets, and multiple pathways. Our findings provide a new idea and scientific basis for further research on the molecular mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of XJZ in the treatment of GC.

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Gastric cancerIn vitro experimentMolecular mechanismNetwork pharmacologyXiaojianzhong decoction

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PMCPMC11438770

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