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ArticleAnimal models and experimental medicine2025

Identification of bioactive compounds and molecular targets of Fuke Huahuang formulation to treat vaginitis.

Huiyu Liu, Jie Mo, Cheng Liang, Qingting Chen, Bin Yang, Jiaqi Liu

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Huiyu LiuCollege of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, No. 22 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0001-2241-4672
Jie MoCollege of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, No. 22 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, People's Republic of China.
Cheng LiangKey Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Integrative Omics, Guilin Medical University, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Huan Cheng North 2nd Road, Guilin, 541004, Guangxi, People's Republic of China.
Qingting ChenCollege of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, No. 22 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, People's Republic of China.
Bin YangCollege of Pharmacy, Guangxi Medical University, No. 22 Shuangyong Road, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0003-4127-7260
Jiaqi LiuKey Laboratory of Environmental Pollution and Integrative Omics, Guilin Medical University, Education Department of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Huan Cheng North 2nd Road, Guilin, 541004, Guangxi, People's Republic of China.

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Abstract

backgroundFuke Huahuang formulation (FHF) is widely used in the treatment of vaginitis, with clinical evidence indicating its promising anti-inflammatory properties.

methodsWe explored the bioactive components and potential mechanisms of FHF for treating vaginitis, and reveal its pharmacological activities against vaginitis.

resultsA total of 12 anti-inflammatory components in FHF and 584 pharmacological targets were identified. Furthermore, 1427 vaginitis-associated targets were identified, and 184 intersection targets between FHF and vaginitis were constructed for network analysis. Gene Ontology and pathway analysis revealed that the therapeutical targets of FHF against vaginitis are involved in modulating inflammatory stress, enhancing immunoregulation, reconstructing the microenvironment, and suppressing cell damage. Molecular docking analysis further suggested the possible direct binding of the bioactive compounds of FHF (fumarine) to the core targets, including AKT Serine/Threonine Kinase 1 (AKT1), Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 (STAT3), and nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB). Experimental validation found that FHF-treated vaginitis rats exhibited reduced intracellular AKT1, STAT3, and NF-κB protein expressions.

conclusionOverall, we identified the bioactive compounds and pharmacological mechanisms of FHF against vaginitis, thus offering a theoretical fundament for exploring FHF for treating vaginitis in the future.

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Anti-Inflammatory AgentsDrugs, Chinese HerbalVaginitisAnimalsFemaleMolecular Docking SimulationNF-kappa BRatsRats, Sprague-DawleySTAT3 Transcription FactorAnti-Inflammatory AgentsDrugs, Chinese HerbalNF-kappa BSTAT3 Transcription Factorbiological validationbiotargetsFuke Huahuang formulationmechanismvaginitis

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PMCPMC12205002

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