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ArticleChinese medicine2026

Therapeutic potential of Sheng-Xian-Tang in doxorubicin-induced chronic heart failure by regulation of phenylalanine metabolism disruption.

Tao Pang, Chao Wang, Guangyang Jiao, Xiangcheng Fan, Doudou Huang, Zhimin Long, Mengqing Xiao, Lianna Sun, Wansheng Chen, Feng Zhang

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Tao Pang *Department of Pharmacy, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, 200003, China.
Chao Wang *Department of Pharmacy, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, 200003, China.
Guangyang JiaoDepartment of Pharmacy, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, 200003, China.
Xiangcheng FanTongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province Affiliated to Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, (Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province), Hangzhou, 310014, Zhejiang, China.
Doudou HuangSchool of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China.
Zhimin LongAB SCEIX, Shanghai, 200050, China.
Mengqing XiaoAB SCEIX, Shanghai, 200050, China.
Lianna SunSchool of Pharmacy, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, 201203, China. sssnmr@163.com.
Wansheng ChenDepartment of Pharmacy, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, 200003, China. chenwansheng@smmu.edu.cn.
Feng ZhangDepartment of Pharmacy, Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University (Second Military Medical University), Shanghai, 200003, China. fengzhang@smmu.edu.cn.

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China 2022YFC3501700National Natural Science Foundation of China 82274059Naval Military Medical University Far East Talent Project SL-33Talent Project established by Chinese Pharmaceutical Association Hospital Pharmacy department NO. CPA-Z05-ZC-2024-003
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Abstract

backgroundSheng-Xian-Tang (SXT), a traditional Chinese medicine, ameliorates doxorubicin (DOX)-induced chronic heart failure (CHF), yet its molecular mechanisms remain elusive.

objectiveTo elucidate SXT's cardioprotective mechanisms against DOX-induced CHF.

methodsIn vivo, cardioprotection was evaluated via echocardiography, oxidative stress assays, and histopathology. Integrated metabolomic and 16S rRNA sequencing identified metabolic disruptions. Serum pharmacochemistry analysis identified hepatic bioactive compounds targeting phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH). Molecular docking, CETSA, SPR, and enzyme activity assay validated neomangiferin-PAH interactions.

resultsSXT dose-dependently improved DOX-induced cardiac dysfunction in rats. Metabolomic and microbiome analyses confirmed phenylalanine metabolic disorder in the CHF rats. DOX exposure elevated phenylalanine levels in plasma, urine, and heart, reducing hepatic PAH expression and function while inducing ectopic phenylalanine catabolism in the heart. Phenylalanine administration exacerbated the cardiac abnormalities, whereas SXT effectively prevented attenuated DOX-induced cardiac toxicity. CETSA and SPR revealed a strong binding of neomangiferin to PAH, stabilizing its interaction with cofactor BH

conclusionsSXT mitigated DOX-induced CHF through hepatic PAH modulation. Neomangiferin could enhance PAH stability via competitive binding. Targeting PAH-phenylalanine metabolism emerged as a novel therapeutic strategy for DOX-induced cardiac dysfunction.

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CardiotoxicityDoxorubicinMetabolomicsMicrobiomePhenylalanine hydroxylaseSheng-Xian-Tang

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PMID41527105
PMCPMC12794274

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