Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 10, 2025
Buzhong
Yiqi
Decoction
(BZYQD)
is
a
traditional
Chinese
medicine
renowned
for
its
anti-colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
properties.
However,
the
bioactive
components
and
mechanisms
of
BZYQD
against
CRC
remain
unknown.
In
this
study,
LC-MS
was
used
to
analyze
chemical
composition
BZYQD.
Next,
network
pharmacology
molecular
docking
investigate
core
targets
CRC.
Finally,
we
experimentally
validated
potential
mechanism
through
in
vitro
studies.
Our
results
identified
26
BZYQD;
75
"hithubs"
were
screened
by
pharmacology,
mainly
involving
pathways
such
as
including
cancer,
P13K-Akt
signaling
pathway,
proteoglycans
kaposi
sarcoma-associated
herpesvirus,
lipid
atherosclerosis
pathways.
Based
on
number
key
pathways,
two
most
critical
AKT1
PIK3CA
selected.
The
component-target
indicated
that
astragaloside
IV,
gancaonin
A,
quercetin,
poricoic
acid
licoisoflavanone
are
anti-CRC
Molecular
showed
strong
binding
affinity
between
these
targets.
phosphoinositide
3-kinase
(PI3K)/protein
kinase
B
(AKT)
pathway
emerged
primary
target
Further
studies
confirmed
BZYQD's
activity
mediated
PI3K/AKT/mTOR
axis
influences
macrophage
polarization.
exerts
therapeutic
effects
multiple
components,
targets,
study
elucidates
effective
treatment
provides
preliminary
validation
experimental
Microbiome,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Oct. 21, 2024
The
disease
resistance
phenotype
is
closely
related
to
immunomodulatory
function
and
immune
tolerance
has
far-reaching
implications
in
animal
husbandry
human
health.
Microbes
play
an
important
role
the
initiation,
prevention,
treatment
of
diseases,
but
mechanisms
host-microbiota
interactions
disease-resistant
phenotypes
are
poorly
understood.
In
this
study,
we
hope
uncover
explain
microbes
intestinal
diseases
their
action
identify
new
potential
treatments.
Phytomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
132, P. 155831 - 155831
Published: June 15, 2024
Based
on
the
proposed
lung-intestinal
axis,
there
is
a
significant
correlation
between
microbiota
and
lung
metastasis.
Targeting
microbial
composition
valuable
in
modulating
host
response
to
cancer
therapeutics.
As
traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM)
formula,
Shuangshen
granules
(SSG)
are
clinically
useful
delaying
metastasis,
but
its
underlying
mechanisms
remain
unknown.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
72(36), P. 19838 - 19851
Published: Aug. 26, 2024
Depression
is
a
widespread
disease,
with
high
mortality
and
recurrence
rates.
Recent
studies
have
shown
that
elevated
cytokine
levels
are
implicated
in
the
molecular
mechanisms
of
depression.
Oxidative
stress
contributes
to
stimulation
production.
Growing
evidence
suggests
ginsenoside
Re
(Gs-Re)
exerts
neuroprotective
effect
on
hippocampus
by
suppressing
oxidative
inflammation.
However,
mechanism
Gs-Re
treatment
depression
remain
understudied.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
antidepressant-like
effects
possible
underlying
mechanisms.
In
this
article,
was
studied
both
vitro
(H
Background:
Colorectal
cancer
liver
metastasis
(CRLM)
is
one
of
the
most
devastated
complications
colorectal
(CRC)
and
usually
indicates
a
poor
prognosis
for
CRC.
The
herbal
formula
Kang-Ai-Jing-Fang
(KAJF)
has
been
applied
in
clinical
against
CRC
several
decades,
but
its
underlying
mechanism
still
undetermined.Purpose:
study
aims
to
explore
anti-metastatic
effect
KAJF
on
CRLM
by
manipulating
gut
microbiota
inhibiting
M2-like
macrophage
activation.Methods:
were
orally
administrated
model
mice
induced
intrasplenic
injection
murine
cells.
Fecal
transplantation
(FMT)
was
verify
role
KAJF-reshaped
intervention's
inhibition
CRLM.
Network
pharmacology
molecular
docking
conducted
identify
core
targets
active
compounds.
16s
rRNA,
untargeted
liquid
chromatograph
mass
spectrometer
(LC-MS/MS)
metabolomics
transcriptomics
performed
depict
structure,
metabolites
profile
differential
genes.Results:
effectively
inhibited
restored
dysbiosis
upregulating
abundance
butyrate-producing
(Lactobacillus,
Bacteroides,
Bifidobacterium),
further
FMT
validated
therapeutic
effects
KAJF-remodeled
bacteria
delay
enrichment.
Additionally,
net
analysis
revealed
that
ingredients
from
such
as
quercetin,
luteolin,
beta-sitosterol
are
highly
interacted
with
TNF,
AKT1
TP53,
respectively.
What'
more,
it
observed
population
F4/80+
CD206+
macrophages
related
cytokines
(CCL17,
CCL22,
IL10,
IL4,
TGF
etc.)
downregulated
after
treatment,
well
reduction
CD4+
T
cells
myeloid-derived
suppressor
(MDSCs),
an
increasement
CD8+
cells.Conclusions:
research
demonstrated
suppressed
partially
regulating
microbial
metabolites,
polarization.
Frontiers in Immunology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: Feb. 18, 2025
Functional
dyspepsia
(FD)
is
a
prevalent
functional
gastrointestinal
disorder
associated
with
oxidative
stress
(OS)
and
dysbiosis.
Chaihushugan
powder
(CHSGP)
demonstrates
efficacy
in
treating
FD;
however,
the
underlying
therapeutic
mechanism
not
yet
elucidated.
This
study
aims
to
investigate
effects
of
CHSGP
on
OS
gut
microbiota
(GM)
FD
rats,
particular
emphasis
role
GM
as
potential
target
for
antioxidant
properties
CHSGP.
The
rat
model
was
established
modified
tail-clamp
stimulation
administration
decoction
at
dosage
9.6
g/kg
via
gavage
duration
4
weeks.
depleted
by
cocktail
metronidazole
(200
mg/kg),
ampicillin
neomycin
sulfate
vancomycin
(100
mg/kg).
Fecal
transplantation
(FMT)
performed
CHSGP-treated
fecal
supernatant
10
mL/kg.
motility
measured
using
rates
gastric
emptying
small
intestine
propulsion.
Hematoxylin
eosin
staining
employed
elucidate
pathological
changes,
while
transmission
electron
microscope
used
examine
microstructures
interstitial
cells
Cajal
(ICC).
Chemiluminescence,
colorimetric
assay,
immunofluorescence
co-staining,
western
blot
assay
were
identify
OS-related
markers
(ROS,
SOD,
NOX4,
PRDX1,
TRX2).
Sequencing
utilizing
16S
rDNA.
promoted
motility,
protected
microstructure
ICC,
reduced
rats.
composition
also
regulated
However,
these
disappeared
after
depletion.
Fortunately,
FMT
therapy
reinstated
them.
might
regulate
alleviate
mitochondrial
tissues