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Tie Y, Liu J, Wu Y, Qiang Y, Cai’Li G, Xu P, Xue M, Xu L, Li X, Zhou X. A Dataset for Constructing the Network Pharmacology of Overactive Bladder and Its Application to Reveal the Potential Therapeutic Targets of Rhynchophylline. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2024; 17:1253. [PMID: 39458894 PMCID: PMC11510256 DOI: 10.3390/ph17101253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2024] [Revised: 09/06/2024] [Accepted: 09/17/2024] [Indexed: 10/12/2024] Open
Abstract
Objectives: Network pharmacology is essential for understanding the multi-target and multi-pathway therapeutic mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine. This study aims to evaluate the influence of database quality on target identification and to explore the therapeutic potential of rhynchophylline (Rhy) in treating overactive bladder (OAB). Methods: An OAB dataset was constructed through extensive literature screening. Using this dataset, we applied network pharmacology to predict potential targets for Rhy, which is known for its therapeutic effects but lacks a well-defined target profile. Predicted targets were validated through in vitro experiments, including DARTS and CETSA. Results: Our analysis identified Rhy as a potential modulator of the M3 receptor and TRPM8 channel in the treatment of OAB. Validation experiments confirmed the interaction between Rhy and these targets. Additionally, the GeneCards database predicted other targets that are not directly linked to OAB, corroborated by the literature. Conclusions: We established a more accurate and comprehensive dataset of OAB targets, enhancing the reliability of target identification for drug treatments. This study underscores the importance of database quality in network pharmacology and contributes to the potential therapeutic strategies for OAB.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yan Tie
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; (Y.T.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.Q.); (G.C.); (P.X.); (M.X.)
- School of Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China;
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; (Y.T.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.Q.); (G.C.); (P.X.); (M.X.)
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; (Y.T.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.Q.); (G.C.); (P.X.); (M.X.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; (Y.T.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.Q.); (G.C.); (P.X.); (M.X.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; (Y.T.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.Q.); (G.C.); (P.X.); (M.X.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; (Y.T.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.Q.); (G.C.); (P.X.); (M.X.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; (Y.T.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.Q.); (G.C.); (P.X.); (M.X.)
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- School of Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China;
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; (Y.T.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.Q.); (G.C.); (P.X.); (M.X.)
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China; (Y.T.); (J.L.); (Y.W.); (Y.Q.); (G.C.); (P.X.); (M.X.)
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Zhu H, Xing Y, Akan OD, Yang T. Ultrafine comminution-assisted ultrasonic-microwave synergistic extraction of Pueraria mirifica (Kudzu flower and root) flavonoids. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21137. [PMID: 37920497 PMCID: PMC10618490 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Extracts of the Pueraria mirifica (Kudzu) plant have several significant human health-promoting benefits. This study utilized orthogonal tests to evaluate the effects of differential ultrasonic power, microwave, and time on the rate of flavonoid extraction from Kudzu samples. Ultrafine processing resulted in finer powder microstructures (SEM) with high solubility. The smallest D50 measurements of ultrafine Kudzu flower and root particles were 11.7 ± 0.004b and 14.3 ± 0.013c μm, respectively. Increasing ultrasonic power from 200 to 600 W yielded increased flavonoids. Increased microwave power from 200 to 800 W also yielded increased flavonoid extract. We found that the best combination factor was A3B2C3 (A-ultrasonic power, B- time, and C- microwave power), showing that flavonoid extraction rate was primarily influenced by microwave power, followed by ultrasonic time and ultrasonic power. Conclusively, ultrafine pulverization increased the flavonoid extraction rate from Kudzu powder particles. Also, scanning electron microscopy results showed that the finer particles had increased solubility.
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- He Zhu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, 498 South Shaoshan Road, Changsha, 410004, China
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agriculture and Engineering University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agriculture and Engineering University, Jinan, 250100, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, 498 South Shaoshan Road, Changsha, 410004, China
- Microbiology Department, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Akwa Ibom State University, Uyo, P.M.B, 1167, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, 498 South Shaoshan Road, Changsha, 410004, China
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