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Published in: BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies 1/2020

01-12-2020 | Osteoarthrosis | Research article

Network Pharmacology Approach to Uncover the Mechanism Governing the Effect of Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae on Osteoarthritis

Authors: Laigen Zhang, Xiaoqing Shi, Zhengquan Huang, Jun Mao, Wei Mei, Liang Ding, Li Zhang, Runlin Xing, Peimin Wang

Published in: BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies | Issue 1/2020

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Abstract

Background

This study used a network pharmacology approach to elucidate the molecular mechanism governing the effect of Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae (RAB) on osteoarthritis (OA).

Methods

Based on oral bioavailability and drug-likeness, the main active components of RAB were screened via the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology platform. The GeneCard, OMIM, PharmGkb, Therapeutic Targets database, and DrugBank database were used to establish a database of osteoarthritis targets. The interactive active network map of “ingredient-target” was constructed with Cytoscape software (Version 3.7.1). The protein-protein interaction network was constructed with the STRING database, and the related protein interaction relationship was analysed. GO biological function analysis and KEGG enrichment analysis for core targets were performed. Finally, docking of the active components with the core target was carried out.

Results

Sixteen active components of RAB were obtained, and 63 potential targets for OA were identified. Network analysis results indicate that these targets are primarily involved in regulating biological processes, such as cell metabolism, apoptosis, and cell proliferation. Pathways involved in the treatment of osteoarthritis include virus-related signalling pathways, apoptosis signalling pathways, IL-17 signalling pathways, and PI3K/AKT signalling pathways.

Conclusion

RAB has the characteristics of being multi-system, multi-component and multi-target. Possible mechanisms of action for RAB include regulating the immune and inflammatory responses, reducing chondrocyte apoptosis, and protecting the joint synovial membrane and cartilage to control disease development. The active ingredients in RAB, such as sterols and flavonoids, exhibit strong potential as candidate drugs for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
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Metadata
Title
Network Pharmacology Approach to Uncover the Mechanism Governing the Effect of Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae on Osteoarthritis
Authors
Laigen Zhang
Xiaoqing Shi
Zhengquan Huang
Jun Mao
Wei Mei
Liang Ding
Li Zhang
Runlin Xing
Peimin Wang
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 2662-7671
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-020-02909-4

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