Exploring the mechanism of Liuwei Dihuang formula for promoting melanin synthesis in juvenile zebrafish based on network pharmacology and molecular docking
Background: Vitiligo stands as a challenging skin disorder with limited treatment options available. LiuWei DiHuang formula (LDF), a renowned Traditional Chinese medicine, has exhibited promising results in treating vitiligo over an extended period. However, the precise underlying mechanism of its a...
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| description | Background: Vitiligo stands as a challenging skin disorder with limited treatment options available. LiuWei DiHuang formula (LDF), a renowned Traditional Chinese medicine, has exhibited promising results in treating vitiligo over an extended period. However, the precise underlying mechanism of its action remains elusive. Methods: Employing a comprehensive network pharmacology approach, this study identified active compounds and their corresponding targets within LDF, while also pinpointing vitiligo-associated targets sourced from the TCMSP database, OMIM, DisGenNET, and Genecards. A network was established to illustrate the connections between active compounds and targets, alongside a protein-protein interaction network. Further analyses, encompassing Gene Ontology (GO) function and KEGG pathway enrichment, were conducted using the DAVID platform. Molecular docking simulations were performed utilizing AutoDockTools and AutoDockVina software. To validate the outcomes of the systematic pharmacological investigation, experiments were conducted using juvenile zebrafish. Results: The collective effort of the network pharmacology approach yielded a compilation of 41 compounds and 192 targets. Molecular docking simulations notably revealed the lowest binding energies for CAT-quercetin and CAT-Kaempferol interactions. The utilization of juvenile zebrafish experiments highlighted a significant increase in melanocyte count following methoxsalen and LDF treatment. Notably, LDF prominently augmented the expression levels of proteins related to melanogenesis. Additionally, LDF showcased the capacity to enhance CAT and SOD levels while concurrently reducing ROS and MDA activity. In contrast to the model group, substantial increases in protein and mRNA levels of Nrf2 and HO-1 were observed in response to LDF treatment (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Through a meticulous network pharmacology approach, this study successfully predicted active components and potential targets associated with LDF's application in vitiligo treatment. The therapeutic effectiveness of LDF against vitiligo is postulated to stem from its regulation of oxidative stress factors and the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-94dc93cfda7748e9b8111bf867d55c9e2023-12-02T07:04:04ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402023-11-01911e21744Exploring the mechanism of Liuwei Dihuang formula for promoting melanin synthesis in juvenile zebrafish based on network pharmacology and molecular dockingDandan Wang0Yan Yang1Gulijiayina Hengerjia2Yan Deng3Clinical Pharmacy Center, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, ChinaSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, ChinaSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, 510515, ChinaSchool of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medicial University, Guangzho, 510515, China; Corresponding author. School of Traditional Chinese medicine, Southern Medicial University, No.1023, South Shatai Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China.Background: Vitiligo stands as a challenging skin disorder with limited treatment options available. LiuWei DiHuang formula (LDF), a renowned Traditional Chinese medicine, has exhibited promising results in treating vitiligo over an extended period. However, the precise underlying mechanism of its action remains elusive. Methods: Employing a comprehensive network pharmacology approach, this study identified active compounds and their corresponding targets within LDF, while also pinpointing vitiligo-associated targets sourced from the TCMSP database, OMIM, DisGenNET, and Genecards. A network was established to illustrate the connections between active compounds and targets, alongside a protein-protein interaction network. Further analyses, encompassing Gene Ontology (GO) function and KEGG pathway enrichment, were conducted using the DAVID platform. Molecular docking simulations were performed utilizing AutoDockTools and AutoDockVina software. To validate the outcomes of the systematic pharmacological investigation, experiments were conducted using juvenile zebrafish. Results: The collective effort of the network pharmacology approach yielded a compilation of 41 compounds and 192 targets. Molecular docking simulations notably revealed the lowest binding energies for CAT-quercetin and CAT-Kaempferol interactions. The utilization of juvenile zebrafish experiments highlighted a significant increase in melanocyte count following methoxsalen and LDF treatment. Notably, LDF prominently augmented the expression levels of proteins related to melanogenesis. Additionally, LDF showcased the capacity to enhance CAT and SOD levels while concurrently reducing ROS and MDA activity. In contrast to the model group, substantial increases in protein and mRNA levels of Nrf2 and HO-1 were observed in response to LDF treatment (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Through a meticulous network pharmacology approach, this study successfully predicted active components and potential targets associated with LDF's application in vitiligo treatment. The therapeutic effectiveness of LDF against vitiligo is postulated to stem from its regulation of oxidative stress factors and the Nrf2/HO-1 pathway.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023089521LDFVitiligoNetwork pharmacologyOxidative stress factorsNrf2/HO-1 pathway |
| spellingShingle | Dandan Wang Yan Yang Gulijiayina Hengerjia Yan Deng Exploring the mechanism of Liuwei Dihuang formula for promoting melanin synthesis in juvenile zebrafish based on network pharmacology and molecular docking Heliyon LDF Vitiligo Network pharmacology Oxidative stress factors Nrf2/HO-1 pathway |
| title | Exploring the mechanism of Liuwei Dihuang formula for promoting melanin synthesis in juvenile zebrafish based on network pharmacology and molecular docking |
| title_full | Exploring the mechanism of Liuwei Dihuang formula for promoting melanin synthesis in juvenile zebrafish based on network pharmacology and molecular docking |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the mechanism of Liuwei Dihuang formula for promoting melanin synthesis in juvenile zebrafish based on network pharmacology and molecular docking |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the mechanism of Liuwei Dihuang formula for promoting melanin synthesis in juvenile zebrafish based on network pharmacology and molecular docking |
| title_short | Exploring the mechanism of Liuwei Dihuang formula for promoting melanin synthesis in juvenile zebrafish based on network pharmacology and molecular docking |
| title_sort | exploring the mechanism of liuwei dihuang formula for promoting melanin synthesis in juvenile zebrafish based on network pharmacology and molecular docking |
| topic | LDF Vitiligo Network pharmacology Oxidative stress factors Nrf2/HO-1 pathway |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023089521 |
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