关键词:
Zhizi-Bopi decoction
cholestatic liver injury
network pharmacology
single-cell RNA sequencing
IL-17/NF-κB signaling pathway
摘要:
Background:ZhiZi-BoPi Decoction(ZZBPD),a traditional prescription for liver and gallbladder protection,has garnered significant clinical interest due to its hepatoprotective *** its proven efficacy in mitigating intrahepatic cholestasis,the precise mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effects remain inadequately *** study aims to comprehensively investigate the pharmacological mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of ZZBPD in cholestatic liver injury(CLI).Methods:Firstly,we evaluated the hepatoprotective effects of ZZBPD on mice with CLI induced byα-naphthylisothiocyanate(ANIT),by measuring biochemical markers,inflammatory factors,and bile acid ***,we employed network pharmacology and single-cell RNA sequencing(scRNA-seq)to identify key targets and potential signaling pathways for the prevention and treatment of ***,we further validated the mechanism of action of ZZBPD on these key targets through molecular docking,western blotting,and immunofluorescence ***:ZZBPD notably improved serum liver function,reduced hepatic inflammation,and restored bile acid *** network pharmacology and scRNA-seq analysis,48 core targets were identified,including TNF,IL-6,and NFKB1,all of which are linked to the IL-17 and NF-κB signaling pathways,as shown by KEGG enrichment *** docking further confirmed stable interactions between ZZBPD’s key active components and molecules such as IL-6,IL-17,and NF-κ***,western blotting and immunofluorescence validated the downregulation of IL-17 and NF-κB protein expression in liver ***:ZZBPD effectively treats CLI by activating pathways related to the bile acid receptor FXR,while also modulating the IL-17/NF-κB signaling *** dual action enhances bile secretion and alleviates liver *** findings offer important insights into the pharmacological mechanisms of ZZBPD and underscore its potential as a promisin