Analysis of the mechanism of Zangjiangzhi capsule in the treatment of hyperlipidemia based on its ingredients identified by UHPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-MS
Objective: To explore the mechanism of action of Zangjiangzhi capsule (ZJZC) in treating hyperlipidemia (HLP). Methods: The components of ZJZC were analyzed and identified using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography with Q-Exactive Orbitrap tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-...
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| description | Objective: To explore the mechanism of action of Zangjiangzhi capsule (ZJZC) in treating hyperlipidemia (HLP). Methods: The components of ZJZC were analyzed and identified using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography with Q-Exactive Orbitrap tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-MS/MS). Network pharmacology analysis was used to explore the mechanism of action of ZJZC in HLP treatment. The SwissTargetPrediction database was used to predict compound targets, and GeneCards, DisGeNet, OMIM, and DRUGBANK databases were used to identify HLP-related targets. Protein–protein interaction diagrams were constructed using the STRING database. The targets were subjected to gene ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis. The “herb-ingredient-target” network was visualized using Cytoscape. Preliminary validation was performed using molecular docking and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: Ninety compounds were identified in ZJZC, including 34 flavonoids, 12 phenols, 10 terpenoids, 10 alkaloids, 8 organic acids, 8 anthraquinones, and 9 other compounds. In total, 904 targets were identified for these compounds. Among them, 158 targets intersected with the HLP target network. Network pharmacology analysis showed that MAPK1, PPAR-α, RXRA, HSP90AA1, PIK3R1, AKT1, PIK3CA, IL6, TNF, and ESR1 are the key targets of action. KEGG enrichment analysis identified 164 pathways. Among these, the AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications, lipid and atherosclerosis pathways, regulation of lipids in adipocytes, and insulin resistance are related to HLP. Molecular docking showed good affinity between the key targets and ingredients. Further, ZJZC treatment in mice resulted in lower expression of MAPK1 protein and increased expression of PPAR-α protein, which have been shown to be strongly associated with HLP. Conclusions: This study showed that ZJZC contains various active ingredients and can modulate multiple targets and pathways associated with HLP, providing evidence at the molecular level for its clinical application in the treatment of HLP. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2d9c6c089de841b68073b35139c038642025-01-25T04:11:12ZengElsevierJournal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences2095-75482025-01-011214455Analysis of the mechanism of Zangjiangzhi capsule in the treatment of hyperlipidemia based on its ingredients identified by UHPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-MSChangting He0Yuling Zhao1Yongchun Huang2Yudong Su3Shoude Zhang4School of Pharmacy, Medical College of Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; Qinghai Institute of Tibetan Medicine, Xining 810016, ChinaSchool of Pharmacy, Medical College of Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, ChinaSchool of Pharmacy, Medical College of Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, ChinaSchool of Pharmacy, Medical College of Qinghai University, Xining 810016, ChinaSchool of Pharmacy, Medical College of Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; State Key Laboratory of Plateau Ecology and Agriculture, Qinghai University, Xining 810016, China; Corresponding author.Objective: To explore the mechanism of action of Zangjiangzhi capsule (ZJZC) in treating hyperlipidemia (HLP). Methods: The components of ZJZC were analyzed and identified using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography with Q-Exactive Orbitrap tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-MS/MS). Network pharmacology analysis was used to explore the mechanism of action of ZJZC in HLP treatment. The SwissTargetPrediction database was used to predict compound targets, and GeneCards, DisGeNet, OMIM, and DRUGBANK databases were used to identify HLP-related targets. Protein–protein interaction diagrams were constructed using the STRING database. The targets were subjected to gene ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analysis. The “herb-ingredient-target” network was visualized using Cytoscape. Preliminary validation was performed using molecular docking and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Results: Ninety compounds were identified in ZJZC, including 34 flavonoids, 12 phenols, 10 terpenoids, 10 alkaloids, 8 organic acids, 8 anthraquinones, and 9 other compounds. In total, 904 targets were identified for these compounds. Among them, 158 targets intersected with the HLP target network. Network pharmacology analysis showed that MAPK1, PPAR-α, RXRA, HSP90AA1, PIK3R1, AKT1, PIK3CA, IL6, TNF, and ESR1 are the key targets of action. KEGG enrichment analysis identified 164 pathways. Among these, the AGE-RAGE signaling pathway in diabetic complications, lipid and atherosclerosis pathways, regulation of lipids in adipocytes, and insulin resistance are related to HLP. Molecular docking showed good affinity between the key targets and ingredients. Further, ZJZC treatment in mice resulted in lower expression of MAPK1 protein and increased expression of PPAR-α protein, which have been shown to be strongly associated with HLP. Conclusions: This study showed that ZJZC contains various active ingredients and can modulate multiple targets and pathways associated with HLP, providing evidence at the molecular level for its clinical application in the treatment of HLP.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095754824000991Zangjiangzhi capsuleHyperlipidemiaUHPLC-MS/MSNetwork pharmacologyMolecular dockingEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
| spellingShingle | Changting He Yuling Zhao Yongchun Huang Yudong Su Shoude Zhang Analysis of the mechanism of Zangjiangzhi capsule in the treatment of hyperlipidemia based on its ingredients identified by UHPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-MS Journal of Traditional Chinese Medical Sciences Zangjiangzhi capsule Hyperlipidemia UHPLC-MS/MS Network pharmacology Molecular docking Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
| title | Analysis of the mechanism of Zangjiangzhi capsule in the treatment of hyperlipidemia based on its ingredients identified by UHPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-MS |
| title_full | Analysis of the mechanism of Zangjiangzhi capsule in the treatment of hyperlipidemia based on its ingredients identified by UHPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-MS |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of the mechanism of Zangjiangzhi capsule in the treatment of hyperlipidemia based on its ingredients identified by UHPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-MS |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of the mechanism of Zangjiangzhi capsule in the treatment of hyperlipidemia based on its ingredients identified by UHPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-MS |
| title_short | Analysis of the mechanism of Zangjiangzhi capsule in the treatment of hyperlipidemia based on its ingredients identified by UHPLC-Q-Exactive-Orbitrap-MS |
| title_sort | analysis of the mechanism of zangjiangzhi capsule in the treatment of hyperlipidemia based on its ingredients identified by uhplc q exactive orbitrap ms |
| topic | Zangjiangzhi capsule Hyperlipidemia UHPLC-MS/MS Network pharmacology Molecular docking Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095754824000991 |
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