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ArticleWorld journal of gastroenterology2021

Huanglian decoction suppresses the growth of hepatocellular carcinoma cells by reducing

Min Li, Hua Shang, Tao Wang, Shui-Qing Yang, Lei Li

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Article in World journal of gastroenterology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Min LiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo 255036, Shandong Province, China.
Hua ShangDepartment of Gastroenterology, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo 255036, Shandong Province, China.
Tao WangDepartment of General Surgery, Zibo Central Hospital, Zibo 255036, Shandong Province, China.
Shui-Qing YangSchool of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.
Lei LiSchool of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China.
Beihang University · CNCentral Hospital of Zibo · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most prevalent cancers in human populations worldwide. Huanglian decoction is one of the most important Chinese medicine formulas, with the potential to treat cancer.

aimTo investigate the role and mechanism of Huanglian decoction on HCC cells.

methodsTo identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs), we downloaded gene expression profile data from The Cancer Genome Atlas Liver Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Gene Expression Omnibus (GSE45436) databases. We obtained phytochemicals of the four herbs of Huanglian decoction from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology Database and Analysis Platform. We also established a regulatory network of DEGs and drug target genes and subsequently analyzed key genes using bioinformatics approaches. Furthermore, we conducted

resultsBased on the results of the network pharmacological analysis, we revealed 5 bioactive compounds in Huanglian decoction that act on HCC. In addition, a protein-protein interaction network analysis of the target genes of these five compounds as well as expression and prognosis analyses were performed in tumors.

conclusionHuanglian decoction has a significant inhibitory effect on HCC cells.

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Carcinoma, HepatocellularDrugs, Chinese HerbalLiver NeoplasmsCyclin B1HumansProtein Interaction MapsCCNB1 protein, humanCyclin B1Drugs, Chinese HerbalhuanglianApoptosisCell cycleGene Expression OmnibusHepatocellular carcinomaHuanglian decoction (Coptidis Rhizoma, Zingiberis Rhizoma, Folium Artemisiae Argyi, Mume Fructus)P53 pathwayThe Cancer Genome Atlas

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PMID33776365
PMCPMC7968131
OpenAlexW3107640179

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