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ArticleCombinatorial chemistry & high throughput screening2025

Mechanisms of QiShenYiQi in Inhibiting Blood-Brain Barrier Damage Following Stroke: A Network Pharmacology and Experimental Study.

Bo Zhang, Guang-Tian Li, Yang Ye

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Bo ZhangInstitute of Chinese Medicine, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin 150040, China.
Guang-Tian LiDepartment of Emergency, the Fifth Hospital of Harbin City, Harbin 150040, China.
Yang YeDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China.

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Scientific Research Foundation for Postdoctor of Heilongjiang Province LBH-Q17173Traditional Chinese Medicine Scientific Research Project in Heilongjiang Province ZHY 2022-118
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background and purposeQiShenYiQi (QSYQ) has shown promise in the treatment of blood-brain barrier (BBB) damage following stroke. However, the identification of its bioactive components and the underlying molecular mechanisms of action remain unknown. This study aimed to investigate the active ingredients and mechanisms involved in the inhibitory effects of QSYQ on BBB damage after ischemic stroke based on network pharmacology and experimental verification. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe chemical composition and target information of QSYQ were obtained from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology and Analysis Platform. BBB injury-related targets were identified by screening databases, and the overlapping targets with QSYQ were collected. Cytoscape software was utilized to construct protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks. Molecular docking analysis was conducted using AutoDock software. Animal experiments were carried out to verify the protective effect of QSYQ on BBB and explore potential molecular mechanisms.

resultsA total of 131 active ingredients in QSYQ and 154 common targets related to QSYQ and BBB damage were identified. Analysis of the PPI network revealed key targets including ALB, INS, ACTB, TP53, and CASP3 against BBB injury. Molecular docking analysis indicated favorable binding interactions between dihydrotanshinlactone, tanshinone IIA, salviolone, and their respective target proteins, such as FOS, INS, CASP3, and JUN. In animal experiments, QSYQ demonstrated effective inhibition of BBB damage, and this effect may be attributed to the regulation of ALB, INS, TP53, and CASP3.

conclusionThis study provides intriguing insights into the mechanisms by which QSYQ protects against BBB injury following ischemic stroke. Key targets, including ALB, INS, TP53, and CASP3, could be potentially involved in the beneficial effects of QSYQ.

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Blood-Brain BarrierDrugs, Chinese HerbalNetwork PharmacologyNeuroprotective AgentsStrokeAnimalsMaleMiceMolecular Docking SimulationProtein Interaction MapsDrugs, Chinese HerbalNeuroprotective Agentsqishen yiqiblood-brain barriermolecular dockingnetwork pharmacologyQiShenYiQistrokeTissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA).

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