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ArticleEuropean journal of medical research2026

Ethanol extract of Dysosma versipellis induces cytotoxicity in colonic epithelial cells via activation of the PI3K-Akt/MAPK signaling pathways.

Shengyao Tang, Xiangyang Shao, Xiao Liu, Yingying Yu, Xing Tu, Jian Chang, Tian Shi, Hao Lei, Guosheng Liu

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Shengyao Tang *Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Occurrence and Intervention of Rheumatic Diseases, Enshi, 445000, Hubei, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-7283-485X
Xiangyang Shao *Breast cancer center, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, National key clinical specialty discipline construction program, Hubei Provincial Clinical Research Center for Breast Cancer, Wuhan Clinical Research Center for Breast Cancer., Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430079, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1593-774X
Xiao LiuDepartment of Medical Laboratory, Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, 445000, Hubei, China.
Yingying YuDepartment of Medical Laboratory, Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, 445000, Hubei, China.
Xing TuChinese Medicinal Materials Products Quality Supervision and Inspection Center in Wuling Mountainous Area, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, 445000, China.
Jian ChangDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, Xianfeng County People's Hospital, Enshi, 445000, Hubei, China.
Tian ShiDepartment of Medical Laboratory, Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, 445000, Hubei, China. stonesky21@163.com.
Hao LeiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, People's Republic of China. leihao_hbch@163.com.
Guosheng LiuDepartment of Medical Laboratory, Minda Hospital of Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, 445000, Hubei, China. 125015647@qq.com.

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Enshi Prefecture Guiding Foundation No. E20210033Hubei Provincial Health and Wellness Science and Technology Project No. WJ2025Q068Hubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Occurrence and Intervention of Rheumatic Diseases Foundation No. OIR202410QNational key clinical specialty construction discipline Project HBCHBCC-C01
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Abstract

backgroundDysosma versipellis (DV) has pharmacological activity but causes toxicity, especially in nontargeted tissues such as the colon. Understanding its underlying mechanism is crucial for safety.

methodsUPLC-MS/MS was used to identify DV extract components. Active compounds (247) and targets (1901) were screened from databases; colon toxicity targets (1872) were obtained from GeneCards. The core targets were identified via network pharmacology and validated by molecular docking. The rats received DV extract for 5 days; the colon tissues were subjected to histopathology, transcriptomics, and metabolomics. Integrated omics was performed using KEGG/HMDB enrichment.

resultsTen hub targets (GAPDH, AKT1, TP53, ACTB, TNF, IL6, ALB, EGFR, INS, and STAT3) were identified. 4'-Demethylpodophyllotoxin bound strongly to GAPDH/AKT1. KEGG revealed PI3K-Akt, lipid/atherosclerosis, and MAPK as the top enriched pathways. In vivo, DV damaged the colonic epithelium (shedding, bleeding). Transcriptomic analysis confirmed that PI3K-Akt/MAPK enrichment mediated cell death. Metabolomics revealed 414 differentially abundant metabolites, implicating amino sugar/nucleotide sugar metabolism. Integrated analysis highlighted shared disruptions in pancreatic secretion, protein digestion/absorption, and bile secretion.

conclusionOral DV metabolism releases 4'-demethylpodophyllotoxin, activating the PI3K-Akt/MAPK pathway in the colon epithelium and causing transcriptomic-metabolic dysregulation and epithelial necrosis. These findings inform clinical safety and detoxification strategies.

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4′-DemethylpodophyllotoxinColon epithelial cell toxicityDysosma versipellis ethanol extractMAPKPI3K–AktSafe medication

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PMID41530794
PMCPMC12964661

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