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ArticleMediators of inflammation2026

Zengwei Chengqi Decoction Reduces Inflammation in Acute Intestinal Obstruction.

Ying Gong, Zi-Hua Xuan, Yue Dong, Chun-Bin Zhang, Yu-Chen Liu, Jin-Hui Zhang, Qing Li, Cong-Bin Liu, Dong-Mei Xie

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9 authors.

Ying GongCollege of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 350 Longzihu Road, Xinzhan District, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China, ahtcm.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5956-4830
Zi-Hua XuanCollege of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 350 Longzihu Road, Xinzhan District, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China, ahtcm.edu.cn.
Yue DongCollege of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 350 Longzihu Road, Xinzhan District, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China, ahtcm.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5868-7273
Chun-Bin ZhangChuzhou Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Chuzhou, 239000, China.
Yu-Chen LiuCollege of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 350 Longzihu Road, Xinzhan District, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China, ahtcm.edu.cn.
Jin-Hui ZhangCollege of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 350 Longzihu Road, Xinzhan District, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China, ahtcm.edu.cn.
Qing LiChuzhou Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital, Chuzhou, 239000, China.
Cong-Bin LiuCollege of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 350 Longzihu Road, Xinzhan District, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China, ahtcm.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8486-3474
Dong-Mei XieCollege of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 350 Longzihu Road, Xinzhan District, Hefei, 230012, Anhui, China, ahtcm.edu.cn.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4276-2674

Funding

Chuzhou Science and Technology Plan Project 2021ZN006Team Project of Anhui University Research Program 2022AH010036
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study investigates the therapeutic effects of Zengwei Chengqi Decoction (ZW) on acute intestinal obstruction (AIO), focusing on its ability to alleviate inflammation and reduce associated tissue damage. Network pharmacology and experimental animal models were used to explore the mechanisms of action.

methodsUsing network pharmacology, we identified 228 active compounds in ZW and 420 corresponding targets linked to inflammation. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses were used to identify the biological pathways influenced by ZW. In vivo, an SD rat model of AIO was induced, and the therapeutic effects of ZW were assessed by histological examination of tissue damage and serum cytokine levels.

resultsTreatment with ZW significantly mitigated tissue damage in AIO rats. Additionally, serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α, were substantially reduced in the ZW-treated group compared to the control group (p < 0.01).

conclusionZW shows strong potential for modulating inflammation in AIO, as evidenced by reduced cytokine levels and improved tissue integrity. These findings provide valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effects, positioning ZW as a promising treatment for AIO.

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Drugs, Chinese HerbalInflammationIntestinal ObstructionAnimalsCytokinesInterleukin-1betaInterleukin-6MaleNetwork PharmacologyRatsRats, Sprague-DawleyTumor Necrosis Factor-alphaCytokinesDrugs, Chinese HerbalInterleukin-1betaInterleukin-6Tumor Necrosis Factor-alphaanimal experimentinflammatory factorsintestinal obstructionmulti-target mechanismnetwork pharmacologyZengwei Chengqi Decoction

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PMID41830048
PMCPMC13140358

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