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Volume 28, Issue 12
  • ISSN: 1386-2073
  • E-ISSN: 1875-5402

Abstract

Introduction

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common degenerative joint disease characterized by cartilage degradation, inflammation, and pain. Traditional Chinese Medicine, including JDJM (a herbal formula derived from the renowned Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang), has been used to alleviate symptoms of KOA, but its underlying mechanisms remain unclear.

Objective

This study aims to elucidate the potential therapeutic mechanisms of JDJM in treating KOA through network pharmacology, weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA), molecular docking, and experimental validation in animal models.

Methods

The active compounds of JDJM were identified through TCMSP database searches, and their potential targets were predicted using network pharmacology. WGCNA was employed to identify key modules and hub genes associated with KOA. Molecular docking was performed to assess the binding affinities of key compounds to critical inflammatory targets. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were used to evaluate the stability of the protein-ligand complexes. An experimental KOA model in rabbits was used to validate the therapeutic effects of JDJM. Histopathological examinations and inflammatory marker analyses were conducted to confirm the findings.

Results

Network pharmacology and WGCNA analyses identified 21 key targets and pathways potentially involved in the therapeutic effects of JDJM. Molecular docking results showed that Glyasperin C had the highest docking scores with EGF and IL-1β, followed by Stigmasterol with IL-6, Myricanone with INS, and Sesamin with VEGFA. MD simulations confirmed the stability of these protein-ligand complexes, indicating strong and stable interactions. In the rabbit KOA model, JDJM treatment significantly improved knee joint morphology and reduced the levels of inflammatory markers, such as IL-6 and TNF-α. Histopathological analysis revealed reduced cartilage degradation and inflammation in the JDJM-treated group compared to controls.

Conclusion

JDJM exhibits promising anti-inflammatory and cartilage-protective effects, making it a potential therapeutic option for KOA patients. Further experimental and clinical studies are warranted to confirm these findings and translate them into clinical practice.

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Keyword(s): ELISA; IL-6; Inflammation; Jiawei Duhuo Jisheng Mixture (JDJM); Knee osteoarthritis; Molecular docking; Molecular dynamics simulation; Network pharmacology; Pharmacokinetics; TNF-α; Traditional Chinese Medicine; Weighted gene coexpression network analysis

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