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Abstract

Introduction

Cervical cancer, primarily driven by high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, remains a global health challenge due to limited therapeutic efficacy and adverse effects of conventional treatments. Jinbai Heat-Clearing Prescription (JBHCP), a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), exhibits potential against HPV-associated cervical cancer, yet its molecular mechanisms are unclear. This study aimed to elucidate JBHCP’s multitarget regulatory mechanisms in HPV-induced cervical carcinogenesis.

Methods

Network pharmacology, UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS-based metabolomics, and microarray data analysis were integrated to identify the bioactive components and therapeutic targets of JBHCP. Molecular docking and 60 ns Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations were used to assess the interactions between key compounds (JBHCP673, JBHCP727) and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDK1/CDK2). Gene Ontology (GO), KEGG pathway enrichment, and Protein-Protein Interaction (PPI) network analyses were performed to explore biological functions and signaling pathways.

Results

UHPLC-Q-TOF-MS identified 816 compounds in JBHCP, with 86 meeting drug-likeness criteria. Network analysis revealed 215 shared targets between JBHCP and HPV-induced cervical cancer, including CDK1 and CDK2 as core regulators. Enrichment analysis highlighted JBHCP’s involvement in cell cycle regulation, PI3K/AKT, and STAT3 signaling pathways. Molecular docking demonstrated strong binding affinities of JBHCP727 with CDK1 (-7.36 kcal/mol) and CDK2 (-6.13 kcal/mol). MD simulations confirmed stable binding of JBHCP727 to CDK1/2, while JBHCP673 exhibited instability. ADMET predictions supported JBHCP727’s drug-like properties.

Discussion

JBHCP exerts anticancer effects by targeting CDK1/2, disrupting cell cycle progression, and modulating oncogenic pathways (PI3K/AKT, STAT3). The stability of JBHCP727-CDK complexes suggests its role in inhibiting HPV-driven proliferation. Multi-component synergy enables JBHCP to act on diverse pathways, aligning with TCM’s “multitarget” paradigm.

Conclusion

This study provides the first systematic evidence of JBHCP’s multi-pathway mechanism against HPV-associated cervical cancer, emphasizing CDK1/2 inhibition as a key therapeutic strategy. JBHCP727 emerges as a promising lead compound. Further and clinical validation is warranted to translate these findings into clinical applications.

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An Advanced Network Pharmacology Study Reveals the Multi-Pathway and Multi-Gene Regulatory Mechanism of Jinbai Heat-clearing Prescription in HPV-induced Cervical Cancer via Molecular Docking and Microarray Data Analysis
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Keywords: HPV ; molecular dynamics ; Cervical cancer ; Prescription ; microarray analysis ; Jinbai Heat-clearing

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