Shandong Science ›› 2022, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (2): 46-53.doi: 10.3976/j.issn.1002-4026.2022.02.006

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Analysis of the potential active ingredients of Banxia Houpu Decoction based on network pharmacology and high-resolution mass spectrometry

SHENG Li-song1(),SU Ming1,XIE Ya-xin1,2,ZHANG Xin-jun1,PENG Li3,XU Zuo-zhi3,LIU Shan-xin1,*()   

  1. 1. Shandong Academy of Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250014, China
    2. Pharmacy School, Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan 250355, China
    3. Department of Quality Control, Huarun Shuanghe Pharmaceutical (Jinan) Co., Ltd., Jinan 250200, China
  • Received:2021-07-05 Published:2022-04-20 Online:2022-04-07
  • Contact: Shan-xin LIU E-mail:lisanoid1@gmail.com;liushanxin66@163.com

Abstract:

A systematic pharmacology approach was used to detect the potential targets of Banxia Houpu Decoction, and a molecular docking software was used to virtually screen and score the compounds in the decoction. High-resolution mass spectrometry was used to study the composition and ingredients of Banxia Houpu Decoction obtained by different extraction methods. A total of four targets were screened based on the integrated pharmacology of pharmacodynamic components. The substances with a high activity as per the virtual screening score were mainly flavonoids. High-resolution mass spectrometry data showed that the extracts mainly contain flavonoids and triterpenoids. The main action of Banxia Houpu Decoction on inflammation-related and psychoneural-related targets is consistent with its clinical application. The main active ingredients responsible for the drug's effect may be a combination of flavonoids and triterpenoids.

Key words: Banxia Houpu Decoction, high-resolution mass spectrometry, virtual screening, flavonoids, triterpenoids

CLC Number: 

  • R285

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