Mechanistic investigation of Shuanghuanglian against infectious bronchitis in chickens: a network pharmacology and molecular dynamics study by Fuming You, Hanzhao Zhang, Linghao Meng, Chuanhong Li, Yuxia Yang, Yongqiang Wang, Rigetu Zhao, Luomeng Chao, Luomeng Chao, Luomeng Chao

“…By using advanced computational methods, this study aims not only to identify the therapeutic potential of active ingredients, but also to reveal their mechanism of action against IBV.MethodsThrough integrative systems pharmacology approaches, we systematically investigated Shuanghuanglian and its phytochemical constituents against IB, employing multi-omics analysis, ensemble machine learning, and all-atom molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. …”
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Ardisia japonica (Thunb.) Blume and Lespedeza cuneata G. Don may treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by targeting HK2 and PTAFR by Xian Luo, Zheng Hang Ge, Shan Luo, Bo Li, Xun Zhou, Yi Yang, Yong Jiang, Tao Tan, Ke Lin Wang

“…Molecular docking revealed favorable binding energies between HK2 and quercetin (−8.2 kcal/mol), and between PTAFR and daucosterol (−8.4 kcal/mol), suggesting their potential as effective compounds targeting key genes for COPD therapy.ConclusionHK2 and PTAFR were identified as crucial genes in COPD, providing a solid theoretical foundation for future treatment strategies.…”
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Clonorchis sinensis infection remodels chromatin accessibility in hepatocellular carcinoma by Weilong Yang, Caibiao Wei, Junxian Chen, Qiumei Lin, Yuling Qin, Taijun Huang, Xueling Deng, Mulin Jun Li, Zeli Tang, Min Fang

“…Chromatin accessibility was closely associated with histone modifications such as H3K9ac, H3K4me2, H3K4me3, H3K27ac, H3K4me1, and CTCF binding. Notably, C. sinensis infection significantly increased the migratory capacity of HCC cells, as confirmed by molecular assays and clinical observations. …”
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Network Pharmacology and In Vitro Experimental Validation Reveal the Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Apoptotic Effects of Lotus Leaf Extract in Treating Inflammatory Diarrhea in Pigs by Yu Zheng, Jiana Zheng, Jiao Wang, Junxin Li, Jiali Liu, Bohan Zheng, Qinjin Li, Xiaohong Huang, Zhaoyan Lin

“…Furthermore, molecular docking analyses demonstrated that the bioactive components of lotus leaf exhibited a strong binding affinity for essential targets, including AKT1, BAX, caspase-3, CCL2, IL-6, IL-10, MPK14, NOS3, PTGS1, and TNF-α. …”
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Expanding structural insights into DNA packaging apparatus and endolysin LysSA05 function of Epsilon15 bacteriophage by Muhammad Saleem Iqbal Khan, Ju Wu, Shenlin Ji, Demeng Tan, Bingrui Sui, Shanshan Peng, Jinbiao Zhan, Jiajun Yin

“…Phage therapy offers a promising solution against MDR Gram-negative infections; however, its clinical application is constrained by the presence of endotoxins, residual cellular debris, the risk of horizontal gene transfer by temperate phages, and an incomplete understanding of how phage structural integrity influences infectivity and enzyme function. …”
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Evaluation of the efficacy of icariin against heat stress-induced spermatogenic dysfunction in the testes of dogs by Baoan Li, Liuwei Xie, Mingqiang Song, Xiumin Zhang, Chuanguo Yan, Wanpeng Gao, Wenxing Wang, Yang Yang

“…Furthermore, molecular docking analysis confirmed a strong binding affinity between icariin and 17βHSD, mediated by hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions.ConclusionThese findings suggest that icariin may alleviate testicular heat stress by modulating testosterone synthesis, enhancing ATPase function, restoring blood–testis barrier integrity, and inhibiting apoptosis. …”
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Exploring the Anti-PANoptosis Mechanism of Dachaihu Decoction Against Sepsis-Induced Acute Lung Injury: Network Pharmacology, Bioinformatics, and Experimental Validation by Yang Z, Kao X, Zhang L, Huang N, Chen J, He M

“…Molecular docking analysis revealed that the key components of DCHD have a high binding affinity to the core targets. In vivo, DCHD improved lung histopathological injury, reduced inflammatory factor expression, and alleviated oxidative stress injury in lung tissues. …”
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Phytase supplementation in Broilers: Influence on growth performance and physiological health by Md. Imranuzzaman, Hemayet Hossain, Faija Sadia Pory, Dipsana K.c., Md Saidul Haque, Sanjida Akter, Papri Rani Dey, Md. Ashiqur Rahman, Md. Arif Ishtiaq Shovon, Md. Masudur Rahman, Md. Siddiqul Islam, Md. Mahfujur Rahman

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Beneficial effects of carvacrol loaded phytosomes on enhancing cryotolerance of Buffalo semen following cryopreservation by Wael A. Khalil, Salwa A. Elkhamy, Mohamed M Hegazy, Mahmoud A. E. Hassan, Ahmed Mowafy Tafish, Sameh A. Abdelnour, Mostafa A. El-Harairy

“…Molecular docking analysis revealed binding energies of − 6.22, − 4.93, − 4.44, and − 5.36 kcal/mol for Cox7c, Hsp70, PrxIII, and ATP1B1, respectively. …”
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Bioprospection of indigenous herbal formulations for diabetes care: in vitro, network pharmacology, and molecular dynamics studies by Oluwafemi Adeleke Ojo, Akingbolabo Daniel Ogunlakin, Omolola Adenike Ajayi-Odoko, Gideon Ampoma Gyebi, Damilare IyinKristi Ayokunle, Adesoji Alani Olanrewaju, Oluwatobi Deborah Agbeye, Emmanuel Tope Ogunwale, Oluyomi Stephen Adeyemi

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An insight into the draft genome of the Oriental rat flea, Xenopsylla cheopis, together with its Wolbachia endosymbiont by Stephen Lu, David M. Bland, Eric Dahlstrom, Neelam Redekar, Melina G. Guizzo, Kent Barbian, B. Joseph Hinnebusch, José M. C. Ribeiro

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Neuroprotective effects of Gastrodia elata Blume on promoting M2 microglial polarization by inhibiting JNK/TLR4/T3JAM/NF-κB signaling after transient ischemic stroke in rats by Shang-Chih Huang, Hui-Chi Huang, Wen-Ling Liao, Shung-Te Kao, Chin-Yi Cheng, Chin-Yi Cheng

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SEMANTIC ESSENCE OF QUALITY PREDICATES IN THE STRUCTURE OF A COMPOUND SENTENCE by Valentyna A. Tymkova

“…In Ukrainian syntax, only one integral concept of the semantic structure of the sentence is known, proposed by I.R. …”
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Building a Hand-Curated ceRNET for Endometrial Cancer, Striving for Clinical as Well as Medicolegal Soundness: A Systematic Review by Roberto Piergentili, Stefano Sechi, Lina De Paola, Simona Zaami, Enrico Marinelli

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> Competing endogenous RNAs (ceRNA) are molecules that compete for the binding to a microRNA (miR). Usually, there are two ceRNA, one of which is a protein-coding RNA (mRNA), with the other being a long non-coding RNA (lncRNA). …”
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Performance evaluation of waste glass in soil improvement: Influence of particle size of waste glass on mechanical, microstructural, and durability characteristics by Harun Akoğuz

“…To address this issue, this study examined the mechanical strength, microstructural characteristics, and environmental durability—specifically under wet-dry (WD) and freeze-thaw (FT) cycles—of WG obtained from construction and demolition waste, with a focus on its suitability as a binding material for soil improvement applications. …”
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Multi-omic studies on the pathogenesis of Sepsis by Hongjie Tong, Yuhang Zhao, Ying Cui, Jiali Yao, Tianlong Zhang

“…Molecular docking demonstrated excellent binding affinity between drugs and proteins with available structural data. …”
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Respiratory tract antimicrobial peptides more effectively killed multiple methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae isolates after disrupti... by Nikola Kurbatfinski, Joseph A. Jurscisek, Kathryn Q. Wilbanks, Steven D. Goodman, Lauren O. Bakaletz

“…If we treat biofilms formed by diverse human pathogens with a targeted monoclonal antibody directed at protective domains of bacterial DNA-binding proteins integral to the structural stability of the eDNA-rich biofilm matrix, they are rapidly disrupted with concomitant release of the resident bacteria. …”
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Network Pharmacology and Experimental Validation of the Effects of Shenling Baizhu San, Quzhi Ruangan Fang and Gexia Zhuyu Tang on the Intestinal Flora of Rats with NAFLD by Guo J, Shi A, Sun Y, Zhang S, Feng X, Chen Y, Yao Z

“…The molecular docking results indicated that the 11 core constituents in three compound prescriptions has good binding ability with MAPK1, AKT1, CASP3, FOS, TP53, STAT3, MAPK3.Conclusion: The Chinese herbal compounds SLBZS, QZRGF and GXZYT may exert lipid-lowering effects through multi-components, multi-targets and multi-methods for the treatment of NAFLD while improving the diversity and abundance of the intestinal flora of the rats, and the best effect was achieved with SLBZS. …”
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Toxicity mechanism analysis of cGAS-STING-TBK1 signaling pathway small molecule modulator based on network toxicology and molecular docking strategy: quinacrine acetate as an examp... by Jinchao Zhu, Qingyuan Lin, Honglin Zhu, Siqi Xie, Shengdong Nie

“…Molecular docking results confirmed strong binding affinity between quinacrine acetate and these core targets. …”
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Pharmacometabolomics Approach to Explore Pharmacokinetic Variation and Clinical Characteristics of a Single Dose of Desvenlafaxine in Healthy Volunteers by Anne Michelli Reis Silveira, Salvador Sánchez-Vinces, Alex Ap. Rosini Silva, Karen Sánchez-Luquez, Pedro Henrique Dias Garcia, Caroline de Moura Garcia, Rhubia Bethania Socorro Lemos de Brito, Ana Lais Vieira, Lucas Miguel de Carvalho, Marcia Ap. Antonio, Patrícia de Oliveira Carvalho

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