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Network pharmacology and experimental validation to elucidate the pharmacological mechanisms of Bushen Huashi decoction against kidney stones

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Haizhao Liu, Min Cao, Yutong Jin, Beitian Jia, Liming Wang, Mengxue Dong, Lu Han, Joseph Kofi Abankwah, Jianwei Liu, Tao Zhou, Baogui Chen, Yiyang Wang, Yuhong Bian

Summary

This study used network pharmacology and laboratory validation to reveal that a traditional Chinese herbal formula (Bushen Huashi decoction) combats kidney stones by modulating estrogen receptor, NRF2/HO-1 antioxidant, and apoptosis signaling pathways.

Body Systems

This study provides evidence that BSHS plays a critical role in anti-KS via regulation of E2/ESR1/2, NRF2/HO-1, and BCL2/BAX signaling pathways, indicating that BSHS is a candidate herbal drug for further investigation in treating KS.

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