In vitro colonic fermentation of fermented Radix Astragali by Poria cocos and anti-hyperuricemia mechanism based on network pharmacology and experiment verification
2024

Effects of Fermented Radix Astragali on Hyperuricemia

Sample size: 48 publication 10 minutes Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Chen Caiyun, Liu Keyu, Wang Yishu, Song Xinru, Gao Wenjing, Wang Yanlin, Chen Yuxin, An Ziqi, Yin Changting, Wang Haiyan, Wang Shaoping

Primary Institution: Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, China

Hypothesis

This research aimed to probe the effects of fecal microbiota and Lactobacillus acidophilus on the metabolism of Radix Astragali and Poria cocos solid fermenting Radix Astragali.

Conclusion

The study revealed that fermented Radix Astragali effectively reduced uric acid levels and showed protective effects on the liver and kidney in hyperuricemia mouse models.

Supporting Evidence

  • FRA effectively reduced blood levels of uric acid, triglycerides, and liver enzymes in hyperuricemia mice.
  • Network pharmacology identified 93 common targets for RA, Poria cocos, and hyperuricemia.
  • Molecular docking analysis showed strong binding of active compounds to core targets.

Takeaway

This study shows that a special type of fermented herb can help lower bad stuff in the blood that can make you sick.

Methodology

The study used in vitro fermentation with fecal microbiota and Lactobacillus acidophilus, followed by pharmacodynamic experiments in a hyperuricemia mouse model.

Participant Demographics

Four healthy donors (two males and two females) provided fecal samples for the study.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3389/fnut.2024.1466702

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