Mechanisms of breast cancer treatment using Gentiana robusta: evidence from comprehensive bioinformatics investigation
2024

Breast Cancer Treatment with Gentiana robusta

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Xiong Bo, Zhang Xinxin, Sangji Dongzhi, Ni Lianghong, Fan Mingjie, Fan Beibei

Primary Institution: Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hypothesis

This study investigates the potential treatment of breast cancer utilizing Gentiana robusta through an integrated approach involving network pharmacology, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation.

Conclusion

The study reveals that components of Gentiana robusta can effectively interact with key target genes involved in breast cancer treatment.

Supporting Evidence

  • Key target genes such as IL-6, TP53, and EGFR were identified as significant in breast cancer treatment.
  • Network pharmacology highlighted the involvement of Gentiana robusta in cancer signaling pathways.
  • Molecular docking showed strong interactions between Gentiana robusta components and target proteins.

Takeaway

Researchers found that a plant called Gentiana robusta might help treat breast cancer by working on important genes in the body.

Methodology

The study used network pharmacology, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations to analyze the effects of Gentiana robusta on breast cancer.

Limitations

Further experimental research is needed to validate the computational findings of Gentiana robusta.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1038/s41598-024-76063-z

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