Network pharmacology combined with molecular docking and experimental verification to elucidate the effect of flavan-3-ols and aromatic resin on anxiety.

ABSTRACT: This study investigated the potential anxiolytic properties of flavan-3-ols and aromatic resins through a combined computational and experimental approach. Network pharmacology techniques were utilized to identify potential anxiolytic targets and compounds by analyzing protein-protein interactions and KEGG pathway data. Molecular docking and simulation studies were conducted to evaluate the binding interactions and stability of the identified targets. Behavioral tests, including the elevated plus maze test, open field test, light-dark test, actophotometer, and holeboard test, were used to assess anxiolytic activity. The compound-target network analysis revealed complex interactions involving 306 nodes and 526 edges, with significant interactions observed and an average node degree of 1.94.

SUBMITTER: Vikhar Danish Ahmad A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11058257 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature