Mechanisms Underlying the Protective Effects of Obeticholic Acid-Activated FXR in Valproic Acid-Induced Hepatotoxicity via Network Pharmacology, Molecular Docking, and Molecular Dynamics Simulations.
Curr Comput Aided Drug Des
; 2024 Sep 03.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Valproic acid (VPA)-induced hepatotoxicity is among the most common and severe adverse drug reactions, limiting its clinical application. Recent studies have suggested that activating the farnesoid X receptor (FXR) could be a promising therapeutic approach to alleviate VPA-induced hepatotoxicity; however, related research remains limited.OBJECTIVE:
This study aims to comprehensively investigate the mechanisms underlying FXR activation by obeticholic acid (OCA) for the treatment of VPA-induced hepatotoxicity.METHODS:
Network pharmacology was performed to identify potential targets and pathways underlying the amelioration of VPA-induced hepatotoxicity by OCA. The identified pathways were validated through GEO data analysis, and the affinities between OCA and potential key targets were predicted using molecular docking as well as molecular dynamics simulations.RESULTS:
A total of 462 targets associated with VPA-induced hepatotoxicity and 288 targets of OCA were identified, with 81 shared targets. KEGG pathway and GO enrichment analysis indicated that the effect of OCA on VPA-induced hepatotoxicity primarily involved lipid metabolism, as well as oxidative stress and inflammation. The results from GEO data analysis, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations revealed a close association between bile secretion, the PPAR signaling pathway, and the treatment of VPA-induced hepatotoxicity by OCA.CONCLUSION:
Our findings suggest that OCA exhibits potential therapeutic efficacy against VPAinduced hepatotoxicity through multiple targets and pathways, thereby highlighting the therapeutic potential of FXR as a target for treating VPA-induced hepatotoxicity.
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Curr Comput Aided Drug Des
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FARMACOLOGIA
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INFORMATICA MEDICA
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2024
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Article
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Emiratos Árabes Unidos