Shao Di Pa Ning Decoction Attenuates Neuroinflammation in Parkinson's Disease via PI3K/AKT Signaling Pathway.

Authors

Peng Huang, Zhengqi Tao, Jingjing Hu, Wei Dong, Meixia Wang, Han Wang, Ting Dong, Yun Zhang, Xiao Liang, Ning He, Wenming Yang, Shuangying Gui, Yuzhe Huang

Published in

Mediators of inflammation. Volume 2026. Issue 1. Pages e6450498.

Abstract

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder with limited therapeutic options. Shao Di Pa Ning Decoction (SDPND), a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) compound formula for PD, has demonstrated therapeutic efficacy, but its underlying mechanisms remain unclear.
This research aims to systematically investigate the mechanisms of SDPND, focusing on its anti-inflammatory effects and related pathways in PD.
The bioactive components of SDPND were first characterized to establish its material basis. Subsequently, A53T mice were administered SDPND to evaluate therapeutic improvements in motor dysfunction and neuroinflammatory responses, followed by transcriptomic profiling to identify potential pathways. Network pharmacology analysis was employed to validate biological pathways associated with these therapeutic effects. Molecular docking was used to study binding interactions between components and inflammatory, thereby offering mechanistic insights, with western blotting ultimately confirming the modulation of PI3K/AKT pathway activity.
Chemical composition analysis revealed 91 compounds. SDPND alleviated motor deficits and mitigated neuroinflammatory responses in A53T mice. Transcriptomic profiling revealed significant downregulation of the PI3K/AKT pathway. Network pharmacology analyses independently reaffirmed the enrichment of PI3K/AKT signaling as a pivotal hub. Molecular docking demonstrated robust binding affinities between bioactive components and core targets within the PI3K/AKT pathway, while western blotting analysis confirmed SDPND mediated suppression of PI3K/AKT phosphorylation, further validating pathway inhibition as a key mechanistic driver.
Our findings first revealed a novel anti-neuroinflammatory mechanism of SDPND via PI3K/AKT pathway suppression, which underlies its efficacy in mitigating PD symptoms. This discovery provides a robust theoretical foundation and pinpoints a strategic target for refining clinical PD therapeutics.

PMID:
42669032
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 30 Aug 2026.

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