Objective: To observe the therapeutic effect of Yipi Tongbian decoction administered at specific time points on rats with functional constipation(spleen deficiency type), and to explore its mechanism of action using network pharmacology and molecular docking. Methods: One hundred Kunming rats were randomly divided into five groups(n=20 per group): normal control, model control, group 1, group 2 and PEG4000 group. Except for the normal control group, all other groups were administered compound diphenoxylate suspension via gavage to establish the constipation model. After successful modeling, group 1 and group 2 received Yipi Tongbian decoction at Si time(9-11 a.m.) and Chen time(7-9 a.m.), respectively. The PEG4000 group received polyethylene glycol 4000, while the normal and model control groups received warm distilled water. All interventions lasted for two weeks. Body weight, small intestinal propulsion ability, colonic 5-hydroxytryptamine 4(5-HT4) receptor activity, and intestinal enzyme activity were measured and compared among the five groups. Based on gut microbiomic results, network pharmacology and molecular docking were applied to investigate the mechanism of Yipi Tongbian decoction in treating functional constipation. Results: Body weight, charcoal propulsion length, propulsion rate, cellulase activity, and 5-HT4 receptor protein levels in groups 1 and 2 were significantly better than those in the model control group, while xylanase activity was lower than that in the model control group(all P<0.01). Compared to administration at Chen time, Yipi Tongbian decoction given at Si time more markedly improved the gut microbiota structure in constipated rats, particularly increasing the abundance of Lactobacillus. Network pharmacology revealed 26 common targets between Yipi Tongbian decoction and functional constipation. GO enrichment and KEGG pathway analyses indicated that the mechanism of Yipi Tongbian decoction may involve calcium signaling, cancer, cGMP-PKG signaling, PI3K-Akt signaling, and other pathways. Molecular docking showed that the top five core targets had strong binding affinities with key active compounds of Yipi Tongbian decoction, including luteolin, hederagenin, isorhamnetin, naringenin, and glycerol. Conclusion: Yipi Tongbian decoction can effectively treat functional constipation by modulating the gut microbiota, significantly increasing Lactobacillus abundance, improving the intestinal microenvironment and enzyme activity, and enhancing intestinal motility and hydration. |
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