Exploration of the Anti-Colorectal Cancer Mechanism of Ginkgo Biloba Extract EGb-761 Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Technology

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  • Tianjin Binhai New Area Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Tianjin 300450, China

Received date: 2025-09-10

  Revised date: 2025-11-12

  Accepted date: 2026-02-06

  Online published: 2026-04-21

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the mechanism of action of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb-761 in the treatment of colorectal cancer CRC based on network pharmacology and molecular docking.Methods: The active ingredients and targets of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb-761 were obtained from TCMSP PubChem and SwissTarget Dictionary databases Retrieve disease targets from GeneCards OMIM and TTD databases Using String database for protein-protein interaction PPI analysis Perform topology analysis using Cytoscape software to screen key targets Perform Gene Ontology GO and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genomes KEGG enrichment analysis on key targets using the DAVID database Construct a network diagram of "drug ingredient disease key target pathway" and finally validate the main active ingredients and key targets of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb-761 through molecular docking using AutoDock Vina software.Results: The core anti CRC components of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb-761 include quercetin isorhamnetin kaempferol etc The key targets involve AKT1 SRC EGFR etc The main pathways include cancer-related pathways neuroactive ligand receptor interactions etc The effect of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb-761 on colorectal cancer is exerted through multiple pathways such as cancer-related pathways and neuroactive ligand receptor interaction pathways. Molecular docking results show that the main core components and key targets of EGb-761 have good binding activity against CRC.Conclusion: This study preliminarily explored the potential mechanism of action of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb-761 against colorectal cancer providing basis for further experimental research.


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PANG Xiaochen, CHAI Zhongqiu, WANG Zhonghua, XIN Chen , XIAO Ling, LIU Peng, YANG Yuying .

Exploration of the Anti-Colorectal Cancer Mechanism of Ginkgo Biloba Extract EGb-761 Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Technology

[J]. CHINESE JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL GUIDE, 2026 , 28(3) : 364 -372 . DOI: 10.1009-0959.2026.020013

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