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Journal : Journal of Multidisciplinary Applied Natural Science

Uncovering The Pharmacological Mechanism of Ficus elastica as Anti-hyperlipidemia Candidate: LC-HRMS, Network Pharmacology, In vitro and In vivo Studies Gita Susanti; Yufri Aldi; Dian Handayani; Friardi Ismed; Arif Setiawansyah
Journal of Multidisciplinary Applied Natural Science Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Multidisciplinary Applied Natural Science
Publisher : Pandawa Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47352/jmans.2774-3047.249

Abstract

Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. While conventional treatments exist, there is a growing interest in natural remedies with fewer side effects. Ficus elastica has promising medicinal properties, yet its potential as an anti-hyperlipidemic agent remains unexplored. This study aimed to investigate the anti-hyperlipidemic effects of F. elastica using an integrated approach of LC-HRMS-based chemical bioinformatics and in vitro/in vivo experimental validation. The anti-hyperlipidemic potential of F. elastica and its mechanism of action were screened using integrative computational network pharmacology followed by in vitro HMG-CoA reductase inhibition and in vivo lipid-lowering activity in a hyperlipidemia rat model. Network pharmacology analysis identified STAT3, HSP90AA1, and TLR4 as potential core targets involved in lipid and atherosclerosis-related KEGG pathways. Molecular docking simulations revealed high-affinity interactions between F. elastica compounds and the identified targets, notably compound 41 and compound 61. In vitro assay demonstrated that ethanolic extract of F. elastica inhibited HMG-CoA reductase with an IC50 of 297.73 µg/mL. In vivo experiment using a hyperlipidemic rat model showed significant reductions in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and increased HDL levels. The reduction of triglycerides and elevation of HDL level after F. elastica ethanolic extract supplementation is similar to the effect from supplementation of simvastatin. These findings suggest that F. elastica ethanolic extract possesses notable anti-hyperlipidemic properties, likely mediated through multiple molecular targets and pathways. The study highlights the potential of F. elastica ethanolic extract as a promising candidate for anti-hyperlipidemic therapy and underscores the efficacy of integrating computational and experimental approaches in natural product research.
Co-Authors . Yanwirasti AA Sudharmawan, AA Aan Ardiansyah Aan Ardiansyah Abdillah, Rahmad Adinny Julmiza Adinny Julmiza Aditya Alqamal Alianta Adrul Fauzan Afriwardi Afriwardi Akmal Djamaan Amri Bakhtiar Andani Eka Putra Arfiandi Arfiandi Arif Setiawansyah Astari, Lita Tri Azukhruf, Wanda Sabila Ben, Elfi Sahlan Benardo Benardo Benardo Benardo Dachriyanus Deni Anggraini Densi Selpia Sopianti Densi Selpia Sopianti Dewi Gulyla Hari Dian Handayani Dian Handayani Diana Laila Ramatillah Dwisari Dillasamola Elda Mayanti Elidahanum Husni Elisma Elisma Ellyza Nasrul Elsa Badriyah Enda Markus Aginta Sembiring Erizal Erizal Erizal Zaini Fadilla, Utami Budhi Fatma Sri Wahyuni Fatma Sriwahyuni Febria, Nurma Fifi Harmely Fildzah Nurul Fajrin, Fildzah Nurul Friardi Ismed Gita Susanti Gloria, Fransisca Gusriyani, Sri Hansen Nasif Havizur Rahman Herwinda Julia Putri Hulwa Salsabila Lukas, Stefanus M Asmadi Mahyudin Mahyudin Marlina . Michael Michael Muhammad Islamoyo Muhammad Syafrudin Nikita Surya Dharma Nila Kasuma Nindya Prastiwi Nisya Ogiana Nurliyasman Panggabean, Aminah Paulina, Ida Prastiwi, Nindya Rahmad Abdillah Rahmadevi Rahmi Nofita Rama Feriska Putra Ramatillah, Diana Laila Rozi Efendi Rury Trisa Utami Rustini Rustini Salman - Salman Salman Salman Umar Salman Umar Salman Umar Sayyida, Alya Sirda Yenni Sri Oktavia Suci Sutma Suhatri Suhatri Surya Nelis Susi Susi Syofyan Syofyan Usman, Hendrizal Wahyudi, Agung Aji Widya Kardela Widya Nengsih Yahdian Rasyadi Yanelita Vipri Yanwirasti Yanwirasti Yaser Arafat Yelly Oktavia Sari Yohannes Alen Yoneta Srangenge Yoneta Srangenge Zet Rizal