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Investigate the therapeutic mechanisms of Opuntia ficus-indica in managing type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer.

January 24, 20260 citations

Network Pharmacology as a Tool to Explore the Therapeutic Mechanism of Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Nopal) in Type 2 Diabetes and Colorectal Cancer.

JGJuan Manuel Guzmán-Flores FEFernando Martínez Esquivias JMJulian Paul Martinez-Galán

Puntos clave

Investigate the therapeutic mechanisms of Opuntia ficus-indica in managing type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer.
Utilized network pharmacology to analyze bioactive compounds in nopal.
Examined engagement of biological pathways relevant to diseases.
Identified potential pharmacological candidates derived from plant compounds.
Nopal's bioactive compounds engage multiple relevant biological pathways.
Suggests potential for managing both type 2 diabetes and colorectal cancer.

Resumen

The bioactive compounds of nopal engage multiple biological pathways relevant to T2D and CRC, suggesting that this plant may serve as a promising pharmacological candidate for the management of these diseases.

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