Virtual Screening and Network Pharmacology-Based Study to Explore the Pharmacological Mechanism of <i>Vitis Venifera</i> (Grapes) for Anti-Breast Cancer Treatment

Abstract

Background: Breast cancer is a significant global concern, with its burden increasing worldwide. Projections for the coming decades indicate that a substantial proportion of the disease's incidence and mortality will affect underprivileged groups. There is enormous potential in natural products for developing therapeutic agents for breast cancer prevention and treatment. However, research evidence is essential to establish the effectiveness of these organic remedies. Objectives: Using a network ethnopharmacological framework, this study aims to assess the anti-breast cancer effects of Vitis vinifera (grapes), traditionally believed to have anticancer properties. Methods: The study utilized polypharmacological screening to gather information about Vitis vinifera (grapes) from multiple databases. It investigated the relationship between specific bioactives found in Vitis vinifera and targets associated with breast cancer using Binding DB. Results: The network analysis revealed ten potential bioactives interacting with 17 targets related to breast cancer. Among these, quercetin and kaempferol showed a higher number of interactions with the identified targets in the study. Conclusions: The research conducted an in-silico investigation of the cellular mechanisms by which specific bioactive phytoconstituents from Vitis Vinifera influence the inhibition of several targets involved in breast cancer.