摘要：Network pharmacology analysis has shown that Qu Feng Xuan Bi Formula (QFXBF) is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine used to treat bronchial asthma, with demonstrated remarkable effects; however, its effects on airway inflammation and bronchial asthma alleviation remain unclear. This study aimed to explore the underlying mechanism of QFXBF by assessing toll-like receptor-9 (TLR-9) and the downstream MAPK signaling pathway as well as the immune modulation of the Th1/Th2 balance. The results showed that the aqueous extract of QFXBF increased TLR-9 expression, regulated the downstream genes AP-1, JNK, and ERK1/2, and reduced serum IL-5 levels in the high-dose QFXBF group; meanwhile, following QFXBF treatment, IFN-γ and TNF-α levels were increased, indicating that the Th1/Th2 immune balance was reversed as predicted. These findings provide a mechanism underlying QFXBF’s effects, which significantly improves the treatment and management of patients with bronchial asthma and profoundly impacts medical information processing.
