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The Potential Role of Camel Milk in Alleviating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Mice: A Network Pharmacology and In Vivo
Hongman Li1,2, Henigul Osman1,2, Hongyan Zhang1,2
1Laboratory of Quality and Safety Risk Assessment for Agro-Products of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Agro-Products Quality and Safety of Xinjiang, Urumqi 830091, China.
Abstract:
Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a complex and debilitating disorder with limited treatment options. Camel milk (CM), known for its rich nutrients and anti-fatigue properties, may offer multi-target benefits for managing this condition. This study utilized an integrated approach combining metabolomics, network pharmacology, and animal experiments. CM metabolites were profiled and screened via ADME. Potential targets were predicted and intersected with CFS/ME-associated genes. Male BALB/c mice were subjected to chronic restraint and forced swimming to evaluate the effects of CM (1000 mg/kg) on behavioral, inflammatory, neuroendocrine, and metabolic parameters. CM administration significantly improved exhaustive swimming time and reduced immobility. It attenuated systemic inflammation (restored IL-10), normalized brain CREB and DRD2/OPRM1 mRNA, and enhanced skeletal muscle AKT/GLUT4 expression and glycogen levels. Camel milk alleviates CFS/ME symptoms through the multi-component, multi-target regulation of neuroendocrine, inflammatory, and energy metabolism pathways. These preclinical findings suggest that CM may have potential as a supportive nutritional intervention for alleviating chronic fatigue, pending validation in human studies.
