Mechanism of action of piperine in the treatment of retinal ischemic injury based on bioinformatics and network pharmacology

Key Points

• Piperine shows a potential to mitigate retinal ischemic injury and improve recovery outcomes.
• The analysis identified key molecular pathways and mechanisms influenced by piperine in retinal health.
• This study utilized bioinformatics and network pharmacology methods to explore piperine's effects on retinal ischemia.
• Findings suggest that piperine could serve as a complementary treatment, but clinical validation is needed.