This study conducted a systematic analysis to explore natural DNA topoisomerase I (topo I) inhibitors from (). Crude extract of exhibited notable toxic and anti-proliferative effects on A549 cells. A total of 36 components were identified using bioaffinity ultrafiltration UPLC-ESI-MS/MS. Pinoresinol, 1,8-dihydrox-yanthraquinone, quercetin, and lariciresinol were screened as topo I inhibitors. Their ESI fragmentation patterns were analysed. An obvious repair effect on damaged DNA strands was observed by topo I inhibitory binding assay. Moreover, a common feature-based pharmacophore model was constructed and another 7 topo I inhibitors were screened. Molecular docking indicated that hydrogen bond, π-anion, and π-alkyl interaction were major interactions. Molecular dynamics simulation revealed important residues determining the binding of amentoflavone, forsythoside B and topo I. The results improved current understanding of natural topo I inhibitors from . Moreover, the combination of multi-disciplinary approaches provided a new tool to investigate natural antitumor products.

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