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Histopathological and immunohistochemical evaluations revealed significant tissue alterations in the digestive gland and head-foot regions of treated snails. Gene and protein interaction networks supported these findings by linking compound action to immune and oxidative regulatory pathways. This integrative study demonstrated that\n                    <jats:italic>Illicium verum<\/jats:italic>\n                    contains bioactive compounds capable of modulating oxidative stress, immune responses, and tissue integrity in\n                    <jats:italic>B. alexandrina<\/jats:italic>\n                    as an animal model. Integrating phytochemical analysis with in silico and molecular simulations offers a powerful approach for understanding and optimizing bioactive compounds. While phytochemical profiling identifies key constituents such as flavonoids and phenylpropanoids, computational tools predict their binding to biological targets, pharmacokinetics, and safety. 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