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Our study primarily identifies TnP as a multifaceted modulator of drug metabolism, wound healing, proteolytic activity, and pigmentation pathways. Results: Transcriptomic profiling of TnP-treated larvae following tail fin amputation revealed 558 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), categorized into four functional networks: (1) drug-metabolizing enzymes (cyp3a65, cyp1a) and transporters (SLC\/ABC families), where TnP alters xenobiotic processing through Phase I\/II modulation; (2) cellular trafficking and immune regulation, with upregulated myosin genes (myhb\/mylz3) enhancing wound repair and tlr5-cdc42 signaling fine-tuning inflammation; (3) proteolytic cascades (c6ast4, prss1) coupled to autophagy (ulk1a, atg2a) and metabolic rewiring (g6pca.1-tg axis); and (4) melanogenesis-circadian networks (pmela\/dct-fbxl3l) linked to ubiquitin-mediated protein turnover. Key findings highlight TnP\u2019s unique coordination of rapid (protease activation) and sustained (metabolic adaptation) responses, enabled by short network path lengths (1.6\u20132.1 edges). Hub genes, such as nr1i2 (pxr), ppara, and bcl6aa\/b, mediate crosstalk between these systems, while potential risks\u2014including muscle hypercontractility (myhb overexpression) or cardiovascular effects (ace2-ppp3ccb)\u2014underscore the need for targeted delivery. The zebrafish model validated TnP-conserved mechanisms with human relevance, particularly in drug metabolism and tissue repair. TnP\u2019s ability to synchronize extracellular matrix remodeling, immune resolution, and metabolic homeostasis supports its development for the treatment of fibrosis, metabolic disorders, and inflammatory conditions. Conclusions: Future work should focus on optimizing tissue-specific delivery and assessing genetic variability to advance clinical translation. 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