Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) poses a formidable global health challenge, exhibiting significant prevalence variations across diverse regions.This study delves into the potential therapeutic implications of punicalagin, a polyphenol abundant in pomegranates, for HCC.The primary objectives encompass the identification of potent mol. targets and enriched pathways influenced by punicalagin using integrated bioinformatic anal.Materials and methods: Employing Gene Set Enrichment Anal. (GSEA), the study discerned potential differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in liver cancer.Collating information from diverse databases, including GEO2R, CTD database, and Gene Cards, revealed a set of 20 potential targets.A pharmacol. network anal. was subsequently conducted using STITCH, with Cytoscape software pinpointing five highly upregulated genes within the punicalagin network such as SRC, CASP3, AKT1, IL6, and NOS3 via the cytohubba plugin.Furthermore, Gene Ontol. (GO) anal. was employed to predict functional categories, unveiling key insights into the potential biol. impact of punicalagin.Results: KEGG pathway anal. demonstrated enrichment in crucial pathways such as AMPK signaling, HIF1a, and mTOR signaling, shedding light on the mol. mechanisms influenced by punicalagin.Diagnostic assessments were performed by analyzing mRNA expression levels and overall survival for the identified targets, utilizing datasets from UALCAN and GEPIA databases.Structural confirmation of punicalagin interactions with its targets was accomplished through mol. docking studies, revealing robust binding associations with biomols. such as SRC, CASP3, AKT1, IL6, and NOS3.Exptl. validation involved RT-PCR, showcasing reduced expression levels of target biomols. such as SRC, CASP3, AKT1, IL6, and NOS3 in HepG2 cells treated with punicalagin.Conclusion: These findings underscore the potential of punicalagin as a promising therapeutic avenue for liver cancer treatment, presenting a comprehensive approach that integrates computational insights with exptl. evidence.