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Nada H, Kim S, Jaemin C, Park S, Choi Y, Lee MY, Lee K. From pixels to druggable leads: A CADD strategy for the design and synthesis of potent DDR1 inhibitors. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE 2024; 254:108318. [PMID: 38991374 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2024.108318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 06/30/2024] [Accepted: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE While numerous in silico tools exist for target-based drug discovery, the inconsistent integration of in vitro data with predictive models hinders research and development productivity. This is particularly apparent during the Hit-to-Lead stage, where unreliable in-silico tools often lead to suboptimal lead selection. Herein, we address this challenge by presenting a CADD-guided pipeline that successfully integrates rational drug design with in-silico hits to identify a promising DDR1 lead. METHODS 2 × 1000 ns MD simulations along with their respective FEL and MMPBSA analyses were employed to guide the rational design and synthesis of 12 novel compounds which were evaluated for their DDR inhibition. RESULTS The molecular dynamics investigation of the initial hit led to the identification of key structural features within the DDR1 binding pocket. The identified key features were used to guide the rational design and synthesis of twelve novel derivatives. SAR analysis, biological evaluation, molecular dynamics, and free energy calculations were carried out for the synthesized derivatives to understand their mechanism of action. Compound 4c exhibited the strongest inhibition and selectivity for DDR1, with an IC50 of 0.11 µM. CONCLUSIONS The MD simulations led to the identification of a key hydrophobic groove in the DDR1 binding pocket. The integrated approach of SAR analysis with molecular dynamics led to the identification of compound 4c as a promising lead for further development of potent and selective DDR1 inhibitors. Moreover, this work establishes a protocol for translating in silico hits to real world bioactive druggable leads.
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- Hossam Nada
- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, the Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, the Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, the Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, the Republic of Korea
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- College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, the Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, the Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, the Republic of Korea.
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Paul P, Iftehimul M, Dey D, Mia MAR, Al-Khafaji K, Pal B, Biswas P, Mandal M, Hasan MN. Investigating the potent TOPO IIα inhibitors in breast cancer through the study of computational drug discovery research approaches. Mol Divers 2024:10.1007/s11030-024-10882-0. [PMID: 38773015 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-024-10882-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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Breast cancer (BC) is the second-leading cause of cancer after lung cancer. The disease has affected millions of people and resulted in many deaths. In the metastasis of breast cancer cells, Topoisomerase IIα plays a vital role. Therefore, this investigation aims to identify potential flavonoid compounds against BC by inhibiting this enzyme at an early stage. Based on previous studies, we selected and screened several plant-derived flavonoid compounds with potential anti-breast cancer activity using PyRx 0.8 and Schrodinger applications for preliminary molecular docking: the highest docking scores of Myricetin (-11.6 kcal/mol) and Quercetin (-10.0 kcal/mol). Next, we evaluated the top four compounds on the Way2Drug server to complete the cytotoxicity evaluation, which demonstrated anti-cancer and anti-breast cancer activity in various cell lines. According to pharmacokinetics studies, four compounds exhibited outstanding values and functioned similar to drug-like molecules. Moreover, Myricetin, Quercetin, and Morin displayed the highest number of hydrogen bonds, with the corresponding receptor forming residues asn120, thr147, and lys168. The protein-ligand complexes were validated using the Desmond simulator, and their data were compared to the anti-breast cancer drug Doxorubicin. In the simulation analysis, various parameters were evaluated, including RMSD, RMSF, Rg, SASA, MolSA, PSA, and hydrogen bond interaction. Finally, validated our dynamic simulation result with MM-GBSA operation, and Myricetin and Quercetin had the greatest score of -72.74344651, -66.66771823 kcal/mol, which is outstanding than the control drug. Hence, the computational research approach determined that Myricetin, Quercetin, and Morin could be industrially developed for the alternative treatment of breast cancer following additional confirmation from animal and cell line studies.
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- Priyanka Paul
- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Life Science Faculty, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalgonj, 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biotechnology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, 2202, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Life Science Faculty, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalgonj, 8100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, International Islamic University Malaysia, 25200, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
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- Department of Environmental Science, College of Energy and Environmental Science, Al-Karkh, University of Science, Baghdad, 10081, Iraq
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Life Science Faculty, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalgonj, 8100, Bangladesh
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
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- Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Life Science Faculty, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalgonj, 8100, Bangladesh.
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Jashore University of Science and Technology, Jashore, 7408, Bangladesh
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Zare F, Ataollahi E, Mardaneh P, Sakhteman A, Keshavarz V, Solhjoo A, Emami L. A combination of virtual screening, molecular dynamics simulation, MM/PBSA, ADMET, and DFT calculations to identify a potential DPP4 inhibitor. Sci Rep 2024; 14:7749. [PMID: 38565703 PMCID: PMC10987597 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58485-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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DPP4 inhibitors can control glucose homeostasis by increasing the level of GLP-1 incretins hormone due to dipeptidase mimicking. Despite the potent effects of DPP4 inhibitors, these compounds cause unwanted toxicity attributable to their effect on other enzymes. As a result, it seems essential to find novel and DPP4 selective compounds. In this study, we introduce a potent and selective DPP4 inhibitor via structure-based virtual screening, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, MM/PBSA calculations, DFT analysis, and ADMET profile. The screened compounds based on similarity with FDA-approved DPP4 inhibitors were docked towards the DPP4 enzyme. The compound with the highest docking score, ZINC000003015356, was selected. For further considerations, molecular docking studies were performed on selected ligands and FDA-approved drugs for DPP8 and DPP9 enzymes. Molecular dynamics simulation was run during 200 ns and the analysis of RMSD, RMSF, Rg, PCA, and hydrogen bonding were performed. The MD outputs showed stability of the ligand-protein complex compared to available drugs in the market. The total free binding energy obtained for the proposed DPP4 inhibitor was more negative than its co-crystal ligand (N7F). ZINC000003015356 confirmed the role of the five Lipinski rule and also, have low toxicity parameter according to properties. Finally, DFT calculations indicated that this compound is sufficiently soft.
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- Fateme Zare
- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Medicinal and Natural Products Chemistry Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Chair of Proteomics and Bioanalytics, Technical University of Munich (TUM), 85354, Freising, Germany
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- Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Quality Control of Drug Products, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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- Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Liu M, Zhang J, Li X, Wang Y. Research progress of DDR1 inhibitors in the treatment of multiple human diseases. Eur J Med Chem 2024; 268:116291. [PMID: 38452728 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2024.116291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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Discoidin domain receptor 1 (DDR1) is a collagen-activated receptor tyrosine kinase (RTK) and plays pivotal roles in regulating cellular functions such as proliferation, differentiation, invasion, migration, and matrix remodeling. DDR1 is involved in the occurrence and progression of many human diseases, including cancer, fibrosis, and inflammation. Therefore, DDR1 represents a highly promising therapeutic target. Although no selective small-molecule inhibitors have reached clinical trials to date, many molecules have shown therapeutic effects in preclinical studies. For example, BK40143 has demonstrated significant promise in the therapy of neurodegenerative diseases. In this context, our perspective aims to provide an in-depth exploration of DDR1, encompassing its structure characteristics, biological functions, and disease relevance. Furthermore, we emphasize the importance of understanding the structure-activity relationship of DDR1 inhibitors and highlight the unique advantages of dual-target or multitarget inhibitors. We anticipate offering valuable insights into the development of more efficacious DDR1-targeted drugs.
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- Mengying Liu
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Targeted Tracer Research and Development Laboratory, Institute of Respiratory Health, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province & Precision Medicine Research Center, Neuro-system and Multimorbidity Laboratory, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China; Frontiers Medical Center, Tianfu Jincheng Laboratory, Chengdu, 610212, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Targeted Tracer Research and Development Laboratory, Institute of Respiratory Health, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province & Precision Medicine Research Center, Neuro-system and Multimorbidity Laboratory, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China; Frontiers Medical Center, Tianfu Jincheng Laboratory, Chengdu, 610212, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Dermatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Targeted Tracer Research and Development Laboratory, Institute of Respiratory Health, Frontiers Science Center for Disease-related Molecular Network, Precision Medicine Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province & Precision Medicine Research Center, Neuro-system and Multimorbidity Laboratory, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China; Frontiers Medical Center, Tianfu Jincheng Laboratory, Chengdu, 610212, Sichuan, China.
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Nagar A, Dubey A, Sharma A, Singh M. Exploring promising natural compounds for breast cancer treatment: in silico molecular docking targeting WDR5-MYC protein interaction. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024:1-15. [PMID: 38356140 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2024.2317975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Cancer is an aberrant differentiation of normal cells, characterized by uncontrolled growth and the potential to acquire invasive and aggressive properties that ultimately lead to metastasis. In the realm of scientific exploration, a multitude of pathways has been investigated and targeted by researchers, among which one specific pathway is recognized as WDR5-MYC. Continuous investigations and research show that WDR5-MYC is a therapeutic target protein. Hence, the discovery of naturally occurring compounds with anticancer properties has been suggested as a rapid and efficient alternative for the development of anticancerous therapeutics. A virtual screening approach was used to identify the most potent compounds from the NP-lib database at the MTiOpenScreen webserver against WDR5-MYC. This process yielded a total of 304 identified compounds. Subsequently, after screening, four potent compounds, namely Estrone (ZINC000003869899), Ethyl-1,2-benzanthracene (ZINC000003157052), Strychnine (ZINC000000119434) and 7H-DIBENZO [C, G] CARBAZOLE (ZINC000001562130), along with a cocrystallized 5-[4-(trifluoromethyl) phenyl]-1H-tetrazole inhibitor (QBP) as a reference ligand, were considered for stringent molecular docking. Thus, each compound exhibited significant docking energy between -8.2 and -7.7 kcal/mol and molecular contacts with essential residue Asn225, Lys250, Ser267 and Lys272 in the active pocket of WDR5-MYC against the QBP inhibitor (the native ligand QBP serves as a reference in the comparative analysis of docked complexes). The results support the potent compounds for drug-likeness and strong binding affinity with WDR5-MYC protein. Further, the stability of the selected compounds was predicted by molecular dynamics simulation (100 ns) contributed by intermolecular hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. This demonstrates the potential of the selected compounds to be used against breast cancer treatment.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Amka Nagar
- Department of Life Sciences, Sharda School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Computational Chemistry and Drug Discovery Division, Quanta Calculus, India
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- Strathclyde Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Life Sciences, Sharda School of Basic Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Yang C, Zhang Z, Peng B. New insights into searching patulin degrading enzymes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae through proteomic and molecular docking analysis. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 463:132806. [PMID: 37922585 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Global warming has increased the contamination of mycotoxins. Patulin (PAT) is a harmful contaminant that poses a serious threat to food safety and human health. Saccharomyces cerevisiae biodegrades PAT by its enzymes during fermentation, which is a safe and efficient method of detoxification. However, the key degradation enzymes remain unclear. In this study, the proteomic differences of Saccharomyces cerevisiae under PAT stress were investigated. The results showed that the proteins involved in redox reactions and defense mechanisms were significantly up-regulated to resist PAT stress. Subsequently, molecular docking was used to virtual screen for degrading enzymes. Among 18 proteins, YKL069W showed the highest binding affinity to PAT and was then expressed in Escherichia coli, where the purified YKL069W completely degraded 10 μg/mL PAT at 48 h. YKL069W was demonstrated to be able to degrade PAT into E-ascladiol. Molecular dynamics simulations confirmed that YKL069W was stable in catalyzing PAT degradation with a binding free energy of - 7.5 kcal/mol. Furthermore, it was hypothesized that CYS125 and CYS101 were the key amino acid residues for degradation. This study offers new insights for the rapid screening and development of PAT degrading enzymes and provides a theoretical basis for the detoxification of mycotoxins.
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- Chao Yang
- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Shenzhen Institute of Nutrition and Health, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, Genome Analysis Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture, Agricultural GenomicsInstitute at Shenzhen, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenzhen 518000, China.
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Xie J, Zhang X, Meng D, Li Y, Deng P. Identification of potentially high drug-like VEGFR2/c-Met dual-target type II kinase inhibitors with symmetric skeletons based on structural screening. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:1249-1267. [PMID: 37042992 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2199082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
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Vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) and c-Mesenchymal epithelial transition factor (c-Met) are tyrosine kinase receptors associated with the occurrence of malignant tumors. Studies have shown that inhibition of VEGFR2 promotes a feedback increase in c-Met, a mechanism linked to the emergence of resistance to VEGFR2 inhibitors. Therefore, treatment targeting both VEGFR2 and c-Met will have better application prospects. In this study, hierarchical virtual screening was performed on ZINC15, Molport and Mcule-ULTIMATE databases to identify potential VEGFR2/c-Met dual inhibitors. Firstly, the best pharmacophore model for each target was used to cross-screen the three databases, and the compounds that could match the two pharmacophore models were then retained based on the Fit Value of the respective crystal ligands. Compounds ZINC, MOL, and MLB named after their database sources were retained by binding pattern analysis and docking assessment. ADMET predictions indicated that ZINC had significantly higher oral bioavailability compared to the approved drug cabozantinib. This is likely due to ZINC's unique symmetrical backbone with less structure complexity, which may reduce the occurrence of adverse effects. Molecular dynamics simulations and binding free energy analysis showed that all three hit compounds were able to stably bind at the active site, but only ZINC could form high occupancy of hydrogen bonds with both VEGFR2 and c-Met, and also only ZINC had a higher binding free energy than crystal ligands, suggesting that ZINC was the most likely potential VEGFR2/c-Met dual-target inhibitor. This finding provides a promising starting point for the development of VEGFR2/c-Met dual-target inhibitors.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Jiali Xie
- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Research Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Safety Research of APIs, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Research Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Safety Research of APIs, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Research Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Safety Research of APIs, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Research Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Safety Research of APIs, Chongqing, China
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Gordon AT, Hosten EC, van Vuuren S, Ogunlaja AS. Copper(II)-photocatalyzed Hydrocarboxylation of Schiff bases with CO 2: antimicrobial evaluation and in silico studies of Schiff bases and unnatural α-amino acids. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024:1-14. [PMID: 38192072 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2024.2301765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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We synthesized and characterized two copper(II) complexes: [CuL2Cl]Cl and [CuL'2Cl]Cl, where L = 2,2'-bipyridine and L' = 4,4'-dimethyl-2,2'-bipyridine. We evaluated their photocatalytic hydrocarboxylation properties on a series of synthesized Schiff bases (SBs): (E)-1-(4-((5-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino)phenyl)ethanone (SB1), (E)-N-(4-(dimethylamino)benzylidene)benzo[d]thiazol-2-amine (SB2), (E)-4-Bromo-2-((thiazol-2-ylimino)methyl)phenol (SB3), and (E)-4-((5-bromo-2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino)-1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-1H-pyrazol-3(2H)-one (SB4). Under mild photocatalytic reaction conditions (room temperature, 1 atm CO2, 30-watt Blue LED light), the derivatives of α-amino acids UAA1-4 were obtained with yields ranging from 5% to 44%. Experimental results demonstrated that [CuL2Cl]Cl exhibited superior photocatalytic efficiency compared to [CuL'2Cl]Cl, attributed to favourable electronic properties. In silico studies revealed strong binding strengths with E. faecalis DHFR (4M7U) for docked Schiff bases (SB) and unnatural α-amino acids (UAAs). In vitro studies further demonstrated significant antimicrobial and antifungal activity for SB2, SB3, and SB4, while none of the synthesized UAAs exhibited such properties, primarily due to the electronic and binding properties of these molecules.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Allen T Gordon
- Department of Chemistry, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Parktown, South Africa
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- Department of Chemistry, Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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Mahdi I, Imbimbo P, Ortaakarsu AB, Adhiambo Ochieng M, Ben Bakrim W, Drissi BE, Ibrahim MA, Abdelfattah MAO, Mahmoud MF, Monti DM, Sobeh M. Chemical profiling and dermatological and anti-aging properties of Syzygium jambos L. (Alston): evidence from molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and in vitro experiments. Front Mol Biosci 2024; 10:1331059. [PMID: 38250734 PMCID: PMC10797028 DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2023.1331059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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The phytoconstituents of the aqueous extract from Syzygium jambos L. (Alston) leaves were defined using HPLC-PDA-MS/MS and the antioxidant, anti-aging, antibacterial, and anti-biofilm activities of the extract were in silico and in vitro investigated. The antioxidant activities were performed using in vitro DPPH and FRAP assays as well as H2-DCFDA assay in HaCaT cells in which oxidative stress was induced by UVA radiation. Anti-aging activity was tested in vitro, using aging-related enzymes. The antibacterial, anti-biofilm and inhibitory effects on bacterial mobilities (swarming and swimming) were assessed against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Results showed that S. jambos aqueous extract contained 28 phytochemicals belonging to different metabolite classes, mainly phenolic acids, gallic acid derivatives, flavonoids, and ellagitannins. Mineral content analysis showed that S. jambos leaves contained moderate amounts of nitrogen, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and zinc, relatively low amounts of phosphorus and copper, and high concentration of calcium and iron. The extract displayed strong antioxidant activities in vitro and inhibited UVA-induced oxidative stress in HaCaT cells. Docking the major compounds identified in the extract into the four main protein targets involved in skin aging revealed an appreciable inhibitory potential of these compounds against tyrosinase, elastase, hyaluronidase, and collagenase enzymes. Moreover, molecular dynamic simulations were adopted to confirm the binding affinity of some selected compounds towards the target enzymes. The extract exhibited pronounced in vitro anti-aging effects, compared to kojic acid and quercetin (the reference compounds). It also inhibited the growth of P. aeruginosa, counteracted its ability to form biofilm, and impeded its swarming and swimming mobilities. Altogether, these findings strongly propose S. jambos leaves as a promising source of bioactive metabolites for the development of natural cosmeceutical and dermatological agents.
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- Ismail Mahdi
- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Napoli Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte Sant’Angelo, Napoli, Italy
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Napoli Federico II, Complesso Universitario Monte Sant’Angelo, Napoli, Italy
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science, University Mohammed VI Polytechnic, Ben Guerir, Morocco
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Sahoo M, Behera DU, Gaur M, Subudhi E. Molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, and MM/PBSA analysis of ginger phytocompounds as a potential inhibitor of AcrB for treating multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024:1-17. [PMID: 38165647 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2299741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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The emergence of Multidrug resistance (MDR) in human pathogens has defected the existing antibiotics and compelled us to understand more about the basic science behind alternate anti-infective drug discovery. Soon, proteome analysis identified AcrB efflux pump protein as a promising drug target using plant-driven phytocompounds used in traditional medicine systems with lesser side effects. Thus, the present study aims to explore the novel, less toxic, and natural inhibitors of Klebsiella pneumoniae AcrB pump protein from 69 Zingiber officinale phyto-molecules available in the SpiceRx database through computational-biology approaches. AcrB protein's homology-modelling was carried out to get a 3D structure. The multistep-docking (HTVS, SP, and XP) were employed to eliminate less-suitable compounds in each step based on the docking score. The chosen hit-compounds underwent induced-fit docking (IFD). Based on the XP GScore, the top three compounds, epicatechin (-10.78), 6-gingerol (-9.71), and quercetin (-9.09) kcal/mol, were selected for further calculation of binding free energy (MM/GBSA). Furthermore, the short-listed compounds were assessed for their drug-like properties based on in silico ADMET properties and Pa, Pi values. In addition, the molecular dynamics simulation (MDS) studies for 250 ns elucidated the binding mechanism of epicatechin, 6-gingerol, and quercetin to AcrB. From the dynamic binding free energy calculations using MM/PBSA, 6-gingerol exhibited a strong binding affinity towards AcrB. Further, the 6-gingerol complex's energy fluctuation was observed from the free energy landscape. In conclusion, 6-gingerol has a promising inhibiting potential against the AcrB efflux pump and thus necessitates further validation through in vitro and in vivo experiments.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Maheswata Sahoo
- Centre for Biotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Drug Development, and Analysis Laboratory, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India
- Department of Biotechnology, Punjabi University, Patiala, India
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- Centre for Biotechnology, Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Saini R, Kumari S, Singh A, Mishra A. From nature to cancer therapy: Evaluating the Streptomyces clavuligerus secondary metabolites for potential protein kinase inhibitors. J Cell Biochem 2024; 125:59-78. [PMID: 38047468 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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The study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant, protein kinase inhibitory (PKIs) potential, cytotoxicity activity of Streptomyces clavuligerus extract. DPPH assay revealed a robust free radical scavenging capacity (IC50 28.90 ± 0.24 µg/mL) of organic extract with a maximum inhibition percentage of 61 ± 1.04%. PKIs assay revealed the formation of a whitish bald zone by S. clavuligerus extracts which indicates the presence of PKIs. The cytotoxicity activity of organic fraction of extract through Sulforhodamine B assay on MCF-7, Hop-62, SiHa, and PC-3 cell lines demonstrated the lowest GI50 value against the MCF-7 cell line followed by the PC-3 cell line, showing potent growth inhibitory potential against human breast cancer and human prostate cancer cell line. HR-LCMS analysis identified multiple secondary metabolites from the organic and aqueous extracts of S. clavuligerus when incubated at 30°C under 200 rpm for 3 days. All the secondary metabolites were elucidated for their potential to inhibit RTKs by molecular docking, molecular dynamic simulation, MM/GBSA calculations, and free energy approach. It revealed the superior inhibitory potential of epirubicin (Epi) and dodecaprenyl phosphate-galacturonic acid (DPGA) against fibroblast growth factors receptor (FGFR). Epi also exhibited excellent inhibitory activity against the platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR), while DPGA effectively inhibited the vascular endothelial growth factor receptor. Additionally, the presence Epi in S. clavuligerus extract was validated through the HPLC technique. Thus, our findings highlight a superior inhibitory potential of Epi against FGFR and PDGFR RTKs than the FDA-approved drug.
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- Ravi Saini
- Biomolecular Laboratory, School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Biomolecular Laboratory, School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Biomolecular Laboratory, School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Tokalı FS, Şenol H, Yetke Hİ, Hacıosmanoğlu-Aldoğan E. Novel quinazoline-chromene hybrids as anticancer agents: Synthesis, biological activity, molecular docking, dynamics and ADME studies. Arch Pharm (Weinheim) 2023; 356:e2300423. [PMID: 37736677 DOI: 10.1002/ardp.202300423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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In this study, new quinazoline-chromene hybrid compounds were synthesized. The cytotoxic effects on cell viability of the hybrid compounds were tested against A549 human lung adenocarcinoma and BEAS-2B healthy bronchial epithelial cell lines in vitro. In addition, the ability of the active compounds to inhibit cell migration was tested. Molecular docking studies were performed to evaluate the ligand-protein interactions, and molecular dynamics simulations were performed to determine the interactions and stability of ligand-protein complexes. In silico absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) studies were conducted to estimate the drug-likeness of the compounds. Compounds 4 (IC50 = 51.2 µM) and 5 (IC50 = 44.2 µM) were found to be the most active agents against A549 cells. They are found to be more selective against A549 cells than the reference drug doxorubicin. They also have the ability to significantly inhibit cell migration. They have the best docking scores against epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) (-11.300 and -11.226 kcal/mol) and vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2 (VEGFR2) (-10.987 and -11.247 kcal/mol), respectively. In MD simulations, compounds 4 and 5 have strong hydrogen bond interactions above 80% of simulation times and showed a low ligand root mean square deviation (RMSD) around 2 Å. According to the ADME analysis, compounds 4 and 5 exhibit excellent drug-likeness and pharmacokinetic characteristics.
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- Feyzi Sinan Tokalı
- Department of Material and Material Processing Technologies, Kars Vocational School, Kafkas University, Kars, Türkiye
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bezmialem Vakif University, Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Mariadoss AVA, Wang CZ. Exploring the Cellular and Molecular Mechanism of Discoidin Domain Receptors (DDR1 and DDR2) in Bone Formation, Regeneration, and Its Associated Disease Conditions. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:14895. [PMID: 37834343 PMCID: PMC10573612 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241914895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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The tyrosine kinase family receptor of discoidin domain receptors (DDR1 and DDR2) is known to be activated by extracellular matrix collagen catalytic binding protein receptors. They play a remarkable role in cell proliferation, differentiation, migration, and cell survival. DDR1 of the DDR family regulates matrix-metalloproteinase, which causes extracellular matrix (ECM) remodeling and reconstruction during unbalanced homeostasis. Collagenous-rich DDR1 triggers the ECM of cartilage to regenerate the cartilage tissue in osteoarthritis (OA) and temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Moreover, DDR2 is prominently present in the fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells, myofibroblasts, and chondrocytes. It is crucial in generating and breaking collagen vital cellular activities like proliferation, differentiation, and adhesion mechanisms. However, the deficiency of DDR1 rather than DDR2 was detrimental in cases of OA and TMDs. DDR1 stimulated the ECM cartilage and improved bone regeneration. Based on the above information, we made an effort to outline the advancement of the utmost promising DDR1 and DDR2 regulation in bone and cartilage, also summarizing their structural, biological activity, and selectivity.
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- Orthopaedic Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan;
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Regeneration Medicine and Cell Therapy Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- College of Professional Studies, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 912301, Taiwan
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Fikry E, Mahdi I, Buğra Ortaakarsu A, Tawfeek N, Adhiambo Ochieng M, Ben Bakrim W, AO Abdelfattah M, Omari KW, Mahmoud MF, Sobeh M. Dermato-cosmeceutical properties of Pseudobombax ellipticum (Kunth) Dugand: Chemical profiling, in vitro and in silico studies. Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:101778. [PMID: 37746045 PMCID: PMC10511495 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023] Open
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Plant extracts and their individual components have been used to manage skin aging for several decades. Recently, the discovery of new natural bioactive agents, that not only enhance the skin health but also offer protection against various deleterious factors, such as free radicals, ultraviolet radiation, and microbial infections, has been a potential target by many researchers. The aim of the current work was to investigate the phytochemical profile of an ethanol bark extract from Pseudobombax ellipticum, and to evaluate its antioxidant, antiaging and antibacterial activities in vitro. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics studies were adopted to estimate and confirm the binding affinity of several compounds and explain their binding pattern at the binding sites of four target enzymes associated with skin aging, namely collagenase, elastase, tyrosinase, and hyaluronidase. HPLC-MS/MS analysis led to the tentative identification of 35 compounds comprising phenolic acids, and their glycosides, procyanidins and flavonoid glycosides. The extract demonstrated a promising in vitro antioxidant activity in the DPPH and FRAP assays (IC50 56.45 and 15.34 μg/mL, respectively), and was able to inhibit the aforementioned key enzymes with comparable results to the reference drugs. In addition, the extract (6.25 mg/mL) inhibited the biofilm production of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and diminished the swimming and swarming motilities. The docked compounds revealed appreciable binding energy with the tested enzymes and were stable throughout the molecular dynamic simulations. In view of this data, P. ellipticum bark can be regarded as a good candidate for prospective application in derma-cosmeceutical preparations.
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- Eman Fikry
- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Science, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Science, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Science, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco
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- College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Kuwait
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- AgroBioSciences Program, College for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Science, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir 43150, Morocco
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Xie J, Meng D, Li Y, Li R, Deng P. Virtual screening for potential discoidin domain receptor 1 (DDR1) inhibitors based on structural assessment. Mol Divers 2023; 27:2297-2314. [PMID: 36322341 DOI: 10.1007/s11030-022-10557-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Discoidin domain receptor 1 (DDR1) (EC Number 2.7.10.1) has recently been considered as a promising therapeutic target for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). However, none of the currently discovered DDR1 inhibitors have been included in clinical studies due to low target specificity or druggability limitations, necessitating various approaches to develop novel DDR1 inhibitors. In this study, to assure target specificity, a docking assessment of the DDR1 crystal structures was undertaken to find the well-differentiated crystal structure, and 4CKR was identified among many crystal structures. Then, using the best pharmacophore model and molecular docking, virtual screening of the ChEMBL database was done, and five potential molecules were identified as promising inhibitors of DDR1. Subsequently, all hit compound complex systems were validated using molecular dynamics simulations and MM/PBSA methods to assess the stability of the system after ligand binding to DDR1. Based on molecular dynamics simulations and hydrogen-bonding occupancy analysis, the DDR1-Cpd2, DDR1-Cpd17, and DDR1-Cpd18 complex systems exhibited superior stability compared to the DDR1-Cpd1 and DDR-Cpd33 complex systems. Meanwhile, when targeting DDR1, the descending order of the five hit molecules' binding free energies was Cpd17 (- 145.820 kJ/mol) > Cpd2 (- 131.818 kJ/mol) > Cpd18 (- 130.692 kJ/mol) > Cpd33 (- 129.175 kJ/mol) > Cpd1 (- 126.103 kJ/mol). Among them, Cpd2, Cpd17, and Cpd18 showed improved binding characteristics, indicating that they may be potential DDR1 inhibitors. In this research, we developed a high-hit rate, effective screening method that serves as a theoretical guide for finding DDR1 inhibitors for the development of IPF therapeutics.
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- Jiali Xie
- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Chongqing Key Research Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Safety Research of APIs, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Chongqing Key Research Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Safety Research of APIs, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, China.
- Chongqing Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Chongqing, 400016, China.
- Chongqing Key Research Laboratory for Quality Evaluation and Safety Research of APIs, Chongqing, 400016, China.
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Cao L, Wang Y, Chen X, Deng F, Li Z, Wang M, Zhang Y, Su R, Kim CK. Discovery of novel glucosinolates inhibiting advanced glycation end products: Virtual screening and molecular dynamic simulation. Proteins 2023; 91:1351-1360. [PMID: 37163477 DOI: 10.1002/prot.26506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Protein glycation can result in the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which pose a potential health risk due to their association with diabetic complications. Natural products are a source of drugs discovery and the search for potential natural inhibitors of AGEs is of great significance. Glucosinolates (GSLs) mainly from cruciferous plants have potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-glycation activities. In this study, the inhibitory activity of GSLs on bovine serum albumin (BSA) along with its mechanism was investigated by virtual screening and various computational simulation techniques. Virtual screening revealed that 174 GSLs were screened using Maestro based on the glide score and 89% of the compounds were found to have potential anti-glycation ability with the docking scores less than -5 kcal/mol. Molecular docking showed that the top 10 GSLs were bound to the IIA structural domain of BSA. Among them, glucohesperin (1) and 2-hydroxyethyl glucosinolate (2) had the lowest docking scores of -9.428 and -9.333 kcal/mol, respectively, reflecting their good binding affinity. Molecular dynamics simulations of 1 (ΔG = -43.46 kcal/mol) and 2 (ΔG = -43.71 kcal/mol) revealed that the complexes of these two compounds with proteins had good stability. Further binding site analysis suggested that the mechanism of inhibition of protein glycation by these two active ingredients might be through competitive hydrogen bonding to maintain the structural integrity of the protein, thus inhibiting glycation reaction. Moreover, the ADMET values and CYP450 metabolism prediction data were within the recommended values. Therefore, it can be concluded that 1 and 2 may act as potential anti-glycation agents.
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- Lan Cao
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Environment and Safety Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Inha University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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Şenol H, Ghaffari-Moghaddam M, Bulut Ş, Akbaş F, Köse A, Topçu G. Synthesis and Anticancer Activity of Novel Derivatives of α,β-Unsaturated Ketones Based on Oleanolic Acid: in Vitro and in Silico Studies against Prostate Cancer Cells. Chem Biodivers 2023; 20:e202301089. [PMID: 37596247 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202301089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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Herein, new derivatives of α,β-unsaturated ketones based on oleanolic acid (4 a-i) were designed, synthesized, characterized, and tested against human prostate cancer (PC3). According to the in vitro cytotoxic study, title compounds (4 a-i) showed significantly lower toxicity toward healthy cells (HUVEC) in comparison with the reference drug doxorubicin. The compounds with the lowest IC50 values on PC3 cell lines were 4 b (7.785 μM), 4 c (8.869 μM), and 4 e (8.765 μM). The results of the ADME calculations showed that the drug-likeness parameters were within the defined ranges according to Lipinski's and Jorgensen's rules. For the most potent compounds 4 b, 4 c, and 4 e, a molecular docking analysis using the induced fit docking (IFD) protocol was performed against three protein targets (PARP, PI3K, and mTOR). Based on the IFD scores, compound 4 b had the highest calculated affinity for PARP1, while compound 4 c had higher affinities for mTOR and PI3K. The MM-GBSA calculations showed that the most potent compounds had high binding affinities and formed stable complexes with the protein targets. Finally, a 50 ns molecular dynamics simulation was performed to study the behavior of protein target complexes under in silico physiological conditions.
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- Halil Şenol
- Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye
- University of Zabol, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, Zabol, 98615-538, Iran
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- Bezmialem Vakif University, Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Biotechnology, 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye
- Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology, 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biology, 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Aksaray University, Faculty of Science and Letters, Department of Chemistry, 68100, Aksaray, Türkiye
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- Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry Chemistry, 34093 Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Philo JE, Caudle JD, Moussa RN, Kampmeyer PM, Hasin TR, Seo DK, Sheaff RJ, Lamar AA. Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of a Library of Sulfonamide Analogs of Memantine to Target Glioblastoma. ChemMedChem 2023; 18:e202300134. [PMID: 37248422 DOI: 10.1002/cmdc.202300134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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A library of 34 lipophilic sulfonamides based upon the memantine core has been synthesized to identify potential drug candidates to cross the blood-brain barrier and target glioblastoma. The library was screened for in vitro activity against 4 mammalian cell lines, including U-87 (glioblastoma). Additional synthetic variation of the active compounds has validated the importance of specific regions of the pharmacophore, with the sulfonamide functionality and S-aryl unit displaying the most significant impact. In silico investigations suggest the active compounds might target DDR1 or RET proteins. The investigation has resulted in several compounds that warrant further development for lead optimization.
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- John E Philo
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Tulsa, 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Tulsa, 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Tulsa, 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Tulsa, 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Tulsa, 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Tulsa, 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Tulsa, 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, The University of Tulsa, 800 South Tucker Drive, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA
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Godesi S, Nada H, Lee J, Kang JH, Kim SY, Choi Y, Lee K. Integration of Hybridization Strategies in Pyridine-Urea Scaffolds for Novel Anticancer Agents: Design, Synthesis, and Mechanistic Insights. Molecules 2023; 28:4952. [PMID: 37446614 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28134952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Annually, millions of new cancer cases are reported, leading to millions of deaths worldwide. Among the newly reported cases, breast and colon cancers prevail as the most frequently detected variations. To effectively counteract this rapid increase, the development of innovative therapies is crucial. Small molecules possessing pyridine and urea moieties have been reported in many of the currently available anticancer agents, especially VEGFR2 inhibitors. With this in mind, a rational design approach was employed to create hybrid small molecules combining urea and pyridine. These synthesized compounds underwent in vitro testing against breast and colon cancer cell lines, revealing potent submicromolar anticancer activity. Compound 8a, specifically, exhibited an impressive GI50 value of 0.06 μM against the MCF7 cancer cell line, while compound 8h displayed the highest cytotoxic activity against the HCT116 cell line, with a GI50 of 0.33 ± 0.042 μM. Notably, compounds 8a, 8h, and 8i demonstrated excellent safety profiles when tested on normal cells. Molecular docking, dynamic studies, and free energy calculations were employed to validate the affinity of these compounds as VEGFR2 inhibitors.
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- Sreenivasulu Godesi
- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo, Cairo 11829, Egypt
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- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, National Cancer Center, Goyang 10408, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cancer Biology, Research Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang 10408, Republic of Korea
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- College of Biosciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea
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Nada H, Kim S, Park S, Lee MY, Lee K. Identification of Potent hDHODH Inhibitors for Lung Cancer via Virtual Screening of a Rationally Designed Small Combinatorial Library. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:21769-21780. [PMID: 37360481 PMCID: PMC10286098 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Cancer is characterized by altered cellular metabolism, and metabolic enzymes are considered as a promising target for anticancer therapy. Pyrimidine metabolism dysregulation is associated with various types of cancer, particularly lung cancer, which is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Recent studies have shown that small-cell lung cancer cells are particularly reliant on the pyrimidine biosynthesis pathway and are sensitive to its disruption. DHODH, the rate-limiting enzyme of the de novo pyrimidine production pathway, is essential in the production of RNA and DNA and is overexpressed in malignancies such as AML, skin cancer, breast cancer, and lung cancer, thereby highlighting DHODH as a viable target for developing drugs to combat lung cancer. Herein, rational drug design and computational techniques were used to discover novel DHODH inhibitors. A small combinatorial library was generated, and the top hits were synthesized and tested for anticancer activity against three lung cancer cell lines. Among the tested compounds, compound 5c possessed a stronger cytotoxicity (TC50 of 11 μM) compared to the standard FDA-approved drug (Regorafenib, TC50 of 13 μM) on the A549 cell line. Furthermore, compound 5c demonstrated potent inhibitory activity against hDHODH at a nanomolar level of 421 nM. DFT, molecular docking, molecular dynamic simulations, and free energy calculations were also carried out to understand the inhibitory mechanisms of the synthesized scaffolds. These in silico studies identified key mechanisms and structural features that will be crucial for future studies.
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Pacureanu L, Bora A, Crisan L. New Insights on the Activity and Selectivity of MAO-B Inhibitors through In Silico Methods. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24119583. [PMID: 37298535 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24119583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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To facilitate the identification of novel MAO-B inhibitors, we elaborated a consolidated computational approach, including a pharmacophoric atom-based 3D quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) model, activity cliffs, fingerprint, and molecular docking analysis on a dataset of 126 molecules. An AAHR.2 hypothesis with two hydrogen bond acceptors (A), one hydrophobic (H), and one aromatic ring (R) supplied a statistically significant 3D QSAR model reflected by the parameters: R2 = 0.900 (training set); Q2 = 0.774 and Pearson's R = 0.884 (test set), stability s = 0.736. Hydrophobic and electron-withdrawing fields portrayed the relationships between structural characteristics and inhibitory activity. The quinolin-2-one scaffold has a key role in selectivity towards MAO-B with an AUC of 0.962, as retrieved by ECFP4 analysis. Two activity cliffs showing meaningful potency variation in the MAO-B chemical space were observed. The docking study revealed interactions with crucial residues TYR:435, TYR:326, CYS:172, and GLN:206 responsible for MAO-B activity. Molecular docking is in consensus with and complementary to pharmacophoric 3D QSAR, ECFP4, and MM-GBSA analysis. The computational scenario provided here will assist chemists in quickly designing and predicting new potent and selective candidates as MAO-B inhibitors for MAO-B-driven diseases. This approach can also be used to identify MAO-B inhibitors from other libraries or screen top molecules for other targets involved in suitable diseases.
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- Liliana Pacureanu
- "Coriolan Dragulescu" Institute of Chemistry, 24 Mihai Viteazu Ave., 300223 Timisoara, Romania
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- "Coriolan Dragulescu" Institute of Chemistry, 24 Mihai Viteazu Ave., 300223 Timisoara, Romania
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- "Coriolan Dragulescu" Institute of Chemistry, 24 Mihai Viteazu Ave., 300223 Timisoara, Romania
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Su D, Xiong Y, Wei H, Wang S, Ke J, Liang P, Zhang H, Yu Y, Zuo Y, Yang L. Integrated analysis of ovarian cancer patients from prospective transcription factor activity reveals subtypes of prognostic significance. Heliyon 2023; 9:e16147. [PMID: 37215759 PMCID: PMC10199194 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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Transcription factors are protein molecules that act as regulators of gene expression. Aberrant protein activity of transcription factors can have a significant impact on tumor progression and metastasis in tumor patients. In this study, 868 immune-related transcription factors were identified from the transcription factor activity profile of 1823 ovarian cancer patients. The prognosis-related transcription factors were identified through univariate Cox analysis and random survival tree analysis, and two distinct clustering subtypes were subsequently derived based on these transcription factors. We assessed the clinical significance and genomics landscape of the two clustering subtypes and found statistically significant differences in prognosis, response to immunotherapy, and chemotherapy among ovarian cancer patients with different subtypes. Multi-scale Embedded Gene Co-expression Network Analysis was used to identify differential gene modules between the two clustering subtypes, which allowed us to conduct further analysis of biological pathways that exhibited significant differences between them. Finally, a ceRNA network was constructed to analyze lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory pairs with differential expression levels between two clustering subtypes. We expected that our study may provide some useful references for stratifying and treating patients with ovarian cancer.
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- Dongqing Su
- College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010070, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Harbin Medical University Cancer Hospital, Harbin 150081, China
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- College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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- The State Key Laboratory of Reproductive Regulation and Breeding of Grassland Livestock, College of Life Sciences, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot, 010070, China
- Digital College, Inner Mongolia Intelligent Union Big Data Academy, Inner Mongolia Wesure Date Technology Co., Ltd., Hohhot, 010010, China
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- College of Bioinformatics Science and Technology, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China
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Ruzi Z, Bozorov K, Nie L, Zhao J, Akber Aisa H. Discovery of novel (E)-1-methyl-9-(3-methylbenzylidene)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4(1H)-one as DDR2 kinase inhibitor: Synthesis, molecular docking, and anticancer properties. Bioorg Chem 2023; 135:106506. [PMID: 37030105 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioorg.2023.106506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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We report the synthesis, molecular docking and anticancer properties of the novel compound (E)-1-methyl-9-(3-methylbenzylidene)-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4(1H)-one (PP562). PP562 was screened against sixteen human cancer cell lines and exhibited excellent antiproliferative activity with IC50 values ranging from 0.016 to 5.667 μM. Experiments were carried out using the target PP562 at a single dose of 1.0 μM against a kinase panel comprising 100 different enzymes. A plausible binding mechanism for PP562 inhibition of DDR2 was determined using molecular dynamic analysis. The effect of PP562 on cell proliferation was also examined in cancer cell models with both high and low expression of the DDR2 gene; PP562 inhibition of high-expressing cells was more prominent than that for low expressing cells. PP562 also exhibits excellent anticancer potency toward the HGC-27 gastric cancer cell line. In addition, PP562 inhibits colony formation, cell migration, and adhesion, induces cell cycle arrest at the G2/M phase, and affects ROS generation and cell apoptosis. After DDR2 gene knockdown, the antitumor effects of PP562 on tumor cells were significantly impaired. These results suggested that PP562 might exert its inhibitory effect on HCG-27 proliferation through the DDR2 target.
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Nada H, Sivaraman A, Lu Q, Min K, Kim S, Goo JI, Choi Y, Lee K. Perspective for Discovery of Small Molecule IL-6 Inhibitors through Study of Structure–Activity Relationships and Molecular Docking. J Med Chem 2023; 66:4417-4433. [PMID: 36971365 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a proinflammatory cytokine that plays a key role in the pathogenesis and physiology of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, such as coronary heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and most recently COVID-19. IL-6 and its signaling pathway are promising targets in the treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Although, anti-IL-6 monoclonal antibodies are currently being used in clinics, huge unmet medical needs remain because of the high cost, administration-related toxicity, lack of opportunity for oral dosing, and potential immunogenicity of monoclonal antibody therapy. Furthermore, nonresponse or loss of response to monoclonal antibody therapy has been reported, which increases the importance of optimizing drug therapy with small molecule drugs. This work aims to provide a perspective for the discovery of novel small molecule IL-6 inhibitors by the analysis of the structure-activity relationships and computational studies for protein-protein inhibitors targeting the IL-6/IL-6 receptor/gp130 complex.
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Nada H, Kim S, Godesi S, Lee J, Lee K. Discovery and optimization of natural-based nanomolar c-Kit inhibitors via in silico and in vitro studies. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:11904-11915. [PMID: 36636795 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2164061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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c-Kit is a receptor tyrosine kinase which is involved in intracellular signaling and mutations of c-Kit have been associated with various types of cancers. Investigations have shown that inhibition of c-Kit, using tyrosine kinase inhibitors, yielded promising results in cancer treatment marking it as a promising target for cancer therapy. However, the emerging resistance for the current therapy necessitates the development of more potent inhibitors which are not affected by these mutations. Herein, virtual screening of a library of natural-based compounds yielded three hits (2, 5 and 6) which possessed nanomolar inhibitory (2.02, 4.33 and 2.80 nM, respectively) activity when tested in vitro against c-Kit. Single point mutation docking studies showed the hits to be unaffected by the most common resistance mutation in imatinib-resistant cells, mutation of Val654. Although, the top hits exhibited around 3000 higher inhibitory potency toward c-Kit when compared to imatinib (5.4 µM), previous studies have shown that they are metabolically unstable. Fragment-based drug design approaches were then employed to enhance binding affinity of the top hit and make it more metabolically stable. Screening of the generated fragments yielded a new derivative, F1, which demonstrated stronger binding affinity, stability and binding free energy when compared to the hit compound 2.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Hossam Nada
- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, Republic of Korea
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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Tian Y, Bai F, Zhang D. New target DDR1: A "double-edged sword" in solid tumors. Biochim Biophys Acta Rev Cancer 2023; 1878:188829. [PMID: 36356724 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbcan.2022.188829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Globally, cancer is a major catastrophic disease that seriously threatens human health. Thus, there is an urgent need to find new strategies to treat cancer. Among them, identifying new targets is one of the best ways to treat cancer at present. Especially in recent years, scientists have discovered many new targets and made breakthroughs in the treatment of cancer, bringing new hope to cancer patients. As one of the novel targets for cancer treatment, DDR1 has attracted much attention due to its unique role in cancer. Hence, here, we focus on a new target, DDR1, which may be a "double-edged sword" of human solid tumors. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of how DDR1 acts as a "double-edged sword" in cancer. First, we briefly introduce the structure and normal physiological function of DDR1; Second, we delineate the DDR1 expression pattern in single cells; Next, we sorte out the relationship between DDR1 and cancer, including the abnormal expression of DDR1 in cancer, the mechanism of DDR1 and cancer occurrence, and the value of DDR1 on cancer prognosis. In addition, we introduced the current status of global drug and antibody research and development targeting DDR1 and its future design prospects; Finally, we summarize and look forward to designing more DDR1-targeting drugs in the future to make further progress in the treatment of solid tumors.
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- Yonggang Tian
- Department of Gastroenterology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China
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- The Gastroenterology Clinical Medical Center of Hainan Province, Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University, Haikou, China.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China.
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Nada H, Elkamhawy A, Lee K. Identification of 1H-purine-2,6-dione derivative as a potential SARS-CoV-2 main protease inhibitor: molecular docking, dynamic simulations, and energy calculations. PeerJ 2022; 10:e14120. [PMID: 36225900 PMCID: PMC9549888 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 09/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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The rapid spread of the coronavirus since its first appearance in 2019 has taken the world by surprise, challenging the global economy, and putting pressure on healthcare systems across the world. The introduction of preventive vaccines only managed to slow the rising death rates worldwide, illuminating the pressing need for developing effective antiviral therapeutics. The traditional route of drug discovery has been known to require years which the world does not currently have. In silico approaches in drug design have shown promising results over the last decade, helping to decrease the required time for drug development. One of the vital non-structural proteins that are essential to viral replication and transcription is the SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro). Herein, using a test set of recently identified COVID-19 inhibitors, a pharmacophore was developed to screen 20 million drug-like compounds obtained from a freely accessible Zinc database. The generated hits were ranked using a structure based virtual screening technique (SBVS), and the top hits were subjected to in-depth molecular docking studies and MM-GBSA calculations over SARS-COV-2 Mpro. Finally, the most promising hit, compound (1), and the potent standard (III) were subjected to 100 ns molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and in silico ADME study. The result of the MD analysis as well as the in silico pharmacokinetic study reveal compound 1 to be a promising SARS-Cov-2 MPro inhibitor suitable for further development.
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- Hossam Nada
- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, South Korea,Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Badr University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
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- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, South Korea,Department of Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
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- BK21 FOUR Team and Integrated Research Institute for Drug Development, College of Pharmacy, Dongguk University-Seoul, Goyang, South Korea
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Scaffold Repurposing Reveals New Nanomolar Phosphodiesterase Type 5 (PDE5) Inhibitors Based on Pyridopyrazinone Scaffold: Investigation of In Vitro and In Silico Properties. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14091954. [PMID: 36145702 PMCID: PMC9501832 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14091954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 09/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Inhibition of PDE5 results in elevation of cGMP leading to vascular relaxation and reduction in the systemic blood pressure. Therefore, PDE5 inhibitors are used as antihypertensive and antianginal agents in addition to their major use as male erectile dysfunction treatments. Previously, we developed a novel series of 34 pyridopyrazinone derivatives as anticancer agents (series A–H). Herein, a multi-step in silico approach was preliminary conducted to evaluate the predicted PDE5 inhibitory activity, followed by an in vitro biological evaluation over the enzymatic level and a detailed SAR study. The designed 2D-QSAR model which was carried out to predict the IC50 of the tested compounds revealed series B, D, E and G with nanomolar range of IC50 values (6.00–81.56 nM). A further docking simulation model was performed to investigate the binding modes within the active site of PDE5. Interestingly, most of the tested compounds showed almost the same binding modes of that of reported PDE5 inhibitors. To validate the in silico results, an in vitro enzymatic assay over PDE5 enzyme was performed for a number of the promising candidates with different substitutions. Both series E and G exhibited a potent inhibitory activity (IC50 = 18.13–41.41 nM). Compound 11b (series G, oxadiazole-based derivatives with terminal 4-NO2 substituted phenyl ring and rigid linker) was the most potent analogue with IC50 value of 18.13 nM. Structure–activity relationship (SAR) data attained for various substitutions were rationalized. Furthermore, a molecular dynamic simulation gave insights into the inhibitory activity of the most active compound (11b). Accordingly, this report presents a successful scaffold repurposing approach that reveals compound 11b as a highly potent nanomolar PDE5 inhibitor worthy of further investigation.
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Zhang Y, Zhao W, Xing Z, Zhu B, Hou R, Zhang J, Li T, Zhang Z, Wang H, Li Z. Study on the binding behavior and functional properties of soybean protein isolate and β-carotene. Front Nutr 2022; 9:984490. [PMID: 36159458 PMCID: PMC9493324 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.984490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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This study focused on the non-covalent interaction between soybean protein isolate (SPI) and β-carotene (BC). The conformational changes of SPI with β-carotene in varying proportions (BC/SPI: 2%, 4%, 6%, 8%, and 10%) were investigated by multi-spectroscopy and molecular docking. Results showed that the quenching mode is static quenching and binding affinity increased with temperature. The stoichiometry was 1:1, indicating there was only one binding site in SPI. The binding was based on entropy and primarily driven by hydrophobic interactions and its binding constant was in the order of 104 L⋅mol–1. The addition of the β-carotene affected the secondary structure of SPI resulting in an increase in α-Helix and a decrease in random coil and β-turn content, indicating protein aggregated and hydrophobic interactions occurred. Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) verified that no new larger molecular weight substance was formed and no covalent interaction existed. Molecular docking corroborated that electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions were both involved in the formation of complexes, where hydrophobic interaction was the dominant one. Moreover, β-carotene improved 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, foaming capacity, and emulsifying stability of SPI. These findings provide useful information about the interaction mechanism of SPI and β-carotene, which contributes to the further development and application of SPI products rich in β-carotene in the food industry.
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- Yating Zhang
- College of Healthy Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- *Correspondence: Yating Zhang,
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- College of Healthy Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- College of Healthy Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Engineering, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- College of Healthy Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- College of Healthy Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- College of Healthy Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- College of Healthy Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- College of Healthy Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine Pharmaceutical Engineering, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, China
- Zheng Li,
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Tayubi IA, Kumar S U, Doss C GP. Identification of potential inhibitors, conformational dynamics, and mechanistic insights into mutant Kirsten rat sarcoma virus (G13D) driven cancers. J Cell Biochem 2022; 123:1467-1480. [PMID: 35842839 DOI: 10.1002/jcb.30305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The mutations at the hotspot region of K-Ras result in the progression of cancer types. Our study aimed to explore the small molecule inhibitors against the G13D mutant K-Ras model with anti-cancerous activity from food and drug administration (FDA)-approved drug compounds. We implemented several computational strategies such as pharmacophore-based virtual screening, molecular docking, absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion features, and molecular simulation to ensure the identified hit compounds have potential efficacy against G13D K-Ras. We found that the FDA-approved compounds, namely, azelastine, dihydrocodeine, paroxetine, and tramadol, are potential candidates to inhibit the action of G13D mutant K-Ras. All four compounds exhibited similar binding patterns of sotorasib, and a structural binding mechanism with significant hydrophobic contacts. The descriptor features from the QikProp of all four compounds are within allowable limits compared to sotorasib drug. Consequently, a molecular simulation result emphasized that the dihydrocodeine and tramadol exhibited less fluctuation, minimal basin, significant h-bonds, and potent inhibition against G13D K-Ras. As a result, the current research identifies prospective K-Ras inhibitors that could be further improved with biochemical analysis for precision medicine against K-Ras-driven cancers.
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- Iftikhar A Tayubi
- Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Integrative Genomics, Department of Integrative Biology, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Laboratory of Integrative Genomics, Department of Integrative Biology, School of Bio Sciences and Technology, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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Belal A, Elanany MA, Santali EY, Al-Karmalawy AA, Aboelez MO, Amin AH, Abdellattif MH, Mehany ABM, Elkady H. Screening a Panel of Topical Ophthalmic Medications against MMP-2 and MMP-9 to Investigate Their Potential in Keratoconus Management. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27113584. [PMID: 35684529 PMCID: PMC9182209 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27113584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Keratoconus (KC) is a serious disease that can affect people of any race or nationality, although the exact etiology and pathogenic mechanism are still unknown. In this study, thirty-two FDA-approved ophthalmic drugs were exposed to virtual screening using docking studies against both the MMP-2 and MMP-9 proteins to find the most promising inhibitors as a proposed computational mechanism to treat keratoconus. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are zinc-dependent proteases, and MMP inhibitors (MMPIs) are usually designed to interact with zinc ion in the catalytic (CAT) domain, thus interfering with enzymatic activity. In our research work, the FDA-approved ophthalmic medications will be investigated as MMPIs, to explore if they can be repurposed for KC treatment. The obtained findings of the docking study suggest that atenolol and ampicillin are able to accommodate into the active sites of MMP-2 and MMP-9. Additionally, both exhibited binding modes similar to inhibitors used as references, with an ability to bind to the zinc of the CAT. Molecular dynamic simulations and the MM-GBSA binding free-energy calculations revealed their stable binding over the course of 50 ns. An additional pharmacophoric study was carried out on MMP-9 (PDB ID: 1GKC) using the co-crystallized ligand as a reference for the future design and screening of the MMP-9 inhibitors. These promising results open the door to further biological research to confirm such theoretical results.
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- Amany Belal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Industries, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Cairo 11884, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Horus University-Egypt, New Damietta 34518, Egypt;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Sohag University, Sohag 82524, Egypt;
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- Deanship of Scientific Research, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 21955, Saudi Arabia;
- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Zoology Department, Faculty of Science (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt;
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- Pharmaceutical Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Design Department, Faculty of Pharmacy (Boys), Al-Azhar University, Cairo 11884, Egypt;
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Belal A, Elanany MA, Alsantali RI, Alrooqi MM, Mohamed AR, Hasabelnaby S. Identification of Some Promising Heterocycles Useful in Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis: Virtual Screening, Pharmacophore Mapping, Molecular Docking, and Molecular Dynamics. RUSSIAN JOURNAL OF BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2022; 48:438-456. [PMID: 35637779 PMCID: PMC9134989 DOI: 10.1134/s1068162022330019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Amany Belal
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099 Taif, 21944 Saudi Arabia
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Industries, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099 Taif, 21944 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Science, Umm Al-Qura University, 21955 Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Egyptian Russian University, 11829 Cairo Badr City, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt
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