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Ogawa S, Tayama J, Murota H, Kobayashi M, Kinoshita H, Nishino T. Association of primary focal hyperhidrosis with anxiety induced by sweating: A cross-sectional study of Japanese university students focusing on the severity of hyperhidrosis and site of sweating. J Dermatol 2023; 50:364-374. [PMID: 36282908 DOI: 10.1111/1346-8138.16617] [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: 06/17/2022] [Revised: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 10/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Hyperhidrosis significantly reduces patients' quality of life, with many reporting feeling highly anxious. However, the relationship between hyperhidrosis and anxiety induced by sweating has not been examined in detail. The current study examined the relationship between: (1) the presence of hyperhidrosis symptoms, (2) hyperhidrosis severity, and (3) the sites of the most sweating and anxiety induced by sweating. A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted among university students, and 1080 consenting participants (600 males and 480 females; mean age, 18.8 years) were included in the analysis. The survey items were: (1) diagnostic criteria for hyperhidrosis, (2) Hyperhidrosis Disease Severity Scale, (3) presence of anxiety induced by sweating, and (4) site of the most sweating. The results of multiple logistic regression analysis adjusted for sex and age showed that the odds ratio (OR) for anxiety induced by sweating was significantly higher in participants who screened positive for hyperhidrosis than in those who screened negative (OR, 9.72 [95% CI, 5.80-16.27]). The OR of anxiety induced by sweating was 7.11 (95% CI, 3.99-12.65) for mild/moderate hyperhidrosis and 23.46 (95% CI, 7.15-76.93) for severe hyperhidrosis, compared with those who screened negative for hyperhidrosis. Compared with those who screened negative for hyperhidrosis, the OR for anxiety induced by sweating in those with the palmar, plantar, axillary, and head/face as the site of the most sweating was 7.74 (95% CI, 3.91-15.33), 14.86 (95% CI, 1.83-120.58), 16.92 (95% CI, 5.95-48.14), and 5.38 (95% CI, 1.39-20.74), respectively. Our findings suggest that participants who screened positive for hyperhidrosis, mild/moderate or severe, are at a higher risk of anxiety induced by sweating than participants who screened negative for hyperhidrosis.
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- Sayaka Ogawa
- Health Center, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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- Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, AlGhareeb M, Zhao J. Evaluation of Psychiatric Comorbidities and Quality of Life As Well As Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) Concentrations Among Patients Suffering From Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2023; 15:e33357. [PMID: 36751189 PMCID: PMC9897295 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33357] [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] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Acne vulgaris usually affects the dermal layer of the skin and is revealed frequently in young adulthood and adolescence. It has serious psychosocial comorbidities. We conducted the present systematic review and meta-analysis to elucidate the association of acne vulgaris with psychiatric comorbidities and quality of life as well as the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) level. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the published articles were carried out following the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. We investigated diverse databases: Web of Science, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, PsycINFO, and CINAHL to search for articles reporting the prevalence of psychosocial comorbidities among patients with acne vulgaris from database inception through June 2022. The outcomes were depression, anxiety, symptom checklist-90-R (SCL-90-R), quality of life, self-esteem, stress, loneliness, and BDNF concentrations. Of 3647 articles identified, 23 met the inclusion criteria. Patients with acne vulgaris have a significantly higher level of anxiety, depression, and stress (P<0.05). Yet, the reported findings of the SCL-90-R, self-esteem, loneliness, and BDNF scores among patients suffering from acne vulgaris were variable and did not differ significantly compared to healthy participants (P>0.05), hampering any conclusive findings on absolute prevalence. Subgroup analysis and comparison showed that heterogeneity between studies was likely due to factors, including country, study design, and assessment tools. This comprehensive review and meta-analysis revealed that anxiety, depression, and stress are significantly more frequent among patients suffering from acne vulgaris. These findings confirm that acne vulgaris has both psychiatric and medical characteristics and requires a multidisciplinary approach.
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Alghofaili A, Alolayan S, Alhowail A, Mobark MA, Alderaibi S, Almogbel Y. The Effect of Depression on Treatment Adherence Among a Sample of Saudi Patients Diagnosed with Acne Vulgaris. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol 2021; 14:1497-1506. [PMID: 34675585 PMCID: PMC8523313 DOI: 10.2147/ccid.s335007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Purpose Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disorder of the skin and is the most common dermatological disease, affecting all ages and races. Acne is known to be associated with depression. This study aimed to assess the impact of depression on patient adherence to acne vulgaris treatment using The Expectation Confirmation Theory (ECT). Patients and Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted with 204 patients with acne using four scales (depression, satisfaction, intention to adhere to acne medication, and control for confirmation). ECT scales were used to assess patient satisfaction and intention to adhere to medication. Demographic data were also collected, and descriptive and analytical statistical analyses were performed. Results A total of 204 questionnaires were completed. The mean age of the respondents was 25 ± 7.2. The majority were female; 167 (83.50%). Multiple linear regression analysis indicated a negative association between depression (β= −0.121, p = 0.033; 95% CI, −0.232 to −0.009) and satisfaction, when holding other variables constant, and the expected medication effect (confirmation) had a positive association with satisfaction (β= 0.334, p< 0.001; 95% CI, 0.202 to 0.466), keeping all other factors constant. Male sex was negatively associated with satisfaction (β= −2.388, p= 0.015; 95% CI −4.303 to −0.473), while keeping all other covariate sconstant. Residence in central provinces was a significant predictor of satisfaction (β= 2.562, p= 0.004; 95% CI, 0.832 to 4.292), when holding other factors constant. After conducting a simple linear regression, a positive significant association was found between adherence and satisfaction (β = 0.1713; 95% CI, 0.068 to 0.274). Conclusion Adherence is the cornerstone for a successful treatment plan and prevention of relapse or treatment failure, and satisfaction is an essential indicator for improving health policies and implementing social service provisions.
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- Alanoud Alghofaili
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraidah, Qassim, 51452, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraidah, Qassim, 51452, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraidah, Qassim, 51452, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraidah, Qassim, 51452, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Qassim Armed Forces Hospital, Buraidah, Qassim, 51442, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Qassim University, Buraidah, Qassim, 51452, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Öztekin C, Öztekin A. The association of depression, loneliness and internet addiction levels in patients with acne vulgaris. Biopsychosoc Med 2020; 14:17. [PMID: 32774449 PMCID: PMC7405352 DOI: 10.1186/s13030-020-00190-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Acne vulgaris is a very common skin disorder that has negative effects on the mood, self image and social relations of the patients. We want to evaluate the effects of acne vulgaris and its severity on depression, loneliness, internet addiction levels, and the quality of life of young adult females. Methods Two hundred three female acne vulgaris patients and 202 healthy controls who admitted to the dermatology clinic of a university hospital formed the study sample. Global Acne Grading System (GAGS) was used to assess the severity of acne. The Young Internet Addiction Scale-Short Form (YIAS-SF), The Acne Quality of Life Scale (AQLS), The University of California Los Angeles-Loneliness Scale (UCLA-LS), and The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were used to collect information about the patients. Results The median BDI and the mean UCLA-LS and YIAS-SF scores were higher in the Acne group than those in the control group. The correlations between acne severity and the 3 scales were not significant but the correlations between AQLS and BDI, UCLA-LS, and YIAS-SF were highly significant. In multiple regression analysis, age and the BDI score predicted the YIAS-SF score significantly. Conclusions Our findings support the previous findings that acne vulgaris patients are prone to depression and loneliness, and expand these findings to the vulnerability against internet addiction. Loneliness and depression should be assessed and, if found, targeted by psychological means to prevent internet addiction in acne vulgaris patients.
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- Coşkun Öztekin
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hitit University, 19000 Çorum, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
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Demirbaş A, Elmas ÖF. The relationship between acne vulgaris and irritable bowel syndrome: A preliminary study. J Cosmet Dermatol 2020; 20:316-320. [PMID: 32463985 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disease characterized by chronic abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements without underlying organic pathology. Many skin diseases have been reported to be more common in individuals with functional bowel diseases. AIMS In this study, we aimed to investigate a possible relationship between acne vulgaris (AV) and IBS. PATIENTS/METHODS This prospective controlled study included patients with AV and healthy volunteers. All the subjects were evaluated in terms of the presence of IBS. The diagnosis of IBS was made based on the ROME IV diagnostic criteria. The clinical severity of AV was calculated using the global acne grading system (GAGS). RESULTS A total of 300 patients with acne vulgaris and 300 age and gender-matched healthy controls were included in the study. The majority of the patients were female (n = 175, 58.3%). The mean ages of the patients and controls were 20.22 ± 5.24 years and 20.49 ± 5.36 years, respectively. A total of 183 patients (61.0%) and 84 (28.0%) controls were diagnosed with IBS based on the Rome IV diagnostic criteria. The frequency of IBS was statistically significantly higher in the patient group than in the control group. (P = .001). There was also statistically significant relationship between the GAGS scores and IBS diagnosis (P = .001), abnormal stool form (P = .001), abdominal distention (P = .001), and feeling of incomplete evacuation (P = .001). CONCLUSION Our study showed that IBS is significantly more common in patients with AV than in healthy controls. Additionally, GAGS scores were higher in patients diagnosed with IBS. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study focusing on the subject.
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahi Evran University, Kırşehir, Turkey
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Samuels DV, Rosenthal R, Lin R, Chaudhari S, Natsuaki MN. Acne vulgaris and risk of depression and anxiety: A meta-analytic review. J Am Acad Dermatol 2020; 83:532-541. [PMID: 32088269 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.02.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2019] [Revised: 02/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Several studies have shown an association of acne vulgaris with depression and anxiety, but a quantitative review has not yet been conducted. OBJECTIVE We sought to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis that elucidates the association of acne vulgaris with depression and anxiety. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis of literature published before October 1, 2019 from the PubMed, PsycINFO, MEDLINE, and Cochrane databases was conducted. We used a metaanalytic approach to perform a random effects analysis comparing individuals with and without acne. Subgroup analyses between studies included age, study setting, and geographic region. RESULTS Forty-two studies were included. We found a significant association of acne vulgaris with depression (r = 0.22 [95% confidence interval 0.17-0.26, P < .00001]) and anxiety (r = 0.25 [95% confidence interval 0.19-0.31, P < .00001]). Subgroup analyses and comparisons showed moderating influences based on factors including age, study setting, and geographic region. LIMITATIONS Inconsistency between publications regarding acne and outcome ascertainment, data reporting, and studies with no control group posed considerable barriers to synthesizing all available published literature. CONCLUSIONS Because of an increased risk for depression and anxiety, clinicians should pursue aggressive treatment of acne and consider psychiatric screening or referrals.
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- Danielle V Samuels
- Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts.
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- Department of Psychology, University of California, Riverside, California
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- University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, Texas; Bay Area Corpus Christi Medical Center, South Texas Dermatology Residency Program, McAllen, Texas
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- University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, Texas; Bay Area Corpus Christi Medical Center, South Texas Dermatology Residency Program, McAllen, Texas
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- Department of Psychology, University of California, Riverside, California
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Dai Y, Chuang Y, Chen P, Chen C. Efficacy and Safety of Ablative Resurfacing With A High‐Energy 1,064 Nd‐YAG Picosecond‐domain Laser for the Treatment of Facial Acne Scars in Asians. Lasers Surg Med 2019; 52:389-395. [DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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- Ying‐Xiu Dai
- Department of DermatologyTaipei Veterans General HospitalTaipei 11221 Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, School of MedicineNational Yang‐Ming UniversityTaipei 11221 Taiwan
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- Department of DermatologyTaipei Veterans General HospitalTaipei 11221 Taiwan
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- Department of DermatologyTaipei Veterans General HospitalTaipei 11221 Taiwan
- Department of Dermatology, School of MedicineNational Yang‐Ming UniversityTaipei 11221 Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical MedicineNational Yang‐Ming UniversityTaipei 11221 Taiwan
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Davern J, O’Donnell AT. Stigma predicts health-related quality of life impairment, psychological distress, and somatic symptoms in acne sufferers. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0205009. [PMID: 30265724 PMCID: PMC6161901 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0205009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 09/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Acne vulgaris has been associated with deficits in psychological well-being and health-related quality of life. Few studies have investigated how stigma contributes to our understanding of the well-being of acne sufferers, although it is clear that acne is stigmatized and stigmatization is associated with impaired well-being. The current study aimed to investigate the ability of perceived stigma to predict health-related quality of life, psychological distress, and somatic symptoms over and above established predictors. University students and staff suffering from acne completed self-report measures online. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses showed that perceived stigma significantly contributed to the prediction of all three well-being measures, over and above the effects of gender, acne severity, acne location, and use of medication. Indeed, perceived stigma made the largest unique contribution to predicting well-being. Our findings suggest that interventions that attempt to counter stigma could also improve the overall well-being of people affected by acne.
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- Jamie Davern
- Department of Psychology and Centre for Social Issues Research, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Psychology and Centre for Social Issues Research, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick, Republic of Ireland
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Salem I, Ramser A, Isham N, Ghannoum MA. The Gut Microbiome as a Major Regulator of the Gut-Skin Axis. Front Microbiol 2018; 9:1459. [PMID: 30042740 PMCID: PMC6048199 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.01459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 300] [Impact Index Per Article: 50.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The adult intestine hosts a myriad of diverse bacterial species that reside mostly in the lower gut maintaining a symbiosis with the human habitat. In the current review, we describe the neoteric advancement in our comprehension of how the gut microbiota communicates with the skin as one of the main regulators in the gut-skin axis. We attempted to explore how this potential link affects skin differentiation and keratinization, its influence on modulating the cutaneous immune response in various diseases, and finally how to take advantage of this communication in the control of different skin conditions.
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- Iman Salem
- Center for Medical Mycology, Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Dermatology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Center for Medical Mycology, Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Center for Medical Mycology, Department of Dermatology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
- Dermatology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, United States
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Tang HC, Chang PC, Chen YC. Iron depletion strategy for targeted cancer therapy: utilizing the dual roles of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin protein. J Mol Model 2016; 22:32. [PMID: 26757915 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-015-2897-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2015] [Accepted: 12/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Decreasing iron uptake and increasing iron efflux may result in cell death by oxidative inactivation of vital enzymes. Applying the dual function of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) could achieve the goal of iron depletion in the cancer cells. Tyr106, Lys125 or Lys134 was the key binding site for NGAL protein to sequester iron-chelating siderophores. In this study, we employed all bioactive peptides in peptide databank to dock with the siderophore-binding sites of NGAL protein by virtual screening. In addition, we performed molecular dynamics (MD) simulation to observe the molecular character and structural variation of ligand-protein interaction. Glu-Glu-Lys-Glu (EEKE), Glu-Glu-Asp-Cys-Lys (EEDCK), and Gly-Glu-Glu-Cys-Asp (GEECD) were selected preliminarily by rigorous scoring functions for further investigation. GEECD was excluded due to higher binding total energy than the others. Moreover, we also excluded EEKE due to larger influence to the stability of binding residues by the information of root mean square fluctuation (RMSF) and principal component analysis (PCA). Thus, we suggested that EEDCK was the potential bioactive peptide which had been proved to inhibit malignant cells for targeted cancer therapy. Graphical Abstract Perspective drug design of occupying the siderophore-binding sites of NGAL outside the cell temporarily by a potential short peptide until NGAL enters into the cell, and releasing the siderophore-binding sites inside the cell.
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- Hsin-Chieh Tang
- Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, Asia University, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, Asia University, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, Asia University, Taichung, 41354, Taiwan. .,Human Genetic Center, Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan. .,Research Center for Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture, China Medical University, Taichung, 40402, Taiwan.
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