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Dias BL, Sarmento RA, Venzon M, Jumbo LOV, dos Santos LSS, de Souza Moura W, Mourão DDSC, Fernandes PRDS, Neitzke TR, Oliveira JVDA, Dias T, Dalcin MS, Oliveira EE, dos Santos GR. Morinda citrifolia Essential Oil: A Plant Resistance Biostimulant and a Sustainable Alternative for Controlling Phytopathogens and Insect Pests. BIOLOGY 2024; 13:479. [PMID: 39056674 PMCID: PMC11274064 DOI: 10.3390/biology13070479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/25/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024]
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With the growing demand for sustainable and safe agricultural practices, plant compounds emerge as a solution for biological activities. Here, we evaluated the potential of using Morinda citrifolia essential oil to induce plant resistance and to control phytopathogens (Curvularia lunata) and insect pests (Daubulus maidis). We conducted a chromatographic analysis to unveil the essential oil components. We also quantified the activity levels of antioxidant enzymes and chitinase for resistance induction. The antifungal action was evaluated through disease progression and the inhibition of mycelial growth in addition to in silico studies that made it possible to predict the interaction site between the fungal protein and the compounds. We assessed the toxicity and repellent actions towards the D. maidis. Octanoic acid (58.43%) was identified as the essential oil major compound. Preventive treatment with essential oil and octanoic acid (25.0 µL mL-1) increased not only the plant defense activities (i.e., the activity of the enzymes superoxide dismutase, catalase, phenol peroxidase, ascorbate peroxidase, and chitinase) but also controlled Curvularia leaf spot. The stable interactions between octanoic acid and tyrosine-tRNA ligase from C. lunata suggested protein synthesis inactivation. The essential oil inhibited 51.6% of mycelial growth, and this effect was increased to 75.9% with the addition of adjuvants (i.e., angico gum). The essential oil reduced 76% of the population of D. maidis adults and repelled 50% of the number of D. maidis after 48 h under field conditions. The repellency effect in the field reduced the population of D. maidis adults, transmitters of the stunting complex, by 50%. The results highlight the potential of M. citrifolia as a resistance activator, fungicide, insecticide, and an effective biorational alternative.
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- Bruna Leticia Dias
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biodiversidade e Biotecnologia- Rede Bionorte, Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil; (R.A.S.); (W.d.S.M.)
- Departamento de Fitopatologia, Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil; (D.d.S.C.M.); (P.R.d.S.F.); (T.R.N.); (J.V.d.A.O.)
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biodiversidade e Biotecnologia- Rede Bionorte, Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil; (R.A.S.); (W.d.S.M.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Produção Vegetal, Universidade Federal do Tocantins, Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil;
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- Agriculture and Livestock Research Enterprise of Minas Gerais (EPAMIG), Viçosa 36571-000, MG, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação Ciências Florestais e Ambientais, Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil;
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biotecnologia, Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal do Tocantins, Curso de Química Ambiental, Câmpus de Gurupi, P.O. Box 66, Gurupi 77410-530, TO, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biodiversidade e Biotecnologia- Rede Bionorte, Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil; (R.A.S.); (W.d.S.M.)
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- Departamento de Fitopatologia, Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil; (D.d.S.C.M.); (P.R.d.S.F.); (T.R.N.); (J.V.d.A.O.)
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- Departamento de Fitopatologia, Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil; (D.d.S.C.M.); (P.R.d.S.F.); (T.R.N.); (J.V.d.A.O.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Produção Vegetal, Universidade Federal do Tocantins, Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil;
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- Departamento de Fitopatologia, Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil; (D.d.S.C.M.); (P.R.d.S.F.); (T.R.N.); (J.V.d.A.O.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Produção Vegetal, Universidade Federal do Tocantins, Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil;
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- Departamento de Fitopatologia, Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil; (D.d.S.C.M.); (P.R.d.S.F.); (T.R.N.); (J.V.d.A.O.)
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- Departamento de Engenharia Agronômica, Universidade Estadual do Tocantins (UNITINS), Campus de Palmas, Palmas 77001-090, TO, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Produção Vegetal, Universidade Federal do Tocantins, Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil;
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- Departamento de Entomologia, Universidade Federal de Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil;
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biodiversidade e Biotecnologia- Rede Bionorte, Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil; (R.A.S.); (W.d.S.M.)
- Departamento de Fitopatologia, Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil; (D.d.S.C.M.); (P.R.d.S.F.); (T.R.N.); (J.V.d.A.O.)
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Produção Vegetal, Universidade Federal do Tocantins, Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil;
- Programa de Pós-Graduação Ciências Florestais e Ambientais, Universidade Federal do Tocantins (UFT), Gurupi 77402-970, TO, Brazil;
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Khan S, Abdo AAA, Shu Y, Zhang Z, Liang T. The Extraction and Impact of Essential Oils on Bioactive Films and Food Preservation, with Emphasis on Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities-A Review. Foods 2023; 12:4169. [PMID: 38002226 PMCID: PMC10670266 DOI: 10.3390/foods12224169] [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: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Essential oils, consisting of volatile compounds, are derived from various plant parts and possess antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Certain essential oils are utilized for medicinal purposes and can serve as natural preservatives in food products, replacing synthetic ones. This review describes how essential oils can promote the performance of bioactive films and preserve food through their antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Further, this article emphasizes the antibacterial efficacy of essential oil composite films for food preservation and analyzes their manufacturing processes. These films could be an attractive delivery strategy for improving phenolic stability in foods and the shelf-life of consumable food items. Moreover, this article presents an overview of current knowledge of the extraction of essential oils, their effects on bioactive films and food preservation, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of using them to preserve food products.
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- Sohail Khan
- College of Food Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Lekai South Avenue, Baoding 071000, China; (S.K.); (A.A.A.A.); (Y.S.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Lekai South Avenue, Baoding 071000, China; (S.K.); (A.A.A.A.); (Y.S.)
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science, Ibb University, Ibb 70270, Yemen
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Lekai South Avenue, Baoding 071000, China; (S.K.); (A.A.A.A.); (Y.S.)
- Hebei Layer Industry Technology Research Institute, Economic Development Zone, Handan 545000, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Lekai South Avenue, Baoding 071000, China; (S.K.); (A.A.A.A.); (Y.S.)
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- College of Food Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Lekai South Avenue, Baoding 071000, China; (S.K.); (A.A.A.A.); (Y.S.)
- Hebei Layer Industry Technology Research Institute, Economic Development Zone, Handan 545000, China
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Moreira RC, de Melo RPF, Martínez J, Marostica Junior MR, Pastore GM, Zorn H, Bicas JL. Supercritical CO 2 as a Valuable Tool for Aroma Technology. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023. [PMID: 37289784 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c01023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This review addresses the possibilities of using supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) in the flavor industry in extraction and fractionation processes and its use as a reaction medium to generate aroma esters. The advantages and disadvantages are presented, comparing SC-CO2 processing with traditional methods. The most distinguishable features of SC-CO2 include mild reaction conditions, time savings, fewer toxicity concerns, higher sustainability, and the possibility of modulating solvent selectivity according to the process conditions (such as pressure and temperature). Thus, this review indicates the potential of using SC-CO2 to obtain a high selectivity of compounds that can be applied in aroma technology and related fields.
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- Rafael Chelala Moreira
- University of Campinas, School of Food Engineering, Department of Food Science and Nutrition. Monteiro Lobato Street, 80, 13083-862 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- University of Campinas, School of Food Engineering, Department of Food Engineering and Technology. Monteiro Lobato Street, 80, 13083-862 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- University of Campinas, School of Food Engineering, Department of Food Engineering and Technology. Monteiro Lobato Street, 80, 13083-862 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- University of Campinas, School of Food Engineering, Department of Food Science and Nutrition. Monteiro Lobato Street, 80, 13083-862 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- University of Campinas, School of Food Engineering, Department of Food Science and Nutrition. Monteiro Lobato Street, 80, 13083-862 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Institute of Food Chemistry and Food Biotechnology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Heinrich-Buff-Ring, 17, 35392 Giessen, Germany
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- University of Campinas, School of Food Engineering, Department of Food Science and Nutrition. Monteiro Lobato Street, 80, 13083-862 Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Razzaq MA, Younis W, Malik MNH, Alsahli TG, Jahan S, Ehsan R, Gasparotto Junior A, Bashir A. Pulegone Prevents Hypertension through Activation of Muscarinic Receptors and Cyclooxygenase Pathway in L-NAME-Induced Hypertensive Rats. Cardiovasc Ther 2023; 2023:8166840. [PMID: 37214130 PMCID: PMC10195173 DOI: 10.1155/2023/8166840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023] Open
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The current study was designed to determine pulegone's antihypertensive and vasoprotective activity in L-NAME-induced hypertensive rats. Firstly, the hypotensive dose-response relationship of pulegone was evaluated in normotensive anesthetized rats using the invasive method. Secondly, the mechanism involved in hypotensive activity was determined in the presence of pharmacological drugs such as atropine/muscarinic receptor blocker (1 mg/kg), L-NAME/NOS inhibitor (20 mg/kg), and indomethacin/COX inhibitor (5 mg/kg) in anesthetized rats. Furthermore, studies were carried out to assess the preventive effect of pulegone in L-NAME-induced hypertensive rats. Hypertension was induced in rats by administering L-NAME (40 mg/kg) orally for 28 days. Rats were divided into six groups which were treated orally with tween 80 (placebo), captopril (10 mg/kg), and different doses of pulegone (20 mg/kg, 40 mg/kg, and 80 mg/kg). Blood pressure, urine volume, sodium, and body weight were monitored weekly. After 28 days, the effect of pulegone on lipid profile, hepatic markers, antioxidant enzymes, and nitric oxide was estimated from the serum of treated rats. Moreover, plasma mRNA expression of eNOS, ACE, ICAM1, and EDN1 was measured using real-time PCR. Results show that pulegone dose-dependently decreased blood pressure and heart rate in normotensive rats, with the highest effect at 30 mg/kg/i.v. The hypotensive effect of pulegone was reduced in the presence of atropine and indomethacin, whereas L-NAME did not change its hypotensive effect. Concurrent treatment with pulegone for four weeks in L-NAME-treated rats caused a reduction in both systolic blood pressure and heart rate, reversed the reduced levels of serum nitric oxide (NO), and ameliorated lipid profile and oxidative stress markers. Treatment with pulegone also improved the vascular response to acetylcholine. Plasma mRNA expression of eNOS was reduced, whereas ACE, ICAM1, and EDN1 levels were high in the L-NAME group, which was facilitated by pulegone treatment. To conclude, pulegone prevented L-NAME-induced hypertension by demonstrating a hypotensive effect through muscarinic receptors and cyclooxygenase pathway, indicating its use as a potential candidate in managing hypertension.
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- Muryam Abdul Razzaq
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neuroscience, New Jersey Medical School-Rutgers, Newark, NJ 07103, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Jouf University, Sakaka, Aljouf 72341, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Immunology, University of Health Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Laboratory of Cardiovascular Pharmacology (LaFaC), Faculty of Health Sciences, Federal University of Grande Dourados, Dourados, MS, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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Sharma H, Kim DY, Shim KH, Sharma N, An SSA. Multi-Targeting Neuroprotective Effects of Syzygium aromaticum Bud Extracts and Their Key Phytocompounds against Neurodegenerative Diseases. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:8148. [PMID: 37175851 PMCID: PMC10178913 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24098148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that causes a gradual loss of normal motor and cognitive function. The complex AD pathophysiology involves various factors such as oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, amyloid-beta (Aβ) aggregation, disturbed neurotransmission, and apoptosis. The available drugs suffer from a range of side effects and are not able to cover different aspects of the disease. Therefore, finding a safer therapeutic approach that can affect multiple targets at a time is highly desirable. In the present study, the underlying neuroprotective mechanism of an important culinary spice, Syzygium aromaticum (Clove) extract, and major bioactive compounds were studied in hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cell lines as a model. The extracts were subjected to GC-MS to identify important bioactive components. The extracts and key bio-actives reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS), restored mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), and provided neuroprotection from H2O2-induced oxidative stress in cell-based assays due to the antioxidant action. They also reduced lipid peroxidation significantly and restored GSH content. Clove extracts have also displayed anti-acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity, anti-glycation potential, and Aβ aggregation/fibrilization inhibition. The multitarget neuroprotective approach displayed by Clove makes it a potential candidate for AD drug development.
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- Department of Bionano Technology, Gachon Bionano Research Institute, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si 461-701, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bionano Technology, Gachon Bionano Research Institute, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si 461-701, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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Tian B, Liu J, Yang W, Wan JB. Biopolymer Food Packaging Films Incorporated with Essential Oils. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:1325-1347. [PMID: 36628408 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Petroleum-based packaging materials are typically nonbiodegradable, which leads to significant adverse environmental and health issues. Therefore, developing novel efficient, biodegradable, and nontoxic food packaging film materials has attracted increasing attention from researchers. Due to significant research and advanced technology, synthetic additives in packaging materials are progressively replaced with natural substances such as essential oils (EOs). EOs demonstrate favorable antioxidant and antibacterial properties, which would be an economical and effective alternative to synthetic additives. This review summarized the possible antioxidant and antimicrobial mechanisms of various EOs. We analyzed the properties and performance of food packaging films based on various biopolymers incorporated with EOs. The progress in intelligent packaging materials has been discussed as a prospect of food packaging materials. Finally, the current challenges regarding the practical application of EOs-containing biopolymer films in food packaging and areas of future research have been summarized.
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- Bingren Tian
- Institute of Medical Sciences, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia, China
- Key Laboratory of Ningxia Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan 750004, Ningxia, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, Macau SAR, China
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- Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University College London, London WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom
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- State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Avenida da Universidade, Taipa, Macau 999078, Macau SAR, China
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Yousaf N, Alharthy RD, Kamal I, Saleem M, Muddassar M. Identification of human phosphoglycerate mutase 1 (PGAM1) inhibitors using hybrid virtual screening approaches. PeerJ 2023; 11:e14936. [PMID: 37051414 PMCID: PMC10084823 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023] Open
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PGAM1 plays a critical role in cancer cell metabolism through glycolysis and different biosynthesis pathways to promote cancer. It is generally known as a crucial target for treating pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, the deadliest known malignancy worldwide. In recent years different studies have been reported that strived to find inhibitory agents to target PGAM1, however, no validated inhibitor has been reported so far, and only a small number of different inhibitors have been reported with limited potency at the molecular level. Our in silico studies aimed to identify potential new PGAM1 inhibitors that could bind at the allosteric sites. At first, shape and feature-based models were generated and optimized by performing receiver operating characteristic (ROC) based enrichment studies. The best query model was then employed for performing shape, color, and electrostatics complementarity-based virtual screening of the ChemDiv database. The top two hundred and thirteen hits with greater than 1.2 TanimotoCombo score were selected and then subjected to structure-based molecular docking studies. The hits yielded better docking scores than reported compounds, were selected for subsequent structural similarity-based clustering analysis to select the best hits from each cluster. Molecular dynamics simulations and binding free energy calculations were performed to validate their plausible binding modes and their binding affinities with the PGAM1 enzyme. The results showed that these compounds were binding in the reported allosteric site of the enzyme and can serve as a good starting point to design better active selective scaffolds against PGAM1enzyme.
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- Numan Yousaf
- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Science and Arts College, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biosciences, COMSATS University Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Chen Z, Spilimbergo S, Mousavi Khaneghah A, Zhu Z, Marszałek K. The effect of supercritical carbon dioxide on the physiochemistry, endogenous enzymes, and nutritional composition of fruit and vegetables and its prospects for industrial application: a overview. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2022; 64:5685-5699. [PMID: 36576196 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2157370] [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] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Consumers have an increasing demand for fruit and vegetables with high nutritional value worldwide. However, most fruit and vegetables are vulnerable to quality loss and spoilage during processing, transportation, and storage. Among the recently introduced emerging technologies, supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO2) has been extensively utilized to treat and maintain fruit and vegetables mainly due to its nontoxicity, safety, and environmentally friendly. SCCO2 technology generates low processing costs and mild processing conditions (temperature and pressure) that allow for the application of CO2 at a supercritical state. This review aimed to summarize the current knowledge on the influence of SCCO2 technology on the quality attributes of fruit and vegetable products, such as physicochemical properties (pH, color, cloud, particle size distribution, texture), sensory quality, and nutritional composition (ascorbic acid, phenolic compounds, anthocyanins, carotenoids, and betalains). In addition, the effects and mechanisms of the SCCO2 technique on endogenous enzyme inactivation (polyphenol oxidase, peroxidase, and pectin methylesterase) were also elucidated. Finally, the prospects of the SCCO2 technique for industrial application was discussed from the economic and regulatory aspect.
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- Zhe Chen
- Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology - State Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology - State Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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- School of Modern Industry for Selenium Science and Engineering, Wuhan Polytechnic University, Wuhan, PR China
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- Department of Fruit and Vegetable Product Technology, Prof. Wacław Dąbrowski Institute of Agricultural and Food Biotechnology - State Research Institute, Warsaw, Poland
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Potential Action Mechanism and Inhibition Efficacy of Morinda citrifolia Essential Oil and Octanoic Acid against Stagonosporopsis cucurbitacearum Infestations. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27165173. [PMID: 36014413 PMCID: PMC9414982 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27165173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The use of plant-based products has been shown to efficiently inhibit fungi-mediated diseases in agricultural crops. Here, we extracted and evaluated the composition of noni, Morinda citrifolia L., essential oil and assessed its activities against Stagonosporopsis cucurbitacearum in Cucumis melo L. Using in silico molecular approaches, potential interactions between the essential oil major components and S. cucurbitacearum tyrosine-tRNA ligase were predicted. Finally, we also measured the potential interference of plant physiology (the stomatal conductance and net photosynthesis) mediated by the application of the M. citrifolia essential oil. Chromatographic analysis revealed that octanoic acid (75.8%), hexanoic acid (12.8%), and isobutyl pent-4-enyl carbonate (3.1%) were the major essential oil compounds. Octanoic acid and noni essential oil, when used as preventive measures, reduce fungal mycelial growth at a concentration of 5 mg/mL without causing significant damage to the treated leaves, which reinforces their efficacies as preventive tools against S. cucurbitacearum. Molecular docking analyses predicted very stable interactions between the major essential oil constituents and S. cucurbitacearum tyrosine-tRNA ligase, suggesting the interference of these plant-based molecules upon enzyme activation. Octanoic acid and M. citrifolia essential oil at concentrations of 20 mg/mL decreased the stomatal conductance and net photosynthesis rate of melon plants, resulting in robust phytotoxicity. Collectively, our findings indicated that despite the phytotoxicity risks at higher concentrations, M. citrifolia essential oil and octanoic acid, have potential as alternative tools for the integrative management of S. cucurbitacearum.
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Essential Oil of the Plants Growing in the Brazilian Amazon: Chemical Composition, Antioxidants, and Biological Applications. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27144373. [PMID: 35889245 PMCID: PMC9318482 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27144373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Essential oils are biosynthesized in the secondary metabolism of plants, and in their chemical composition, they can be identified different classes of compounds with potential antioxidant and biological applications. Over the years in the Amazon, several species of aromatic plants were discovered and used in traditional medicine. The literature has shown that essential oils extracted from amazon species have several biological activities, such as antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, cytotoxic, and antiprotozoal activities. These activities are related to the diversified chemical composition found in essential oils that, by synergism, favors its pharmacological action. In light of this vital importance, this study aimed at performing a review of the literature with particular emphasis on the chemical composition and biological activities in studies conducted with species collected in the Amazon, taking into consideration in particular the last 10 years of collection and research.
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Tuzimski T, Petruczynik A. Determination of Anti-Alzheimer's Disease Activity of Selected Plant Ingredients. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27103222. [PMID: 35630702 PMCID: PMC9147832 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 05/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Neurodegenerative diseases, among which one of the more common is Alzheimer’s disease, are the one of the biggest global public health challenges facing our generation because of the increasing elderly population in most countries. With the growing burden of these diseases, it is essential to discover and develop new treatment options capable of preventing and treating them. Neurodegenerative diseases, among which one of the most common is Alzheimer’s disease, are a multifactorial disease and therefore demand multiple therapeutic approaches. One of the most important therapeutic strategies is controlling the level of acetylcholine—a neurotransmitter in cholinergic synapses—by blocking the degradation of acetylcholine using acetylcholinesterase inhibitors such as tacrine, galantamine, donepezil and rivastigmine. However, these drugs can cause some adverse side effects, such as hepatotoxicity and gastrointestinal disorder. Thus, the search for new, more effective drugs is very important. In the last few years, different active constituents from plants have been tested as potential drugs in neurodegenerative disease therapy. The availability, lower price and less toxic effects of herbal medicines compared with synthetic agents make them a simple and excellent choice in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. The empirical approach to discovering new drugs from the systematic screening of plant extracts or plant-derived compounds is still an important strategy when it comes to finding new biologically active substances. The aim of this review is to identify new, safe and effective compounds that are potential candidates for further in vivo and clinical tests from which more effective drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease could be selected. We reviewed the methods used to determine anti-Alzheimer’s disease activity. Here, we have discussed the relevance of plant-derived compounds with in vitro activity. Various plants and phytochemical compounds have shown different activity that could be beneficial in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disorders. Most often, medicinal plants and their active components have been investigated as acetylcholinesterase and/or butyrylcholinesterase activity inhibitors, modifiers of β-amyloid processing and antioxidant agents. This study also aims to highlight species with assessed efficacy, usable plant parts and the most active plant components in order to identify species and compounds of interest for further study. Future research directions are suggested and recommendations made to expand the use of medicinal plants, their formulations and plant-derived active compounds to prevent, mitigate and treat Alzheimer’s disease.
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- Tomasz Tuzimski
- Department of Physical Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
- Correspondence: (T.T.); (A.P.)
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Medical University of Lublin, Chodźki 4a, 20-093 Lublin, Poland
- Correspondence: (T.T.); (A.P.)
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Maduro CEP, de Camargo RG, Hendges APPK, Ferriani AP, da Silva AR, Duarte MCT, do Amaral W, Sales Maia BHLN. Essential Oils from Piper caldense C. DC. and Piper xylosteoides (Kunth) Steud.: Seasonal Variation of the Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity. Chem Biodivers 2021; 18:e2100495. [PMID: 34669236 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202100495] [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: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The essential oils (EOs) chemical composition can be affected by several environmental factors, impacting their desired biological activities. In this sense, this work aimed to evaluate the seasonal variation of the chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Piper caldense and Piper xylosteoides leaves EOs. Their chemical composition was determined by GC/MS and GC-FID analyses, resulting in the identification of eighty compounds. P. caldense EOs were mainly consisted of sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, whereas in P. xylosteoides EOs, monoterpene hydrocarbons were predominant. EOs from both species strongly inhibited B. subtilis (MIC=0.25 mg mL-1 ), while only P. caldense EOs showed strong activity against S. aureus (MIC=0.50 mg mL-1 ). P. caldense spring EO showed the broadest spectrum of antimicrobial action amongst all samples. For each species, PCA seasonally differentiated EOs chemical composition. In addition, as expected, PCA of all samples showed a distinction between the two species. This study has successfully demonstrated the importance of evaluating the seasonal variation of EOs chemical composition and antimicrobial activity in obtaining a product with the desired properties.
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- Carlos Eduardo P Maduro
- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Centro Politécnico, Jardim das Américas, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, 81531-980
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Centro Politécnico, Jardim das Américas, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, 81531-980
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Centro Politécnico, Jardim das Américas, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, 81531-980
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Centro Politécnico, Jardim das Américas, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, 81531-980
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Centro Politécnico, Jardim das Américas, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, 81531-980
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- Centro Pluridisciplinar de Pesquisas Químicas, Biológicas e Agrícolas (CPQBA), Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Av. Alexandre Cazelatto, 999, Vila Betel, Paulínia, SP, Brazil, 13148-218
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- Departamento de Engenharia Química, Centro Politécnico, Jardim das Américas, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, 81531-980
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- Departamento de Química, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Centro Politécnico, Jardim das Américas, Curitiba, PR, Brazil, 81531-980
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Biological and Cytoprotective Effect of Piper kadsura Ohwi against Hydrogen-Peroxide-Induced Oxidative Stress in Human SW1353 Cells. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26206287. [PMID: 34684868 PMCID: PMC8540341 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26206287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Oxidative stress plays a role in regulating a variety of physiological functions in living organisms and in the pathogenesis of articular cartilage diseases. Piper kadsura Ohwi is a traditional Chinese medicine that is used as a treatment for rheumatic pain, and the extracts have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. However, there is still no study related to cell protection by P. kadsura. The P. kadsura extracts (PKE) were obtained by microwave-assisted extraction, liquid-liquid extraction, and column chromatography separation. The extracts could effectively scavenge free radicals in the antioxidant test, the EC50 of extracts is approximately the same as vitamin C. PKE decreased the apoptosis of SW1353 cells treated with H2O2 and could upregulate the gene expression of antioxidant enzymes (SOD-2, GPx, and CAT) and the Bcl-2/Bax ratio, as well as regulate PARP, thus conferring resistance to H2O2 attack. PKE protects cells against apoptosis caused by free radicals through the three pathways of JNK, MEK/ERK, and p38 by treatment with MAPK inhibitor. The identified components of PKE were bicyclo [2.2.1] heptan-2-ol-1,7,7-trimethyl-,(1S-endo)-, alpha-humulene, and hydroxychavicol by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry.
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de Albuquerque Lima T, de Queiroz Baptista NM, de Oliveira APS, da Silva PA, de Gusmão NB, Dos Santos Correia MT, Napoleão TH, da Silva MV, Paiva PMG. Insecticidal activity of a chemotype VI essential oil from Lippia alba leaves collected at Caatinga and the major compound (1,8-cineole) against Nasutitermes corniger and Sitophilus zeamais. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2021; 177:104901. [PMID: 34301362 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2021.104901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Lippia alba is an aromatic shrub known to produce a diversity of essential oils, which can be classified into chemotypes. This study reports on the insecticidal activity of essential oil from L. alba leaves collected at Caatinga and its major compound against termite Nasutitermes corniger and maize weevil Sitophilus zeamais. The chromatographic analysis revealed the presence of 19 compounds, with 1,8-cineole being the most common (70.01%). When ingested, the oil promoted the mortality of N. corniger (LC50: 18.25 and 8.4 nL/g for workers and soldiers, respectively). The compound 1,8-cineole was also termiticidal for workers (LC50: 13.7 nL/g). The oil inhibited the activity of N. corniger exoglucanase, xylanase, and proteases. Toxicity by ingestion to S. zeamais was detected for the oil (LC50: 0.297 μL/g) but not for 1,8-cineole; however, both the oil and 1,8-cineole showed anti-nutritional effects. Fumigant effects of the oil and 1,8-cineole against S. zeamais (LC50 of 78.0 and 13.64 μL/L in air, respectively) were detected. This is the first record of a chemotype VI oil from L. alba collected at Caatinga and the first report of the insecticidal activity of a chemotype VI oil. Our study demonstrates that essential oil from L. alba and 1,8 cineole have the potential for the development of natural insecticides.
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- Thâmarah de Albuquerque Lima
- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Antibióticos, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Departamento de Antibióticos, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil; Núcleo de Bioprospecção e Conservação da Caatinga, Instituto Nacional do Semiárido, Ministério da Ciência, Tecnologia, Inovações e Comunicações, Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Centro de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil
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Rodrigues de Oliveira M, Anjos da Silva L, Santos Da Silva R, Branco de Queiroz CC, Takeara R. Chemical composition and biological activities of essential oils of Piper species from the Amazon. JOURNAL OF ESSENTIAL OIL RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/10412905.2021.1942250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Instituto De Ciências Exatas E Tecnologia, Universidade Federal Do Amazonas, Itacoatiara, Brasil
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- Instituto De Ciências Exatas E Tecnologia, Universidade Federal Do Amazonas, Itacoatiara, Brasil
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- Instituto De Ciências Exatas E Tecnologia, Universidade Federal Do Amazonas, Itacoatiara, Brasil
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Santana de Oliveira M, Pereira da Silva VM, Cantão Freitas L, Gomes Silva S, Nevez Cruz J, de Aguiar Andrade EH. Extraction Yield, Chemical Composition, Preliminary Toxicity of Bignonia nocturna (Bignoniaceae) Essential Oil and in Silico Evaluation of the Interaction. Chem Biodivers 2021; 18:e2000982. [PMID: 33587821 DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.202000982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Bignonia nocturna (Bignoniaceae) is a plant used for medicinal purposes by the Amazonian indigenous peoples. To date, there have been no reported studies on its toxicity. The present study aimed to evaluate the chemical composition of essential oils obtained from Bignonia nocturna by different extraction techniques. In addition, an in silico study of the molecular interactions was performed using molecular docking and molecular dynamics. The extractions were carried out by hydrodistillation, simultaneous distillation-extraction, and steam distillation, using samples collected from the Amazon in summer and winter. The chemical composition was analyzed by GC/FID and GC/MS, and the cytotoxic activity in Artemia salina Leach was evaluated. The maximum yield (1.38 % w/w) was obtained by hydrodistillation. The results indicated that benzaldehyde predominated in all the fractions of both the volatile concentrate and the essential oils. In addition, the oil proved to be highly toxic to Artemia salina. The computer simulation results indicated that benzaldehyde strongly interacts with acetylcholinesterase, which is the likely interaction mechanism responsible for the cytotoxicity.
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- Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira
- Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Coordination of Botany-Laboratory Adolpho Ducke, Avenida Perimetral, 1901, Belém, 66077-530, PA, Brazil
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- Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Coordination of Botany-Laboratory Adolpho Ducke, Avenida Perimetral, 1901, Belém, 66077-530, PA, Brazil
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- Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Pará, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, Guamá, Belém, 66075-110, PA, Brazil
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- Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Coordination of Botany-Laboratory Adolpho Ducke, Avenida Perimetral, 1901, Belém, 66077-530, PA, Brazil
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- Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Coordination of Botany-Laboratory Adolpho Ducke, Avenida Perimetral, 1901, Belém, 66077-530, PA, Brazil
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- Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Coordination of Botany-Laboratory Adolpho Ducke, Avenida Perimetral, 1901, Belém, 66077-530, PA, Brazil.,Faculty of Chemistry, Federal University of Pará, Rua Augusto Corrêa, 01, Guamá, Belém, 66075-110, PA, Brazil
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Abd Rashed A, Abd Rahman AZ, Rathi DNG. Essential Oils as a Potential Neuroprotective Remedy for Age-Related Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Review. Molecules 2021; 26:1107. [PMID: 33669787 PMCID: PMC7922935 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26041107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Despite the improvements in life expectancy, neurodegenerative conditions have arguably become the most dreaded maladies of older people. The neuroprotective and anti-ageing potentials of essential oils (EOs) are widely evaluated around the globe. The objective of this review is to analyse the effectiveness of EOs as neuroprotective remedies among the four common age-related neurodegenerative diseases. The literature was extracted from three databases (PubMed, Web of Science and Google Scholar) between the years of 2010 to 2020 using the medical subject heading (MeSH) terms "essential oil", crossed with "Alzheimer's disease (AD)", "Huntington's disease (HD)", "Parkinson's disease (PD)" or "amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)". Eighty three percent (83%) of the studies were focused on AD, while another 12% focused on PD. No classifiable study was recorded on HD or ALS. EO from Salvia officinalis has been recorded as one of the most effective acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase inhibitors. However, only Cinnamomum sp. has been assessed for its effectiveness in both AD and PD. Our review provided useful evidence on EOs as potential neuroprotective remedies for age-related neurodegenerative diseases.
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- Aswir Abd Rashed
- Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, No.1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52, Seksyen U13 Setia Alam, Shah Alam 40170, Malaysia;
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- Cancer Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, No.1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52, Seksyen U13 Setia Alam, Shah Alam 40170, Malaysia;
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- Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Research Centre, Institute for Medical Research, National Institutes of Health, Ministry of Health Malaysia, No.1, Jalan Setia Murni U13/52, Seksyen U13 Setia Alam, Shah Alam 40170, Malaysia;
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Salazar MDLÁR, Urbina GRO, Cunha VMB, Bezerra FWF, Dias MNC, Santos IR, Teixeira BJB, Costa WA, Gomes-Leal W, Silva e Souza JN, Silva SHM, Carvalho Junior RN. Cytotoxic effect of cipó-pucá (Cissus sicyoides L.) supercritical extract on human red blood cells and as anti-inflammatory in spinal cord injury in adult rats. J Supercrit Fluids 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2020.105105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Silva SG, de Oliveira MS, Cruz JN, da Costa WA, da Silva SHM, Barreto Maia AA, de Sousa RL, Carvalho Junior RN, de Aguiar Andrade EH. Supercritical CO2 extraction to obtain Lippia thymoides Mart. & Schauer (Verbenaceae) essential oil rich in thymol and evaluation of its antimicrobial activity. J Supercrit Fluids 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2020.105064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Chemical Composition, Antibacterial, Anti-Inflammatory, and Enzyme Inhibitory Activities of Essential Oil from Rhynchanthus beesianus Rhizome. Molecules 2020; 26:molecules26010167. [PMID: 33396533 PMCID: PMC7795889 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26010167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Rhynchanthus beesianus W. W. Smith, an edible, medicinal, and ornamental plant, is mainly cultivated in China and Myanmar. The essential oil (EO) from R. beesianus rhizome has been used as an aromatic stomachic in China. The chemical composition and biological activities of EO from R. beesianus rhizome were reported for the first time. Based on gas chromatography with flame ionization or mass selective detection (GC-FID/MS) results, the major constituents of EO were 1,8-cineole (47.6%), borneol (15.0%), methyleugenol (11.2%), and bornyl formate (7.6%). For bioactivities, EO showed a significant antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Proteus vulgaris with the diameter of the inhibition zone (DIZ) (8.66–10.56 mm), minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) (3.13–6.25 mg/mL), and minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC) (6.25–12.5 mg/mL). Moreover, EO (128 μg/mL) significantly inhibited the production of proinflammatory mediators nitric oxide (NO) (92.73 ± 1.50%) and cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) (20.29 ± 0.17%) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) (61.08 ± 0.13%) in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced RAW264.7 macrophages without any cytotoxic effect. Moreover, EO exhibited significant acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitory activity (the concentration of the sample that affords a 50% inhibition in the assay (IC50) = 1.03 ± 0.18 mg/mL) and moderate α-glucosidase inhibition effect (IC50 = 11.60 ± 0.25 mg/mL). Thus, the EO could be regarded as a bioactive natural product and has a high exploitation potential in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
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Lefebvre T, Destandau E, Lesellier E. Selective extraction of bioactive compounds from plants using recent extraction techniques: A review. J Chromatogr A 2020; 1635:461770. [PMID: 33310280 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2020.461770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2020] [Revised: 11/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Plant extraction has existed for a long time and is still of interest. Due to technological improvements, it is now possible to obtain extracts with higher yields. While global yield is a major parameter because it assesses the extraction performance, it can be of interest to focus on the extraction of particular compounds (specific metabolites) to enrich the sample and to avoid the extraction of unwanted ones, for instance the primary metabolites (carbohydrates, triacylglycerols). The objective then is to improve extraction selectivity is then considered. In solid-liquid extraction, which is often called maceration, the solvent has a major impact on selectivity. Its polarity has a direct influence on the solutes extracted, related to the chemical structure of the compounds, and modelling compound/solvent interactions by using various polarity or interaction scales is a great challenge to favor the choice of the appropriate extracting liquid. Technical advances have allowed the development of recent, and sometimes green, extraction techniques, such as Microwave-Assisted Extraction (MAE), Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE), Pressurized Liquid Extraction (PLE) and Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE). This review focuses on the specificity of these recent techniques and the influence of their physical parameters (i.e. pressure, intensity, etc.). In addition to the solvent selection, which is of prime interest, the physical parameters applied by the different techniques influence the extraction results in different ways. Besides, SFE is a versatile and green technique suitable to achieve selectivity for some compounds. Due to its properties, SC-CO2 allows tailoring conditions to improve the selectivity.
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- Thibault Lefebvre
- ICOA, UMR 7311, Université d'Orléans, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067 Orléans, France
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- ICOA, UMR 7311, Université d'Orléans, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067 Orléans, France
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- ICOA, UMR 7311, Université d'Orléans, rue de Chartres, BP 6759, 45067 Orléans, France.
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Bezerra FWF, Salazar MDLAR, Freitas LC, de Oliveira MS, dos Santos IRC, Dias MNC, Gomes-Leal W, Andrade EHDA, Ferreira GC, Carvalho RND. Chemical composition, antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effect of Croton matourensis Aubl. Leaves extracts obtained by supercritical CO2. J Supercrit Fluids 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.supflu.2020.104992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Identification of Potential COX-2 Inhibitors for the Treatment of Inflammatory Diseases Using Molecular Modeling Approaches. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25184183. [PMID: 32932669 PMCID: PMC7570943 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25184183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are inhibitors of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) that were developed in order to avoid the side effects of non-selective inhibitors of COX-1. Thus, the present study aims to identify new selective chemical entities for the COX-2 enzyme via molecular modeling approaches. The best pharmacophore model was used to identify compounds within the ZINC database. The molecular properties were determined and selected with Pearson’s correlation for the construction of quantitative structure–activity relationship (QSAR) models to predict the biological activities of the compounds obtained with virtual screening. The pharmacokinetic/toxicological profiles of the compounds were determined, as well as the binding modes through molecular docking compared to commercial compounds (rofecoxib and celecoxib). The QSAR analysis showed a fit with R = 0.9617, R2 = 0.9250, standard error of estimate (SEE) = 0.2238, and F = 46.2739, with the tetra-parametric regression model. After the analysis, only three promising inhibitors were selected, Z-964, Z-627, and Z-814, with their predicted pIC50 (−log IC50) values, Z-814 = 7.9484, Z-627 = 9.3458, and Z-964 = 9.5272. All candidates inhibitors complied with Lipinski’s rule of five, which predicts a good oral availability and can be used in in vitro and in vivo tests in the zebrafish model in order to confirm the obtained in silico data.
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Leão RP, Cruz JV, da Costa GV, Cruz JN, Ferreira EFB, Silva RC, de Lima LR, Borges RS, dos Santos GB, Santos CBR. Identification of New Rofecoxib-Based Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitors: A Bioinformatics Approach. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2020; 13:E209. [PMID: 32858871 PMCID: PMC7559105 DOI: 10.3390/ph13090209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Revised: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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The cyclooxygenase-2 receptor is a therapeutic target for planning potential drugs with anti-inflammatory activity. The selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor rofecoxib was selected as a pivot molecule to perform virtual ligand-based screening from six commercial databases. We performed the search for similarly shaped Rapid Overlay of Chemical Structures (ROCS) and electrostatic (EON) compounds. After, we used pharmacokinetic and toxicological parameters to determine the best potential compounds, obtained through the softwares QikProp and Derek, respectively. Then, the compounds proceeded to the molecular anchorage study, which showed promising results of binding affinity with the hCOX-2 receptor: LMQC72 (∆G = -11.0 kcal/mol), LMQC36 (∆G = -10.6 kcal/mol), and LMQC50 (∆G = -10.2 kcal/mol). LMQC72 and LMQC36 showed higher binding affinity compared to rofecoxib (∆G = -10.4 kcal/mol). Finally, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were used to evaluate the interaction of the compounds with the target hCOX-2 during 150 ns. In all MD simulation trajectories, the ligands remained interacting with the protein until the end of the simulation. The compounds were also complexing with hCOX-2 favorably. The compounds obtained the following affinity energy values: rofecoxib: ΔGbind = -45.31 kcal/mol; LMQC72: ΔGbind = -38.58 kcal/mol; LMQC36: ΔGbind = -36.10 kcal/mol; and LMQC50: ΔGbind = -39.40 kcal/mol. The selected LMQC72, LMQC50, and LMQC36 structures showed satisfactory pharmacokinetic results related to absorption and distribution. The toxicological predictions of these compounds did not display alerts for possible toxic groups and lower risk of cardiotoxicity compared to rofecoxib. Therefore, future in vitro and in vivo studies are needed to confirm the anti-inflammatory potential of the compounds selected here with bioinformatics approaches based on rofecoxib ligand.
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- Rozires P. Leão
- Graduate Program in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Modeling, Health Science Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil; (R.P.L.); (R.C.S.); (L.R.d.L.); (R.S.B.)
- Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá 68902-280, AP, Brazil.; (J.V.C.); (G.V.d.C.); (J.N.C.); (E.F.B.F.)
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- Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá 68902-280, AP, Brazil.; (J.V.C.); (G.V.d.C.); (J.N.C.); (E.F.B.F.)
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- Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá 68902-280, AP, Brazil.; (J.V.C.); (G.V.d.C.); (J.N.C.); (E.F.B.F.)
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- Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá 68902-280, AP, Brazil.; (J.V.C.); (G.V.d.C.); (J.N.C.); (E.F.B.F.)
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- Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá 68902-280, AP, Brazil.; (J.V.C.); (G.V.d.C.); (J.N.C.); (E.F.B.F.)
- Laboratory of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of State of Amapá, Macapá 68900-070, AP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Modeling, Health Science Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil; (R.P.L.); (R.C.S.); (L.R.d.L.); (R.S.B.)
- Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá 68902-280, AP, Brazil.; (J.V.C.); (G.V.d.C.); (J.N.C.); (E.F.B.F.)
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto 14090-901, SP, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Modeling, Health Science Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil; (R.P.L.); (R.C.S.); (L.R.d.L.); (R.S.B.)
- Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá 68902-280, AP, Brazil.; (J.V.C.); (G.V.d.C.); (J.N.C.); (E.F.B.F.)
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- Graduate Program in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Modeling, Health Science Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil; (R.P.L.); (R.C.S.); (L.R.d.L.); (R.S.B.)
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- Institute of Collective Health, Federal University of Western Pará, Santarém 68040-255, PA, Brazil;
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- Graduate Program in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Modeling, Health Science Institute, Federal University of Pará, Belém 66075-110, PA, Brazil; (R.P.L.); (R.C.S.); (L.R.d.L.); (R.S.B.)
- Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá 68902-280, AP, Brazil.; (J.V.C.); (G.V.d.C.); (J.N.C.); (E.F.B.F.)
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Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial Properties of Siparuna guianensis Essential Oil and a Molecular Docking and Dynamics Molecular Study of its Major Chemical Constituent. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25173852. [PMID: 32854178 PMCID: PMC7503653 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25173852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The essential oil of Siparuna guianensis was obtained by hydrodistillation. The identification of the chemical compounds was performed by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC/MS). Antimicrobial activity was investigated for four microorganisms: Streptococcus mutans (ATCC 3440), Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC 4083), Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922), and Candida albicans (ATCC-10231). The studies of doping and molecular dynamics were performed with the molecule that presented the highest concentration of drug–target proteins, 1IYL (C. albicans), 1C14 (E. coli), 2WE5 (E. faecalis), and 4TQX (S. mutans). The main compounds identified were: Curzerene (7.1%), γ-Elemene (7.04%), Germacrene D (7.61%), trans-β-Elemenone (11.78%), and Atractylone (18.65%). Gram positive bacteria and fungi were the most susceptible to the effects of the essential oil. The results obtained in the simulation showed that the major compound atractylone interacts with the catalytic sites of the target proteins, forming energetically favourable systems and remaining stable during the period of molecular dynamics.
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Albuquerque GA, Bezerra FWF, de Oliveira MS, da Costa WA, de Carvalho Junior RN, Joele MRSP. Supercritical CO2 Impregnation of Piper divaricatum Essential Oil in Fish (Cynoscion acoupa) Skin Gelatin Films. FOOD BIOPROCESS TECH 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11947-020-02514-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Muhammad A, Khunrae P, Sutthibutpong T. Effects of oligolignol sizes and binding modes on a GH11 xylanase inhibition revealed by molecular modeling techniques. J Mol Model 2020; 26:124. [DOI: 10.1007/s00894-020-04383-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Santos CBR, Santos KLB, Cruz JN, Leite FHA, Borges RS, Taft CA, Campos JM, Silva CHTP. Molecular modeling approaches of selective adenosine receptor type 2A agonists as potential anti-inflammatory drugs. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2020; 39:3115-3127. [PMID: 32338151 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2020.1761878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Adenosine A2A receptor (A2AR) is the predominant receptor in immune cells, where its activation triggers cAMP-mediated immunosuppressive signaling and the underlying inhibition of T cells activation and T cells-induced effects mediated by cAMP-dependent kinase proteins mechanisms. In this study, were used ADME/Tox, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations to investigate selective adenosine A2AR agonists as potential anti-inflammatory drugs. As a result, we obtained two promising compounds (A and B) that have satisfactory pharmacokinetic and toxicological properties and were able to interact with important residues of the A2AR binding cavity and during the molecular dynamics simulations were able to keep the enzyme complexed.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Cleydson B R Santos
- Graduate Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity-Network BIONORTE, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil.,Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil.,Graduate Program in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Modeling, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil.,Computational Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity-Network BIONORTE, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil.,Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil.,Graduate Program in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Modeling, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological Sciences and Health, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Modeling, State University of Feira de Santana, Feira de Santana-Bahia, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Modeling, Institute of Health Sciences, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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- Brazilian Center for Physical Research, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Biosanitary Institute of Granada (Ibs.GRANADA), Campus of Cartuja, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Computational Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.,Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto-SP, Brazil
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Identification of Novel Chemical Entities for Adenosine Receptor Type 2A Using Molecular Modeling Approaches. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25051245. [PMID: 32164183 PMCID: PMC7179438 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25051245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 03/01/2020] [Accepted: 03/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Adenosine Receptor Type 2A (A2AAR) plays a role in important processes, such as anti-inflammatory ones. In this way, the present work aimed to search for compounds by pharmacophore-based virtual screening. The pharmacokinetic/toxicological profiles of the compounds, as well as a robust QSAR, predicted the binding modes via molecular docking. Finally, we used molecular dynamics to investigate the stability of interactions from ligand-A2AAR. For the search for A2AAR agonists, the UK-432097 and a set of 20 compounds available in the BindingDB database were studied. These compounds were used to generate pharmacophore models. Molecular properties were used for construction of the QSAR model by multiple linear regression for the prediction of biological activity. The best pharmacophore model was used by searching for commercial compounds in databases and the resulting compounds from the pharmacophore-based virtual screening were applied to the QSAR. Two compounds had promising activity due to their satisfactory pharmacokinetic/toxicological profiles and predictions via QSAR (Diverset 10002403 pEC50 = 7.54407; ZINC04257548 pEC50 = 7.38310). Moreover, they had satisfactory docking and molecular dynamics results compared to those obtained for Regadenoson (Lexiscan®), used as the positive control. These compounds can be used in biological assays (in vitro and in vivo) in order to confirm the potential activity agonist to A2AAR.
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Ferreira OO, da Cruz JN, Franco CDJP, Silva SG, da Costa WA, de Oliveira MS, Andrade EHDA. First Report on Yield and Chemical Composition of Essential Oil Extracted from Myrcia eximia DC (Myrtaceae) from the Brazilian Amazon. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25040783. [PMID: 32059439 PMCID: PMC7070909 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25040783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The essential oil (EO) of plants of the Myrtaceae family has diverse chemical composition and several applications. However, data on the oil yield, its composition, and its complete chemistry are still unavailable for some species belonging to this family, such as Myrcia eximia DC. In this study, the chemical compositions of the EOs of Myrcia eximia were evaluated by using gas chromatography (GC) alone and gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC–MS). Samples for both evaluations were collected from the city of Magalhães Barata, State of Pará, Brazil, in 2017 and 2018. For the plant material collected in 2017, EO was obtained by hydrodistillation (HD) only, while, for the material collected in 2018, EO was obtained by hydrodistillation and steam distillation (SD), in order to evaluate the differences in chemical composition and mass yield of the EO. The yields of (E)-caryophyllene were 15.71% and 20.0% for the samples collected by HD in 2017 and 2018, respectively, while the yield was 15.0% for the sample collected by SD in 2018. Hexanal was found to be the major constituent in the EO obtained by HD, with yield of up to 26.09%. The oil yields reached 0.08% by using SD, and 0.01% and 0.36% for the samples collected in 2017 and 2018, respectively, using HD. The results of this study provide new information about the mass yield and chemical composition of Myrcia eximia DC, and they can add value and income to traditional populations, as well as facilitate the preservation of this species.
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- Oberdan Oliveira Ferreira
- Program of Post-Graduation in biodiversity e biotecnology-Bionorte, Federal University of Para, Rua Augusto Corrêa S/N, Guamá, 66075-900 Belém, Brazil;
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- Laboratório Adolpho Ducke Laboratory, Botany Coordination, Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Av. Perimetral, 1900, Terra Firme, 66077-830 Belém, Brasil;
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- Federal University of Para, Rua Augusto Corrêa S/N, Guamá, 66075-900 Belém, Brazil; (C.d.J.P.F.); (S.G.S.); (W.A.d.C.)
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- Federal University of Para, Rua Augusto Corrêa S/N, Guamá, 66075-900 Belém, Brazil; (C.d.J.P.F.); (S.G.S.); (W.A.d.C.)
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- Program of Post-Graduation in biodiversity e biotecnology-Bionorte, Federal University of Para, Rua Augusto Corrêa S/N, Guamá, 66075-900 Belém, Brazil;
- Federal University of Para, Rua Augusto Corrêa S/N, Guamá, 66075-900 Belém, Brazil; (C.d.J.P.F.); (S.G.S.); (W.A.d.C.)
- Correspondence: (M.S.d.O.); (E.H.d.A.A.); Tel.: +55-91-98864-7823 (M.S.d.O.); +55-91-99903-4660 (E.H.d.A.A.)
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- Program of Post-Graduation in biodiversity e biotecnology-Bionorte, Federal University of Para, Rua Augusto Corrêa S/N, Guamá, 66075-900 Belém, Brazil;
- Laboratório Adolpho Ducke Laboratory, Botany Coordination, Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, Av. Perimetral, 1900, Terra Firme, 66077-830 Belém, Brasil;
- Correspondence: (M.S.d.O.); (E.H.d.A.A.); Tel.: +55-91-98864-7823 (M.S.d.O.); +55-91-99903-4660 (E.H.d.A.A.)
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Ramos RS, Macêdo WJC, Costa JS, da Silva CHTDP, Rosa JMC, da Cruz JN, de Oliveira MS, de Aguiar Andrade EH, E Silva RBL, Souto RNP, Santos CBR. Potential inhibitors of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase and juvenile hormone with insecticidal activity: study of the binding mode via docking and molecular dynamics simulations. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2019; 38:4687-4709. [PMID: 31674282 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2019.1688192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Models validation in QSAR, pharmacophore, docking and others can ensure the accuracy and reliability of future predictions in design and selection of molecules with biological activity. In this study, pyriproxyfen was used as a pivot/template to search the database of the Maybridge Database for potential inhibitors of the enzymes acetylcholinesterase and juvenile hormone as well. The initial virtual screening based on the 3D shape resulted in 2000 molecules with Tanimoto index ranging from 0.58 to 0.88. A new reclassification was performed on the overlapping of positive and negative charges, which resulted in 100 molecules with Tanimoto's electrostatic score ranging from 0.627 to 0.87. Using parameters related to absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion and the pivot molecule, the molecules selected in the previous stage were evaluated regarding these criteria, and 21 were then selected. The pharmacokinetic and toxicological properties were considered and for 12 molecules, the DEREK software not fired any alert of toxicity, which were thus considered satisfactory for prediction of biological activity using the Web server PASS. In the molecular docking with insect acetylcholinesterase, the Maybridge3_002654 molecule had binding affinity of -11.1 kcal/mol, whereas in human acetylcholinesterase, the Maybridge4_001571molecule show in silico affinity of -10.2 kcal/mol, and in the juvenile hormone, the molecule MCULE-8839595892 show in silico affinity value of -11.6 kcal/mol. Subsequent long-trajectory molecular dynamics studies indicated considerable stability of the novel molecules compared to the controls.AbbreviationsQSARquantitative structure-activity relationshipsPASSprediction of activity spectra for substancesCommunicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Ryan S Ramos
- Graduate Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity-Network BIONORTE, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil.,Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil.,Laboratory of Molecular Modeling and Simulation System, Federal Rural University of Amazônia, Capanema, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil.,Laboratory of Molecular Modeling and Simulation System, Federal Rural University of Amazônia, Capanema, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil.,Laboratory of Molecular Modeling and Simulation System, Federal Rural University of Amazônia, Capanema, Brazil
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- Computational Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, University of Granada, Granada, Spain
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- Program of Post-Graduation in Food Science and Technology, Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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- Adolpho Ducke Laboratory, Emílio Goeldi Paraense Museum, Belém, Brazil.,Program of Post-Graduation in Biodiversity and Biotechnology (BIONORTE), Federal University of Pará, Belém, Brazil
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- Center of Biodiversity, Institute for Scientific and Technological Research of Amapá (IEPA), Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity-Network BIONORTE, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil.,Laboratory of Modeling and Computational Chemistry, Department of Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Amapá, Macapá, Brazil
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Neves Cruz J, Santana de Oliveira M, Gomes Silva S, Pedro da Silva Souza Filho A, Santiago Pereira D, Lima E Lima AH, de Aguiar Andrade EH. Insight into the Interaction Mechanism of Nicotine, NNK, and NNN with Cytochrome P450 2A13 Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation. J Chem Inf Model 2019; 60:766-776. [PMID: 31622091 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.9b00741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Tobacco smoke contains various cancer-causing toxic substances, including nicotine and nitrosamines 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK) and N'-nitrosonornicotine (NNN). The cytochrome 2A13 is involved in nicotine metabolism and in the activation of the pro-carcinogenic agents NNK and NNN, by means of α-hydroxylation reactions. Despite the significance of cytochrome 2A13 in the biotransformation of these molecules, its conformational mechanism and the molecular basis involved in the process are not fully understood. In this study, we used molecular dynamics and principal component analysis simulations for an in-depth analysis of the essential protein motions involved in the interaction of cytochrome 2A13 with its substrates. We also evaluated the interaction of these substrates with the amino acid residues in the binding pocket of cytochrome 2A13. Furthermore, we quantified the nature of these chemical interactions from free energy calculations using the Molecular Mechanics/Generalized Born Surface Area method. The ligands remained favorably oriented toward compound I (cytochrome P450 O═FeIV state), to undergo α-hydroxylation. The hydrogen bond with asparagine 297 was essential to maintaining the substrates in a favorable catalytic orientation. The plot of first principal motion vs second principal motion revealed that the enzyme's interaction with nicotine and NNK involved different conformational subgroups, whereas the conformational subgroups in the interaction with NNN are more similar. These results provide new mechanistic insights into the mode of interaction of the substrates with the active site of cytochrome 2A13, in the presence of compound I, which is essential for α-hydroxylation.
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- Jorddy Neves Cruz
- Adolpho Ducke Laboratory , Emílio Goeldi Paraense Museum , Belém , Pará 66040-170, Brazil.,Laboratory of Agro-Industry , Embrapa Eastern Amazon , Belém , Pará 66040-170, Brazil
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- Adolpho Ducke Laboratory , Emílio Goeldi Paraense Museum , Belém , Pará 66040-170, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Planning and Development of Pharmaceuticals , Federal University of Pará , Belém , Pará 70770-901, Brazil
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Xiao Z, Kang Y, Hou W, Niu Y, Kou X. Microcapsules based on octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA)-modified starch and maltodextrins changing the composition and release property of rose essential oil. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 137:132-138. [PMID: 31252018 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.06.178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2019] [Revised: 06/17/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Octenyl succinic anhydride (OSA)-modified starch and maltodextrins (MDs) are important carbohydrate polymers as wall materials. However, few studies have shown whether these two wall materials affect the composition of core materials. In this work, we investigated the effects of OSA-modified starch and MD on the release property of essential oils. Results showed that among the seven characteristic aroma components (CACs) of rose essential oil (REO), the esters released the fastest, followed by the alcohols, while the release of the phenols was the slowest. Environmental factors such as temperature and relative humidities (RHs) had significant influences on the release kinetics of CACs in REO. This work provides new insights into the use of OSA-modified starch and MDs as wall materials for encapsulating complex and bioactive components.
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- Zuobing Xiao
- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, PR China
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, PR China
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, PR China
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, PR China
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- School of Perfume and Aroma Technology, Shanghai Institute of Technology, Shanghai 201418, PR China.
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In Silico Study to Identify New Antituberculosis Molecules from Natural Sources by Hierarchical Virtual Screening and Molecular Dynamics Simulations. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2019; 12:ph12010036. [PMID: 30871010 PMCID: PMC6469180 DOI: 10.3390/ph12010036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2018] [Revised: 02/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, responsible for 1.5 million documented deaths in 2016. The increase in reported cases of M. tuberculosis resistance to the main drugs show the need for the development of new and efficient drugs for better TB control. Based on these facts, this work aimed to use combined in silico techniques for the discovery of potential inhibitors to β-ketoacyl-ACP synthase (MtKasA). Initially compounds from natural sources present in the ZINC database were selected, then filters were sequentially applied by virtual screening, initially with pharmacophoric modeling, and later the selected compounds (based on QFIT scores) were submitted to the DOCK 6.5 program. After recategorization of the variables (QFIT score and GRID score), compounds ZINC35465970 and ZINC31170017 were selected. These compounds showed great hydrophobic contributions and for each established system 100 ns of molecular dynamics simulations were performed and the binding free energy was calculated. ZINC35465970 demonstrated a greater capacity for the KasA enzyme inhibition, with a ΔGbind = -30.90 kcal/mol and ZINC31170017 presented a ΔGbind = -27.49 kcal/mol. These data can be used in other studies that aim at the inhibition of the same biological targets through drugs with a dual action.
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