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Oh KK, Yoon SJ, Song SH, Park JH, Kim JS, Kim DJ, Suk KT. The synchronized feature of Saururus chinensis and gut microbiota against T2DM, NAFLD, obesity and hypertension via integrated pharmacology. ARTIFICIAL CELLS, NANOMEDICINE, AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 52:278-290. [PMID: 38733373 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2024.2350475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), obesity (OB) and hypertension (HT) are categorized as metabolic disorders (MDs), which develop independently without distinct borders. Herein, we examined the gut microbiota (GM) and Saururus chinensis (SC) to confirm their therapeutic effects via integrated pharmacology. The overlapping targets from the four diseases were determined to be key protein coding genes. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks, and the SC, GM, signalling pathway, target and metabolite (SGSTM) networks were analysed via RPackage. Additionally, molecular docking tests (MDTs) and density functional theory (DFT) analysis were conducted to determine the affinity and stability of the conformer(s). TNF was the main target in the PPI analysis, and equol derived from Lactobacillus paracasei JS1 was the most effective agent for the formation of the TNF complex. The SC agonism (PPAR signalling pathway), and antagonism (neurotrophin signalling pathway) by SC were identified as agonistic bioactives (aromadendrane, stigmasta-5,22-dien-3-ol, 3,6,6-trimethyl-3,4,5,7,8,9-hexahydro-1H-2-benzoxepine, 4α-5α-epoxycholestane and kinic acid), and antagonistic bioactives (STK734327 and piclamilast), respectively, via MDT. Finally, STK734327-MAPK1 was the most favourable conformer according to DFT. Overall, the seven bioactives from SC and equol that can be produced by Lactobacillus paracasei JS1 can exert synergistic effects on these four diseases.
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- Ki-Kwang Oh
- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, South Korea
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Lee SB, Gupta H, Min BH, Ganesan R, Sharma SP, Won SM, Jeong JJ, Cha MG, Kwon GH, Jeong MK, Hyun JY, Eom JA, Park HJ, Yoon SJ, Lee SY, Choi MR, Kim DJ, Oh KK, Suk KT. A consortium of Hordeum vulgare and gut microbiota against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease via data-driven analysis. ARTIFICIAL CELLS, NANOMEDICINE, AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 52:250-260. [PMID: 38687561 DOI: 10.1080/21691401.2024.2347380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Despite many recent studies on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) therapeutics, the optimal treatment has yet to be determined. In this unfinished project, we combined secondary metabolites (SMs) from the gut microbiota (GM) and Hordeum vulgare (HV) to investigate their combinatorial effects via network pharmacology (NP). Additionally, we analyzed GM or barley - signalling pathways - targets - metabolites (GBSTMs) in combinatorial perspectives (HV, and GM). A total of 31 key targets were analysed via a protein-protein interaction (PPI) network, and JUN was identified as the uppermost target in NAFLD. On a bubble plot, we revealed that apelin signalling pathway, which had the lowest enrichment factor antagonize NAFLD. Holistically, we scrutinized GBSTM to identify key components (GM, signalling pathways, targets, and metabolites) associated with the Apelin signalling pathway. Consequently, we found that the primary GMs (Eubacterium limosum, Eggerthella sp. SDG-2, Alistipes indistinctus YIT 12060, Odoribacter laneus YIT 12061, Paraprevotella clara YIT 11840, Paraprevotella xylaniphila YIT 11841) to ameliorate NAFLD. The molecular docking test (MDT) suggested that tryptanthrin-JUN is an agonist, conversely, dihydroglycitein-HDAC5, 1,3-diphenylpropan-2-ol-NOS1, and (10[(Acetyloxy)methyl]-9-anthryl)methyl acetate-NOS2, which are antagonistic conformers in the apelin signalling pathway. Overall, these results suggest that combination therapy could be an effective strategy for treating NAFLD.
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- Su-Been Lee
- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea
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Pereira AMG, de Oliveira VM, da Rocha MN, Roberto CHA, Cajazeiras FFM, Guedes JM, Marinho MM, Teixeira AMR, Marinho ES, de Lima-Neto P, Dos Santos HS. Structure and Ligand Based Virtual Screening and MPO Topological Analysis of Triazolo Thiadiazepine-fused Coumarin Derivatives as Anti-Parkinson Drug Candidates. Mol Biotechnol 2024:10.1007/s12033-024-01200-y. [PMID: 38834896 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-024-01200-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is a debilitating condition that can cause locomotor problems in affected patients, such as tremors and body rigidity. PD therapy often includes the use of monoamine oxidase B (MAOB) inhibitors, particularly phenylhalogen compounds and coumarin-based semi-synthetic compounds. The objective of this study was to analyze the structural, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic profile of a series of Triazolo Thiadiazepine-fused Coumarin Derivatives (TDCDs) against MAOB, in comparison with the inhibitor safinamide. To achieve this goal, we utilized structure-based virtual screening techniques, including target prediction and absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) prediction based on multi-parameter optimization (MPO) topological analysis, as well as ligand-based virtual screening techniques, such as docking and molecular dynamics. The findings indicate that the TDCDs exhibit structural similarity to other bioactive compounds containing coumarin and MAOB-binding azoles, which are present in the ChEMBL database. The topological analyses suggest that TDCD3 has the best ADME profile, particularly due to the alignment between low lipophilicity and high polarity. The coumarin and triazole portions make a strong contribution to this profile, resulting in a permeability with Papp estimated at 2.15 × 10-5 cm/s, indicating high cell viability. The substance is predicted to be metabolically stable. It is important to note that this is an objective evaluation based on the available data. Molecular docking simulations showed that the ligand has an affinity energy of - 8.075 kcal/mol with MAOB and interacts with biological substrate residues such as Pro102 and Phe103. The results suggest that the compound has a safe profile in relation to the MAOB model, making it a promising active ingredient for the treatment of PD.
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- Antônio Mateus Gomes Pereira
- Doctoral Program in Biotechnology, Northeast Biotechnology Network, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Center of Molecular Bioprospecting and Applied Experimentation, University Center INTA - UNINTA, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Center of Exact Sciences and Technology, State University Vale Do Acaraú, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Center of Exact Sciences and Technology, State University Vale Do Acaraú, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Phisicochemistry, Federal University of Ceará, Campus Do Pici, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Center of Exact Sciences and Technology, State University Vale Do Acaraú, Sobral, CE, Brazil.
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Kenger İH, Yıldız H, Hüsunet MT, DÖNbak L, Kayraldız A. Elucidation of the cytogenotoxic potential of vigabatrin and its in silico computer-assisted DNA interaction. Drug Chem Toxicol 2024; 47:314-321. [PMID: 36752088 DOI: 10.1080/01480545.2023.2174988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Vigabatrin (VGB) is a gammaaminobutyric acid-ergic (GABA-ergic) antiepileptic drug (AED) and is one of 2 approved drugs available to treat infantile spasms (IS). The aim of this study is to elucidate conflicting data on the toxic effects of VGB and to obtain detailed information about its possible cytogenotoxic effects in human lymphocytes. For this purpose, in vitro Chromosomal Aberration (CA), Sister Chromatid Exchange (SCE), Micronucleus (MN) tests, and Comet Assay were performed to determine possible genotoxic and cytotoxic effects of VGB. In addition, the binding energy level of VGB to DNA was determined in silico by molecular docking. The highest concentration (80 μg/ml) of VGB increased the SCE, CA, MN and micronucleated binuclear cell (BNMN) frequency significantly compared to the control after 24 and 48 hours of treatment. In the tail density and tail length parameters, the dose-dependent increase was found to be statistically significant compared to the control. At the 40 and 80 μg/ml concentrations of VGB for 48 hours caused a statistically significant increase in both CA/Cell and AC percentages, while MI and NDI decreased only significantly at the highest concentration (80 µg/ml) causing. In the Comet Assay head density, tail density and tail length parameters, the dose-dependent increase was found to be statistically significant compared to the control. Also, the in silico molecular docking analysis showed that VGB interacts with B-DNA close to the threshold binding energy. The lowest negative free binding energy (ΔG binding) was found as -5.13 kcal/mol. In conclusion, all results are evaluated together, it has been determined that VGB has cytogenotoxic effects in vitro and binds to DNA in silico with significant free binding energy.
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- İbrahim Halil Kenger
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Genetics, Gaziantep Islam, Science, and Technology University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Genetics, Gaziantep Islam, Science, and Technology University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Onikişubat, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Onikişubat, Türkiye
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da Silva Lopes FF, Lúcio FNM, da Rocha MN, de Oliveira VM, Roberto CHA, Marinho MM, Marinho ES, de Morais SM. Structure-based virtual screening of mangiferin derivatives with antidiabetic action: a molecular docking and dynamics study and MPO-based drug-likeness approach. 3 Biotech 2024; 14:135. [PMID: 38665880 PMCID: PMC11039600 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-024-03978-9] [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: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Extracts from Mangifera indica leaves and its main component, mangiferin, have proven antidiabetic activity. In this study, mangiferin and its natural derivatives Homomangiferin (HMF), Isomangiferin (IMF), Neomangiferin (NMF), Glucomangiferin (GMF), Mangiferin 6'-gallate (MFG), and Norathyriol (NRT) were compared regarding their action on Diabetes mellitus (DM), employing docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to analyze interactions with the aldose reductase enzyme, the precursor to the conversion of glucose into sorbitol. Notably, HMF showed significant affinity to residues in the active site of the enzyme, including Trp 79, His 110, Trp 111, Phe 122, and Phe 300, with an energy of - 7.2 kcal/mol, observed in the molecular docking simulations. MD reinforced the formation of stable complexes for HMF and MFG with the aldose reductase, with interaction potential energies (IPE) in the order of - 300.812 ± 52 kJ/mol and - 304.812 ± 52 kJ/mol, respectively. The drug-likeness assessment, by multiparameter optimization (MPO), highlighted that HMF and IMF have similarities with polyphenols and glycosidic flavonoids recently patented as antidiabetics, revealing that high polarity (TPSA > 180 Å2) is a favorable property for subcutaneous administration, especially because of the gradual passive cell permeability values in biological tissues, with Papp values estimated at < 10 × 10-6 cm/s. These compounds are metabolically stable against metabolic enzymes, resulting in a low toxic incidence by metabolic activation, corroborating with a lethal dose (LD50) greater than 2000 mg/kg. In this way, HMF showed a systematic alignment between predicted pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, characterizing it as the most favorable substance for inhibiting aldose reductase. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-024-03978-9.
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- Doctoral Program in Biotechnology, Northeast Biotechnology Network, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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- Science and Technology Centre, Course of Chemistry, State University Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, CE Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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- Doctoral Program in Biotechnology, Northeast Biotechnology Network, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
- Postgraduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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Santos Oliveira L, Kueirislene Amâncio Ferreira M, Wagner de Queiroz Almeida-Neto F, Wlisses da Silva A, Ivo Lima Pinto Filho J, Nunes da Rocha M, Machado Marinho E, Henrique Ferreira Ribeiro W, Machado Marinho M, Silva Marinho E, Eire Silva Alencar de Menezes J, Dos Santos HS. Synthesis, molecular docking, ADMET, and evaluation of the anxiolytic effect in adult zebrafish of synthetic chalcone (E)-3-(4-(dimethylamino)phenyl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one: An in vivo and in silico approach. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2024; 38:290-306. [PMID: 37845792 DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anxiety disorders represent the complex interaction between biological, psychological, temperamental, and environmental factors; drugs available to treat anxiety such as benzodiazepines (BZDs) are associated with several unwanted side effects. Although there are useful treatments, there is still a need for more effective anxiolytics with better safety profiles than BZDs. Chalcones or 1,3-diphenyl-2-proper-1-ones can be an alternative since this class of compounds has shown therapeutic potential mainly due to interactions with GABAA receptors and serotonergic system. OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the anxiolytic potential of chalcone (E)-3-(4-(dimethylamino)phenyl)-1-(2-hydroxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one (C2OHPDA) in adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) (ZFa). METHODS Each animal (n = 6/group) was treated intraperitoneally (i.p.; 20 μL) with the chalcone (4, 20, and 40 mg/kg) and with the vehicle (DMSO 3%; 20 μL), being submitted to the tests of locomotor activity and 96-h acute toxicity. The light/dark test was also performed, and the serotonergic mechanism (5-HT) was evaluated through the antagonists of the 5-HTR1 , 5-HTR2A/2C , and 5-HTR3A/3B receptors. It was investigated the prediction of the chalcone's position and preferential orientation concerning its receptor, as well as the pharmacokinetic parameters (ADMET) involved in the process after administration. RESULTS As a result, C2OHPDA was not toxic and reduced the locomotor activity of ZFa. Furthermore, chalcone demonstrated an anxiolytic effect on the central nervous system (CNS), mediated by the serotonergic system, with action on 5-HT2A and 5-HTR3A/3B receptors. The interaction of C2OHPDA with 5-HT2A R and 5-HT3A receptors was confirmed by molecular docking study, the affinity energy observed was -8.7 and -9.1 kcal/mol, respectively. CONCLUSION Thus, this study adds new evidence and highlights that chalcone can potentially be used to develop compounds with anxiolytic properties.
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- Larissa Santos Oliveira
- Science and Technology, Graduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Science and Technology, Graduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Science and Technology, Graduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Science and Technology, Graduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
- Northeast Biotechnology Network, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
- Chemistry Course, State University of Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, Ceará, Brazil
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Oh KK, Yoon SJ, Eom JA, Lee KJ, Kwon GH, Kim DJ, Suk KT. A strategy to pioneer key agent(s) in Cephalotaxus alkaloids against pan-cancer via filtering methodology based on integrated pharmacology. J Transl Med 2024; 22:262. [PMID: 38462631 PMCID: PMC10926570 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-024-05059-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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- Ki-Kwang Oh
- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea.
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Souza MAD, Rodrigues LG, Rocha JE, de Freitas TS, Bandeira PN, Marinho MM, Nunes da Rocha M, Marinho ES, Honorato Barreto AC, Coutinho HDM, Silva LMA, Julião MSDS, Marques Canuto K, Marques da Fonseca A, Teixeira AMR, Dos Santos HS. Synthesis, structural, characterization, antibacterial and antibiotic modifying activity, ADMET study, molecular docking and dynamics of chalcone ( E)-1-(4-aminophenyl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)prop-2-en-1-one in strains of Staphylococcus aureus carrying NorA and MepA efflux pumps. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:1670-1691. [PMID: 37222682 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2213777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Chalcones have an open chain flavonoid structure that can be obtained from natural sources or by synthesis and are widely distributed in fruits, vegetables, and tea. They have a simple and easy to handle structure due to the α-β-unsaturated bridge responsible for most biological activities. The facility to synthesize chalcones combined with its efficient in combating serious bacterial infections make these compounds important agents in the fight against microorganisms. In this work, the chalcone (E)-1-(4-aminophenyl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)prop-2-en-1-one (HDZPNB) was characterized by spectroscopy and electronic methods. In addition, microbiological tests were performed to investigate the modulator potential and efflux pump inhibition on S. aureus multi-resistant strains. The modulating effect of HDZPNB chalcone in association with the antibiotic norfloxacin, on the resistance of the S. aureus 1199 strain, resulted in increase the MIC. In addition, when HDZPNB was associated with ethidium bromide (EB), it caused an increase in the MIC value, thus not inhibiting the efflux pump. For the strain of S. aureus 1199B, carrying the NorA pump, the HDZPNB associated with norfloxacin showed no modulatory, and when the chalcone was used in association with EB, it had no inhibitory effect on the efflux pump. For the tested strain of S. aureus K2068, which carries the MepA pump, it can be observed that the chalcone together the antibiotic resulted in an increase the MIC. On the other hand, when chalcone was used in association with EB, it caused a decrease in bromide MIC, equal to the reduction caused by standard inhibitors. Thus, these results indicate that the HDZPNB could also act as an inhibitor of the S. aureus gene overexpressing pump MepA. The molecular docking reveals that chalcone has a good binding energies -7.9 for HDZPNB/MepA complexes, molecular dynamics simulations showed that Chalcone/MetA complexes showed good stability of the structure in an aqueous solution, and ADMET study showed that the chalcone has a good oral bioavailability, high passive permeability, low risk of efflux, low clearance rate and low toxic risk by ingestion. The microbiological tests show that the chalcone can be used as a possible inhibitor of the Mep A efflux pump.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Mikael Amaro de Souza
- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Centre, Course of Chemistry, State University Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Centre, Course of Chemistry, State University Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Centre, Course of Chemistry, State University Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, CE, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Centre, Course of Chemistry, State University Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, CE, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Natural Science, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Multiusuary Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry, Embrapa Tropical Agroindustry, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Academic Master's Degree in Sociobiodiversity and Sustainable Technologies - MASTS, Institute of Engineering and Development Sustainable, University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusofonia, Acarape, CE, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, CE, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Natural Science, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, CE, Brazil
- Science and Technology Centre, Course of Chemistry, State University Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, CE, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Natural Science, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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Yan BH, Xu QX, Ge X, Gao MT, Li Y, Guo L, Hu P, Pan Y. Molecular mechanisms of Chengshi Beixie Fenqing Decoction based on network pharmacology: pivotal roles of relaxin signaling pathway and its associated target proteins against Benign prostatic hyperplasia. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:2075-2093. [PMID: 37102991 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2203237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disease that affects the quality of life of middle-aged and older men. We investigated the therapeutical effects of Chengshi Beixie Fenqing Decoction (CBFD), a classic traditional Chinese medicine prescription, on BPH through in vivo model and network pharmacology. Bioactives in CBFD were detected through UPLC-Q-Tof-MS/MS and GC-MS, and filtered by the modified Lipinski's rule. Target proteins associated with the filtered compounds and BPH are selected from public databases. Venn diagram identified the overlapping target proteins between the bioactives-interacted target proteins and the BPH-targeted proteins. The bioactive-protein interactive networking of BPH was analyzed through the KEGG pathway on STRING to identify potential ligand-target and visualized the rich factors on the R packet. After that, the molecular docking test (MDT) was performed between bioactives and target proteins. It showed that the mechanism of CBFD against BPH was related to 104 signaling pathways of 42 compounds. AKT1, 6-demethyl-4'-methyl-N-methylcoclaurine and relaxin signaling pathways were selected as a hub target, key bioactivitie and hub signaling pathway, respectively. In addition, three major compounds, 6-demethyl-4'-methyl-N-methylcoclaurine, isoliensinine and liensinine, had the highest affinity on MDT for the three crucial target proteins, AKT1, JUN and MAPK1. These proteins were associated with the relaxin signaling pathway, which regulated the level of nitric oxide and is implicated in both BPH development and CBFD. We concluded that the three key bioactivities found in Plumula nelumbinis of CBFD may contribute to improving BPH condition by activating the relaxin signaling pathways.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Bing-Hui Yan
- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Intervention, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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da Rocha MN, da Fonseca AM, Dantas ANM, Dos Santos HS, Marinho ES, Marinho GS. In Silico Study in MPO and Molecular Docking of the Synthetic Drynaran Analogues Against the Chronic Tinnitus: Modulation of the M1 Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor. Mol Biotechnol 2024; 66:254-269. [PMID: 37079267 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-023-00748-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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Tinnitus is a syndrome that affects the human auditory system and is characterized by a perception of sounds in the absence of acoustic stimuli, or in total silence. Research indicates that muscarinic acetylcholine receptors (mAChRs), especially the M1 type, have a fundamental role in the alterations of auditory perceptions of tinnitus. Here, a series of computer-aided tools were used, from molecular surface analysis software to services available on the web for estimating pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. The results infer that the low lipophilicity ligands, that is, the 1a-d alkyl furans, present the best pharmacokinetic profile, as compounds with an optimal alignment between permeability and clearance. However, only ligands 1a and 1b have properties that are safe for the central nervous system, the site of cholinergic modulation. These ligands showed similarity with compounds deposited in the European Molecular Biology Laboratory chemical (ChEMBL) database acting on the mAChRs M1 type, the target selected for the molecular docking test. The simulations suggest that the 1 g ligand can form the ligand-receptor complex with the best affinity energy order and that, together with the 1b ligand, they are competitive agonists in relation to the antagonist Tiotropium, in addition to acting in synergism with the drug Bromazepam in the treatment of chronic tinnitus.
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- Matheus Nunes da Rocha
- Graduate Program in Natural Sciences, Center for Science and Technology, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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- Institute of Engineering and Sustainable Development, Academic Master in Sociobiodiversity and Sustainable Technologies, University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusofonia, Acarape, CE, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Natural Sciences, Center for Science and Technology, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Group of Theoretical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, State University of Ceará, Limoeiro Do Norte, CE, Brazil
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- Group of Theoretical Chemistry and Electrochemistry, State University of Ceará, Limoeiro Do Norte, CE, Brazil
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de Menezes JFS, Sá Pires Silva AM, Aparecida Faria de Almeida E, da Silva AF, Morais Bomfim De Lima J, da Silva AW, Ferreira MKA, de Menezes JESA, Dos Santos HS, Marinho ES, Marinho GS, Marques da Fonseca A. Synthesis and anxiolytic effect of europium metallic complex containing lapachol [Eu(DBM) 3. LAP] in adult zebrafish through serotonergic neurotransmission: in vivo and in silico approach. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024; 42:1280-1292. [PMID: 37029769 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2199087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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Anxiety-related mental health problems are estimated at 3.6% globally, benzodiazepines (BZDs) are the class of drugs indicated for the treatment of anxiety, including lorazepam and diazepam. However, concerns have been raised about the short- and long-term risks associated with BZDs. Therefore, despite anxiolytic and antidepressant drugs, there is a need to develop more effective pharmacotherapies with fewer side effects than existing drugs. The present work reported the synthesis, anxiolytic activity, mechanism of action in Adult Zebrafish (Danio rerio) and in silico study of a europium metallic complex with Lapachol, [Eu(DBM)3. LAP]. Each animal (n = 6/group) was treated intraperitoneally (i.p.; 20 µL) with the synthesized complex (4, 20 and 40 mg/Kg) and with the vehicle (DMSO 3%; 20 µL), being submitted to the tests of locomotor activity and 96h acute toxicity. The light/dark test was also performed, and the serotonergic mechanism (5-HT) was evaluated through the antagonists of the 5-HTR1, 5-HTR2A/2C and 5-HTR3A/3B receptors. The complex was characterized using spectrometric techniques, and the anxiolytic effect of complex may be involved the neuromodulation of receptors 5-HT3A/3B, since the pre-treatment with pizotifen and cyproheptadine did not block the anxiolytic effect of [Eu(DBM)3. LAP], unlike fluoxetine had its anxiolytic effect reversed. In addition, molecular docking showed interaction between the [Eu(DBM)3. LAP] and 5HT3A receptor with binding energy -7.8 kcal/mol and the ADMET study showed that complex has low toxic risk. It is expected that the beginning of this study will allow the application of the new anxiolytic drugs, given the pharmacological potential of the lapachol complex.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Jorge Fernando Silva de Menezes
- Center for Teacher Training, Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia, Amargosa, Bahia, Brazil
- INCT - Energia e Meio Ambiente, UFBA, Rua Barão de Jeremoabo, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Energy and Environment - PGEA, Institute of Engineering and Sustainable Development, University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusofonia, Acarape, Ceará, Brazil
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- State University of Ceará, Graduate Program in Natural Sciences, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
- State University of Vale do Acaraú, Chemistry Course, Sobral, Ceará, Brazil
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- State University of Ceará, Graduate Program in Natural Sciences, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
- Degree Course in Computer Science, Ceará State University, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Energy and Environment - PGEA, Institute of Engineering and Sustainable Development, University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusofonia, Acarape, Ceará, Brazil
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Cavalcante CHL, Almeida-Neto FWDQ, da Rocha MN, Bandeira PN, de Menezes RRPPB, Paula Magalhães E, Sampaio TL, Marinho ES, Marinho MM, Maria Costa Martins A, Dos Santos HS. Antichagasic evaluation, molecular docking and ADMET properties of the chalcone (2 E)-3-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-(2-hydroxy- 3,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one against Trypanosoma cruzi. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:7463-7479. [PMID: 36120936 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2123394] [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: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Characterized as a neglected disease, Chagas disease is an infection that, in the current scenario, affects about 8 million people per year, with a higher incidence in underdeveloped countries, Chagas is responsible for physiological disabilities that result in impacts that are slightly reflected in world socioeconomic stability. Although treatments are based on drugs such as Benznidazole, the pathology lacks a continuous treatment method with low toxicological incidence. The present study estimates the anti-chagasic activity of the synthetic chalcone CPN2F based on the alignment between in vitro tests and structural classification in silico studies, molecular docking and ADMET studies. The in vitro tests showed a reduction in the protozoan metabolism in host cells (LLC-MK2). At the same time, the molecular docking models evaluate this growth inhibition through the synergistic effect associated with Benznida- zole against validated therapeutic target key stages (Cruzaine TcGAPDH and Trypanothione reductase) of the Trypanosoma cruzi development cycle. The in silico prediction results reveal an alignment between pharmacokinetic attributes, such as renal absorption and release, which allow the preparation of CPN2F as an antichagasic drug with a low incidence of organic toxicity.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Carlos Henrique Leitão Cavalcante
- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology - PPGB-Renorbio, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Federal Institute of Education and Technology of Ceara, Maracanau, CE, Brazil
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- Center for Science and Technology, Postgraduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Center for Exact Sciences and Technology, State University of Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Center for Exact Sciences and Technology, State University of Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology - PPGB-Renorbio, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Center for Science and Technology, Postgraduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Center for Exact Sciences and Technology, State University of Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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Lima JPO, da Fonseca AM, Marinho GS, da Rocha MN, Marinho EM, dos Santos HS, Freire RM, Marinho ES, de Lima-Neto P, Fechine PBA. De novo design of bioactive phenol and chromone derivatives for inhibitors of Spike glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2 in silico. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:301. [PMID: 37588795 PMCID: PMC10425314 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03695-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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This work presents the synthesis of 12 phenol and chromone derivatives, prepared by the analogs, and the possibility of conducting an in silico study of its derivatives as a therapeutic alternative to combat the SARS-CoV-2, pathogen responsible for COVID-19 pandemic, using its S-glycoprotein as a macromolecular target. After the initial screening for the ranking of the products, it was chosen which structure presented the best energy bond with the target. As a result, derivative 4 was submitted to a molecular growth study using artificial intelligence, where 8436 initial structures were obtained that passed through the interaction filters and similarity to the active glycoprotein pocket through the MolAICal computational package. Thus, 557 Hits with active configuration were generated, which is very promising compared to the BLA reference link for inhibiting the biological target. Molecular dynamics also simulated these compounds to verify their stability within the active protein site to seek new therapeutic propositions to fight against the pandemic. The Hit 48 and 250 are the most active compounds against SARS-CoV-2. In summary, the results show that the Hit 250 would be more active than the natural compound, which could be further developed for further testing against SARS-CoV-2. The study employs the de novo approach to design new drugs, combining artificial intelligence and molecular dynamics simulations to create efficient molecular structures. This research aims to contribute to the development of effective therapeutic strategies against the pandemic.
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- Joan Petrus Oliveira Lima
- Advanced Materials Chemistry Group (GQMat)-Department of Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry, Federal University of Ceará, Campus Pici, Fortaleza, Ceará 60455-970 Brazil
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- Mestrado Acadêmico em Sociobiodiversidades e Tecnologias Sustentáveis-MASTS, Instituto de Engenharias e Desenvolvimento Sustentável, Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira, Acarape, CE 62785-000 Brazil
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- Faculdade de Filosofia Dom Aureliano Matos-FAFIDAM, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Centro, Limoeiro do Norte, CE 62930-000 Brazil
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- Faculdade de Filosofia Dom Aureliano Matos-FAFIDAM, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Centro, Limoeiro do Norte, CE 62930-000 Brazil
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- Advanced Materials Chemistry Group (GQMat)-Department of Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry, Federal University of Ceará, Campus Pici, Fortaleza, Ceará 60455-970 Brazil
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- Faculdade de Filosofia Dom Aureliano Matos-FAFIDAM, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Centro, Limoeiro do Norte, CE 62930-000 Brazil
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- Advanced Materials Chemistry Group (GQMat)-Department of Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry, Federal University of Ceará, Campus Pici, Fortaleza, Ceará 60455-970 Brazil
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- Advanced Materials Chemistry Group (GQMat)-Department of Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry, Federal University of Ceará, Campus Pici, Fortaleza, Ceará 60455-970 Brazil
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Leitão AC, Ferreira TL, Gurgel do Amaral Valente Sá L, Rodrigues DS, de Souza BO, Barbosa AD, Moreira LEA, de Andrade Neto JB, Cabral VPDF, Rios MEF, Cavalcanti BC, Silva J, Marinho ES, Dos Santos HS, de Moraes MO, Júnior HVN, da Silva CR. Antibacterial activity of menadione alone and in combination with oxacillin against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and its impact on biofilms. J Med Microbiol 2023; 72. [PMID: 37707372 DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001751] [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: 09/15/2023] Open
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Introduction. Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to public health, particularly with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) being a leading cause of antimicrobial resistance. To combat this problem, drug repurposing offers a promising solution for the discovery of new antibacterial agents.Hypothesis. Menadione exhibits antibacterial activity against methicillin-sensitive and methicillin-resistant S. aureus strains, both alone and in combination with oxacillin. Its primary mechanism of action involves inducing oxidative stress.Methodology. Sensitivity assays were performed using broth microdilution. The interaction between menadione, oxacillin, and antioxidants was assessed using checkerboard technique. Mechanism of action was evaluated using flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and in silico analysis.Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro antibacterial potential of menadione against planktonic and biofilm forms of methicillin-sensitive and resistant S. aureus strains. It also examined its role as a modulator of oxacillin activity and investigated the mechanism of action involved in its activity.Results. Menadione showed antibacterial activity against planktonic cells at concentrations ranging from 2 to 32 µg ml-1, with bacteriostatic action. When combined with oxacillin, it exhibited an additive and synergistic effect against the tested strains. Menadione also demonstrated antibiofilm activity at subinhibitory concentrations and effectively combated biofilms with reduced sensitivity to oxacillin alone. Its mechanism of action involves the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and DNA damage. It also showed interactions with important targets, such as DNA gyrase and dehydroesqualene synthase. The presence of ascorbic acid reversed its effects.Conclusion. Menadione exhibited antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against MRSA strains, suggesting its potential as an adjunct in the treatment of S. aureus infections. The main mechanism of action involves the production of ROS, which subsequently leads to DNA damage. Additionally, the activity of menadione can be complemented by its interaction with important virulence targets.
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- Amanda Cavalcante Leitão
- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory for Bioprospection of Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory for Bioprospection of Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory for Bioprospection of Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Christus University Center, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory for Bioprospection of Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory for Bioprospection of Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory for Bioprospection of Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory for Bioprospection of Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory for Bioprospection of Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry and Electrochemistry Group (GQTE), State University of Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry and Electrochemistry Group (GQTE), State University of Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil
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- Center for Exact Sciences and Technology, Acaraú Valley State University, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory for Bioprospection of Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical & Toxicological Analysis, School of Pharmacy, Laboratory for Bioprospection of Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Drug Research & Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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Ferreira MKA, Freitas WPO, Barbosa IM, da Rocha MN, da Silva AW, de Lima Rebouças E, da Silva Mendes FR, Alves CR, Nunes PIG, Marinho MM, Furtado RF, Santos FA, Marinho ES, de Menezes JESA, dos Santos HS. Heterocyclic chalcone ( E)-1-(2-hydroxy-3,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)-3-(thiophen-2-yl) prop-2-en-1-one derived from a natural product with antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycemic effect in adult zebrafish. 3 Biotech 2023; 13:276. [PMID: 37457871 PMCID: PMC10349009 DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03696-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Diabetes is a disease linked to pathologies, such as chronic inflammation, neuropathy, and pain. The synthesis by the Claisen-Schmidt condensation reaction aims to obtain medium to high yield chalconic derivatives. Studies for the synthesis of new chalcone molecules aim at the structural manipulation of aromatic rings, as well as the replacement of rings by heterocycles, and combination through chemical reactions of synthesized structures with other molecules, in order to enhance biological activity. A chalcone was synthesized and evaluated for its antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and hypoglycemic effect in adult zebrafish. In addition to reducing nociceptive behavior, chalcone (40 mg/kg) reversed post-treatment-induced acute and chronic hyperglycemia and reduced carrageenan-induced abdominal edema in zebrafish. It also showed an inhibitory effect on NO production in J774A.1 cells. When compared with the control groups, the oxidative stress generated after chronic hyperglycemia and after induction of abdominal edema was significantly reduced by chalcone. Molecular docking simulations of chalcone with Cox -1, Cox-2, and TRPA1 channel enzymes were performed and indicated that chalcone has a higher affinity for the COX-1 enzyme and 4 interactions with the TRPA1 channel. Chalcone also showed good pharmacokinetic properties as assessed by ADMET. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13205-023-03696-8.
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- Maria Kueirislene Amancio Ferreira
- Laboratório de Química de Produtos Naturais-LQPNS, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Naturais, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química de Produtos Naturais-LQPNS, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Naturais, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química de Produtos Naturais-LQPNS, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Naturais, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química de Produtos Naturais-LQPNS, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Naturais, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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- Programa de Doutorado em Biotecnologia, Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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- Programa de Doutorado em Biotecnologia, Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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- Laboratório de Sistemas de Nanotecnologia e BiomateriaisPrograma de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Naturais, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia Laboratório de Produtos Naturais, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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- Departamento de Fisiologia e Farmacologia Laboratório de Produtos Naturais, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química de Produtos Naturais-LQPNS, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Naturais, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química de Produtos Naturais-LQPNS, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Naturais, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
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- Laboratório de Química de Produtos Naturais-LQPNS, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Naturais, Fortaleza, CE Brazil
- Programa de Doutorado em Biotecnologia, Rede Nordeste de Biotecnologia (RENORBIO), Fortaleza, CE Brazil
- Departamento de Química, Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, CE Brazil
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da Fonseca AM, Caluaco BJ, Madureira JMC, Cabongo SQ, Gaieta EM, Djata F, Colares RP, Neto MM, Fernandes CFC, Marinho GS, Dos Santos HS, Marinho ES. Screening of Potential Inhibitors Targeting the Main Protease Structure of SARS-CoV-2 via Molecular Docking, and Approach with Molecular Dynamics, RMSD, RMSF, H-Bond, SASA and MMGBSA. Mol Biotechnol 2023:10.1007/s12033-023-00831-x. [PMID: 37490200 DOI: 10.1007/s12033-023-00831-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome caused by a coronavirus is a recent viral infection. There is no scientific evidence or clinical trials to indicate that possible therapies have demonstrated results in suspected or confirmed patients. This work aims to perform a virtual screening of 1430 ligands through molecular docking and to evaluate the possible inhibitory capacity of these drugs about the Mpro protease of Covid-19. The selected drugs were registered with the FDA and available in the virtual drug library, widely used by the population. The simulation was performed using the MolAiCalD algorithm, with a Lamarckian genetic model (GA) combined with energy estimation based on rigid and flexible conformation grids. In addition, molecular dynamics studies were also performed to verify the stability of the receptor-ligand complexes formed through analyses of RMSD, RMSF, H-Bond, SASA, and MMGBSA. Compared to the binding energy of the synthetic redocking coupling (-6.8 kcal/mol/RMSD of 1.34 Å), which was considerably higher, it was then decided to analyze the parameters of only three ligands: ergotamine (-9.9 kcal/mol/RMSD of 2.0 Å), dihydroergotamine (-9.8 kcal/mol/RMSD of 1.46 Å) and olysio (-9.5 kcal/mol/RMSD of 1.5 Å). It can be stated that ergotamine showed the best interactions with the Mpro protease of Covid-19 in the in silico study, showing itself as a promising candidate for treating Covid-19.
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- Aluísio Marques da Fonseca
- Mestrado Acadêmico em Sociobiodiversidades e Tecnologias Sustentáveis - MASTS, Instituto de Engenharias e Desenvolvimento Sustentável, Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira, Acarape, CE, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira, Acarape, CE, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira, Acarape, CE, Brazil
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- Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - Fiocruz, R. São José, S/N - Precabura, Eusébio, Ceará, 61773-270, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira, Acarape, CE, Brazil
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- Instituto de Ciências Exatas e da Natureza, Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira, Acarape, CE, Brazil
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- Curso de Graduação Em Farmácia, Centro Universitário Fametro, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Filosofia, Dom Aureliano Matos - FAFIDAM, Universidade Estadual Do Ceará, Centro, Limoeiro Do Norte, CE, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Filosofia, Dom Aureliano Matos - FAFIDAM, Universidade Estadual Do Ceará, Centro, Limoeiro Do Norte, CE, Brazil
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Ibrahim N, Gouda A, El-sherief H. Development of Multi-Target Pharmacophore-Based Virtual Screening Agent Against COVID-19.. [DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2975975/v1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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The worldwide outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic compelled scientists to develop new, highly effective therapeutic approaches to fight it. Multitarget drugs have been proven to be effective in managing complex disorders. But designing multitarget drugs is a great challenge. In this study, to prevent lack of efficacy due to viral mutation escape, a multi-target agent against the COVID-19 virus was discovered. As crucial targets, RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp), COVID-19 main protease (Mpro), and SARS-CoV-2 Nsp15 were selected. A pharmacophore model was developed using the native ligands of the chosen targets. This model was used to screen the ZINC Drug Database for commercially available compounds having similar features to the experimentally tested drugs. Pharmacophore-based virtual screening yielded 1331 hits, which were further docked into the binding sites of selected proteins using PyRx AutoDock Vina. Evaluation of docking results revealed that glisoxepide (Zn 00537804) has the highest binding scores for the three target proteins. It showed binding free energies of -6.8, -6.2, and -7.8 kcal/mol towards SARS-CoV-2 Mpro, Nsp15, and RdRp, respectively. According to an in silicoADME study, glisoxepide follows Lipinski's rule. The results of a molecular dynamics simulation study and subsequent investigations showed that glisoxepide had good dynamics and stability within the active sites of selected targets. The promise of glisoxepide as a potential treatment for SARS-CoV-2 still needs to be further evaluated through experimental research.
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Chun CY, Khor SXY, Chia AYY, Tang YQ. In silico study of potential SARS-CoV-2 antagonist from Clitoria ternatea. Int J Health Sci (Qassim) 2023; 17:3-10. [PMID: 37151745 PMCID: PMC10155250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Objectives In this study, we implemented a structure-based virtual screening protocol in search of natural bioactive compounds in Clitoria ternatea that could inhibit the viral Mpro. Methods A library of twelve main bioactive compounds in C. ternatea was created from PubChem database by minimizing ligand structure in PyRx software to increase the ligand flexibility. Molecular docking studies were performed by targeting Mpro (PDB ID: 6lu7) via Discovery Studio Visualiser and PyRx platforms. Top hits compounds were then selected to study their Adsorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET) and drug likeness properties through pkCSM pharmacokinetics tool to understand the stability, interaction, conformational changes, and pharmaceutical relevant parameters. Results This investigation found that, in the molecular docking simulation, four bioactive compounds (procyanidin A2 [-9.3 kcal/mol], quercetin-3-rutinoside [-8.9 kcal/mol], delphinidin-3-O-glucoside [-8.3 kcal/mol], and ellagic acid [-7.4 kcal/mol]) showed producing the strongest binding affinity to the Mpro of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, as compared to positive control (N3 inhibitor) (-7.5 kcal/mol). These binding energies were found to be favorable for an efficient docking and resultant. In addition, the stability of quercetin-3-rutinoside and ellagic acid is higher without any unfavorable bond. The ADMET and drug likeness of these two compounds were found that they are considered an effective and safe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) inhibitors through Lipinski's Rule, absorption, distribution, metabolism, and toxicity properties. Conclusion From these results, it was concluded that C. ternatea possess potential therapeutic properties against COVID-19.
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- Chian Ying Chun
- School of Health Science, International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- School of Biosciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Centre for Drug Discovery and Molecular Pharmacology, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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- Medical Advancement for Better Quality of Life Impact Lab, Taylor’s University, Subang Jaya, Malaysia
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da Silva LP, Almeida-Neto FWQ, Bezerra LL, Silva J, Monteiro NKV, Marinho MM, Dos Santos HS, Teixeira AMR, Marinho ES, de Lima-Neto P. Sulfonamide derived from anacardic acid as potential antichagasic: a theoretical approach based on molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and density functional theory calculations. J Mol Model 2023; 29:165. [PMID: 37117952 DOI: 10.1007/s00894-023-05566-9] [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: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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Chagas disease (CD) is a tropical disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, transmitted by the barber insect. Currently, there are approximately 7 million infected people in the world, and it is estimated that 70 million people could contract this disease. The anacardic acid (AA) showed effectiveness in in silico and in vitro tests. The antichagasic potential of five sulfonamide molecules, derived from anacardic acid, was evaluated from a molecular approach based on the density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD), and molecular docking (docking) calculations. Methyl 2-methoxy-6- (8- (methylsulfonamide) octyl) benzoate (SA1); 2-methoxy-6- (8- (phenylsulfonamide) octyl) benzoate (SA2); methyl 2-methoxy-6- (8- (2methylphenyl sulfonamide) octyl) benzoate (SA3); methyl 2-methoxy-6- (8-(methylphenylsulfonamide)octyl)benzoate (SA4); methyl2-(8-(2,5-dimethylphenylsulfonamide)octyl)-6-methoxybenzoate (SA5) were the investigated molecules. The DFT calculations were performed using the B3LYP/6-311+G (d, p) level of theory. The global and local reactivity data showed that SA1 shows the highest molecular reactivity, while SA2 is the most stable derivative. In addition, the structures of investigated molecules were confirmed by the linear correlations higher than 0.98 displayed between the experimental and calculated spectroscopic data (IR and NMR). Molecular docking of the molecules showed a greater prominence for the SA1, SA2, and SA4 molecules in the results of distances of ligand-cruzain. In molecular dynamics, SA2 obtained better stability due to greater interactions with important amino acids of cruzain.
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- Leonardo P da Silva
- Departamento de Química Analítica e Físico-Química, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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- Departamento de Química Analítica e Físico-Química, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Biológica, Universidade Regional do Cariri, Crato, Ceará, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Analítica e Físico-Química, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Educação, Ciência e Letras de Iguatu, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Iguatu, Ceará, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Biológica, Universidade Regional do Cariri, Crato, Ceará, Brazil
- Centro de Ciências e Tecnologia, Curso de Química, Universidade Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, Ceará, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Biológica, Universidade Regional do Cariri, Crato, Ceará, Brazil
- Departamento de Física, Universidade Regional do Cariri, Crato, Ceará, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Filosofia Dom Aureliano Matos, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Analítica e Físico-Química, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Campus do Pici, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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Oh KK, Yoon SJ, Lee SB, Lee SY, Gupta H, Ganesan R, Sharma SP, Won SM, Jeong JJ, Kim DJ, Suk KT. The convergent application of metabolites from Avena sativa and gut microbiota to ameliorate non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a network pharmacology study. J Transl Med 2023; 21:263. [PMID: 37069607 PMCID: PMC10111676 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-023-04122-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 04/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a serious public health issue globally, currently, the treatment of NAFLD lies still in the labyrinth. In the inchoate stage, the combinatorial application of food regimen and favorable gut microbiota (GM) are considered as an alternative therapeutic. Accordingly, we integrated secondary metabolites (SMs) from GM and Avena sativa (AS) known as potent dietary grain to identify the combinatorial efficacy through network pharmacology. METHODS We browsed the SMs of AS via Natural Product Activity & Species Source (NPASS) database and SMs of GM were retrieved by gutMGene database. Then, specific intersecting targets were identified from targets related to SMs of AS and GM. The final targets were selected on NAFLD-related targets, which was considered as crucial targets. The protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks and bubble chart analysis to identify a hub target and a key signaling pathway were conducted, respectively. In parallel, we analyzed the relationship of GM or AS─a key signaling pathway─targets─SMs (GASTM) by merging the five components via RPackage. We identified key SMs on a key signaling pathway via molecular docking assay (MDA). Finally, the identified key SMs were verified the physicochemical properties and toxicity in silico platform. RESULTS The final 16 targets were regarded as critical proteins against NAFLD, and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGFA) was a key target in PPI network analysis. The PI3K-Akt signaling pathway was the uppermost mechanism associated with VEGFA as an antagonistic mode. GASTM networks represented 122 nodes (60 GM, AS, PI3K-Akt signaling pathway, 4 targets, and 56 SMs) and 154 edges. The VEGFA-myricetin, or quercetin, GSK3B-myricetin, IL2-diosgenin complexes formed the most stable conformation, the three ligands were derived from GM. Conversely, NR4A1-vestitol formed stable conformation with the highest affinity, and the vestitol was obtained from AS. The given four SMs were no hurdles to develop into drugs devoid of its toxicity. CONCLUSION In conclusion, we show that combinatorial application of AS and GM might be exerted to the potent synergistic effects against NAFLD, dampening PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. This work provides the importance of dietary strategy and beneficial GM on NAFLD, a data mining basis for further explicating the SMs and pharmacological mechanisms of combinatorial application (AS and GM) against NAFLD.
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- Ki-Kwang Oh
- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea
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- Institute for Liver and Digestive Diseases, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, 24252, Korea.
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Teixeira EH, Andrade AL, Pereira R, Farias LP, Monteiro GS, Marinho MM, Marinho ES, Santos HS, de Vasconcelos MA. Antimicrobial, Antibiofilm Activities and Synergic Effect of Triterpene 3β,6β,16β-trihydroxyilup-20(29)-ene Isolated from Combretum leprosum Leaves Against Staphylococcus Strains. Curr Microbiol 2023; 80:176. [PMID: 37029832 DOI: 10.1007/s00284-023-03284-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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Antimicrobial resistance is a natural phenomenon and is becoming a huge global public health problem, since some microorganisms not respond to the treatment of several classes of antibiotics. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the antibacterial, antibiofilm, and synergistic effect of triterpene 3β,6β,16β-trihydroxyilup-20(29)-ene (CLF1) against Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis strains. Bacterial susceptibility to CLF1 was evaluated by minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and the minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) assay. In addition, the effect combined with antibiotics (ampicillin and tetracycline) was verified by the checkerboard method. The biofilms susceptibility was assessed by enumeration of colony-forming units (CFUs) and quantification of total biomass by crystal violet staining. The compound showed bacteriostatic and bactericidal activity against all Staphylococcal strains tested. The synergistic effect with ampicillin was observed only for S. epidermidis strains. Moreover, CLF1 significantly inhibited the biofilm formation and disrupted preformed biofilm of the all strains. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images showed changes in the cell morphology and structure of S. aureus ATCC 700698 biofilms (a methicillin-resistant S. aureus strain). Molecular docking simulations showed that CLF1 has a more favorable interaction energy than the antibiotic ampicillin on penicillin-binding protein (PBP) 2a of MRSA, coupled in different regions of the protein. Based on the results obtained, CLF1 proved to be a promising antimicrobial compound against Staphylococcus biofilms.
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- Edson Holanda Teixeira
- Laboratório Integrado de Biomoléculas, Departamento de Patologia e Medicina Legal, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
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- Laboratório Integrado de Biomoléculas, Departamento de Patologia e Medicina Legal, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório Integrado de Biomoléculas, Departamento de Patologia e Medicina Legal, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório Integrado de Biomoléculas, Departamento de Patologia e Medicina Legal, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Laboratório Integrado de Biomoléculas, Departamento de Patologia e Medicina Legal, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Educação, Ciência e Letras de Iguatu, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Iguatu, Ceará, Brazil
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- Faculdade de Filosofia Dom Aureliano Matos, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências Exatas e Tecnologia, Universidade Estadual Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratório Integrado de Biomoléculas, Departamento de Patologia e Medicina Legal, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Unidade de Divinopolis, Divinopolis, MG, 35501-179, Brazil
- Faculdade de Ciências Exatas e Naturais, Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, Mossoró, RN, 59610-210, Brazil
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Tamaian R, Porozov Y, Shityakov S. Exhaustive in silico design and screening of novel antipsychotic compounds with improved pharmacodynamics and blood-brain barrier permeation properties. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:14849-14870. [PMID: 36927517 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2184179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Antipsychotic drugs or neuroleptics are widely used in the treatment of psychosis as a manifestation of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. However, their effectiveness largely depends on the blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeation (pharmacokinetics) and drug-receptor pharmacodynamics. Therefore, in this study, we developed and implemented the in silico pipeline to design novel compounds (n = 260) as leads using the standard drug scaffolds with improved PK/PD properties from the standard scaffolds. As a result, the best candidates (n = 3) were evaluated in molecular docking to interact with serotonin and dopamine receptors. Finally, haloperidol (HAL) derivative (1-(4-fluorophenyl)-4-(4-hydroxy-4-{4-[(2-phenyl-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)methyl]phenyl}piperidin-1-yl)butan-1-one) was identified as a "magic shotgun" lead compound with better affinity to the 5-HT2A, 5-HT1D, D2, D3, and 5-HT1B receptors than the control molecule. Additionally, this hit substance was predicted to possess similar BBB permeation properties and much lower toxicological profiles in comparison to HAL. Overall, the proposed rational drug design platform for novel antipsychotic drugs based on the BBB permeation and receptor binding might be an invaluable asset for a medicinal chemist or translational pharmacologist.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Radu Tamaian
- ICSI Analytics, National Research and Development Institute for Cryogenics and Isotopic Technologies - ICSI Rm. Vâlcea, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania
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- Center of Bio- and Chemoinformatics, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Laboratory of Chemoinformatics, Infochemistry Scientific Center, ITMO University, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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Nascimento GO, Marques SPD, Maia CEG, de Sousa AF, Cunha RL, Malta MR, Owen RW, Ferreira MKA, da Silva AW, Rebouças EL, de Menezes JESA, Marinho MM, Marinho ES, Dos Santos HS, Saliba ASMC, Massarioli AP, Alencar SM, Sartori AGO, Trevisan MTS. Hypoglycemic effect of Coffea arabica leaf extracts and major bioactive constituents. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:14871-14886. [PMID: 36927332 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2188421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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The present study focused on investigating the antioxidant, antiglycation activity, digestive enzymes inhibition, bioaccessibility and hypoglycemic effect of C. arabica leaves extracts. The extracts deactivated the O2•-, ROO•, H2O2, HOCl reactive oxygen species. Coffee leaves showed strong inhibition of α-glucosidase (IC50 = 40.30 μg mL-1) greater than the isolated metabolites and acarbose. There was also inhibition of pancreatic lipase (IC50 = 56.43 μg mL-1) in addition to a hypoglycemic effect in zebrafish similar to acarbose and metformin. With the exception of rutin, all biocompounds were detected at all stages of in vitro digestion. Finally, these results suggest that C. arabica leaf extracts possess antidiabetic and anti-obesity properties that can be attributed to the main metabolites and the synergistic action between them.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- G O Nascimento
- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Ceará, Quixadá, CE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária de Minas Gerais (EPAMIG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Empresa de Pesquisa Agropecuária de Minas Gerais (EPAMIG), Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
- Itaperi Campus, Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry - LQPN-S, State University of Ceará, Science and Technology Center (CCT), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Itaperi Campus, Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry - LQPN-S, State University of Ceará, Science and Technology Center (CCT), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
- Northeast Biotechnology Network, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Itaperi Campus, Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry - LQPN-S, State University of Ceará, Science and Technology Center (CCT), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Group of Theoretical Chemistry and Electrochemistry(GQTE), State University of Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil
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- Group of Theoretical Chemistry and Electrochemistry(GQTE), State University of Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil
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- Center for Exact Sciences and Technology, Vale do Acarau State University, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Departamento de Química Orgânica e Inorgânica, Universidade Federal do Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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Marques da Fonseca A, Freire da Silva A, Barbosa da Silva FL, Caluaco BJ, Gaieta EM, Nunes da Rocha M, Colares RP, Sobczak JF, Marinho GS, Dos Santos HS, Marinho ES. Isolation, characterization and in silico study of propenamide alkaloids from Hymenoepmecis bicolor poison against active μ-opioid receptor. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:14621-14637. [PMID: 36815273 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2183043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Some insects produce venoms to defend against predators and directly interact with opioid receptors. In the present study, it was identified two alkaloids in the wasp venom species Hymenoepimecis bicolor. It was demonstrated that these could act as potential inhibitors of opioid receptors through their robust affinity to the receptors. The interaction profile was given to opioid receptors (μOR), with 60% of targets similar to alkaloid 1, with 0.25 probability, and 46.7% of targets similar to alkaloid 2, with a probability 0.17 of affinity as a target, which is considered signaling macromolecules and can mediate the most potent analgesic and addictive properties of opiate alkaloids. Notably, both alkaloids showed -7.6 kcal/mol affinity to the morphine agonies through six residues, Gly124, Asp147, Trp293, Ile296, Ile322, and Tyr326. These observations suggest further research on opioid receptors using in vitro studies of possible therapeutic applications.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Aluísio Marques da Fonseca
- Institute of Exact Sciences and Nature, University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony, Redenção, CE, Brazil
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- Institute of Engineering and Sustainable Development, University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusofonia, Redenção, CE, Brazil
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- Institute of Engineering and Sustainable Development, University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusofonia, Redenção, CE, Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences and Nature, University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony, Redenção, CE, Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences and Nature, University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony, Redenção, CE, Brazil
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- Faculty of Philosophy Dom Aureliano Matos, State University of Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences and Nature, University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony, Redenção, CE, Brazil
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- Institute of Exact Sciences and Nature, University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusophony, Redenção, CE, Brazil
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- Faculty of Philosophy Dom Aureliano Matos, State University of Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil
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- Faculty of Philosophy Dom Aureliano Matos, State University of Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil
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Mendes FRS, da Silva AW, Ferreira MKA, Rebouças EDL, Moura Barbosa I, da Rocha MN, Henrique Ferreira Ribeiro W, Menezes RRPPBD, Magalhães EP, Marinho EM, Marinho MM, Bandeira PN, de Menezes JESA, Marinho ES, Dos Santos HS. GABA A and serotonergic receptors participation in anxiolytic effect of chalcones in adult zebrafish. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:12426-12444. [PMID: 36644862 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2167116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The prevalence of anxiety is a significant public health problem, being the 24th leading cause of disability in individuals affected by this disorder. In this context, chalcones, a flavonoid subclass obtained from natural or synthetic sources, interact with central nervous system (CNS) receptors at the same binding site as benzodiazepines, the primary drugs used in the treatment of anxiety. Thus, our study investigates the anxiolytic effect of synthetic chalcones derived from the natural product 2-hydroxy-3,4,6-trimethoxyacetophenone isolated from Croton anisodontus Müll.Arg. in modulating anxiolytic activity via GABAergic and serotoninergic neurotransmission in an adult zebrafish model. Chalcones 1 and 2 were non-toxic to adult zebrafish and showed anxiolytic activity via GABAA receptors. Chalcone 2 also had its anxiolytic action reversed by the antagonist granisetron, indicating the participation of serotonergic receptors 5HTR3A/3B in the anxiolytic effect. In addition, molecular docking results showed that chalcones have a higher affinity for the GABAA receptor than DZP and binding in the same region of the DZP binding site, indicating a similar effect to the drug. Furthermore, the interaction of chalcones with GABAA and 5-HT3A receptors demonstrates the anxiolytic effect potential of these molecules.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Graduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Limoeiro do Norte, State University of Ceara, Limoeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Analytical and Physical Chemistry, Federal University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
- Department of Chemistry, Limoeiro do Norte, State University of Ceara, Limoeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Ceará, Brazil
- Graduate Program of Biotechnology, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
- Graduate Program in Natural Sciences, State University of Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
- Chemistry Course, State University of Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, Ceará, Brazil
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Lima JDR, Ferreira MKA, Sales KVB, da Silva AW, Marinho EM, Magalhães FEA, Marinho ES, Marinho MM, da Rocha MN, Bandeira PN, Teixeira AMR, de Menezes JESA, Dos Santos HS. Diterpene Sonderianin isolated from Croton blanchetianus exhibits acetylcholinesterase inhibitory action and anxiolytic effect in adult zebrafish ( Danio rerio) by 5-HT system. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2022; 40:13625-13640. [PMID: 34696690 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2021.1991477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Croton blanchetianus is known as 'marmeleiro preto', a very widespread shrub in Northeast Brazil. Terpenoids, steroids and phenolic compounds are among the reported secondary metabolites of the Croton genus that are a potential source of bioactive compounds. This study evaluated the anxiolytic potential of clerodine-type diterpene, sonderianin (CBWS) isolated from the stem bark of C. blanchetianus and its mechanism of action in adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) (ZFa). The anticonvulsant and anti-acetylcholinesterase effects have also been explored. ZFa (n = 6/group) were treated intraperitoneally (ip; 20 µL) with CBWS (4, 12 and 40 mg/kg) and vehicle (3% DMSO; 20 µL) and subjected to locomotor activity tests, as well as toxicity acute 96 h. CBWS was also administered for analysis in the light/dark test. The involvement of the serotonergic system (5-HT) was investigated using 5-HTR1, 5-HTR2A/2C and 5-HTR3A/3B receptor antagonists. Anxiolytic doses were tested for pentylenetetrazol-induced seizure in ZFa. The inhibitory activity of the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE) was measured. CBWS was not considered toxic and reduced locomotor activity. The results of the present study identified for the first time the interaction of the diterpene sonderianina in the CNS. This study provides evidence that CBWS has an anxiolytic effect mediated by serotonergic (5-HT) involvement and anti-acetylcholinesterase action. The 5-HTR1 and 5-HTR2A/2C receptors may be implicated in the low anticonvulsant effect in CBWS.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Joyce Dos Reis Lima
- State University of Ceará, Science and Technology, Graduate Program in Natural Sciences, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Natural Products Bioprospecting and Biotechnology, State University of Ceará, CECITEC Campus, Tauá, CE, Brazil
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- State University of Ceará, Faculty of Philosophy Dom Aureliano Matos, Limoeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil
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- Faculty of Education, Science and Letters of Iguatu, State University of Ceará, Iguatu, CE, Brazil
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- State University of Ceará, Faculty of Philosophy Dom Aureliano Matos, Limoeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil
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- State University of Ceará, Science and Technology, Graduate Program in Natural Sciences, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.,Northeast Biotechnology Network, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.,Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Ceará, Brazil.,Chemistry Course, State University of Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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Rebouças EDL, da Silva AW, Rodrigues MC, Ferreira MKA, Mendes FRS, Marinho MM, Marinho EM, Pereira LR, Araújo JIFD, da Silva JYG, Moura LFWG, Magalhaes FEA, Salles Trevisan MT, Dos Santos HS, Marinho ES, Guedes MIF. Antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory and hypoglycemic activities of the ethanolic Turnera subulata Sm. flower extract in adult zebrafish ( Danio rerio). J Biomol Struct Dyn 2022; 40:13062-13074. [PMID: 34629028 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2021.1981449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Turnera subulata Sm. belongs to the family Turneraceae and is found in Brazil. The present study evaluated the antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycemic potential of T. subulata flower extract (EtFloTsu) in zebrafish (Danio rerio). The total phenol and flavonoid contents of EtFloTsu were determined and identified using the Folin Ciocalteu reagent and aluminum chloride (AlCl3), respectively. The constituents of the extract were identified by HPLC-DAD, and the in vitro antioxidant activity (DPPH) was determined, toxicity in brine shrimp, and acute toxicity of 96 h in adult zebrafish. In addition, adult zebrafish (n = 6/fish) were treated orally with EtFloTsu (4, 20, or 40 mg/kg; vo) and subjected to formalin-induced nociception tests (with its possible mechanism of action with camphor), carrageenan-induced inflammation, and D-glucose-induced hyperglycemia (111 mM). Oxidative stress in the liver and brain tissues was assessed. EtFloTsu showed high levels of phenolic and flavonoid compounds with antioxidant activity. The phytochemicals chlorogenic acid, luteolin-7-o-glucoside, vitexin, and apigenin-7-o-glucoside were also identified in EtFloTsu. The synergism between these constituents was possibly responsible for the antinociceptive (via TRPA1), anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycemic effects of EtFloTsu in adult zebrafish, without causing toxicity in animals. Therefore, T. subulata flowers have therapeutic agents that could treat pain, inflammation, diabetes, and related complications.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Emanuela de Lima Rebouças
- Northeast Biotechnology Network, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, Campus do Itaperi, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.,Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Health Sciences Center (CCS), Itaperi Campus, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry - LQPN-S, Science and Technology Center (CCT), Itaperi Campus, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, Campus do Itaperi, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry - LQPN-S, Science and Technology Center (CCT), Itaperi Campus, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry - LQPN-S, Science and Technology Center (CCT), Itaperi Campus, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Group of Theoretical Chemistry - GQT, Pici Campus, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Natural Products, Bioprospecting and Biotechnology, CECITEC Campus, State University of Ceará, Tauá, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Natural Products, Bioprospecting and Biotechnology, CECITEC Campus, State University of Ceará, Tauá, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Health Sciences Center (CCS), Itaperi Campus, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Health Sciences Center (CCS), Itaperi Campus, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.,Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Natural Products, Bioprospecting and Biotechnology, CECITEC Campus, State University of Ceará, Tauá, Ceará, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, Campus do Itaperi, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.,Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry - LQPN-S, Science and Technology Center (CCT), Itaperi Campus, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.,Department of Chemistry, State University of Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, Ceará, Brazil
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- Group of Theoretical Chemistry and Electrochemical - GQTE, FAFIDAM Campus, State University of Ceará, Iguatu, Ceará, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, Campus do Itaperi, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.,Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Health Sciences Center (CCS), Itaperi Campus, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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da Silva AW, Ferreira MKA, Pereira LR, Rebouças EL, Coutinho MR, Dos J, Lima R, Guedes MIF, Bandeira PN, Magalhães FEA, Menezes JESAD, Marinho MM, Teixeira AMR, Salles Trevisan MT, Dos Santos HS, Marinho ES. Combretum lanceolatum extract reverses anxiety and seizure behavior in adult zebrafish through GABAergic neurotransmission: an in vivo and in silico study. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2022; 40:9801-9814. [PMID: 34121622 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2021.1935322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Combretaceae are reported in the literature for presenting neuroprotective and anxiolytic effects in animal models. Combretum lanceolatum Pohl. has few scientific reports on its pharmacological effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects of the ethanol extract from the leaves of C. lanceolatum Pohl. (EtFoCl) and its possible mechanism of GABAergic action in adult zebrafish. EtFoCl was subjected to determination of the total phenol concentration, identification of phytochemical flavonoids by HPLC and in vitro antioxidant activity test, open field test and 96-hour acute toxicity in zebrafish. Anxiolytic doses were tested for pentylenetetrazole-induced seizures in adult zebrafish. To study the mechanisms of action, molecular docking simulations were performed between the main phytochemicals and the GABAA receptor (anxiolytic activity) and carbonic anhydrase II (anticonvulsant). The non-toxic doses that caused motor impairment were assessed in acute and chronic anxiety using the light and dark test. EtFoCl had altered the animals' locomotion, presenting an effect similar to the anxiolytic and anticonvulsant. These effects were prevented with flumazenil (GABAA antagonist). The phytochemicals homoorientin and quercetin-3-O-galactoside coupling in a region close to that of the inhibitor diazepam (GABAA receptor). Regarding the anticonvulsant mechanism, Homoorientina and Isovitexina were identified as the most favorable for the complex form with the carbonic anhydrase enzyme. C. lanceolatum has pharmacological potential for the treatment of acute and chronic anxiety and seizures, which can be partially explained by an interaction with the GABAA receptor.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Antonio Wlisses da Silva
- Northeast Biotechnology Network, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.,Itaperi Campus, Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry - LQPN-S, State University of Ceará, Science and Technology Center (CCT), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Itaperi Campus, Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry - LQPN-S, State University of Ceará, Science and Technology Center (CCT), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.,Itaperi Campus, Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, State University of Ceará, Health Sciences Center (CCS), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Itaperi Campus, Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, State University of Ceará, Health Sciences Center (CCS), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Itaperi Campus, Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry - LQPN-S, State University of Ceará, Science and Technology Center (CCT), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Itaperi Campus, Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, State University of Ceará, Health Sciences Center (CCS), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Ceará, Brazil
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- Itaperi Campus, Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry - LQPN-S, State University of Ceará, Science and Technology Center (CCT), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.,Itaperi Campus, Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, State University of Ceará, Health Sciences Center (CCS), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.,Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Natural Products Bioprospecting and Biotechnology, CECITEC Campus, State University of Ceará, Tauá, Ceará, Brazil
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- Itaperi Campus, Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry - LQPN-S, State University of Ceará, Science and Technology Center (CCT), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Faculty of Education, Science and Letters of Iguatu, State University of Ceará, Iguatu, Ceara, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.,Postgraduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Ceará, Brazil
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- Northeast Biotechnology Network, Graduate Program of Biotechnology, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.,Itaperi Campus, Laboratory of Natural Products Chemistry - LQPN-S, State University of Ceará, Science and Technology Center (CCT), Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.,Postgraduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, Ceará, Brazil
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- Faculty of Philosophy Dom Aureliano Matos, State University of Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brasil
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Xiao R, Liang R, Cai YH, Dong J, Zhang L. Computational screening for new neuroprotective ingredients against Alzheimer's disease from bilberry by cheminformatics approaches. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1061552. [PMID: 36570129 PMCID: PMC9780678 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1061552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Bioactive ingredients from natural products have always been an important resource for the discovery of drugs for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Senile plaques, which are formed with amyloid-beta (Aβ) peptides and excess metal ions, are found in AD brains and have been suggested to play an important role in AD pathogenesis. Here, we attempted to design an effective and smart screening method based on cheminformatics approaches to find new ingredients against AD from Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry) and verified the bioactivity of expected ingredients through experiments. This method integrated advanced artificial intelligence models and target prediction methods to realize the stepwise analysis and filtering of all ingredients. Finally, we obtained the expected new compound malvidin-3-O-galactoside (Ma-3-gal-Cl). The in vitro experiments showed that Ma-3-gal-Cl could reduce the OH· generation and intracellular ROS from the Aβ/Cu2+/AA mixture and maintain the mitochondrial membrane potential of SH-SY5Y cells. Molecular docking and Western blot results indicated that Ma-3-gal-Cl could reduce the amount of activated caspase-3 via binding with unactivated caspase-3 and reduce the expression of phosphorylated p38 via binding with mitogen-activated protein kinase kinases-6 (MKK6). Moreover, Ma-3-gal-Cl could inhibit the Aβ aggregation via binding with Aβ monomer and fibers. Thus, Ma-3-gal-Cl showed significant effects on protecting SH-SY5Y cells from Aβ/Cu2+/AA induced damage via antioxidation effect and inhibition effect to the Aβ aggregation.
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- Ran Xiao
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, School of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Rice and Byproduct Deep Processing, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China,Sinocare Inc., Changsha, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, School of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Rice and Byproduct Deep Processing, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, School of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Rice and Byproduct Deep Processing, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Pharmaceutical Science, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Hunan Key Laboratory of Processed Food for Special Medical Purpose, Hunan Key Laboratory of Forestry Edible Resources Safety and Processing, School of Food Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center of Rice and Byproduct Deep Processing, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, China,*Correspondence: Lin Zhang
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Passos CCO, Bezerra LL, da Rocha MN, Alves DR, Marinho MM, Marinho ES, de Morais SM. Studies of the Croton nepetaefolius Bail. essential oil and constituents as anticholinesterase agents against Alzheimer’s disease. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-022-02611-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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Essential Oils from Colombian Plants: Antiviral Potential against Dengue Virus Based on Chemical Composition, In Vitro and In Silico Analyses. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27206844. [PMID: 36296437 PMCID: PMC9607004 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27206844] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Currently, there are no therapies to prevent severe dengue disease. Essential oils (EOs) can serve as primary sources for research and the discovery of phytomedicines for alternative therapy. Fourteen EOs samples were obtained by distillation from six plants used in Colombian folk medicine. GC/MS analysis identified 125 terpenes. Cytopathic effect (CPE) reduction assays revealed differences in antiviral activity. EOs of Lippia alba, citral chemotype and carvone-rich fraction; Lippia origanoides, phellandrene chemotype; and Turnera diffusa, exhibited strong antiviral activity (IC50: 29 to 82 µg/mL; SI: 5.5 to 14.3). EOs of Piper aduncum, Ocimum basilicum, and L. origanoides, carvacrol, and thymol chemotypes, exhibited weak antiviral activity (32 to 53% DENV-CPE reduction at 100 µg/mL; SI > 5.0). Cluster and one-way ANOVA analyses suggest that the strong antiviral activity of EOs could be attributed to increased amounts of non-phenolic oxygenated monoterpenes and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons. Docking analyses (AutoDock Vina) predicted binding affinity between the DENV-2 E protein and terpenes: twenty sesquiterpene hydrocarbons (−8.73 to −6.91 kcal/mol), eight oxygenated monoterpenes (−7.52 to −6.98 kcal/mol), and seven monoterpene hydrocarbons (−7.60 to −6.99 kcal/mol). This study reports for the first time differences in the antiviral activity of EOs against DENV, corresponding to their composition of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes.
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Coutinho MR, da Silva AW, Ferreira MKA, de Lima Rebouças E, Mendes FRS, Teixeira EH, Marinho EM, Marinho MM, Marinho ES, Teixeira AMR, de Menezes JESA, dos Santos HS. Hypoglycemic effect on adult zebrafish (
Danio rerio
) of the 3β‐6β‐16β‐trihydroxylup‐20(29)‐ene triterpene isolated from
Combretum leprosum
leaves in vivo and in silico approach. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2022; 36:818-826. [DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2021] [Revised: 02/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology ‐ PPGB‐Renorbio State University of Ceara Fortaleza Brazil
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- Integrated Laboratory of Biomolecules (LIBS), Department of Pathology and Legal Medicine Federal University of Ceará Fortaleza Brazil
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry Federal University of Ceara Fortaleza Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology ‐ PPGB‐Renorbio State University of Ceara Fortaleza Brazil
- Department of Biological Chemistry Regional University of Cariri Crato Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biotechnology ‐ PPGB‐Renorbio State University of Ceara Fortaleza Brazil
- Graduate Program in Natural Sciences State University of Ceara Fortaleza Brazil
- Department of Biological Chemistry Regional University of Cariri Crato Brazil
- Chemistry Course State University of Vale do Acaraú Sobral Brazil
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Molecular Modeling Guided Drug Designing for the Therapeutic Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Cell Microbiol 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/7360782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder that can cause destructive joint disease, significant disability, and increased mortality. RA is the most frequent of all chronic inflammatory joint diseases, and its prevalence frequency in Pakistan is 1.6 per thousand people. Different cytokines and receptors were involved in the triggering of RA, including interleukin-6 (ILR-6), major histocompatibility complex (MHC) antigen human leukocyte (HLA-DR) receptor, and CD20. Several studies illustrated RA as an inherent immune response and triggered due to the “shared epitope.” Therefore, the involvement of all these receptors (IL-6, HLA-DR, and CD20) leads to the neurological, ocular, respiratory, cardiac, skin, and hematological manifestations that have been considered a potential therapeutic target for drug design. Various herbal, natural, and synthetic source inhibitors of interleukin-6 (IL-6), human leukocyte (HLA-DR), and CD20 were studied and reported previously. Reported inhibitors are compared to elucidate the best inhibitor for clinical trials, leading to the orally active drug. In this study, a computer-aided drug designing approach disclosed the potential inhibitors for all receptors based on their distinct binding affinity. Moreover, drug suitability was carried out using Lipinski’s rule by considering the adsorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of ligands. Results elucidated “calycosin 7-O-glucoside” and “angeliferulate” as putative ligands for IL-6 and HLA-DR, respectively. However, the pharmacokinetic properties (ADMET) revealed angeliferulate as an effete ligand for the biological system compared to calycosin 7-O-glucoside. Based on docking, drug toxicity profiling or pharmacokinetics, and MD simulation stability, this study highlights orally active therapeutic inhibitors to inhibit the activity of pivotal receptors (IL6, HLA-DR, and CD20) of RA in humans. After clinical trials, the resultant inhibitors could be potential therapeutic agents in the drug development against RA.
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Bezerra LL, Almeida-Neto FWQ, Marinho MM, Santos Oliveira L, Teixeira AMR, Bandeira PN, Dos Santos HS, Lima-Neto PD, Marinho ES. Synthesis of aminochalcones and in silico evaluation of their antiparasitic potential against Leishmania. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2022:1-8. [PMID: 35894999 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2103030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Leishmaniasis disease is a serious public health problem. This disease reaches about 10 to 12 million people, and 20-30 thousand people die yearly. The disease treatment is realized through pentavalent antimonial and glucantime. However, some studies indicated that these drugs presented high toxicity and cost. Therefore, it is urgent the search for new drugs that may combat this disease and are less toxic. This work analyzed for the first time the interaction potential of (E)-1-(4-aminophenyl)-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-one (C1), (E)-1-(4-aminophenyl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-prop-2-en-1-one (C4), (E)-1-(4-aminophenyl)-3-(4ethoxyphenyl)-prop-2-en-1-one (C9) chalcones through in silico approach. The molecular docking and the molecular electrostatic potential results indicated that the chalcones analyzed presented a strong interaction with the Leishmania major receptor, with affinity energy similar to the ligand co-crystallized. Besides, the interaction potential energy analysis from molecular dynamics simulations indicated the C9 ligand interacted more strongly than the 4-bromo-2,6-dichloro-N-(1,3,5-trimethyl-1H-pyrazolyl) benzenesulfonamide ligand with the Leishmania major receptor, especially for the Phe 88, Tyr 217 and His 219 residues. Therefore, the C9 chalcone might potentially treat Leishmaniasis disease.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Lucas Lima Bezerra
- Departamento de Química Analítica e Físico-Química, Centro de Ciências, Campus do Pici, Universidade Federal do Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil
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- Departamento de Química Biológica, Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Regional do Cariri, Crato, Ceará, Brasil
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- Departamento de Química Biológica, Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Regional do Cariri, Crato, Ceará, Brasil
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- Departamento de Química Biológica, Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, Universidade Regional do Cariri, Crato, Ceará, Brasil
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- Departamento de Química Analítica e Físico-Química, Centro de Ciências, Campus do Pici, Universidade Federal do Ceara, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brasil
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- Grupo de Quimica Teorica e eletroquimica, FAFIDAM, Universidade Estadual do Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brasil
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Peiter GC, de Souza CDBT, de Oliveira LM, Pagliarin LG, dos Anjos VNF, da Silva FAF, de Melo FF, Teixeira KN. COVID-19 liver and gastroenterology findings: An in silico analysis of SARS-CoV-2 interactions with liver molecules. World J Hepatol 2022; 14:1131-1141. [PMID: 35978663 PMCID: PMC9258260 DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v14.i6.1131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 02/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has not only been shown to affect the respiratory system, but has also demonstrated variable clinical presentations including gastrointestinal tract disorders. In addition, abnormalities in liver enzymes have been reported indicating hepatic injury. It is known that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) might infect cells via the viral receptor angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) which is expressed in several organs including the liver. The viral Spike glycoprotein binds to ACE2 and must be cleaved by Furin and Type 2 Serine Protease to enter the cells. After that, the Akt/mTOR signaling pathway is activated and several COVID-19 changes are triggered.
AIM To analyze liver and gastrointestinal symptoms and cell signaling pathways triggered by SARS-CoV-2 infection due to virus-liver interactions in silico.
METHODS In this in silico study, the three-dimensional structures of the Akt, mTORC1 and Furin (receptors) were selected from the Protein Data Bank (PDB) and the structures of inhibitors (ligands) MK-2206, CC-223 and Naphthofluorescein were selected from PubChem and ZINC databases. Ligand files were downloaded as 2D structures and converted to optimized 3D structures using ViewerLite 4.2 software. Marvin Sketch® software was used to calculate prediction of the protonated form of inhibitors in a physiological environment (pH 7.4). AutoDock Tools (ADT) software was used to calculate and delimit the Grid box used in the molecular docking of each structure selected in the PDB. In addition, protonated ligands were prepared for molecular docking using ADT software. Molecular docking was performed using ADT software tools connected to Vina software. Analysis of the amino acid residues involved in ligand interactions, as well as ligand twists, the atoms involved in interactions, bond type and strength of interactions were performed using PyMol® and Discovery Studio® (BIOVIA) software.
RESULTS Molecular docking analysis showed that the mTORC1/CC-223 complex had affinity energy between the receptor and ligand of -7.7 kcal/moL with interactions ranging from 2.7 to 4.99 Å. There were four significant chemical bonds which involved two of five polypeptide chains that formed the FKBP12–Rapamycin-Binding (FRB) domain. The strongest was a hydrogen bond, the only polar interaction, and Van der Waals interactions shown to be present in 12 residues of mTORC1’s FRB domain. With regard to the Akt/MK-2206 complex there were three Van der Waals interactions and 12 chemical bonds in which seven residues of Akt were involved with all five rings of the MK-2206 structure. In this way, both ASP 388 and GLN 391 bind to the same MK-2206 ring, the smaller one. However, LYS 386 had four chemical bonds with the inhibitor, one with each structure ring, while LYS 387 binds two distinct rings. One of the MK-2206 inhibitor's rings which binds to LYS 387 also binds simultaneously to ILE 367 and LEU 385 residues, and the fifth ring of the structure was involved in a bond with the ALA 382 residue. The hydrogen bonds were the shortest bonds in the complex (2.61 and 3.08 Å) and all interactions had an affinity energy of -8.8 kcal/moL. The affinity energy in the Furin/Naphhofluorescein complex was -9.8 kcal/moL and involved six interactions ranging from 2.57 to 4.98 Å. Among them, two were polar and the others were non-polar, in addition to twelve more Van der Waals interactions. Two distinct hydrogen bonds were formed between Furin and its inhibitor involving GLN 388 and ALA 532 residues. ALA 532 also binds to two distinct rings of Naphthofluorescein, while TRP 531 residue has two simultaneous bonds with the inhibitor.
CONCLUSION Liver infection and signaling pathways altered by SARS-CoV-2 can be modulated by inhibitors that demonstrate significant interaction affinity with human proteins, which could prevent the development of infection and symptoms.
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- Universidade Federal da Bahia, Campus Anísio Teixeira, Vitória da Conquista 45029-094, Bahia, Brazil
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A Historical Review of Brain Drug Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14061283. [PMID: 35745855 PMCID: PMC9229021 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14061283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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The history of brain drug delivery is reviewed beginning with the first demonstration, in 1914, that a drug for syphilis, salvarsan, did not enter the brain, due to the presence of a blood-brain barrier (BBB). Owing to restricted transport across the BBB, FDA-approved drugs for the CNS have been generally limited to lipid-soluble small molecules. Drugs that do not cross the BBB can be re-engineered for transport on endogenous BBB carrier-mediated transport and receptor-mediated transport systems, which were identified during the 1970s-1980s. By the 1990s, a multitude of brain drug delivery technologies emerged, including trans-cranial delivery, CSF delivery, BBB disruption, lipid carriers, prodrugs, stem cells, exosomes, nanoparticles, gene therapy, and biologics. The advantages and limitations of each of these brain drug delivery technologies are critically reviewed.
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Oh KK, Adnan M, Cho DH. Network pharmacology-based study to identify the significant pathways of Lentinula edodes against cancer. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14258. [PMID: 35633195 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Lentinula edodes (LE) is known as a good food source with potent anticancer efficacy, but its active chemical compounds and pathways against cancer have not been revealed. This study was to uncover the active chemical constituents and pathways of LE against cancer through network pharmacology. The chemical compositions were recognized by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and filtered drug-like compounds (DLCs) by SwissADME. Targets related to filtered compounds were recognized by two public databases and the final overlapping targets were identified by Venn diagram. Then, protein-protein interaction (PPI) and pathway-target-compound (PTC) networks were built by RStudio. Ultimately, we recognized the key compounds and targets via molecular docking test (MDT). A total of 33 compounds from LE were accepted by Lipinski's rule were selected as DLCs. The 33 compounds were associated with 108 targets and a key target (cyclooxygenase2 [COX2]) was identified through PPI networks. Most significantly, inactivation of pathways in cancer and activation of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor signaling pathway were significant pathways of LE. On MDT, we identified a key compound (Indole, 2-methyl-3-phenyl) on COX2 related to inactivation of athways in cancer, additionally, the number of 6 ergostane steroids was associated with the two pathways might be dual efficacy to alleviate inflammation against cancer. Overall, 13 targets, 11 compounds, and 2 key pathways of LE were identified as the significant elements to treat cancer. Hence, this study shows therapeutic evidence to verify the promising clinical effect of LE on cancer, suggesting that LE might be an important mushroom against cancer. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Lentinula edodes (LE) has been used widely in cuisine as well as alternative medicines, especially, for anticancer. The LE has rich nutritional compounds including proteins, vitamins, polyphenols, and glucans, however, most of which have a critical hurdle as poor bioavailability not to be applicable for pharmaceuticals. Its main cause is very hydrophilic property. Thus, we adopted GC-MS analysis to identify lipophilic compounds to enhance cell permeability involved in bioavailability. The compounds selected from LE were confirmed by Lipinski's rule for drug-like-compounds (DLCs). Then, we retrieved targets associated with DLCs, and multiple pathways, multiple targets, and multiple compounds against cancer on network-based analysis. In summary, our study reveals the medicinal value of LE on cancer based on the multicomponents. Overall, the aim of this work is to represent the pharmacological evidence to reveal the therapeutic efficacy of AC on cancer, suggesting that DLCs from AC might be alleviators to dampen cancer.
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- Ki Kwang Oh
- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, College of Biomedical Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, College of Biomedical Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, College of Biomedical Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea
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Rocha YM, Magalhães EP, de Medeiros Chaves M, Machado Marinho M, Nascimento E Melo de Oliveira V, Nascimento de Oliveira R, Lima Sampaio T, de Menezes RRPPB, Martins AMC, Nicolete R. Antiparasitary and antiproliferative activities in vitro of a 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivative on Trypanosoma cruzi. Parasitol Res 2022; 121:2141-2156. [PMID: 35610523 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-022-07554-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Chagas disease (CD) is a neglected disease, prevalent and endemic in Latin America, but also present in Europe and North America. The main treatment used for this disease is benznidazole, but its efficacy is variable in the chronic phase and presents high toxicity. So, there is a need for the development of new therapeutic agents. The five-membered heterocyclic 1,2,4-oxadiazole ring has received attention for its unique properties and a broad spectrum of biological activities and is therefore a potential candidate for the development of new drugs. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the activity of the N-cyclohexyl-3-(3-methylphenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-5-amine (2) on the evolutionary forms of Trypanosoma cruzi strain Y, as well as its mechanisms of action and in silico theoretical approach. The results by computational method showed an interaction of the 1,2,4-oxadiazole (2) with TcGAPDH, cruzain, and trypanothione reductase, showing good charge distribution and affinity in those three targets. Furthermore, cytotoxicity in LLC-MK2 cells was performed by the MTT method. In the assays with different parasite forms, the tested compound showed similar time-dependent concentration effect. The evaluation of the antiamastigote effect between the two concentrations tested showed a reduction in the number of infected cells and also in the number of amastigotes per infected cell. By flow cytometry, the compound (2) displayed alterations suggestive of necrotic events. Finally, in scanning electron microscopy structural alterations were present, characteristic of necrosisin the epimastigote forms. Overall, the 1,2,4-oxadiazole derivative (2) here evaluated opens perspectives to the development of new antichagasic agents.
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- Yasmim Mendes Rocha
- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz Ceará), Rua São José, S/N, Eusébio, 61760-000, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal Rural University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil
- Instituto Federal de Educação Ciência E Tecnologia de Pernambuco, Campus Ipojuca, Ipojuca, 55590-000, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
- Department of Clinical and Toxicological Analysis, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.
- Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz Ceará), Rua São José, S/N, Eusébio, 61760-000, Brazil.
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Hemília de Souza Nunes P, Sampaio de Freitas T, Esmeraldo Rocha J, Luiz Silva Pereira R, Machado Marinho M, de Oliveira MR, Santos Oliveira L, Machado Marinho E, Silva Marinho E, Sousa Aquino S, Emidio Sampaio Nogueira C, Douglas Melo Coutinho H, Nogueira Bandeira P, Magno Rodrigues Teixeira A, dos Santos HS. Potentiation of antibiotic activity, and efflux pumps inhibition by (2
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)‐1‐(4‐aminophenyl)‐3‐(4‐fluorophenyl)prop‐2‐en‐1‐one. Fundam Clin Pharmacol 2022; 36:1066-1082. [DOI: 10.1111/fcp.12785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Paula Hemília de Souza Nunes
- Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Northeast Network of Biotechnology State University of Ceará, Campus Itaperi Fortaleza CE Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry Regional University of Cariri Crato CE Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry Regional University of Cariri Crato CE Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry Regional University of Cariri Crato CE Brazil
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- Faculty of Education, Sciences and Letters of Iguatu State University of Ceará, Campus FECLI Iguatu CE Brazil
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- Science and Technology Centre, Course of Chemistry State University Vale do Acaraú Sobral CE Brazil
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- Group of Theoretical Chemistry and Electrochemistry State University of Ceará, Campus FAFIDAM Limoeiro do Norte CE Brazil
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Federal University of Ceará Fortaleza CE Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Northeast Network of Biotechnology State University of Ceará, Campus Itaperi Fortaleza CE Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry Regional University of Cariri Crato CE Brazil
- Department of Physics Regional University of Cariri Juazeiro do Norte CE Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry Regional University of Cariri Crato CE Brazil
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- Science and Technology Centre, Course of Chemistry State University Vale do Acaraú Sobral CE Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Northeast Network of Biotechnology State University of Ceará, Campus Itaperi Fortaleza CE Brazil
- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry Regional University of Cariri Crato CE Brazil
- Department of Physics Regional University of Cariri Juazeiro do Norte CE Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Northeast Network of Biotechnology State University of Ceará, Campus Itaperi Fortaleza CE Brazil
- Graduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Department of Biological Chemistry Regional University of Cariri Crato CE Brazil
- Science and Technology Centre, Course of Chemistry State University Vale do Acaraú Sobral CE Brazil
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Rocha da Silva C, Sá LGDAV, Dos Santos EV, Ferreira TL, Coutinho TDNP, Moreira LEA, de Sousa Campos R, de Andrade CR, Barbosa da Silva WM, de Sá Carneiro I, Silva J, Dos Santos HS, Marinho ES, Cavalcanti BC, de Moraes MO, Júnior HVN, Andrade Neto JB. Evaluation of the antifungal effect of chlorogenic acid against strains of Candida spp. resistant to fluconazole: apoptosis induction and in silico analysis of the possible mechanisms of action. J Med Microbiol 2022; 71. [PMID: 35575783 DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Introduction. Candida spp. are commensal fungal pathogens of humans, but when there is an imbalance in the microbiota, or weak host immunity, these yeasts can become pathogenic, generating high medical costs.Gap Statement. With the increase in resistance to conventional antifungals, the development of new therapeutic strategies is necessary. This study evaluated the in vitro antifungal activity of chlorogenic acid against fluconazole-resistant strains of Candida spp. Mechanism of action through flow cytometry and in silico analyses, as well as molecular docking assays with ALS3 and SAP5, important proteins in the pathogenesis of Candida albicans associated with the adhesion process and biofilm formation.Results. The chlorogenic acid showed in vitro antifungal activity against the strains tested, causing reduced cell viability, increased potential for mitochondrial depolarization and production of reactive oxygen species, DNA fragmentation and phosphatidylserine externalization, indicating an apoptotic process. Concerning the analysis through docking, the complexes formed between chlorogenic acid and the targets Thymidylate Kinase, CYP51, 1Yeast Cytochrome BC1 Complex e Exo-B-(1,3)-glucanase demonstrated more favourable binding energy. In addition, chlorogenic acid presented significant interactions with the ALS3 active site residues of C. albicans, important in the adhesion process and resistance to fluconazole. Regarding molecular docking with SAP5, no significant interactions were found between chlorogenic acid and the active site of the enzyme.Conclusion. We concluded that chlorogenic acid has potential use as an adjuvant in antifungal therapies, due to its anti-Candida activity and ability to interact with important drug targets.
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- Cecília Rocha da Silva
- School of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.,Drug Research and Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.,Drug Research and Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.,Christus University Center (UNICHRISTUS), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.,Drug Research and Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.,Christus University Center (UNICHRISTUS), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Group of Theoretical Chemistry and Electrochemistry (GQTE), State University of Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil
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- Science and Technology Centre, Course of Chemistry, State University Vale do Acaraú, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Group of Theoretical Chemistry and Electrochemistry (GQTE), State University of Ceará, Limoeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil
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- Drug Research and Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.,Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Drug Research and Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.,Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.,Drug Research and Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- School of Pharmacy, Laboratory of Bioprospection in Antimicrobial Molecules (LABIMAN), Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.,Drug Research and Development Center, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil.,Christus University Center (UNICHRISTUS), Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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Network Pharmacology Study to Elucidate the Key Targets of Underlying Antihistamines against COVID-19. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2022; 44:1597-1609. [PMID: 35723367 PMCID: PMC9164076 DOI: 10.3390/cimb44040109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Antihistamines have potent efficacy to alleviate COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019) symptoms such as anti-inflammation and as a pain reliever. However, the pharmacological mechanism(s), key target(s), and drug(s) are not documented well against COVID-19. Thus, we investigated to decipher the most significant components and how its research methodology was utilized by network pharmacology. The list of 32 common antihistamines on the market were retrieved via drug browsing databases. The targets associated with the selected antihistamines and the targets that responded to COVID-19 infection were identified by the Similarity Ensemble Approach (SEA), SwissTargetPrediction (STP), and PubChem, respectively. We described bubble charts, the Pathways-Targets-Antihistamines (PTA) network, and the protein–protein interaction (PPI) network on the RPackage via STRING database. Furthermore, we utilized the AutoDock Tools software to perform molecular docking tests (MDT) on the key targets and drugs to evaluate the network pharmacological perspective. The final 15 targets were identified as core targets, indicating that Neuroactive ligand–receptor interaction might be the hub-signaling pathway of antihistamines on COVID-19 via bubble chart. The PTA network was constructed by the RPackage, which identified 7 pathways, 11 targets, and 30 drugs. In addition, GRIN2B, a key target, was identified via topological analysis of the PPI network. Finally, we observed that the GRIN2B-Loratidine complex was the most stable docking score with −7.3 kcal/mol through molecular docking test. Our results showed that Loratadine might exert as an antagonist on GRIN2B via the neuroactive ligand–receptor interaction pathway. To sum up, we elucidated the most potential antihistamine, a key target, and a key pharmacological pathway as alleviating components against COVID-19, supporting scientific evidence for further research.
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Fareed MM, Ullah S, Aziz S, Johnsen TA, Shityakov S. In-silico analysis of non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms in human β-defensin type 1 gene reveals their impact on protein-ligand binding sites. Comput Biol Chem 2022; 98:107669. [DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiolchem.2022.107669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Oh KK, Adnan M, Cho DH. Drug Investigation to Dampen the Comorbidity of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis via Molecular Docking Test. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2022; 44:1046-1061. [PMID: 35723292 PMCID: PMC8947408 DOI: 10.3390/cimb44030069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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At present, most rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients are at risk of osteoporosis (OP), which is increased by 1.5 times compared to non-RA individuals. Hence, we investigated overlapping targets related directly to the occurrence and development of RA and OP through public databases (DisGeNET, and OMIM) and literature. A total of 678 overlapping targets were considered as comorbid factors, and 604 out of 678 were correlated with one another. Interleukin 6 (IL-6), with the highest degree of value in terms of protein−protein interaction (PPI), was considered to be a core target against comorbidity. We identified 31 existing small molecules (< 1000 g/mol) as IL-6 inhibitors, and 19 ligands were selected by the 3 primary criteria (Lipinski’s rule, TPSA, and binding energy). We postulated that MD2-TLR4-IN-1 (PubChem ID: 138454798), as confirmed by the three criteria, was the key ligand to alleviate comorbidity between RA and OP. In conclusion, we described a promising active ligand (MD2-TLR4-IN-1), and a potential target (IL-6) against comorbidity of RA and OP, providing scientific evidence for a further clinical trial.
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- Ki-Kwang Oh
- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, College of Biomedical Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (K.-K.O.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, College of Biomedical Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (K.-K.O.); (M.A.)
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- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, College of Biomedical Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (K.-K.O.); (M.A.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-33-250-6475
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Oh KK. A network pharmacology study to investigate bioactive compounds and signaling pathways of garlic (Allium sativum L.) husk against type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Food Biochem 2022; 46:e14106. [PMID: 35137431 DOI: 10.1111/jfbc.14106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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During garlic harvest, much husk has been generated, nearly all husk is discarded as unnecessary by-products. However, in Korean folk remedies, Allium sativum L. husk (ASLH) extracts have been used as a reliever against type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Currently, its significant mechanisms against T2DM remain unclear. Thus, the aim of this study is to investigate the characteristics of its key signaling pathways, targets, and compounds. The compounds in ASLH were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrum (GC-MS) and confirmed drug-like compounds (DLCs) in silico. Then, protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks and signaling pathways, targets, compounds are constructed, visualized by using RStudio. Finally, we performed a molecular docking test (MDT) to identify the key mechanism(s), target(s), and compound(s) of ASLH on T2DM. A total of 23 compounds in ASLH were identified by GC-MS, and all compounds were accepted by Lipinski's rule. The 23 compounds were associated with 521 targets and retrieved 4,736 T2DM-related targets by Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) and DisGeNET. The final overlapping 87 targets were obtained between compounds-targets and T2DM-related targets. The number of 13 signaling pathways, 33 targets, and 19 compounds of ASLH were associated with T2DM. In parallel, MDT revealed four potential compounds: (1) 9-hexacosene, (2) 2-(([2-ethylhexyl]oxy)carbonyl)benzoic acid, (3) clionasterol, (4) 4-methyl-2-phenylpyrimidine on PPAR signaling pathway. Overall, the four compounds from ASLH might show an anti-T2DM synergistic effect by activating the PPAR signaling pathway or inactivating the phospholipase D signaling pathway. In this study, we suggest that ASLH might be considered a health-promising resource from both nutraceutical and pharmaceutical perspectives. PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS: Allium sativum L. husk (ASLH) has been regarded as wastes that come from garlic (Allium sativum L.). During the harvesting period of garlic, a considerable amount of ASLH is a severe problem in farm communities. Particularly, garlic bioactive compounds are well documented including organosulfur compounds. Conversely, at present, no information is available on chemical compounds of ASLH to use in health industries. Taking this matter into consideration, our analysis approach was to select drug-like compounds (DLCs) from ASLH via GC-MS, thereby we can explore the compounds with high cell permeability. The screened compounds can be used as nutraceutical or medicinal or even cosmetical resources. In this study, we described the significant compounds via the network pharmacology concept to uncover the pharmaceutical mechanism(s) of ASLH against T2DM. Eventually, this work provides nutraceutical or medicinal value of ASLH and suggests that ASLH might be used as an upcycling resource to relieve T2DM.
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- Ki Kwang Oh
- Department of Bio-Health Convergence, College of Biomedical Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, South Korea
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Antidiabetic Potential of Volatile Cinnamon Oil: A Review and Exploration of Mechanisms Using In Silico Molecular Docking Simulations. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27030853. [PMID: 35164117 PMCID: PMC8840343 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Cinnamon has been used as a flavoring and medicinal agent for centuries. Much research has focused on cinnamon bark powder, which contains antioxidants, flavonoids, carotenoids, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and small amounts of essential oil. However, isolated and concentrated cinnamon essential oil may also have important medicinal qualities, particularly in antidiabetic therapy. Some of the most common essential oil constituents identified in the literature include cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, and beta-caryophyllene. Due to their high concentration in cinnamon essential oil, these constituents are hypothesized to have the most significant physiological activity. Here, we present a brief review of literature on cinnamon oil and its constituents as they relate to glucose metabolism and diabetic pathogenesis. We also present molecular docking simulations of these cinnamon essential oil constituents (cinnamaldehyde, eugenol, beta-caryophyllene) that suggest interaction with several key enzymes in glucometabolic pathways.
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da Silva HC, Monteiro ADO, Almeida-Neto FWDQ, Marinho EM, Ferreira MKA, Mendes FRDS, Marinho ES, Marinho MM, Bezerra LL, da Rocha MN, de Menezes JESA, Teixeira AMR, da Silva AW, Rebouças EDL, Pinto FDCL, dos Santos HS, Pinheiro Santiago GM. Hypoglycemic and hepatoprotective effects in adult zebrafish (Danio rerio) of fisetinidol isolated from Bauhinia pentandra: In vivo and in silico assays. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2022; 41:2274-2288. [PMID: 35067180 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2029771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that has been increasing drastically around the worldwide. It is important to emphasize that although many drugs are commercially available to treat diabetes, many of them have shown a number of adverse effects. Therefore, search for new antidiabetic agents is of great interest, and natural products, especially those obtained from plants sources, may be an alternative to available drugs. This study reports the in vivo and in silico evaluation of the hypoglycemic activity of fisetinidol. The conformational analysis confirmed that the fisetinidol compound possesses two valleys in the potential energy curve, showing a stable conformer on the global minimum of the PES defined by the dihedral angle θ (C6-C7-O-H) at 179.9°, whose energy is equal to zero. In addition, fisetinidol has shown promise in glycemic control and oxidative stress caused by hyperglycemia induced by high sucrose concentration, causing hypoglycemic and hepatoprotective effects in adult zebrafish. ADMET studies showed that fisetinidol has high passive permeability, low clearance and low toxic risk by ingestion, and computational studies demonstrated that fisetinidol complexes in the same region as metformin and α-acarbose, which constitutes a strong indication that fisetinidol has the same inhibitory mechanisms of α-acarbose and metformin.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Science and Technology Center, Chemistry Course, Vale do Acaraú University, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry and Physical Chemistry, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Department of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry, Federal University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Theoretical Chemistry and Electrochemistry Group, FAFIDAM Campus, Ceará State University, Limoeiro do Norte, CE, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biotechnology, Northeast Biotechnology Network, State University of Ceará, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Biological Chemistry, Regional University of Cariri, Crato, CE, Brazil
- Science and Technology Center, Chemistry Course, Vale do Acaraú University, Sobral, CE, Brazil
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Kumer A, Khan MW. Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial activity and computational exploration of ortho toludinium carboxylate ionic liquids. J Mol Struct 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molstruc.2021.131087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Oh KK, Adnan M, Cho DH. Elucidating Drug-Like Compounds and Potential Mechanisms of Corn Silk ( Stigma Maydis) against Obesity: A Network Pharmacology Study. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2021; 43:1906-1936. [PMID: 34889899 PMCID: PMC8929052 DOI: 10.3390/cimb43030133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 11/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Corn silk (Stigma Maydis) has been utilized as an important herb against obesity by Chinese, Korean, and Native Americans, but its phytochemicals and mechanisms(s) against obesity have not been deciphered completely. This study aimed to identify promising bioactive constituents and mechanism of action(s) of corn silk (CS) against obesity via network pharmacology. The compounds from CS were identified using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and were confirmed ultimately by Lipinski’s rule via SwissADME. The relationships of the compound-targets or obesity-related targets were confirmed by public bioinformatics. The signaling pathways related to obesity, protein-protein interaction (PPI), and signaling pathways-targets-bioactives (STB) were constructed, visualized, and analyzed by RPackage. Lastly, Molecular Docking Test (MDT) was performed to validate affinity between ligand(s) and protein(s) on key signaling pathway(s). We identified a total of 36 compounds from CS via GC-MS, all accepted by Lipinski’s rule. The number of 36 compounds linked to 154 targets, 85 among 154 targets related directly to obesity-targets (3028 targets). Of the final 85 targets, we showed that the PPI network (79 edges, 357 edges), 12 signaling pathways on a bubble chart, and STB network (67 edges, 239 edges) are considered as therapeutic components. The MDT confirmed that two key activators (β-Amyrone, β-Stigmasterol) bound most stably to PPARA, PPARD, PPARG, FABP3, FABP4, and NR1H3 on the PPAR signaling pathway, also, three key inhibitors (Neotocopherol, Xanthosine, and β-Amyrone) bound most tightly to AKT1, IL6, FGF2, and PHLPP1 on the PI3K-Akt signaling pathway. Overall, we provided promising key signaling pathways, targets, and bioactives of CS against obesity, suggesting crucial pharmacological evidence for further clinical testing.
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Natural Products-Based Drug Design against SARS-CoV-2 Mpro 3CLpro. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222111739. [PMID: 34769170 PMCID: PMC8583940 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222111739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has received global attention due to the serious threat it poses to public health. Since the outbreak in December 2019, millions of people have been affected and its rapid global spread has led to an upsurge in the search for treatment. To discover hit compounds that can be used alone or in combination with repositioned drugs, we first analyzed the pharmacokinetic and toxicological properties of natural products from Brazil's semiarid region. After, we analyzed the site prediction and druggability of the SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro), followed by docking and molecular dynamics simulation. The best SARS-CoV-2 Mpro complexes revealed that other sites were accessed, confirming that our approach could be employed as a suitable starting protocol for ligand prioritization, reinforcing the importance of catalytic cysteine-histidine residues and providing new structural data that could increase the antiviral development mainly against SARS-CoV-2. Here, we selected 10 molecules that could be in vitro assayed in response to COVID-19. Two compounds (b01 and b02) suggest a better potential for interaction with SARS-CoV-2 Mpro and could be further studied.
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Shityakov S, Skorb EV, Förster CY, Dandekar T. Scaffold Searching of FDA and EMA-Approved Drugs Identifies Lead Candidates for Drug Repurposing in Alzheimer's Disease. Front Chem 2021; 9:736509. [PMID: 34751244 PMCID: PMC8571023 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.736509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Clinical trials of novel therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) have consumed a significant amount of time and resources with largely negative results. Repurposing drugs already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), European Medicines Agency (EMA), or Worldwide for another indication is a more rapid and less expensive option. Therefore, we apply the scaffold searching approach based on known amyloid-beta (Aβ) inhibitor tramiprosate to screen the DrugCentral database (n = 4,642) of clinically tested drugs. As a result, menadione bisulfite and camphotamide substances with protrombogenic and neurostimulation/cardioprotection effects were identified as promising Aβ inhibitors with an improved binding affinity (ΔGbind) and blood-brain barrier permeation (logBB). Finally, the data was also confirmed by molecular dynamics simulations using implicit solvation, in particular as Molecular Mechanics Generalized Born Surface Area (MM-GBSA) model. Overall, the proposed in silico pipeline can be implemented through the early stage rational drug design to nominate some lead candidates for AD, which will be further validated in vitro and in vivo, and, finally, in a clinical trial.
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- Sergey Shityakov
- Laboratory of Chemoinformatics, Infochemistry Scientific Center, ITMO University, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Laboratory of Chemoinformatics, Infochemistry Scientific Center, ITMO University, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, Würzburg University Hospital, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Bioinformatics, Biocenter, University of Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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