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Zhang W, Zhu C, Liao Y, Zhou M, Xu W, Zou Z. Caspase-8 in inflammatory diseases: a potential therapeutic target. Cell Mol Biol Lett 2024; 29:130. [PMID: 39379817 PMCID: PMC11463096 DOI: 10.1186/s11658-024-00646-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 09/23/2024] [Indexed: 10/10/2024] Open
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Caspase-8, a renowned cysteine-aspartic protease within its enzyme family, initially garnered attention for its regulatory role in extrinsic apoptosis. With advancing research, a growing body of evidence has substantiated its involvement in other cell death processes, such as pyroptosis and necroptosis, as well as its modulatory effects on inflammasomes and proinflammatory cytokines. PANoptosis, an emerging concept of cell death, encompasses pyroptosis, apoptosis, and necroptosis, providing insight into the often overlapping cellular mortality observed during disease progression. The activation or deficiency of caspase-8 enzymatic activity is closely linked to PANoptosis, positioning caspase-8 as a key regulator of cell survival or death across various physiological and pathological processes. Aberrant expression of caspase-8 is closely associated with the development and progression of a range of inflammatory diseases, including immune system disorders, neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs), sepsis, and cancer. This paper delves into the regulatory role and impact of caspase-8 in these conditions, aiming to elucidate potential therapeutic strategies for the future intervention.
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- Wangzheqi Zhang
- Faculty of Anesthesiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Faculty of Anesthesiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Faculty of Anesthesiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Jiangsu Cancer Hospital, Jiangsu Institute of Cancer Research, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210009, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200003, China.
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- Faculty of Anesthesiology, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
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Molaakbari E, Aallae MR, Golestanifar F, Garakani-Nejad Z, Khosravi A, Rezapour M, Eshaghi Malekshah R, Ghomi M, Ren G. In silico assessment of hesperidin on SARS-CoV-2 main protease and RNA polymerase: Molecular docking and dynamics simulation approach. Biochem Biophys Rep 2024; 39:101804. [PMID: 39193225 PMCID: PMC11347860 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2024.101804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2024] [Revised: 07/31/2024] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/29/2024] Open
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The present study uses molecular docking and dynamic simulations to evaluate the inhibitory effect of flavonoid glycosides-based compounds on coronavirus Main protease (Mpro) and RNA polymerase. The Molegro Virtual Docker (MVD) software is utilized to simulate and calculate the binding parameters of compounds with coronavirus. The docking results show that the selected herbal compounds are more effective than those of chemical compounds. It is also revealed that five herbal ligands and two chemical ligands have the best docking scores. Furthermore, a Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulation was conducted for Hesperidin, confirming docking results. Analysis based on different parameters such as Root-mean-square deviation (RMSD), Root mean square fluctuation (RMSF), Radius of gyration (Rg), Solvent accessibility surface area (SASA), and the total number of hydrogen bonds suggests that Hesperidin formed a stable complex with Mpro. Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, And Toxicity (ADMET) analysis was performed to compare Hesperidin and Grazoprevir as potential antiviral medicines, evaluating both herbal and chemical ligand results. According to the study, herbal compounds could be effective on coronavirus and are admissible candidates for developing potential operative anti-viral medicines. Hesperidin was found to be the most acceptable interaction. Grazoprevir is an encouraging candidate for drug development and clinical trials, with the potential to become a highly effective Mpro inhibitor. Compared to RNA polymerase, Mpro showed a greater affinity for bonding with Hesperidin. van der Waals and electrostatic energies dominated, creating a stable Hesperidin-Mpro and Hesperidin-RNA polymerase complex.
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- Elaheh Molaakbari
- Leishmaniasis Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran
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- Leishmaniasis Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Science, Kerman, Iran
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- Department of Biostatics and Data Science, University of Texas, Health Science Center at Houston, Texas, USA
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- Students Research Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK
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Cao Q, Dong P, Han H. Therapeutic Effects of the major alkaloid constituents of Evodia rutaecarpa in Alzheimer's disease. Psychogeriatrics 2024; 24:443-457. [PMID: 38173117 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.13051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Since the report of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in 1907, it has garnered widespread attention due to its intricate pathogenic mechanisms, significant impact on patients' lives, and the substantial burden it places on society. Presently, effective treatments for AD remain elusive. Recent pharmacological studies on the traditional East Asian herb, Evodia rutaecarpa, have revealed that the bioactive alkaloid components within it can ameliorate AD-related cognitive impairments and neurological damage through various pathways, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-acetylcholinesterase activities. Consequently, this article provides an overview of the pharmacological effects and research status of the four main alkaloid components found in Evodia concerning AD. We hope this article will serve as a valuable reference for experimental and clinical research on the use of Evodia in AD prevention and treatment.
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- Qingyu Cao
- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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- College of Medicine, Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China
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Samy MVG, Perumal S. Systems pharmacology and multi-scale mechanism of Enicostema axillare bioactives in treating Alzheimer disease. Inflammopharmacology 2024; 32:575-593. [PMID: 37845599 DOI: 10.1007/s10787-023-01348-0] [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: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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As a progressive neurological disease with increased morbidity and mortality, Alzheimer Disease (AD) is characterized by neuron damage that controls memory and mental functions. Enicostema axillare (EA), an herb with a history of combativeness and effectiveness in treating Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cancer, and Diabetes, is used in Indian folk medicine from a holistic point of view. Though the herb is used for many illnesses, the molecular mechanism of its bioactive on AD has not been deciphered by intricate research. A unique pharmacology approach based on ADME drug screening and targeting, pathway enrichment (GO and KEGG), and network pharmacology, was established to explore the molecular mechanisms of E. axillare (EA) bioactive compounds for the treatment of AD. In brief, we bring to light the three active compounds of EA and seven potential molecular targets of AD, which are mainly implicated in four signaling pathways, i.e., MAPK, Apoptosis, neurodegeneration, and the TNF pathway. Moreover, the network analysis of the active compounds, molecular targets, and their pathways reveals the pharmacological nature of the compounds. Further, molecular docking studies were carried out to explore the interactions between the EA bioactive compounds and the targets and examine the binding affinity. The outcome of the work reflects the potential therapeutic effects of the compounds for treating AD through the modulation of the key proteins, which further corroborates the reliability of our network pharmacology analysis. This study not only helps in understanding the molecular mechanism of the drugs but also helps in finding and sorting new drugs for the treatment of AD, and other complex diseases through modern medicine.
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- Cell and Molecular Biology Division, Biome Live Analytical Center, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Sahu D, Rathor LS, Dwivedi SD, Shah K, Chauhan NS, Singh MR, Singh D. A Review on Molecular Docking As an Interpretative Tool for Molecular Targets in Disease Management. Assay Drug Dev Technol 2024; 22:40-50. [PMID: 38232353 DOI: 10.1089/adt.2023.060] [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: 01/19/2024] Open
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One of the most often utilized methods for drug discovery is molecular docking. With docking, one may discover new therapeutically relevant molecules by targeting the molecule and predicting the target-ligand interactions as well as different conformation of ligand at various positions. The prediction signifies the effectiveness of the molecule or the developed molecule having different affinity with target. Drug discovery plays an important role in the development of a new drug molecule of different moiety attached to it, which leads us in the management of several diseases. In silico approach led us to identification of numerous diseases caused by virus, fungi, bacteria, protozoa, and other microorganisms that affect human health. By means of computational approach, we can categorize disease symptoms and use the drugs available for such types of warning signs. After the docking process, molecular dynamics computational technique helps in the simulation of the physical movement of atoms and molecules for a fixed period of time, giving a view of the dynamic evaluation of the system. This review is an attempt to illustrate the role of molecular docking in drug development.
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- Divya Sahu
- University Institute of Pharmacy, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- University Institute of Pharmacy, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- University Institute of Pharmacy, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Institute of Pharmaceutical Research, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- University Institute of Pharmacy, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- University Institute of Pharmacy, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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Geng C, Wang Z, Tang Y. Machine learning in Alzheimer's disease drug discovery and target identification. Ageing Res Rev 2024; 93:102172. [PMID: 38104638 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2023.102172] [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: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) stands as a formidable neurodegenerative ailment that poses a substantial threat to the elderly population, with no known curative or disease-slowing drugs in existence. Among the vital and time-consuming stages in the drug discovery process, disease modeling and target identification hold particular significance. Disease modeling allows for a deeper comprehension of disease progression mechanisms and potential therapeutic avenues. On the other hand, target identification serves as the foundational step in drug development, exerting a profound influence on all subsequent phases and ultimately determining the success rate of drug development endeavors. Machine learning (ML) techniques have ushered in transformative breakthroughs in the realm of target discovery. Leveraging the strengths of large dataset analysis, multifaceted data processing, and the exploration of intricate biological mechanisms, ML has become instrumental in the quest for effective AD treatments. In this comprehensive review, we offer an account of how ML methodologies are being deployed in the pursuit of drug discovery for AD. Furthermore, we provide an overview of the utilization of ML in uncovering potential intervention strategies and prospective therapeutic targets for AD. Finally, we discuss the principal challenges and limitations currently faced by these approaches. We also explore the avenues for future research that hold promise in addressing these challenges.
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- Chaofan Geng
- Department of Neurology & Innovation Center for Neurological Disorders, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Neurological Disorders, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology & Innovation Center for Neurological Disorders, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Neurological Disorders, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology & Innovation Center for Neurological Disorders, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Neurological Disorders, Beijing, China; Neurodegenerative Laboratory of Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, Beijing, China.
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Mishra S, Aziz T, Toppo AJ, Kumar D, Tirkey MP, Beck P, Anjum N, Sharma D, Khan MM, Kumari S, Sahu PR, Nitin M. Genomics and Drug Discovery Strategies: The Role of Natural Compounds and Its Receptor in Alzheimer's Disease. Cureus 2024; 16:e52423. [PMID: 38371064 PMCID: PMC10870247 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.52423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a special class of neurodegenerative diseases demarcated as a progressive disorder affecting especially older adults globally. The AD-infected brain shows declination in cognitive functions, memory loss, and other exhausting symptoms. In this study, we focused on using advanced bioinformatics and next-generation sequencing to explore essential clusters of genes from various diversified Alzheimer's, Parkinson and Frontotemporal Dementia diseased cases. The significant differential expression analysis of genes (p-value ≤ 0.05, log fold change ≤ 0.05) was carried out, followed by meta-analysis, which resulted in the identification of 20 conserved genes across variable case studies. Out of 20 conserved genes, CASP8 and PTPN11 were observed to show essential regulatory mechanisms in AD metabolic pathways and proceeded further for docking analysis. Moreover, the natural compounds were screened for ligand library preparation based on extensive scientific literature and (ADMET (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion, and Toxicity)) property check. Molecular docking was carried out with screened ligands and target receptors, resulting in the identification of Rosmarinic acid (RA) with CASP8 having docked score (∆G = -8.0 kcal/mol); Donepezil (FDA drug) dock score (∆G = -7.3 kcal/mol) (control). PTPN11 receptor with Carnosol ligand resulted in docking score (∆G = -9.1 kcal/mol) w.r.t Tacrine (FDA drug) docked score (∆G = -8.0 kcal/mol) followed by MD simulation. This research will aid in the identification of potential natural compounds that future researchers can use for further validation as a potential candidate drug in combating various neurodegenerative diseases highlighting AD.
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- Shweta Mishra
- Genetics, Digianalix, Ranchi, IND
- Biotechnology, Marwari College, Ranchi, IND
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- Biochemistry, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, IND
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- Genetics, Digianalix, Ranchi, IND
- Biotechnology, Marwari College, Ranchi, IND
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- Biochemistry, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, IND
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- Genetics, Digianalix, Ranchi, IND
- Biotechnology, Marwari College, Ranchi, IND
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- Genetics, Digianalix, Ranchi, IND
- Biotechnology, Marwari College, Ranchi, IND
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Hessel SS, Dwivany FM, Zainuddin IM, Wikantika K, Celik I, Emran TB, Tallei TE. A computational simulation appraisal of banana lectin as a potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 candidate by targeting the receptor-binding domain. J Genet Eng Biotechnol 2023; 21:148. [PMID: 38015308 PMCID: PMC10684481 DOI: 10.1186/s43141-023-00569-8] [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: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND The ongoing concern surrounding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) primarily stems from continuous mutations in the genome of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), leading to the emergence of numerous variants. The receptor-binding domain (RBD) in the S1 subunit of the S protein of the virus plays a crucial role in recognizing the host's angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (hACE2) receptor and facilitating cell membrane fusion processes, making it a potential target for preventing viral entrance into cells. This research aimed to determine the potential of banana lectin (BanLec) proteins to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 attachment to host cells by interacting with RBD through computational modeling. MATERIALS AND METHODS The BanLecs were selected through a sequence analysis process. Subsequently, the genes encoding BanLec proteins were retrieved from the Banana Genome Hub database. The FGENESH online tool was then employed to predict protein sequences, while web-based tools were utilized to assess the physicochemical properties, allergenicity, and toxicity of BanLecs. The RBDs of SARS-CoV-2 were modeled using the SWISS-MODEL in the following step. Molecular docking procedures were conducted with the aid of ClusPro 2.0 and HDOCK web servers. The three-dimensional structures of the docked complexes were visualized using PyMOL. Finally, molecular dynamics simulations were performed to investigate and validate the interactions of the complexes exhibiting the highest interactions, facilitating the simulation of their dynamic properties. RESULTS The BanLec proteins were successfully modeled based on the RNA sequences from two species of banana (Musa sp.). Moreover, an amino acid modification in the BanLec protein was made to reduce its mitogenicity. Theoretical allergenicity and toxicity predictions were conducted on the BanLecs, which suggested they were likely non-allergenic and contained no discernible toxic domains. Molecular docking analysis demonstrated that both altered and wild-type BanLecs exhibited strong affinity with the RBD of different SARS-CoV-2 variants. Further analysis of the molecular docking results showed that the BanLec proteins interacted with the active site of RBD, particularly the key amino acids residues responsible for RBD's binding to hACE2. Molecular dynamics simulation indicated a stable interaction between the Omicron RBD and BanLec, maintaining a root-mean-square deviation (RMSD) of approximately 0.2 nm for a duration of up to 100 ns. The individual proteins also had stable structural conformations, and the complex demonstrated a favorable binding-free energy (BFE) value. CONCLUSIONS These results confirm that the BanLec protein is a promising candidate for developing a potential therapeutic agent for combating COVID-19. Furthermore, the results suggest the possibility of BanLec as a broad-spectrum antiviral agent and highlight the need for further studies to examine the protein's safety and effectiveness as a potent antiviral agent.
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- Sofia Safitri Hessel
- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia
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- School of Life Sciences and Technology, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia.
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- Department of Biosystems, KU Leuven, Willem de Croylaan 42 box 2455, B-3001, Leuven, Belgium
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- Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Science Research Group, Faculty of Earth Science and Technology (FITB), Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, West Java, 40132, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Erciyes University, 38039, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Daffodil International University, Dhaka, 1207, Bangladesh
- Legorreta Cancer Center, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA
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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, North Sulawesi, 95115, Indonesia.
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Kayes MR, Saha S, Alanazi MM, Ozeki Y, Pal D, Hadda TB, Legssyer A, Kawsar SM. Macromolecules: Synthesis, antimicrobial, POM analysis and computational approaches of some glucoside derivatives bearing acyl moieties. Saudi Pharm J 2023; 31:101804. [PMID: 37868643 PMCID: PMC10585311 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2023.101804] [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: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Macromolecules i.e., carbohydrate derivatives are crucial to biochemical and medical research. Herein, we designed and synthesized eight methyl α-D-glucopyranoside (MGP) derivatives (2-8) in good yields following the regioselective direct acylation method. The structural configurations of the synthesized MGP derivatives were analyzed and verified using multiple physicochemical and spectroscopic techniques. Antimicrobial experiments revealed that almost all derivatives demonstrated noticeable antifungal and antibacterial efficacy. The synthesized derivatives showed minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values ranging from 0.75 µg/mL to 1.50 µg/mL and minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBCs) ranging from 8.00 µg/mL to 16.00 µg/mL. Compound 6 inhibited Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) cell proliferation by 10.36% with an IC50 of 2602.23 μg/mL in the MTT colorimetric assay. The obtained results were further rationalized by docking analysis of the synthesized derivatives against 4URO and 4XE3 receptors to explore the binding affinities and nonbonding interactions of MGP derivatives with target proteins. Compound 6 demonstrated the potential to bind with the target with the highest binding energy. In a stimulating environment, a molecular dynamics study showed that MGP derivatives have a stable conformation and binding pattern. The MGP derivatives were examined using POM (Petra/Osiris/Molinspiration) bioinformatics, and as a result, these derivatives showed good toxicity, bioavailability, and pharmacokinetics. Various antifungal/antiviral pharmacophore (Oδ-, O'δ-) sites were identified by using POM investigations, and compound 6 was further tested against other pathogenic fungi and viruses, such as Micron and Delta mutants of SARS-CoV-2.
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- Mohammad R. Kayes
- Laboratory of Carbohydrate and Nucleoside Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh
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- Uttaranchal Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand 248007, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Sciences, Yokohama City University, 22-2, Seto, Kanazawa-Ku, Yokohama 236-0027, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (A Central University), C.G, 495009 Bilaspur, India
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- BBEH and LACE Laboratories of Applied Chemistry & Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed Premier University, MB 524, 60000 Oujda, Morocco
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- BBEH and LACE Laboratories of Applied Chemistry & Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed Premier University, MB 524, 60000 Oujda, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Carbohydrate and Nucleoside Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh
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Lotfi B, Mebarka O, Alhatlani BY, Abdallah EM, Kawsar SMA. Pharmacoinformatics and Breed-Based De Novo Hybridization Studies to Develop New Neuraminidase Inhibitors as Potential Anti-Influenza Agents. Molecules 2023; 28:6678. [PMID: 37764457 PMCID: PMC10534564 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28186678] [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: 08/26/2023] [Revised: 09/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Influenza represents a profoundly transmissible viral ailment primarily afflicting the respiratory system. Neuraminidase inhibitors constitute a class of antiviral therapeutics employed in the management of influenza. These inhibitors impede the liberation of the viral neuraminidase protein, thereby impeding viral dissemination from the infected cell to host cells. As such, neuraminidase has emerged as a pivotal target for mitigating influenza and its associated complications. Here, we apply a de novo hybridization approach based on a breed-centric methodology to elucidate novel neuraminidase inhibitors. The breed technique amalgamates established ligand frameworks with the shared target, neuraminidase, resulting in innovative inhibitor constructs. Molecular docking analysis revealed that the seven synthesized breed molecules (designated Breeds 1-7) formed more robust complexes with the neuraminidase receptor than conventional clinical neuraminidase inhibitors such as zanamivir, oseltamivir, and peramivir. Pharmacokinetic evaluations of the seven breed molecules (Breeds 1-7) demonstrated favorable bioavailability and optimal permeability, all falling within the specified parameters for human application. Molecular dynamics simulations spanning 100 nanoseconds corroborated the stability of these breed molecules within the active site of neuraminidase, shedding light on their structural dynamics. Binding energy assessments, which were conducted through MM-PBSA analysis, substantiated the enduring complexes formed by the seven types of molecules and the neuraminidase receptor. Last, the investigation employed a reaction-based enumeration technique to ascertain the synthetic pathways for the synthesis of the seven breed molecules.
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- Bourougaa Lotfi
- Group of Computational and Medicinal Chemistry, LMCE Laboratory, University of Biskra, BP 145, Biskra 70700, Algeria;
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- Group of Computational and Medicinal Chemistry, LMCE Laboratory, University of Biskra, BP 145, Biskra 70700, Algeria;
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- Unit of Scientific Research, Applied College, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Science Laboratories, College of Science and Arts, Qassim University, Ar Rass 51921, Saudi Arabia;
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- Laboratory of Carbohydrate and Nucleoside Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh;
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Elkhalifa AEO, Al-Shammari E, Kuddus M, Adnan M, Sachidanandan M, Awadelkareem AM, Qattan MY, Khan MI, Abduljabbar SI, Sarwar Baig M, Ashraf SA. Structure-Based Multi-Targeted Molecular Docking and Dynamic Simulation of Soybean-Derived Isoflavone Genistin as a Potential Breast Cancer Signaling Proteins Inhibitor. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:1739. [PMID: 37629596 PMCID: PMC10455564 DOI: 10.3390/life13081739] [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: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Globally, breast cancer (BC), the second-biggest cause of cancer death, occurs due to unregulated cell proliferation leading to metastasis to other parts of the human organ. Recently, the exploration of naturally derived anticancer agents has become popular due to their fewer adverse effects. Among the natural products, soybean is a very well-known legume that contains important bioactive compounds such as diadazine, glycetin, genistein, and genistin. Therefore, keeping its therapeutic potential in mind, multi-targeted molecular docking and simulation studies were conducted to explore the potential role of soybean-derived isoflavone genistin against several breast cancer-signaling proteins (ER-alpha, ER-Beta, collapsin response mediator protein 2, CA 15-3, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2). A comparative study of the genistin-protein docked complex was explored to investigate its potential role in BC. The molecular binding energy (∆G) of the docked complex was calculated along with ADMET properties. The molecular docking score of genistin with ubiquitin-like protein activation complex-a type of Cancer Antigen (CA) 15.3 (PDB ID-2NVU, 5T6P, and 1YX8) showed the highest binding energy, ranging from -9.5 to -7.0 Kcal/mol, respectively. Furthermore, the highest docking scores of the complex were additionally put through molecular dynamics (MD) simulation analysis. MD simulations of the selected complex were performed at 100 ns to study the stability of the genistin-ubiquitin-like protein CA 15.3 complex, which appeared to be quite stable. Additionally, the ADMET study demonstrated that genistin complies with all drug-likeness standards, including Lipinski, Egan, Veber, Ghose, and Muegge. Therefore, based on the results, genistin can be considered as one of the potential drugs for the management and treatment of BC. In addition, the obtained results suggest that genistin could pave the way for new drug discovery to manage breast cancer and has potential in the development of nutraceuticals.
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- Abd Elmoneim O. Elkhalifa
- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Ha’il, Ha’il P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (A.E.O.E.); (E.A.-S.); (A.M.A.)
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Ha’il, Ha’il P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (A.E.O.E.); (E.A.-S.); (A.M.A.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, University of Ha’il, Ha’il P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Ha’il, Ha’il P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostics, College of Dentistry, University of Ha’il, Ha’il P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Ha’il, Ha’il P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (A.E.O.E.); (E.A.-S.); (A.M.A.)
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- Health Sciences Departments, College of Applied Studies and Community Service, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Health Sciences in Ar Rass, Qassim University, Ar Rass 51921, Saudi Arabia;
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- Microbial and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India;
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- Center for Virology, School of Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 110062, India
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Ha’il, Ha’il P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia; (A.E.O.E.); (E.A.-S.); (A.M.A.)
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Choi SB, Kwon S, Kim JH, Ahn NH, Lee JH, Yang SH. The Molecular Mechanisms of Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's Disease, the Consequence of Neural Cell Death. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:11757. [PMID: 37511515 PMCID: PMC10380735 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241411757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is accompanied by neural cell loss and memory deficit. Neural cell death, occurring via apoptosis and autophagy, is widely observed in the AD brain in addition to neuroinflammation mediated by necroptosis and the NLRP3 inflammasome. Neurotoxicity induced by amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau aggregates leads to excessive neural cell death and neuroinflammation in the AD brain. During AD progression, uncontrolled neural cell death results in the dysregulation of cellular activity and synaptic function. Apoptosis mediated by pro-apoptotic caspases, autophagy regulated by autophagy-related proteins, and necroptosis controlled by the RIPK/MLKL axis are representative of neural cell death occurred during AD. Necroptosis causes the release of cellular components, contributing to the pro-inflammatory environment in the AD brain. Inordinately high levels of neural cell death and pro-inflammatory events lead to the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and feed-forward hyper neuroinflammation. Thus, neural cell death and neuroinflammation cause synaptic dysfunction and memory deficits in the AD brain. In this review, we briefly introduce the mechanisms of neural cell death and neuroinflammation observed in the AD brain. Combined with a typical strategy for targeting Aβ and tau, regulation of neural cell death and neuroinflammation may be effective for the amelioration of AD pathologies.
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- Su-Bin Choi
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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Kumari S, Dhapola R, Reddy DH. Apoptosis in Alzheimer's disease: insight into the signaling pathways and therapeutic avenues. Apoptosis 2023:10.1007/s10495-023-01848-y. [PMID: 37186274 DOI: 10.1007/s10495-023-01848-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is characterized by the accumulation of hyperphosphorylated tau and amyloid-β (Aβ) protein resulting in synaptic loss and apoptosis. Aβ and tau deposition trigger apoptotic pathways that result in neuronal death. Apoptosis is considered to be responsible for manifestations associated with AD under pathological conditions. It regulates via extrinsic and intrinsic pathways. It activates various proteins including Bcl-2 family proteins like Bax, Bad, Bid, Bcl-XS, Bcl-XL and caspases comprising of initiator, effector and inflammatory caspases carried out through a cascade of events that finally lead to cell disintegration. The apoptotic elements interact with trophic factors, signaling molecules including Ras-ERK, JNK, GSK-3β, BDNF/TrkB/CREB and PI3K/AKT/mTOR. Ras-ERK signaling is involved in the progression of cell cycle and apoptosis. JNK pathway is also upregulated in AD which results in decreased expression of anti-apoptotic proteins. JAK-STAT triggers caspase-3 mediated apoptosis leading to neurodegeneration. The imbalance between autophagy and apoptosis is regulated by PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway. GSK-3β is involved in the stimulation of pro-apoptotic factors resulting in dysregulation of apoptosis. Drugs like filgrastim, epigallocatechin gallate, curcumin, nicergoline and minocycline are under development which target these pathways and modulate the disease condition. This study sheds light on apoptotic pathways that are cardinal for neuronal survival and perform crucial role in the occurrence of AD along with the trends in therapeutics targeting apoptosis induced AD. To develop prospective treatments for AD, it is desirable to elucidate potential targets including restoration apoptotic balance, regulation of caspases, Bcl-2 and other crucial proteins involved in apoptosis mediated AD.
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- Sneha Kumari
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Health Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda, Punjab, 151401, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Health Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda, Punjab, 151401, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Health Sciences, Central University of Punjab, Ghudda, Bathinda, Punjab, 151401, India.
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Bhimanwar RS, Lokhande KB, Shrivastava A, Singh A, Chitlange SS, Mittal A. Identification of potential drug candidates as TGR5 agonist to combat type II diabetes using in silico docking and molecular dynamics simulation studies. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:13314-13331. [PMID: 36724473 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2173654] [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: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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A cell surface bile acid receptor TGR5 being considered as a novel target for Type II diabetes found to be expressed in various tissues. A major role for TGR5 is to maintain blood sugar levels and increase in energy expenditure. These benefits make it a potential candidate for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, obesity and other metabolic disorder. To date, many novel TGR5 agonists have been synthesized and evaluated in the literature, but very few in silico computational studies have been reported. The discovery of a high-resolution crystal structure of TGR5 in 2020 provides an excellent opportunity for computational screening of potential agonists. In this study, we, therefore, aim to search novel, less toxic TGR5 agonists by iteratively analyzing molecular docking against TGR5 (PDB ID: 7CFN) by means of structure-based virtual screening. The docking score of the designed coumarin derivatives that have been docked successfully varies between -9.4 and -9.0 kcal/mol. The molecular docking and ADMET profile examinations of compounds D1, D5 and D15 revealed that these have a strong affinity for the active site residues of TGR5. In addition, molecular dynamics simulation (MDS) studies have shown the stability of compounds that bind to TGR5. It can be summarized that designed coumarin derivatives seem to have promising activity as TGR5 agonists.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Rachana S Bhimanwar
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Pune, India
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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- Translational Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics Research Lab, Department of Life Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Gautam Buddha Nagar, India
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- Translational Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics Research Lab, Department of Life Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Gautam Buddha Nagar, India
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- Translational Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics Research Lab, Department of Life Sciences, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Gautam Buddha Nagar, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Pune, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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Sharma M, Sharma N, Muddassir M, Rahman QI, Dwivedi UN, Akhtar S. Structure-based pharmacophore modeling, virtual screening and simulation studies for the identification of potent anticancerous phytochemical lead targeting cyclin-dependent kinase 2. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2022; 40:9815-9832. [PMID: 34151738 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2021.1936178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Cyclin-dependent kinases are of critical importance in directing various cell cycle phases making them as potential tumor targets. Cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2) in particular plays a significant part during cell cycle events and its imbalance roots out tumorogenic environment. Herein, we built a structure-based pharmacophore model complementing the ATP pocket site of CDK2 with four pharmacophoric features, using a series of structures obtained from cluster analysis during MD simulation assessment. This was followed by its validation and further database screening against Taiwan indigenous plants database (5284 compounds). The screened compounds were subjected toward Lipinski's rule (RO5) and ADMET filter followed by docking analysis and simulation study. In filtering hits (10 compounds) via molecular docking against CDK2, Schinilenol with -8.1 kcal/mol fetched out as a best lead phytoinhibitor in the presence of standard drug (Dinaciclib). Additionally, pharmacophore mapping analysis also indicated relative fit values of dinaciclib and schinilenol as 2.37 and 2.31, respectively. Optimization, flexibility prediction and the stability of CDK2 in complex with the ligands were also ascertained by means of molecular dynamics for 50 ns, which further proposed schinilenol having better binding stability than dinaciclib with RMSD values ranging from 0.31 to 0.34 nm. Reactivity site, biological activity detection and cardiotoxicity assessment also proposed schinilenol as a better phytolead inhibitor than the existing dinaciclib. Abbreviations: CDK2: Cyclin dependent kinase2; ATP: Adenosine triphosphate; MD: Molecular dynamics, RO5: Rule of five; ADMET: Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; RMSD: Root mean square deviation; DS: Discovery Studio; SOM: Site of metabolism; RBPM: receptor based pharmacophore model; TIP: Schinilenol; hERG: human Ether-à-go-go - Related GeneCommunicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Mala Sharma
- Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Bioengineering, Integral University, Lucknow, India.,Novel Global Community Educational Foundation, Hebersham, Australia
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Morén C, Treder N, Martínez-Pinteño A, Rodríguez N, Arbelo N, Madero S, Gómez M, Mas S, Gassó P, Parellada E. Systematic Review of the Therapeutic Role of Apoptotic Inhibitors in Neurodegeneration and Their Potential Use in Schizophrenia. Antioxidants (Basel) 2022; 11:2275. [PMID: 36421461 PMCID: PMC9686909 DOI: 10.3390/antiox11112275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 09/15/2023] Open
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Schizophrenia (SZ) is a deleterious brain disorder affecting cognition, emotion and reality perception. The most widely accepted neurochemical-hypothesis is the imbalance of neurotransmitter-systems. Depleted GABAergic-inhibitory function might produce a regionally-located dopaminergic and glutamatergic-storm in the brain. The dopaminergic-release may underlie the positive psychotic-symptoms while the glutamatergic-release could prompt the primary negative symptoms/cognitive deficits. This may occur due to excessive synaptic-pruning during the neurodevelopmental stages of adolescence/early adulthood. Thus, although SZ is not a neurodegenerative disease, it has been suggested that exaggerated dendritic-apoptosis could explain the limited neuroprogression around its onset. This apoptotic nature of SZ highlights the potential therapeutic action of anti-apoptotic drugs, especially at prodromal stages. If dysregulation of apoptotic mechanisms underlies the molecular basis of SZ, then anti-apoptotic molecules could be a prodromal therapeutic option to halt or prevent SZ. In fact, risk alleles related in apoptotic genes have been recently associated to SZ and shared molecular apoptotic changes are common in the main neurodegenerative disorders and SZ. PRISMA-guidelines were considered. Anti-apoptotic drugs are commonly applied in classic neurodegenerative disorders with promising results. Despite both the apoptotic-hallmarks of SZ and the widespread use of anti-apoptotic targets in neurodegeneration, there is a strikingly scarce number of studies investigating anti-apoptotic approaches in SZ. We analyzed the anti-apoptotic approaches conducted in neurodegeneration and the potential applications of such anti-apoptotic therapies as a promising novel therapeutic strategy, especially during early stages.
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- Constanza Morén
- Barcelona Clínic Schizophrenia Unit (BCSU), Institute of Neuroscience, Psychiatry and Psychology Service, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Clinical and Experimental Neuroscience Area, The August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- U722 Group, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras, CIBERER, Carlos III Health Institute, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Basic Clinical Practice, Pharmacology Unit, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, Maastricht University, 6211 LK Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Basic Clinical Practice, Pharmacology Unit, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Basic Clinical Practice, Pharmacology Unit, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
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- Barcelona Clínic Schizophrenia Unit (BCSU), Institute of Neuroscience, Psychiatry and Psychology Service, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- G04 Group, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Carlos III Health Institute, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Barcelona Clínic Schizophrenia Unit (BCSU), Institute of Neuroscience, Psychiatry and Psychology Service, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- G04 Group, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Carlos III Health Institute, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Barcelona Clínic Schizophrenia Unit (BCSU), Institute of Neuroscience, Psychiatry and Psychology Service, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- G04 Group, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Carlos III Health Institute, 28029 Madrid, Spain
- Department of Psychiatry, Servizo Galego de Saúde (SERGAS), 36001 Pontevedra, Spain
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- Clinical and Experimental Neuroscience Area, The August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Basic Clinical Practice, Pharmacology Unit, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- G04 Group, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Carlos III Health Institute, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Clinical and Experimental Neuroscience Area, The August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Basic Clinical Practice, Pharmacology Unit, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- G04 Group, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Carlos III Health Institute, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Barcelona Clínic Schizophrenia Unit (BCSU), Institute of Neuroscience, Psychiatry and Psychology Service, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Clinical and Experimental Neuroscience Area, The August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Basic Clinical Practice, Pharmacology Unit, University of Barcelona, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
- G04 Group, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Salud Mental (CIBERSAM), Carlos III Health Institute, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Acar Çevik U, Işık A, Evren AE, Kapusız Ö, Gül ÜD, Özkay Y, Kaplancıklı ZA. Synthesis of new benzimidazole derivatives containing 1,3,4-thiadiazole: their in vitro antimicrobial, in silico molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulations studies. SAR AND QSAR IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 33:899-914. [PMID: 36420624 DOI: 10.1080/1062936x.2022.2149620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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A series of some new benzimidazole-1,3,4-thiadiazoles was synthesized. The structures of target substances were confirmed by using 1H-NMR and 13С-NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and elemental analysis. The synthesized compounds were evaluated for antimicrobial activity against six bacterial strains namely Escherichia coli (ATCC 25922), Klebsiella pneumoniae (ATCC 13883), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ATCC 27853), Enterococcus faecalis (ATCC 2942), Bacillus subtilis (ATCC 6633), Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 29213)and four fungal strains namely Candida albicans (ATCC 24433), Candida krusei (ATCC 6258), Candida parapsilosis (ATCC 22019) and Candida glabrata (ATCC 9). Antimicrobial data revealed that compounds 4f and 4i with MIC of < 0.97 µg/mL were found to be most effective against E. coli. Among the studied molecules, compounds 4f and 4i showed the best antifungal activity with MIC value of 1.95 µg/mL. Additionally, docking studies were performed towards the most promising compounds 4f and 4i, in the active site of DNA gyrase revealing strong interactions. A molecular dynamics (MD) simulation analysis was also used to investigate the dynamic nature, binding interaction, and protein-ligand stability.
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- U Acar Çevik
- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Selçuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, Turkey
- Department of Pharmacy Services, Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, Vocational School of Health Services, Bilecik, Turkey
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- Bioengineering, Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, Graduate Education Institute, Bilecik, Turkey
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Bilecik Seyh Edebali University, Bilecik, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Anadolu University, Eskişehir, Turkey
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Salarizadeh N, Aallaei MR, Zarei A, Malekshah RE, Molaakbari E, Farajnezhadi A. Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Flavonoids as Inhibitors of Infectious Agents: Rutin as a Coronavirus Protease Inhibitor. ChemistrySelect 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.202202043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Navvabeh Salarizadeh
- Department of Cell & Molecular Biology School of Biology College of Science University of Tehran Tehran Iran
- School of Medicine Baqyatallah University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- School of Medicine Baqyatallah University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Department of Chemistry Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman Kerman Iran
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- School of Chemical Engineering College of Engineering University of Tehran Tehran Iran
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Jamal QMS, Alharbi AH. Molecular docking and dynamics studies of cigarette smoke carcinogens interacting with acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase enzymes of the central nervous system. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2022; 29:61972-61992. [PMID: 34382170 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-15269-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The free radicals produced by cigarette smoking are responsible for tissue damage, heart and lung diseases, and carcinogenesis. The effect of tobacco on the central nervous system (CNS) has received increased attention nowadays in research. Therefore, to explore the molecular interaction of cigarette smoke carcinogens (CSC) 4-(methylnitrosamine)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol (NNAL), 4-(methylnitrosamine)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone (NNK), and N'-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) with well-known targets of CNS-related disorders, acetylcholinesterase (AChE), and butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE) enzymes, a cascade of the computational study was conducted including molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations (MDS). The investigated results of NNAL+AChEcomplex, NNK+AChEcomplex, and NNK+BuChEcomplex based on intermolecular energies (∆G) were found to -8.57 kcal/mol, -8.21 kcal/mol, and -8.08 kcal/mol, respectively. MDS deviation and fluctuation plots of the NNAL and NNK interaction with AChE and BuChE have shown significant results. Further, Molecular Mechanics Poisson-Boltzmann Surface Area (MM-PBSA) results shown the best total binding energy (Binding∆G) -87.381 (+/-13.119) kJ/mol during NNK interaction with AChE. Our study suggests that CSC is well capable of altering the normal biomolecular mechanism of CNS; thus, obtained data could be useful to design extensive wet laboratory experimentation to know the effects of CSC on human CNS.
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- Qazi Mohammad Sajid Jamal
- Department of Health Informatics, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, Qassim University, Al Bukayriyah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Health Informatics, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, Qassim University, Al Bukayriyah, Saudi Arabia
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Role of Natural Compounds and Target Enzymes in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27134175. [PMID: 35807418 PMCID: PMC9268689 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27134175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurological condition. The rising prevalence of AD necessitates the rapid development of efficient therapy options. Despite substantial study, only a few medications are capable of delaying the disease. Several substances with pharmacological activity, derived from plants, have been shown to have positive benefits for the treatment of AD by targeting various enzymes, such as acetylcholinesterase (AChE), butyrylcholinesterase (BuChE), β-secretase, γ-secretase, and monoamine oxidases (MAOs), which are discussed as potential targets. Medicinal plants have already contributed a number of lead molecules to medicine development, with many of them currently undergoing clinical trials. A variety of medicinal plants have been shown to diminish the degenerative symptoms associated with AD, either in their raw form or as isolated compounds. The aim of this review was to provide a brief summary of AD and its current therapies, followed by a discussion of the natural compounds examined as therapeutic agents and the processes underlying the positive effects, particularly the management of AD.
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Lokhande KB, Pawar SV, Madkaiker S, Nawani N, Venkateswara SK, Ghosh P. High throughput virtual screening and molecular dynamics simulation analysis of phytomolecules against BfmR of Acinetobacter baumannii: anti-virulent drug development campaign. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2022; 41:2698-2712. [PMID: 35156902 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2038271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Acinetobacter baumannii is a notorious multidrug resistant bacterium responsible for several hospital acquired infections assisted by its capacity to develop biofilms. A. baumannii BfmR (RstA), a response regulator from the BfmR/S two-component signal transduction system, is the major controller of A. baumannii biofilm development and formation. As a result, BfmR represents a novel target for anti-biofilm treatment against A. baumannii. The discovery of the high-resolution crystal structure of BfmR provides a good chance for computational screening of its probable inhibitors. Therefore, in this study we aim to search new, less toxic, and natural BfmR inhibitors from 8450 phytomolecules available in the Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry and Therapeutic (IMPPAT) database by analyzing molecular docking against BfmR (PDB ID: 6BR7). Out of these 8450 phytomolecules 6742 molecules were successfully docked with BfmR with the docking score range -6.305 kcal/mol to +5.120 kcal/mol. Structure based-molecular docking (SB-MD) and ADMET (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, & toxicity) profile examination revealed that Norepinephrine, Australine, Calystegine B3, 7,7 A-Diepialexine, and Alpha-Methylnoradrenaline phytocompounds strongly binds to the active site residues of BfmR. Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulation (MDS) studies for 100 ns and the binding free energy (MM/GBSA) analysis elucidated the binding mechanism of Calystegine B3, 7,7 A-Diepialexine, and Alpha-Methylnoradrenaline to BfmR. In summary, these phytocompounds seems to have the promising molecules against BfmR, and thus necessitates further verification by both in vitro and in vivo experiments. HighlightsBfmR plays a key role in biofilm development and exopolysaccharide (EPS) synthesis in A. baumannii.Computational approach to search for promising BfmR inhibitors from IMPAAT database.The lead phytomolecules such as Calystegine B3, 7,7 A-Diepialexine, and Alpha-Methylnoradrenaline displayed significant binding with BfmR active site.The outcome of BfmR binding phytomolecules has broadened the scope of hit molecules validation.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Kiran Bharat Lokhande
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Bioinformatics Research Laboratory, Dr. D. Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute, Pune, India
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- Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Microbial Diversity Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute, Pune, India
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- Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Microbial Diversity Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute, Pune, India
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- Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Microbial Diversity Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute, Pune, India
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- Bioinformatics Research Group, MIT School of Bioengineering Sciences & Research, MIT-ADT University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Bioinformatics Centre, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Immunoinformatics guided design of a next generation epitope-based vaccine against Kaposi Sarcoma. INFORMATICS IN MEDICINE UNLOCKED 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.imu.2022.100986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Evren AE, Nuha D, Dawbaa S, Sağlık BN, Yurttaş L. Synthesis of novel thiazolyl hydrazone derivatives as potent dual monoamine oxidase-aromatase inhibitors. Eur J Med Chem 2022; 229:114097. [PMID: 34998057 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2021.114097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 12/20/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The inhibitory effects of 2-thiazolyl hydrazones on monoamine oxidase enzymes are known for a long time. In this study, a new series of 2-thiazolyl hydrazone derivatives were synthesized starting from 6-methoxy-2-naphthaldehyde. All of the synthesized compounds were investigated in terms of their monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitory effects and significant results were found. The results showed that compound 2j potently inhibited MAO-A and MAO-B, while compound 2t strongly and selectively inhibited MAO-B compared to standard drugs. Compounds 2k and 2q exhibited selective and satisfying inhibition on MAO-B. In the aromatase inhibition studies of the compounds, it was determined that compounds 2q and 2u had high inhibitory properties. Molecular docking studies on MAO-A, MAO-B, and aromatase enzymes were carried out for the aforementioned compounds. Additionally, molecular dynamics simulation was studied for compound 2q on MAO-B and aromatase complexes. Finally, the Field-based QSAR study was developed and the structure-activity relationship (SAR) was explained. For the first time, dual inhibitors on MAO and aromatase enzyme were investigated together. The aim of this approach is for finding the potential agents that do not cause the cognitive disorders and may even treat neurodegenerative symptoms, thus, the aim was reached successfully.
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- Asaf Evrim Evren
- Anadolu University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 26470, Eskişehir, Turkey; Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University, Vocational School of Health Services, Department of Pharmacy Services, 11000, Bilecik, Turkey.
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- Anadolu University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 26470, Eskişehir, Turkey; Eskisehir Technical University, Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, 26555, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Anadolu University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 26470, Eskişehir, Turkey; Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Thamar University, Dhamar, Yemen
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- Anadolu University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 26470, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- Anadolu University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 26470, Eskişehir, Turkey
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Ahmad SS, Ahmad K, Lee EJ, Shaikh S, Choi I. Computational Identification of Dithymoquinone as a Potential Inhibitor of Myostatin and Regulator of Muscle Mass. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26175407. [PMID: 34500839 PMCID: PMC8434277 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26175407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 08/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The skeletal muscle (SM) is the largest organ in the body and has tremendous regenerative power due to its myogenic stem cell population. Myostatin (MSTN), a protein produced by SM, is released into the bloodstream and is responsible for age-related reduced muscle fiber development. The objective of this study was to identify the natural compounds that inhibit MSTN with therapeutic potential for the management of age-related disorders, specifically muscle atrophy and sarcopenia. Sequential screening of 2000 natural compounds was performed, and dithymoquinone (DTQ) was found to inhibit MSTN with a binding free energy of −7.40 kcal/mol. Furthermore, the docking results showed that DTQ reduced the binding interaction between MSTN and its receptor, activin receptor type-2B (ActR2B). The global energy of MSTN-ActR2B was found to be reduced from −47.75 to −40.45 by DTQ. The stability of the DTQ–MSTN complex was subjected to a molecular dynamics analysis for up to 100 ns to check the stability of the complex using RMSD, RMSF, Rg, SASA, and H-bond number. The complex was found to be stable after 10 ns to the end of the simulation. These results suggest that DTQ blocks MSTN signaling through ActR2B and that it has potential use as a muscle growth-promoting agent during the aging process.
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- Syed Sayeed Ahmad
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (K.A.); (E.J.L.); (S.S.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (K.A.); (E.J.L.); (S.S.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (K.A.); (E.J.L.); (S.S.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (K.A.); (E.J.L.); (S.S.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (K.A.); (E.J.L.); (S.S.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Fax: +82-538104769
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Ahmad SS, Younis K, Philippe J, Aschner M, Khan H. Strategic approaches to target the enzymes using natural compounds for the management of Alzheimer's disease: A review. CNS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS-DRUG TARGETS 2021; 21:610-620. [PMID: 34382514 DOI: 10.2174/1871527320666210811160007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease. It is clinically characterized by memory loss and intellectual decrease, among other neurological deficits. The etiology of AD is not completely understood but includes amyloid plaques and intracellular helical filaments as well as neurofibrillary tangles with hyperphosphorylated tau protein. AD is also associated with alterations in amyloid processing genes, such as PSEN1 or PSEN2 and APP. The modulation immune system, cholesterol metabolism, and synaptic vesicle endocytosis have all been shown to remediate AD. In this review, enzymes such as AChE, BuChE, β-secretase, γ-secretase, MAO, and RAGE are discussed as potential targets for AD treatment. The aim of this review was to addresses the molecular mechanisms as well as various genetic factors in AD etiology. The use of natural compounds against these targets might be beneficial for the management of AD.
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- Syed Sayeed Ahmad
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan, 38541. Korea
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- Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, Integral University, Lucknow. India
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- Research Unit "Induced Resistance and Plant Bioprotection", EA 4707, SFR Condorcet FR CNRS 3417, Faculty of Sciences University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, PO Box 1039, 51687 Reims Cedex 2. France
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY 10461. United States
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- Department of Pharmacy, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan 23200. Pakistan
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Mejia-Gutierrez M, Vásquez-Paz BD, Fierro L, Maza JR. In Silico Repositioning of Dopamine Modulators with Possible Application to Schizophrenia: Pharmacophore Mapping, Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Analysis. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:14748-14764. [PMID: 34151057 PMCID: PMC8209794 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c05984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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We have performed theoretical calculations with 70 drugs that have been considered in 231 clinical trials as possible candidates to repurpose drugs for schizophrenia based on their interactions with the dopaminergic system. A hypothesis of shared pharmacophore features was formulated to support our calculations. To do so, we have used the crystal structure of the D2-like dopamine receptor in complex with risperidone, eticlopride, and nemonapride. Linagliptin, citalopram, flunarizine, sildenafil, minocycline, and duloxetine were the drugs that best fit with our model. Molecular docking calculations, molecular dynamics outcomes, blood-brain barrier penetration, and human intestinal absorption were studied and compared with the results. From the six drugs selected in the shared pharmacophore features input, flunarizine showed the best docking score with D2, D3, and D4 dopamine receptors and had high stability during molecular dynamics simulations. Flunarizine is a frequently used medication to treat migraines and vertigo. However, its antipsychotic properties have been previously hypothesized, particularly because of its possible ability to block the D2 dopamine receptors.
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- Melissa Mejia-Gutierrez
- Faculty
of Natural and Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry, and School
of Basic Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciences, Faculty of
Health, Laboratory and Research group - Pharmacology Univalle Group, Universidad del Valle, 25360 Cali, Colombia
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- Faculty
of Natural and Exact Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory
and Research group - Pharmacology Univalle Group, Universidad del Valle, 25360 Cali, Colombia
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- Faculty
of Health, School of Basic Sciences, Department of Physiological Sciencesh,
Laboratory and Research group - Pharmacology Univalle Group, Universidad del Valle, 25360 Cali, Colombia
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- Faculty
of Basic Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Laboratory and Research
group - Organic Chemistry and Biomedical Group, Universidad del Atlántico, 081001 Puerto Colombia, Colombia
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Ahmad SS, Khan MB, Ahmad K, Lim JH, Shaikh S, Lee EJ, Choi I. Biocomputational Screening of Natural Compounds against Acetylcholinesterase. Molecules 2021; 26:2641. [PMID: 33946559 PMCID: PMC8125523 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 04/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia and is characterized by irreversible and progressive neurodegeneration. Cholinergic dysfunction has been reported in AD, and several cholinesterase inhibitors, including natural compounds and synthetic analogs, have been developed to treat the disease. However, there is currently no treatment for AD, as most drug-like compounds have failed in clinical trials. Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is the target of most drugs used commercially to treat AD. This work focused on screening natural compounds obtained from the ZINC database (224, 205 compounds) against AChE to identify those possibly capable of enabling the management of AD. Indirubin and dehydroevodiamine were the best potential AChE inhibitors with free binding energies of -10.03 and -9.00 kcal/mol, respectively. The key residue (His447) of the active site of AChE was found to participate in complex interactions with these two molecules. Six H-bonds were involved in the 'indirubin-AChE' interaction and three H-bonds in the 'dehydroevodiamine-AChE' interaction. These compounds were predicted to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and to exhibit high levels of intestinal absorption. Furthermore, 'indirubin-AChE' and 'dehydroevodiamine-AChE' complexes were found to be stable, as determined by root mean square deviation (RMSD) during a 50 ns molecular dynamics simulation study. Based on the free binding energies and stabilities obtained by simulation studies, we recommend that experimental studies be undertaken on indirubin and dehydroevodiamine with a view towards their potential use as treatments for AD.
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- Syed Sayeed Ahmad
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (J.-H.L.); (S.S.); (E.-J.L.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea;
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- Centre for Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University, Puducherry 605014, India;
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- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea;
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (J.-H.L.); (S.S.); (E.-J.L.)
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (J.-H.L.); (S.S.); (E.-J.L.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea;
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (J.-H.L.); (S.S.); (E.-J.L.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea;
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea; (S.S.A.); (J.-H.L.); (S.S.); (E.-J.L.)
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea;
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Saha JK, Raihan MJ. The binding mechanism of ivermectin and levosalbutamol with spike protein of SARS-CoV-2. Struct Chem 2021; 32:1985-1992. [PMID: 33867777 PMCID: PMC8039806 DOI: 10.1007/s11224-021-01776-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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In this study, we have investigated the binding mechanism of two FDA-approved drugs (ivermectin and levosalbutamol) with the spike protein of SARs-CoV-2 using three different computational modeling techniques. Molecular docking results predict that ivermectin shows a large binding affinity for spike protein (− 9.0 kcal/mol) compared to levosalbutamol (− 4.1 kcal/mol). Ivermectin binds with LEU492, GLN493, GLY496, and TRY505 residues in the spike protein through hydrogen bonds and levosalbutamol binds with TYR453 and TYR505 residues. Using density functional theory (DFT) studies, we have calculated the binding energies between ivermectin and levosalbutamol with residues in spike protein which favor their binding are − 22.4 kcal/mol and − 21.08 kcal/mol, respectively. The natural bond orbital (NBO) charge analysis has been performed to estimate the amount of charge transfer that occurred by two drugs during interaction with residues. Molecular dynamics (MD) study confirms the stability of spike protein bound with ivermectin through RMSD and RMSF analyses. Three different computer modeling techniques reveal that ivermectin is more stable than levosalbutamol in the active site of spike protein where hACE2 binds. Therefore, ivermectin can be a suitable inhibitor for SARS-CoV-2 to enter into the human cell through hACE2.
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- Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, 1100 Bangladesh
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Cruz-Vicente P, Passarinha LA, Silvestre S, Gallardo E. Recent Developments in New Therapeutic Agents against Alzheimer and Parkinson Diseases: In-Silico Approaches. Molecules 2021; 26:2193. [PMID: 33920326 PMCID: PMC8069930 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26082193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Neurodegenerative diseases (ND), including Alzheimer's (AD) and Parkinson's Disease (PD), are becoming increasingly more common and are recognized as a social problem in modern societies. These disorders are characterized by a progressive neurodegeneration and are considered one of the main causes of disability and mortality worldwide. Currently, there is no existing cure for AD nor PD and the clinically used drugs aim only at symptomatic relief, and are not capable of stopping neurodegeneration. Over the last years, several drug candidates reached clinical trials phases, but they were suspended, mainly because of the unsatisfactory pharmacological benefits. Recently, the number of compounds developed using in silico approaches has been increasing at a promising rate, mainly evaluating the affinity for several macromolecular targets and applying filters to exclude compounds with potentially unfavorable pharmacokinetics. Thus, in this review, an overview of the current therapeutics in use for these two ND, the main targets in drug development, and the primary studies published in the last five years that used in silico approaches to design novel drug candidates for AD and PD treatment will be presented. In addition, future perspectives for the treatment of these ND will also be briefly discussed.
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- Pedro Cruz-Vicente
- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal;
- UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal;
- UCIBIO—Applied Molecular Biosciences Unit, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
- Laboratory of Pharmaco-Toxicology—UBIMedical, University of Beira Interior, 6200-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal;
- Laboratory of Pharmaco-Toxicology—UBIMedical, University of Beira Interior, 6200-001 Covilhã, Portugal
- CNC—Center for Neuroscience and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, 3004-504 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, 6201-001 Covilhã, Portugal;
- Laboratory of Pharmaco-Toxicology—UBIMedical, University of Beira Interior, 6200-001 Covilhã, Portugal
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Sinha M, Gupta A, Gupta S, Singh P, Pandit S, Chauhan SS, Parthasarathi R. Analogue discovery of safer alternatives to HCQ and CQ drugs for SAR-CoV-2 by computational design. Comput Biol Med 2021; 130:104222. [PMID: 33535144 PMCID: PMC7817420 DOI: 10.1016/j.compbiomed.2021.104222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2020] [Revised: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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COVID-19 outbreak poses a severe health emergency to the global community. Due to availability of limited data, the selection of an effective treatment is a challenge. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), a chloroquine (CQ) derivative administered for malaria and autoimmune diseases, has been shown to be effective against both Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV-1) and SARS-CoV-2. Apart from the known adverse effects of these drugs, recently the use of CQ and HCQ as a potential treatment for COVID-19 is under flux globally. In this study, we focused on identifying a more potent analogue of HCQ and CQ against the spike protein of SAR-CoV-2 that can act as an effective antiviral agent for COVID-19 treatment. Systematic pharmacokinetics, drug-likeness, basicity predictions, virtual screening and molecular dynamics analysis (200 ns) were carried out to predict the inhibition potential of the analogous compounds on the spike protein. This work identifies the six potential analogues, out of which two compounds, namely 1-[1-(6-Chloroquinolin-4-yl) piperidin-4-yl]piperidin-3-ol and (1R,2R)-2-N-(7-Chloroquinolin-4-yl)cyclohexane-1,2-diamine interact with the active site of the spike protein similar to HCQ and CQ respectively with augmented safety profile.
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- Meetali Sinha
- Computational Toxicology Facility, CSIR- Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Vishvigyan Bhavan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Computational Toxicology Facility, CSIR- Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Vishvigyan Bhavan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Computational Toxicology Facility, CSIR- Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Vishvigyan Bhavan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Computational Toxicology Facility, CSIR- Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Vishvigyan Bhavan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Computational Toxicology Facility, CSIR- Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Vishvigyan Bhavan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Computational Toxicology Facility, CSIR- Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Vishvigyan Bhavan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Computational Toxicology Facility, CSIR- Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Vishvigyan Bhavan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India,Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, Uttar Pradesh, India,Corresponding author. Computational Toxicology Facility, CSIR- Indian Institute of Toxicology Research, Vishvigyan Bhavan, 31, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow 226001, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Identification of Persuasive Antiviral Natural Compounds for COVID-19 by Targeting Endoribonuclease NSP15: A Structural-Bioinformatics Approach. Molecules 2020; 25:molecules25235657. [PMID: 33271751 PMCID: PMC7729992 DOI: 10.3390/molecules25235657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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SARS-CoV-2 is a positive-stranded RNA virus that bundles its genomic material as messenger-sense RNA in infectious virions and replicates these genomes through RNA intermediates. Several virus-encoded nonstructural proteins play a key role during the viral life cycle. Endoribonuclease NSP15 is vital for the replication and life cycle of the virus, and is thus considered a compelling druggable target. Here, we performed a combination of multiscoring virtual screening and molecular docking of a library of 1624 natural compounds (Nuclei of Bioassays, Ecophysiology and Biosynthesis of Natural Products (NuBBE) database) on the active sites of NSP15 (PDB:6VWW). After sequential high-throughput screening by LibDock and GOLD, docking optimization by CDOCKER, and final scoring by calculating binding energies, top-ranked compounds NuBBE-1970 and NuBBE-242 were further investigated via an indepth molecular-docking and molecular-dynamics simulation of 60 ns, which revealed that the binding of these two compounds with active site residues of NSP15 was sufficiently strong and stable. The findings strongly suggest that further optimization and clinical investigations of these potent compounds may lead to effective SARS-CoV-2 treatment.
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Ren S, Wei Y, Wang R, Wei S, Wen J, Yang T, Chen X, Wu S, Jing M, Li H, Wang M, Zhao Y. Rutaecarpine Ameliorates Ethanol-Induced Gastric Mucosal Injury in Mice by Modulating Genes Related to Inflammation, Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:600295. [PMID: 33324227 PMCID: PMC7726440 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.600295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background: Rutaecarpine (RUT), a major quinazolino carboline alkaloid compound from the dry unripe fruit Tetradium ruticarpum (A. Juss.) T. G. Hartley, has various pharmacological effects. The aim of this present study was to investigate the potential gastroprotective effect of rutaecarpine on ethanol-induced acute gastric mucosal injury in mice and associated molecular mechanisms, such as activating Nrf2 and Bcl-2 via PI3K/AKT signaling pathway and inhibiting NF-κB. Methods: Gastric ulcer index and histopathology was carried out to determine the efficacy of RUT in gastric ulceration, and the content of SOD, GSH in serum and CAT, MDA, MPO, TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β in tissue were measured by kits. Besides, in order to illustrate the potential inflammatory, oxidative, and apoptotic perturbations, the mRNA levels of NF-κB p65, PI3K, AKT, Nrf2, Nqo1, HO-1, Bcl-2 and Bax were analyzed. In addition, the protein expression of NF-κB p65 and Nrf2 in cytoplasm and nucleus, AKT, p-AKT, Bcl-2 Bax and Caspase 3 were analyzed for further verification. Finally, immunofluorescence analysis was performed to further verify nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65. Results: Current data strongly demonstrated that RUT alleviated the gross gastric damage, ulcer index and the histopathology damage caused by ethanol. RUT inhibited the expression and nuclear translocation of NF-κB p65 and the expression of its downstream signals, such as TNF-α, IL-6, IL-1β and MPO. Immunofluorescence analysis also verifies the result. In the context of oxidative stress, RUT improved the antioxidant milieu by remarkably upregulating the expression Nqo1 and HO-1 with activating Nrf2, and could remarkably upregulate antioxidant SOD, GSH, CAT and downregulate levels of MDA. Additionally, RUT activate the expression of Bcl-2 and inhibited the expression of downstream signals Bax and Caspase 3 to promote gastric cellular survival. These were confirmed by RUT activation of the PI3K/AKT pathway manifested by enhanced expression of PI3K and promotion of AKT phosphorylation. Conclusion: Taken together, these results strongly demonstrated that RUT exerted a gastroprotective effect against gastric mucosal injury induced by ethanol. The underlying mechanism might be associated with the improvement of anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation and anti-apoptosis system.
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- Sichen Ren
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.,Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.,Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Integrative Medical Center, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.,Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
| | - Jianxia Wen
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.,Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
| | - Tao Yang
- Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.,School of Clinical Medicine, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China
| | - Xing Chen
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.,Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
| | - Shihua Wu
- School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, China.,Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
| | - Manyi Jing
- Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
| | - Haotian Li
- Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
| | - Min Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
| | - Yanling Zhao
- Department of Pharmacy, The Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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