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Jairajpuri DS, Mohammad T, Hussain A, Amir S, Fatima U, AlAjmi MF, Yadav DK, Hassan MI. An integrated docking and molecular dynamics simulation approach to discover potential inhibitors of activin receptor-like kinase 1. J Mol Recognit 2024; 37:e3069. [PMID: 38053481 DOI: 10.1002/jmr.3069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Activin receptor-like kinase 1 (ALK1) is a transmembrane receptor involved in crucial signaling pathways associated with angiogenesis and vascular development. Inhibition of ALK1 signaling has emerged as a promising therapeutic strategy for various angiogenesis-related diseases, including cancer and hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. This study aimed to investigate the potential of phytoconstituents as inhibitors of ALK1 using a combined approach of virtual screening and molecular dynamics (MDs) simulations. Phytoconstituents from the IMPPAT 2.0 database underwent virtual screening to identify potential inhibitors of ALK1. The compounds were initially filtered based on physicochemical parameters, following Lipinski's rules and the PAINS filter. Subsequently, compounds demonstrating high binding affinities in docking analysis were further analyzed. Additional assessments, including ADMET, PAINS, and PASS evaluations, were conducted to identify more potent hits. Through interaction analysis, a phytoconstituent, Candidine, exhibited appreciable affinity and specific interactions with the ALK1 active site. To validate the results, MD simulations and principal components analysis were performed. The MD simulations demonstrated that Candidine stabilized the ALK1 structure and reduced conformational fluctuations. In conclusion, Candidine shows promising potential as binding partners of ALK1. These findings provide a foundation for further exploration and development of Candidine as a lead molecule for therapeutic interventions targeting ALK1-associated diseases.
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- Deeba Shamim Jairajpuri
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
- Arontier Co., Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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Hakami MA, Alotaibi BS, Alkhalil SS, Anwar S, Jairajpuri DS, Hazazi A, Alsulami MO, Jawaid T, Yadav DK, Almasoudi HH. Exploring the promising potential of noscapine for cancer and neurodegenerative disease therapy through inhibition of integrin-linked kinase-1. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 262:130146. [PMID: 38365140 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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Integrin-linked kinase (ILK), a β1-integrin cytoplasmic domain interacting protein, supports multi-protein complex formation. ILK-1 is involved in neurodegenerative diseases by promoting neuro-inflammation. On the other hand, its overexpression induces epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), which is a major hallmark of cancer and activates various factors associated with a tumorigenic phenotype. Thus, ILK-1 is considered as an attractive therapeutic target. We investigated the binding affinity and ILK-1 inhibitory potential of noscapine (NP) using spectroscopic and docking approaches followed by enzyme inhibition activity. A strong binding affinity of NP was measured for the ILK-1 with estimated Ksv (M-1) values of 1.9 × 105, 3.6 × 105, and 4.0 × 105 and ∆G0 values (kcal/mol) -6.19554, -7.8557 and -8.51976 at 298 K, 303 K, and 305 K, respectively. NP binds to ILK-1 with a docking score of -6.6 kcal/mol and forms strong interactions with active-site pocket residues (Lys220, Arg323, and Asp339). The binding constant for the interaction of NP to ILK-1 was 1.04 × 105 M-1, suggesting strong affinity and excellent ILK-1 inhibitory potential (IC50 of ∼5.23μM). Conformational dynamics of ILK-1 were also studied in the presence of NP. We propose that NP presumably inhibits ILK-1-mediated phosphorylation of various downstream signalling pathways that are involved in cancer cell survival and neuroinflammation.
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- Mohammed Ageeli Hakami
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al-Quwayiyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al-Quwayiyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Shaqra University, Al-Quwayiyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Security Forces Hospital Program, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics, Central Military Laboratory and Blood Bank, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh 13317, Saudi Arabia
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- Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia.
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Fathima A F, Khan I, Irfhan N M, Ahmed N Z, Anwar N, Khan MS, Yadav DK, Shamsi S, Shamsi A. In vitro and Ex vivo study targeting the development of a Lavandula stoechas L. ( Ustukhuddūs) loaded Unani Transdermal patch: Implication of Unani Medicine in the treatment of Nisyan (Dementia). Heliyon 2024; 10:e25284. [PMID: 38322847 PMCID: PMC10845912 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Ustukhuddūs (Lavandula stoechas L.) has been extensively used orally and topically in treating various neurological disorders, including dementia. The optimum potential of traditional dosage forms of Ustukhuddūs is limited for various reasons. Transdermal drug delivery system (TDDS) is a novel means of drug delivery and is known to overcome the drawbacks associated with traditional dosage forms. The current study aimed at fabricating and evaluating Ustukhuddūs hydro-alcoholic extract (UHAE) and essential oil (UEO) loaded matrix-type transdermal patches having a combination of hydrophilic - hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) and hydrophobic - ethyl cellulose (EC) polymers. ATR-FTIR, DSC, XRD, and SEM analysis were carried out to study drug-polymer interactions, confirming the formation of developed patches and drug compatibility with excipients. We assessed the fabricated patches to evaluate their physicochemical properties, in vitro drug release, and permeation characteristics via ex vivo experiments. The physicochemical characteristics of patches showcased the development of good and stable films with clarity, smoothness, homogeneity, optimum flexibility and free from causing skin irritancy or sensitization. In vitro drug release and ex vivo permeation profile of developed patches were evaluated employing Franz diffusion cells. UHAE and UEO patches exhibited a cumulative drug release of 81.61 and 85.24 %, respectively, in a sustained-release manner and followed non-Fickian release mechanisms. The ex vivo permeation data revealed 66.82 % and 76.41 % of drug permeated from UHAE and UEO patches, respectively. The current research suggests that the formulated patches are more suitable for TDDS and hold potential significance in the treatment of dementia, contributing to enhanced patient compliance, thereby highlighting the implication of Unani Medicine in Nisyan (Dementia) treatment.
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- Farhath Fathima A
- Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Chennai, 600013, India
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- National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru, 560091, India
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- Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Regional Research Institute of Unani Medicine, Chennai, 600013, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru, 560091, India
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- Centre of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates
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Joseph DT, Bajpai M, Yadav DK, Sharma S, Anand S, Khan MA. Plasma GDNF levels in spinal dysraphism and its relation with neurological impairment in children: A point of care study. J Pediatr Urol 2024; 20:46.e1-46.e8. [PMID: 37858511 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpurol.2023.09.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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AIMS GDNF plays a crucial role in the stimulation of recovery, neuroplasticity and synaptic reorganization after spinal cord injury providing neuroprotection and neuroregeneration. Plasma GDNF levels are upregulated in cases of spina bifida owing to the intrauterine damage of the exposed spinal cord. Our aim was to compare the plasma GDNF levels in patients of spina bifida with non-spina bifida cases and assess the correlation with neurological impairment at one year of follow up. METHODS Single centre prospective analysis of cases of spina bifida from 2020 to 2022 at presentation and after one year of follow up post-surgery. Cases with hernia and hydrocele without any other disorders were recruited into the control group. Plasma GDNF levels were assessed with immunoassay kits and compared with neurological involvement. RESULTS 85 cases were included in the study. GDNF levels were elevated in cases compared to controls (mean 6.62 vs 1.76) with significant p value (<0.01). Same was observed for open and closed defects (mean 7.63 vs 4.86: p < 0.01). At follow up of 52 cases post-surgery cases with neurogenic bladder with abnormal urodynamic studies, sphincter involvement and motor impairment had significantly elevated baseline levels of GDNF compared with those who did not have this neurological impairment (p < 0.01). DISCUSSION The neurotrophic factor up-regulation can reflect an endogenous attempt at neuroprotection against the biochemical and molecular cascades triggered by the spinal cord damage. This upregulation can be represented as important biochemical markers of severe spinal cord damage and can be associated with severity of spine injury in MMC patients. Our results are in keeping with these findings, that, there were increased levels of plasma GDNF levels in cases of spinal dysraphism compared to control population. Also, the type of lesion reflecting the severity whether a closed or an open dysraphism, showed significant difference in levels between them suggesting, yet again, more damage in open defect as expected. The levels were higher with involvement of bladder, sphincter and lower limb power. CONCLUSION There is significant elevation of plasma GDNF levels in cases of spina bifida and this elevation is proportional to the degree of spinal damage and hence the neurological impairment. GDNF levels are a good predictor for assessing the severity of the lesion and thus the outcome in these cases. Additional prospective and long-term studies with a larger cohort are needed for a better understanding of neurotrophin pattern modulation in MMC.
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- Delona Treesa Joseph
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India.
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- Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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Furkan M, Khan MS, Shahwan M, Hassan N, Yadav DK, Anwar S, Khan RH, Shamsi A. Identifying repurposed drugs as potential inhibitors of Apolipoprotein E: A bioinformatics approach to target complex diseases associated with lipid metabolism and neurodegeneration. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129167. [PMID: 38176507 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2024]
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Apolipoprotein E (ApoE), a pivotal contributor to lipid metabolism and neurodegenerative disorders, emerges as an attractive target for therapeutic intervention. Within this study, we deployed an integrated in-silico strategy, harnessing structure-based virtual screening, to identify potential compounds from DrugBank database. Employing molecular docking, we unveil initial hits by evaluating their binding efficiency with ApoE. This first tier of screening narrows our focus to compounds that exhibit a strong propensity to bind with ApoE. Further, a detailed interaction analysis was carried out to explore the binding patterns of the selected hits towards the ApoE binding site. The selected compounds were then evaluated for the biological properties in PASS analysis, which showed anti-neurodegenerative properties. Building upon this foundation, we delve deeper, employing all-atom molecular dynamics (MD) simulations extending over an extensive 500 ns. In particular, Ergotamine and Dihydroergocristine emerge as noteworthy candidates, binding to ApoE in a competitive mode. This intriguing binding behavior positions these compounds as potential candidates warranting further analysis in the pursuit of novel therapeutics targeting complex diseases associated with lipid metabolism and neurodegeneration. This approach holds the promise of catalyzing advancements in therapeutic intervention for complex disorders, thereby reporting a meaningful pace towards improved healthcare outcomes.
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- Mohammad Furkan
- Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
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- Center for Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates; Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates.
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- Center for Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates; Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates.
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- Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Center for Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates.
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Shamsi A, Khan MS, Altwaijry N, Hassan N, Shahwan M, Yadav DK. Targeting PDE4A for therapeutic potential: exploiting drug repurposing approach through virtual screening and molecular dynamics. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2024:1-13. [PMID: 38287492 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2024.2308764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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cAMP-specific 3',5'-cyclic phosphodiesterase 4 A (PDE4A) holds a pivotal role in modulating intracellular levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP). Targeting PDE4A with novel therapeutic agents shows promise in addressing neurological disorders (e.g. Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases), mood disorders (depression, anxiety), inflammatory conditions (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), and even cancer. In this study, we present a comprehensive approach that integrates virtual screening and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to identify potential inhibitors of PDE4A from the existing pool of FDA-approved drugs. The initial compound selection was conducted focusing on binding affinity scores, which led to the identification of several high-affinity compounds with potential PDE4A binding properties. From the refined selection process, two promising compounds, Fluspirilene and Dihydroergocristine, emerged as strong candidates, displaying substantial affinity and specificity for the PDE4A binding site. Interaction analysis provided robust evidence of their binding capabilities. To gain deeper insights into the dynamic behavior of Fluspirilene and Dihydroergocristine in complex with PDE4A, we conducted 300 ns MD simulations, principal components analysis (PCA), and free energy landscape (FEL) analysis. These analyses revealed that Fluspirilene and Dihydroergocristine binding stabilized the PDE4A structure and induced minimal conformational changes, highlighting their potential as potent binders. In conclusion, our study systematically explores repurposing existing FDA-approved drugs as PDE4A inhibitors through a comprehensive virtual screening pipeline. The identified compounds, Fluspirilene and Dihydroergocristine, exhibit a strong affinity for PDE4A, displaying characteristics that support their suitability for further development as potential therapeutic agents for conditions associated with PDE4A dysfunction.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Anas Shamsi
- Center for Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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Jairajpuri DS, Mohammad T, Hussain A, Alajmi MF, Yadav DK, Hassan MI. Identification of High-Affinity Inhibitors of TANK-Binding Kinase 1 (TBK1): A Promising Frontier for Controlling Inflammatory Signaling in Cancer. Discov Med 2024; 36:129-139. [PMID: 38273753 DOI: 10.24976/discov.med.202436180.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND TANK-binding kinase 1 (TBK1) is an important serine/threonine kinase involved in inflammatory signaling pathways, influencing cellular processes such as proliferation, programmed cell death, autophagy, and immune response regulation. Dysregulation of TBK1 has been linked to cancer progression and neurodegenerative disorders, making it an attractive target for therapeutic development. This study aimed to identify potential TBK1 inhibitors using a structure-based virtual screening approach. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive screening of the ZINC database to identify compounds with high binding affinity for TBK1, employing molecular docking as the primary selection criterion. The top candidates were then subjected to extensive 200 ns molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to assess the conformational dynamics of TBK1 and the stability of the protein-ligand complexes, with a focus on ZINC02095133 and ZINC02130647. RESULTS The findings revealed that TBK1 forms stable complexes with ZINC02095133 and ZINC02130647, demonstrating consistent interactions throughout the MD simulations. This suggests that these compounds hold promise as potential lead molecules for future therapies targeting TBK1. CONCLUSIONS This study identifies ZINC02095133 and ZINC02130647 as promising TBK1 inhibitors with therapeutic potential. However, further experimental validation and optimization are required to develop novel inhibitors for diseased conditions associated with TBK1 signaling. These findings pave the way for future investigations into the clinical utility of these compounds in combating TBK1-related pathologies.
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- Deeba Shamim Jairajpuri
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Bahrain
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, 110025, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmacognosy College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 12572 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacognosy College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, 12572 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, 21564 Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, 110025, New Delhi, India
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Alharbi B, Alnajjar LI, Alhassan HH, Khan S, Jawaid T, Abdullaev BS, Alshammari N, Yadav DK, Adnan M, Shamsi A. Identification of mitogen-activated protein kinase 7 inhibitors from natural products: Combined virtual screening and dynamic simulation studies. J Mol Recognit 2024; 37:e3067. [PMID: 37956676 DOI: 10.1002/jmr.3067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Mitogen-activated protein kinase 7 (MAPK7) is a serine/threonine protein kinase that belongs to the MAPK family and plays a vital role in various cellular processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation, gene transcription, apoptosis, metabolism, and cell survival. The elevated expression of MAPK7 has been associated with the onset and progression of multiple aggressive tumors in humans, underscoring the potential of targeting MAPK7 pathways in therapeutic research. This pursuit holds promise for the advancement of anticancer drug development by developing potential MAPK7 inhibitors. To look for potential MAPK7 inhibitors, we exploited structure-based virtual screening of natural products from the ZINC database. First, the Lipinski rule of five criteria was used to filter a large library of ~90,000 natural compounds, followed by ADMET and pan-assay interference compounds (PAINS) filters. Then, top hits were chosen based on their strong binding affinity as determined by molecular docking. Further, interaction analysis was performed to find effective and specific compounds that can precisely bind to the binding pocket of MAPK7. Consequently, two compounds, ZINC12296700 and ZINC02123081, exhibited significant binding affinity and demonstrated excellent drug-like properties. All-atom molecular dynamics simulations for 200 ns confirmed the stability of MAPK7-ZINC12296700 and MAPK7-ZINC02123081 docked complexes. According to the molecular mechanics Poisson-Boltzmann surface area investigation, the binding affinities of both complexes were considerable. Overall, the result suggests that ZINC12296700 and ZINC02123081 might be used as promising leads to develop novel MAPK7 inhibitors. Since these compounds would interfere with the kinase activity of MAPK7, therefore, may be implemented to control cell growth and proliferation in cancer after required validations.
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- Bandar Alharbi
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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- South African Medical Research Council, Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit, Faculty of Health Science, School of Pathology, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Al Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Strategic Development, Innovation and Research, New Uzbekistan University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Department of Oncology, School of Medicine, Central Asian University, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Ha'il, Ha'il, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Incheon, South Korea
- Arontier Co., Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Ha'il, Ha'il, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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Shamsi A, Furkan M, Khan RH, Khan MS, Shahwan M, Yadav DK. Comprehensive insight into the molecular interaction of rutin with human transferrin: Implication of natural compounds in neurodegenerative diseases. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126643. [PMID: 37657585 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Neurodegeneration, a process of irreversible neuronal damage, is characterized by a damaged neuronal structure and function. The interplay between various proteins maintains homeostasis of essential metals in the brain, shielding neurons from degeneration; human transferrin (Htf) is essential in maintaining iron homeostasis. Any disruption in iron homeostasis results in the development of neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) and their pathology, mainly Alzheimer's disease (AD). Rutin is a known compound for its neuroprotective effects. In this work, we deciphered the binding of rutin with Htf in a bid to understand the interaction mechanism. The results of fluorescence and UV-vis spectroscopy demonstrated strong interaction between rutin and Htf. The enthalpy change (∆H°) and entropy change (∆S°) analysis demonstrated hydrophobic interactions as the prevalent forces. The binding mechanism of rutin was further assessed atomistically by molecular docking and extensive 200 ns molecular dynamic simulation (MD) studies; molecular docking showed binding of rutin within Htf's binding pocket. MD results suggested that binding of rutin to Htf does not cause significant structural switching or disruption of the protein's native packing. Overall, the study deciphers the binding of rutin with hTf, delineating the binding mechanism and providing a platform to use rutin in NDs therapeutics.
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- Anas Shamsi
- Center for Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
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- Center for Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates.
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- Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea.
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Shahwan M, Anwar S, Yadav DK, Khan MS, Shamsi A. Experimental and Computational Insights into the Molecular Interactions between Human Transferrin and Apigenin: Implications of Natural Compounds in Targeting Neuroinflammation. ACS Omega 2023; 8:46967-46976. [PMID: 38107922 PMCID: PMC10719914 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023]
Abstract
Neuroinflammation plays a vital role in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathogenesis and other neurodegenerative disorders (NDs). Presently, only symptomatic treatments are available and no disease-modifying drugs are available for AD and other NDs. Thus, targeting AD-associated neuroinflammation with anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants has recently been given much focus. Now, flavonoids are being increasingly investigated as therapeutic agents to treat inflammation; apigenin has a neuroprotective effect. Iron dyshomeostasis plays a key role in sustaining the neuroinflammatory phenotype, highlighting the importance of maintaining iron balance, in which human transferrin (HTF) plays a vital role in this aspect. Herein, we explored the binding and dynamics of the HTF-apigenin complex using multifaceted computational and experimental approaches. Molecular docking revealed that apigenin occupies the iron-binding pocket of HTF, forming hydrogen bonds with critical residues Arg475 and Thr686. Molecular dynamics simulations deciphered a dynamic view of the HTF-apigenin complex's behavior (300 ns) and suggested that the complex maintained a relatively stable conformation. The results of spectroscopic observations delineated significant binding of apigenin with HTF and stable HTF-apigenin complex formation. The observed binding mechanism and conformational stability could pave the way for developing novel therapeutic strategies to target neuroinflammation by apigenin in the context of iron homeostasis.
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- Moyad Shahwan
- Center
for Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab
Emirates
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- Centre
for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- College
of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine
and Science, Incheon 21565, Republic
of Korea
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- Department
of Biochemistry, College of Science, King
Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Center
for Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab
Emirates
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Hassan MI, Anjum D, Mohammad T, Alam M, Khan MS, Shahwan M, Shamsi A, Yadav DK. Integrated virtual screening and MD simulation study to discover potential inhibitors of Lyn-kinase: targeting cancer therapy. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023; 41:10558-10568. [PMID: 36495308 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2022.2154849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
Tyrosine-protein kinase Lyn (LynK) has emerged as one of the most attractive therapeutic targets for cancer and diabetes. In this study, we used a multistep virtual screening process of natural compounds to discover potential inhibitors of LynK from the IMPPAT database. The primary filters were based on Lipinski rules, ADMET properties, and PAINS patterns. Then, binding affinities and interaction analyses were carried out for the high-affinity selectivity of the compounds towards LynK. Eventually, two natural compounds, Glabrene and Lactupicrin, were identified with high affinity and specificity for the LynK-binding pocket. Both compounds exhibited drug-like properties, as predicted by ADMET analysis and physicochemical parameters. The molecular dynamics (MD) simulation study revealed that these compounds bind to the ATP-binding pocket of LynK and interact with functionally significant residues with stability without inducing any significant structural changes to the protein. Ultimately, the identified compounds may be regarded as promising LynK inhibitors and can be used as lead molecules in the drug development against LynK-related diseases.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Md Imtaiyaz Hassan
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Computer Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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Khan MS, Furkan M, Shahwan M, Yadav DK, Anwar S, Khan RH, Shamsi A. Investigating molecular interactions between human transferrin and resveratrol through a unified experimental and computational approach: Role of natural compounds in Alzheimer's disease therapeutics. Amino Acids 2023; 55:1923-1935. [PMID: 37926707 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-023-03355-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
Abstract
Disruptions to iron metabolism and iron homeostasis have emerged as significant contributors to the development and progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Human transferrin plays a key part in maintaining iron equilibrium throughout the body, highlighting its importance in AD. Many plant-derived compounds and dietary constituents show promise for preventing AD. Polyphenols that are abundant in fruits, vegetables, teas, coffee, and herbs possess neuroprotective attributes. Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol present in various plant sources like grapes, berries, peanuts, and red wine that has garnered research interest due to its wide range of biological activities. Notably, resveratrol exhibits neuroprotective effects that may help prevent or treat AD through multiple mechanisms. In the present study, we employed a combination of molecular docking and all-atom molecular dynamic simulations (MD) along with experimental approaches to unravel the intricate interactions between transferrin and resveratrol deciphering the binding mechanism. Through molecular docking analysis, it was determined that resveratrol occupies the iron binding pocket of transferrin. Furthermore, MD simulations provided a more profound insight into the stability and conformational dynamics of the complex suggesting that the binding of resveratrol introduced localized flexibility, while maintaining overall stability. The spectroscopic observations yielded clear evidence of substantial binding between resveratrol and transferrin, confirming the computational findings. The identified binding mechanism and conformational stability hold potential for advancing the development of innovative therapeutic approaches targeting AD through resveratrol, particularly concerning iron homeostasis. These insights serve as a platform for considering the natural compounds in the realm of AD therapeutics.
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- Mohd Shahnawaz Khan
- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
- Center for Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
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- Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Interdisciplinary Biotechnology Unit, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India
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- Center for Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.
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Goswami T, Yadav DK, Bhatt H, Kaur G, Ghosh HN. Temperature dependent charge carrier dynamics in 2D ternary Cu2MoS4 nanoflakes: An effect of electron-phonon coupling. J Chem Phys 2023; 159:174705. [PMID: 37921251 DOI: 10.1063/5.0165985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023] Open
Abstract
Two-dimensional transition metal chalcogenides (2D TMCs) like MoS2, WS2 etc., have established significant dominance in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology, owing to their unique properties like strong light-matter interaction, high carrier mobility, large photo-responsivity etc. Despite the widespread utilization of these binary TMCs, their potential in the advancement of the optoelectronic research is limited due to the constraints in band tuning and charge carrier lifetime. To overcome these limitations, ternary transition metal chalcogenides have emerged as promising alternatives. Although, the optical properties of these materials have never been explored properly. Herein, we have investigated one such promising member of this group, Cu2MoS4 (CMS) using both steady state and time-resolved spectroscopic techniques. The material exhibits a broad range of visible light absorption, peaking at 576 nm. Photoluminescence spectroscopy confirmed the presence of both band gap emission and trap state-mediated emissions. Transient absorption spectroscopy unraveled the excited state charge carrier dynamics of CMS in sub-ps timescale, upon irradiation of visible light. We found significant influence of the trap mediated recombination, while Auger process being dominant at high charge density. We extended our study in a wide temperature range (5-300 K), which reveals the impact of electron-phonon coupling strength on the band gap and charge carrier dynamics of this material. This detailed study would draw more attention toward the unexplored optical properties of ternary 2D chalcogenides and will open new avenues for the construction of 2D material-based optical devices.
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- Tanmay Goswami
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752050, India
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Yadav M, Kumar Singh D, Kumar Yadav D, Kumar Sonkar P, Gupta R, Ganesan V. Enhanced Four-Electron Selective Oxygen Reduction Reaction at Carbon-Nanotube-Supported Sulfonic-Acid-Functionalized Copper Phthalocyanine. Chemphyschem 2023; 24:e202300117. [PMID: 37464546 DOI: 10.1002/cphc.202300117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
Abstract
In the present work, the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is explored in an acidic medium with two different catalytic supports (multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and nitrogen-doped multi-walled carbon nanotubes (NMWCNTs)) and two different catalysts (copper phthalocyanine (CuPc) and sulfonic acid functionalized CuPc (CuPc-SO3 - )). The composite, NMWCNTs-CuPc-SO3 - exhibits high ORR activity (assessed based on the onset potential (0.57 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode) and Tafel slope) in comparison to the other composites. Rotating ring disc electrode (RRDE) studies demonstrate a highly selective four-electron ORR (less than 2.5 % H2 O2 formation) at the NMWCNTs-CuPc-SO3 - . The synergistic effect of the catalyst support (NMWCNTs) and sulfonic acid functionalization of the catalyst (in CuPc-SO3 - ) increase the efficiency and selectivity of the ORR at the NMWCNTs-CuPc-SO3 - . The catalyst activity of NMWCNTs-CuPc-SO3 - has been compared with many reported materials and found to be better than several catalysts. NMWCNTs-CuPc-SO3 - shows high tolerance for methanol and very small deviation in the onset potential (10 mV) between the linear sweep voltammetry responses recorded before and after 3000 cyclic voltammetry cycles, demonstrating exceptional durability. The high durability is attributed to the stabilization of CuPc-SO3 - by the additional coordination with nitrogen (Cu-Nx ) present on the surface of NMWCNTs.
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- Mamta Yadav
- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, UP, India
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- Department of Chemistry, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, UP, India
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- Department of Chemistry, M. M. Mahila College, Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara, 802301, Bihar, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, UP, India
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Alam A, Khan MS, Mathur Y, Sulaimani MN, Farooqui N, Ahmad SF, Nadeem A, Yadav DK, Mohammad T. Structure-based identification of potential inhibitors of ribosomal protein S6 kinase 1, targeting cancer therapy: a combined docking and molecular dynamics simulations approach. J Biomol Struct Dyn 2023:1-12. [PMID: 37365756 DOI: 10.1080/07391102.2023.2228912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
Abstract
Ribosomal protein S6 kinase 1 (S6K1), commonly known as P70-S6 kinase 1 (p70S6), is a key protein kinase involved in cellular signaling pathways that regulate cell growth, proliferation, and metabolism. Its significant role is reported in the PIK3/mTOR signaling pathway and is associated with various complex diseases, including diabetes, obesity, and different types of cancer. Due to its involvement in various physiological and pathological conditions, S6K1 is considered as an attractive target for drug design and discovery. One way to target S6K1 is by developing small molecule inhibitors that specifically bind to its ATP-binding site, preventing its activation and thus inhibiting downstream signaling pathways necessary for cell growth and survival. In this study, we have conducted a multitier virtual screening of a pool of natural compounds to identify potential S6K1 inhibitors. We performed molecular docking on IMPPAT 2.0 library and selected top hits based on their binding affinity, ligand efficiency, and specificity towards S6K1. The selected hits were further assessed based on different filters of drug-likeliness where two compounds (Hecogenin and Glabrene) were identified as potential leads for S6K1 inhibition. Both compounds showed appreciable affinity, ligand efficiency and specificity towards S6K1 binding pocket, drug-like properties, and stable protein-ligand complexes in molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. Finally, our study has suggested that Hecogenin and Glabrene can be potential S6K1 inhibitors which are presumably implicated in the therapeutic management of associated diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and varying types of cancer.Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma.
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- Afsar Alam
- Department of Computer Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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Singh DD, Kim Y, Choi SA, Han I, Yadav DK. Clinical Significance of MicroRNAs, Long Non-Coding RNAs, and CircRNAs in Cardiovascular Diseases. Cells 2023; 12:1629. [PMID: 37371099 DOI: 10.3390/cells12121629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
Based on recent research, the non-coding genome is essential for controlling genes and genetic programming during development, as well as for health and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The microRNAs (miRNAs), lncRNAs (long ncRNAs), and circRNAs (circular RNAs) with significant regulatory and structural roles make up approximately 99% of the human genome, which does not contain proteins. Non-coding RNAs (ncRNA) have been discovered to be essential novel regulators of cardiovascular risk factors and cellular processes, making them significant prospects for advanced diagnostics and prognosis evaluation. Cases of CVDs are rising due to limitations in the current therapeutic approach; most of the treatment options are based on the coding transcripts that encode proteins. Recently, various investigations have shown the role of nc-RNA in the early diagnosis and treatment of CVDs. Furthermore, the development of novel diagnoses and treatments based on miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs could be more helpful in the clinical management of patients with CVDs. CVDs are classified into various types of heart diseases, including cardiac hypertrophy (CH), heart failure (HF), rheumatic heart disease (RHD), acute coronary syndrome (ACS), myocardial infarction (MI), atherosclerosis (AS), myocardial fibrosis (MF), arrhythmia (ARR), and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Here, we discuss the biological and clinical importance of miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs and their expression profiles and manipulation of non-coding transcripts in CVDs, which will deliver an in-depth knowledge of the role of ncRNAs in CVDs for progressing new clinical diagnosis and treatment.
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- Desh Deepak Singh
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur 303002, India
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Pediatric Clinical Neuroscience Center, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Applied Plasma Medicine Center, Department of Plasma Biodisplay, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon 21924, Republic of Korea
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Singh DD, Lee HJ, Yadav DK. Recent Clinical Advances on Long Non-Coding RNAs in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer. Cells 2023; 12:cells12040674. [PMID: 36831341 PMCID: PMC9955037 DOI: 10.3390/cells12040674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
Abstract
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a more aggressive type of breast cancer due to its heterogeneity and complex molecular mechanisms. TNBC has a high risk for metastasis, and it is difficult to manage clinical conditions of the patients. Various investigations are being conducted to overcome these challenges using RNA, DNA, and proteins for early diagnosis and treatment. Recently, long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have emerged as a novel target to treat the multistep process of TNBC. LncRNAs regulate epigenetic expression levels, cell proliferation and apoptosis, and tumour invasiveness and metastasis. Thus, lncRNA-based early diagnosis and treatment options could be helpful, especially for patients with severe TNBC. lncRNAs are expressed in a highly specific manner in cells and tissues and are involved in TNBC progression and development. lncRNAs could be used as sensitive and specific targets for diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients with TNBC. Therefore, the exploration of novel diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers is of extreme importance. Here, we discuss the molecular advances on lncRNA regulation of TNBC and lncRNA-based early diagnosis, treatment, and drug resistance.
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- Desh Deepak Singh
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur 303002, India
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Bionano Technology, Gachon University, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (H.-J.L.); (D.K.Y.)
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Singh DD, Han I, Choi EH, Yadav DK. A Clinical Update on SARS-CoV-2: Pathology and Development of Potential Inhibitors. Curr Issues Mol Biol 2023; 45:400-433. [PMID: 36661514 PMCID: PMC9857284 DOI: 10.3390/cimb45010028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/01/2023] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome) is highly infectious and causes severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (SARD), immune suppression, and multi-organ failure. For SARS-CoV-2, only supportive treatment options are available, such as oxygen supportive therapy, ventilator support, antibiotics for secondary infections, mineral and fluid treatment, and a significant subset of repurposed effective drugs. Viral targeted inhibitors are the most suitable molecules, such as ACE2 (angiotensin-converting enzyme-2) and RBD (receptor-binding domain) protein-based inhibitors, inhibitors of host proteases, inhibitors of viral proteases 3CLpro (3C-like proteinase) and PLpro (papain-like protease), inhibitors of replicative enzymes, inhibitors of viral attachment of SARS-CoV-2 to the ACE2 receptor and TMPRSS2 (transmembrane serine proteinase 2), inhibitors of HR1 (Heptad Repeat 1)-HR2 (Heptad Repeat 2) interaction at the S2 protein of the coronavirus, etc. Targeting the cathepsin L proteinase, peptide analogues, monoclonal antibodies, and protein chimaeras as RBD inhibitors interferes with the spike protein's ability to fuse to the membrane. Targeting the cathepsin L proteinase, peptide analogues, monoclonal antibodies, and protein chimaeras as RBD inhibitors interferes with the spike protein's ability to fuse to the membrane. Even with the tremendous progress made, creating effective drugs remains difficult. To develop COVID-19 treatment alternatives, clinical studies are examining a variety of therapy categories, including antibodies, antivirals, cell-based therapy, repurposed diagnostic medicines, and more. In this article, we discuss recent clinical updates on SARS-CoV-2 infection, clinical characteristics, diagnosis, immunopathology, the new emergence of variant, SARS-CoV-2, various approaches to drug development and treatment options. The development of therapies has been complicated by the global occurrence of many SARS-CoV-2 mutations. Discussion of this manuscript will provide new insight into drug pathophysiology and drug development.
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- Desh Deepak Singh
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur 303002, India
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Applied Plasma Medicine Center, Department of Electrical & Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (I.H.); (D.K.Y.); Tel.: +82-2-597-0365 (I.H. & D.K.Y.)
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- Plasma Bioscience Research Center, Applied Plasma Medicine Center, Department of Electrical & Biological Physics, Kwangwoon University, Seoul 01897, Republic of Korea
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- Department of R&D Center, Arontier Co., Seoul 06735, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (I.H.); (D.K.Y.); Tel.: +82-2-597-0365 (I.H. & D.K.Y.)
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Singh DD, Lee HJ, Yadav DK. Clinical updates on tyrosine kinase inhibitors in HER2-positive breast cancer. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:1089066. [PMID: 36578543 PMCID: PMC9792097 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1089066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is caused by epigenetic modifications and genetic heterogeneity and exhibits various histological feature. HER2+ (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) is a more aggressive type of breast cancer, diagnosis and prognosis are difficult for HER2+ BC. Anti-HER2+ inhibitors have been effectively used for patient treatment. High mortality rate is reported in HER2+ BC, due to availability of limited therapeutic options. Despite advances in systemic medications to treat metastatic breast cancer (MBC), HER2-positive MBC is still challenging for patients and treating clinicians. The clinical characteristics of the disease have changed after treatment with HER2-targeted therapy. Various types of Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have been developed to treat patients with HER2+ BC including afatinib, lapatinib, neratinib, tucatinib, and pyrotinib, have been developed as HER2-targeted therapies. The antibody-drug conjugates adotrastuzumab, emtansine, famtrastuzumab, and deruxtecan, as well as the anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody pertuzumab are used in both early-stage and metastatic situations, either alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy and other HER2-targeting therapies. The emergence of drug resistance in anti-HER2 therapies has been observed. To overcome drug resistance and limited efficacy in current treatment options, nano formulations can be used in patients with HER2+ BC treatment. Anti-HER2 ligands can be used in various nano formulations to target HER2 receptors. Here we will discuss, targeted TKIs in patients with HER2+ BC, clinical studies of HER2+ targeted TKIs, mechanisms of resistance to HER2-directed therapies with new implications of TKIs in HER2+ MBC (metastatic breast cancer) and anti-HER2 ligand in various nano formulations to target HER2 receptors.
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- Desh Deepak Singh
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Bionano Technology, Gachon University, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea,*Correspondence: Hae-Jeung Lee, ; Dharmendra Kumar Yadav,
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- Department of Pharmacy, Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea,*Correspondence: Hae-Jeung Lee, ; Dharmendra Kumar Yadav,
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Yadav DK. Editorial: Kinase inhibitors in cancer therapy. Front Cell Dev Biol 2022; 10:1020297. [DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2022.1020297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Upadhyay TK, Trivedi R, Khan F, Al-Keridis LA, Pandey P, Sharangi AB, Alshammari N, Abdullah NM, Yadav DK, Saeed M. In vitro elucidation of antioxidant, antiproliferative, and apoptotic potential of yeast-derived β-1,3-glucan particles against cervical cancer cells. Front Oncol 2022; 12:942075. [PMID: 36059639 PMCID: PMC9436396 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.942075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Cancer is the leading cause of mortality worldwide and in particular is the fourth most common cause of mortality in women every year. Conventional treatments for cancer are chemotherapy and radiation therapy, which have various kinds of side effects. Hence, there is a high need to develop alternative, efficient, and safer therapies for cancer treatment. β-Glucan, a novel polysaccharide isolated from baker’s yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, shows noteworthy cytotoxicity toward a variety of cancer cell lines in vitro. In this research, we characterized the β-glucan with high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) analysis and found that d-glucose units with β-1,3 links are the major component of the extracted β-glucan particles. Fourier transform IR (FTIR) analysis confirmed a β-(1→3)-linked glucan structure. In vitro cell cytotoxicity was evaluated by MTT with IC50 136 μg/ml, and therapeutic potential was assessed by various assays using values below and above the IC50. A significant reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation at 50–150 μg/ml of concentrations indicated the apoptosis of cervical cancer cells. Along with ROS generation, these concentrations were also found to induce morphological changes such as fragmentation in DNA upon staining HeLa cells with DAPI. Mitochondrial membrane potential was significantly reduced after increasing the dose of treatment, assessed with the help of MitoTracker dye. Hence, by all these experimental supports, we observed that β-glucan has the potential to slow down the growth of cervical cancer cells, and it can be further investigated for unfolding its complete anticancer potential.
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- Tarun Kumar Upadhyay
- Department of Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences and Centre of Research for Development, Parul University, Vadodara, India
- *Correspondence: Mohd Saeed, ; Dharmendra Kumar Yadav, ; Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, ; Lamya Ahmed Al-Keridis,
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- Department of Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences and Centre of Research for Development, Parul University, Vadodara, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, India
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: Mohd Saeed, ; Dharmendra Kumar Yadav, ; Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, ; Lamya Ahmed Al-Keridis,
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- Department of Biotechnology, Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, India
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- Department of Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV)-Agricultural University, Mohanpur, India
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy and Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Mohd Saeed, ; Dharmendra Kumar Yadav, ; Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, ; Lamya Ahmed Al-Keridis,
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: Mohd Saeed, ; Dharmendra Kumar Yadav, ; Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, ; Lamya Ahmed Al-Keridis,
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Alam M, Hasan GM, Ansari MM, Sharma R, Yadav DK, Hassan MI. Therapeutic implications and clinical manifestations of thymoquinone. Phytochemistry 2022; 200:113213. [PMID: 35472482 DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2022.113213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2022] [Revised: 04/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Thymoquinone (TQ), a natural phytochemical predominantly found in Nigella sativa, has been investigated for its numerous health benefits. TQ showed anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, validated in various disease models. The anti-cancer potential of TQ is goverened by anti-proliferation, cell cycle arrest, apoptosis induction, ROS production, anti-metastasis and anti-angiogenesis, inhibition of cell migration and invasion action. Additionally, TQ exhibited antitumor activity via the modulation of multiple pathways and molecular targets, including Akt, ERK1/2, STAT3, and NF-κB. The present review highlighted the anticancer potential of TQ . We summarize the anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of TQ, focusing on its molecular targets and its promising action in cancer therapy. We further described the molecular mechanisms by which TQ prevents signaling pathways that mediate cancer progression, invasion, and metastasis.
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- Manzar Alam
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Department of Pharmaceutics, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab, 160062, India
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- Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, 249203, India
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Hambakmoeiro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon City, 21924, South Korea.
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 110025, India.
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Tasleem M, Shoaib A, Al-Shammary A, Abdelgadir A, Alsamar Z, Jamal QMS, Alrehaily A, Bardcki F, Sulieman AME, Upadhyay TK, Ansari IA, Lai D, Badroui R, Yadav DK, Saeed M. Computational analysis of PTP-1B site-directed mutations and their structural binding to potential inhibitors. Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand) 2022; 68:75-84. [PMID: 36495515 DOI: 10.14715/cmb/2022.68.7.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Protein tyrosine phosphatase-1B (PTP-1B) is a well-known therapeutic target for diabetes and obesity as it suppresses insulin and leptin signaling. PTP-1B deletion or pharmacological suppression boosted glucose homeostasis and insulin signaling without altering hepatic fat storage. Inhibitors of PTP-1B may be useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, and shikonin, a naturally occurring naphthoquinone dye pigment, is reported to inhibit PTP-1B and possess antidiabetic properties. Since the cell contains a large number of phosphatases, PTP-1B inhibitors must be effective and selective. To explore more about the mechanism underlying the inhibitor's efficacy and selectivity, we investigated its top four pharmacophores and used site-directed mutagenesis to insert amino acid mutations into PTP-1B as an extension of our previous study where we identified 4 pharmacophores of shikonin. The study aimed to examine the site-directed mutations like R24Y, S215E, and S216C influence the binding of shikonin pharmacophores, which act as selective inhibitors of PTP-1B. To achieve this purpose, docking and molecular dynamics simulations of wild-type (WT) and mutant PTP-1B with antidiabetic compounds were undertaken. The simulation results revealed that site-directed mutations can change the hydrogen bond and hydrophobic interactions between shikonin pharmacophores and many residues in PTP-1B's active site, influencing the drug's binding affinity. These findings could aid researchers in better understanding PTP-1B inhibitors' selective binding mechanism and pave the path for the creation of effective PTP-1B inhibitors.
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- Munazzah Tasleem
- University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, P. Box No. 114, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Public Health, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, University of Ha'il, P.O. Box 2240, Ha'il 81451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, PO Box 2240, Hail, KSA.
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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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- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Islamic University of Madinah, P.O. Box 170, Madinah 42351, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, PO Box 2240, Hail, KSA.
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- Department of Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences and Animal Cell Culture and Immunobiochemistry Lab, Centre of Research for Development, Parul University, Vadodara 391760, India.
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- School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, Sichuan, China.
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, PO Box 2240, Hail, KSA.
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon City, 21924, Korea.
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, PO Box 2240, Hail, KSA.
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Alshehri A, Ahmad A, Tiwari RK, Ahmad I, Alkhathami AG, Alshahrani MY, Asiri MA, Almeleebia TM, Saeed M, Yadav DK, Ansari IA. In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant, Anticancer, and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Adenium obesum. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:847534. [PMID: 35928278 PMCID: PMC9343940 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.847534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Adenium obesum commonly known as “desert rose” belongs to the family Apopcynaceae and has previously been reported for its anti-influenza, antimicrobial, and cytotoxic efficacies and well-known for their ethno-medicinal applications. In the present study, ethanolic extracts of A. obesum (AOE) were analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS) to identify the important phytochemical compounds. The GC–MS analysis of AOE detected the presence of 26 phytochemical compounds. This plant is traditionally used for the treatment of various diseases. In this report, the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities of ethanolic leaf extract from A. obesum (AOE) were studied. The antioxidant potential of ethanolic extract of AOE was examined by different antioxidant assays, such as antioxidant capacity by the DPPH, ABTS, superoxide, hydroxyl radical scavenging, and lipid peroxidation inhibition assays. The antioxidant activities of various reaction mixtures of AOE were compared with a reference or standard antioxidant (ascorbic acid). In addition, we also evaluated the anticancer activity of AOE, and it was observed that AOE was found to be cytotoxic against A549 lung cancer cells. It was found that AOE inhibited the viability of A549 lung cancer cells by inducing nuclear condensation and fragmentation. Furthermore, ethanolic AOE demonstrated the anti-inflammatory potential of AOE in murine alveolar macrophages (J774A.1) as an in vitro model system. AOE showed its potential in reducing the levels of inflammatory mediators including the proinflammatory cytokines and TNF-α. The results obtained in the present investigation established the antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory potency of AOE, which may account for subsequent studies in the formulation of herbal-based medicine.
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- Ahmad Alshehri
- College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Luknow, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Incheon, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Irfan Ahmad Ansari, ; Dharmendra Kumar Yadav,
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- Department of Biosciences, Integral University, Luknow, India
- *Correspondence: Irfan Ahmad Ansari, ; Dharmendra Kumar Yadav,
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Adnan M, Jairajpuri DS, Chaddha M, Khan MS, Yadav DK, Mohammad T, Elasbali AM, Abu Al-Soud W, Hussain Alharethi S, Hassan MI. Discovering Tuberosin and Villosol as Potent and Selective Inhibitors of AKT1 for Therapeutic Targeting of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12071083. [PMID: 35887580 PMCID: PMC9322152 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12071083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a major cause of death in developing countries because of high tobacco consumption. RAC-alpha serine-threonine kinase (AKT1) is considered as an attractive drug target because its prolonged activation and overexpression are associated with cancer progression and metastasis. In addition, several AKT1 inhibitors are being developed to control OSCC and other associated forms of cancers. We performed a screening of the IMPPAT (Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry and Therapeutics) database to discover promising AKT1 inhibitors which pass through various important filters such as ADMET (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity) properties, physicochemical properties, PAINS (pan-assay interference compounds) filters, PASS (prediction of activity spectra for substances) analysis, and specific interactions with AKT1. Molecules bearing admirable binding affinity and specificity towards AKT1 were selected for further analysis. Initially, we identified 30 natural compounds bearing appreciable affinity and specific interaction with AKT1. Finally, tuberosin and villosol were selected as potent and selective AKT1 inhibitors. To obtain deeper insights into binding mechanism and selectivity, we performed an all-atom molecular dynamics (MD) simulation and principal component analysis (PCA). We observed that both tuberosin and villosol strongly bind to AKT1, and their complexes were stable throughout the simulation trajectories. Our in-depth structure analysis suggested that tuberosin and villosol could be further exploited in the therapeutic targeting of OSCC and other cancers after further clinical validations.
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- Mohd Adnan
- Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail P.O. Box 2440, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama 26671, Bahrain;
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India; (M.C.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Hambakmoeiro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21924, Korea
- Correspondence: (D.K.Y.); (M.I.H.)
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India; (M.C.); (T.M.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Sciences-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia;
- Health Sciences Research Unit, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biological Science, College of Arts and Science, Najran University, Najran 66252, Saudi Arabia;
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India; (M.C.); (T.M.)
- Correspondence: (D.K.Y.); (M.I.H.)
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Khan S, Alhumaydhi FA, Khan MS, Sharaf SE, Al Abdulmonem W, Hassan MI, Shamsi A, Kumar Yadav D. Exploring binding mechanism of naringenin to human transferrin using combined spectroscopic and computational methods: Towards therapeutic targeting of neurodegenerative diseases. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Saeed M, Tasleem M, Shoaib A, Alabdallah NM, Alam MJ, El Asmar Z, Jamal QMS, Bardakci F, Ansari IA, Ansari MJ, Wang F, Badraoui R, Yadav DK. Investigation of antidiabetic properties of shikonin by targeting aldose reductase enzyme: In silico and in vitro studies. Biomed Pharmacother 2022; 150:112985. [PMID: 35658219 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2022.112985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Diabetes is a complicated multifactorial disorder in which the patient generally observes polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria due to uncontrolled growth in blood sugar levels. For its management, the pharmaceutical industry is working day and night to find a better drug with no or least toxicity. That's why nowadays a more focused branch is to use herbal phytoconstituents for its prevention. Shikonin is a naphthoquinone natural dye that is isolated from the plants of the Boraginaceae family and has proven its role as an anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-gonadotrophic agent. In our previous study, we have published its anti-diabetic action by inhibiting the enzyme protein tyrosine phosphatase 1B. In this study, we were more focused on finding out the role of Shikonin and its pharmacophores by inhibiting the action of aldose reductase (AR) enzyme. The study was conducted using pharmacophore modeling, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulation studies. The absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME), and toxicity profile were also evaluated in this study. Along with all the computational biology parameters we also focused on the in vitro activity and kinetic study of inhibitory activity of Shikonin against aldose reductase.
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- Mohd Saeed
- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, Hail 81451, Saudi Arabia.
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- School of Electronic Science and Engineering, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 610054, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, P.O. Box No. 114, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, 31441, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, Hail 81451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, Hail 81451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Informatics, College of Public Health and Health Informatics, Qassim University, Al Bukayriyah 52741, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, Hail 81451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Botany, Hindu College Moradabad, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly 244001, India
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Center, West China Hospital, West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Sichuan, PR China.
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, Hail 81451, Saudi Arabia; Section of Histology-Cytology, Medicine Faculty of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, La Rabta-Tunis, 1007, Tunisia
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- Department of Pharmacy and Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21924, South Korea.
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Singh DD, Parveen A, Yadav DK. Corrigendum: SARS-CoV-2: Emergence of New Variants and Effectiveness of Vaccines. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 12:885482. [PMID: 35719332 PMCID: PMC9199444 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.885482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Desh Deepak Singh
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
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- Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Amna Parveen, ; Dharmendra Kumar Yadav,
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- Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea
- *Correspondence: Amna Parveen, ; Dharmendra Kumar Yadav,
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Yang C, Alam A, Alhumaydhi FA, Khan MS, Alsagaby SA, Al Abdulmonem W, Hassan MI, Shamsi A, Bano B, Yadav DK. Bioactive Phytoconstituents as Potent Inhibitors of Tyrosine-Protein Kinase Yes (YES1): Implications in Anticancer Therapeutics. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27103060. [PMID: 35630545 PMCID: PMC9147520 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27103060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 04/30/2022] [Accepted: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Tyrosine-protein kinase Yes (YES1) belongs to the Tyrosine-protein kinase family and is involved in several biological activities, including cell survival, cell–cell adhesion, cell differentiation, and cytoskeleton remodeling. It is highly expressed in esophageal, lung, and bladder cancers, and thus considered as an attractive drug target for cancer therapy. In this study, we performed a virtual screening of phytoconstituents from the IMPPAT database to identify potential inhibitors of YES1. Initially, the molecules were retrieved on their physicochemical properties following the Lipinski rule of five. Then binding affinities calculation, PAINS filter, ADMET, and PASS analyses followed by an interaction analysis to select safe and clinically better hits. Finally, two compounds, Glabrene and Lupinisoflavone C (LIC), with appreciable affinities and a specific interaction towards the AlphaFold predicted structure of YES1, were identified. Their time-evolution analyses were carried out using an all-atom molecular dynamics (MD) simulation, principal component analysis, and free energy landscapes. Altogether, we propose that Glabrene and LIC can be further explored in clinical settings to develop anticancer therapeutics targeting YES1 kinase.
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- Chunmin Yang
- School of Engineering, Guangzhou College of Technology and Business, Guangzhou 510850, China;
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- Department of Computer Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India;
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Majmaah 11932, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, P.O. Box 6655, Buraydah 52571, Saudi Arabia;
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India; (M.I.H.); (A.S.)
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India; (M.I.H.); (A.S.)
- Centre of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biochemistry, f/O Life Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202002, India
- Correspondence: (B.B.); (D.K.Y.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Hambakmoeiro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21924, Korea
- Correspondence: (B.B.); (D.K.Y.)
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Nandy K, Srivastava A, Afgan S, Kumar R, Yadav DK, Ganesan V. Trithiocarbonate-mediated RAFT synthesis of a block copolymer: Silver nanoparticles integration and sensitive recognition of Hg2+. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04239-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Yadav DK. Recent Advances in Small Molecule Medicinal Chemistry to Treat Human Diseases: Part V. Curr Top Med Chem 2022; 22:834. [DOI: 10.2174/156802662210220527152136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Dharmendra Kumar Yadav
- College of Pharmacy
Gachon University of Medicine and Science
Incheon City, 21924, Korea
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Noor S, Mohammad T, Rub MA, Raza A, Azum N, Yadav DK, Hassan MI, Asiri AM. Biomedical features and therapeutic potential of rosmarinic acid. Arch Pharm Res 2022; 45:205-228. [PMID: 35391712 PMCID: PMC8989115 DOI: 10.1007/s12272-022-01378-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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For decades, the use of secondary metabolites of various herbs has been an attractive strategy in combating human diseases. Rosmarinic acid (RA) is a bioactive phenolic compound commonly found in plants of Lamiaceae and Boraginaceae families. RA is biosynthesized using amino acids tyrosine and phenylalanine via enzyme-catalyzed reactions. However, the chemical synthesis of RA involves an esterification reaction between caffeic acid and 3,4-dihydroxy phenyl lactic acid contributing two phenolic rings to the structure of RA. Several studies have ascertained multiple therapeutic benefits of RA in various diseases, including cancer, diabetes, inflammatory disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, and liver diseases. Many previous scientific papers indicate that RA can be used as an anti-plasmodic, anti-viral and anti-bacterial drug. In addition, due to its high anti-oxidant capacity, this natural polyphenol has recently gained attention for its possible application as a nutraceutical compound in the food industry. Here we provide state-of-the-art, flexible therapeutic potential and biomedical features of RA, its implications and multiple uses. Along with various valuable applications in safeguarding human health, this review further summarizes the therapeutic advantages of RA in various human diseases, including cancer, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases. Furthermore, the challenges associated with the clinical applicability of RA have also been discussed.
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- Saba Noor
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 202002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Hambakmoeiro, Yeonsugu, Incheon, 21924, Korea.
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, 110025, India.
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- Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, 21589, Saudi Arabia
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Khan MS, Shahwan M, Shamsi A, Alhumaydhi FA, Alsagaby SA, Al Abdulmonem W, Abdullaev B, Yadav DK. Elucidating the Interactions of Fluoxetine with Human Transferrin Employing Spectroscopic, Calorimetric, and In Silico Approaches: Implications of a Potent Alzheimer's Drug. ACS Omega 2022; 7:9015-9023. [PMID: 35309456 PMCID: PMC8928501 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c00182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Neurodegenerative complexities, such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease (AD), and so forth, have been a crucial health concern for ages. Transferrin (Tf) is a chief target to explore in AD management. Fluoxetine (FXT) presents itself as a potent anti-AD drug-like compound and has been explored against several diseases based on the drug repurposing readings. The present study delineates the binding of FXT to Tf employing structure-based docking, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and principal component analysis (PCA). Docking results showed the binding of FXT with Tf with an appreciable binding affinity, making various close interactions. MD simulation of FXT with Tf for 100 ns suggested their stable binding without any significant structural alteration. Furthermore, fluorescence-based binding revealed a significant interaction between FXT and Tf. FXT binds to Tf with a binding constant of 5.5 × 105 M-1. Isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC) advocated the binding of FXT to Tf as spontaneous in nature, affirming earlier observations. This work indicated plausible interactions between FXT and Tf, which are worth considering for further studies in the clinical management of neurological disorders, including AD.
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- Mohd Shahnawaz Khan
- Department
of Biochemistry, College of Sciences, King
Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- College
of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Ajman
University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates
- Centre
of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Centre
of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman 346, United Arab Emirates
- Centre
for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department
of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Medical Laboratories Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Majmaah 11932, Saudi Arabia
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- Department
of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim
University, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- College
of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine
and Science, Hambakmoeiro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon City 21924, South Korea
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Yousuf M, Ali A, Khan P, Anjum F, Elasbali AM, Islam A, Yadav DK, Shafie A, Rizwanul Haque QM, Hassan MI. Insights into the Antibacterial Activity of Prolactin-Inducible Protein against the Standard and Environmental MDR Bacterial Strains. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10030597. [PMID: 35336169 PMCID: PMC8950685 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10030597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Prolactin inducible protein (PIP) is a small secretary glycoprotein present in most biological fluids and contributes to various cellular functions, including cell growth, fertility, antitumor, and antifungal activities. Objectives: The present study evaluated the antibacterial activities of recombinant PIP against multiple broad-spectrum MDR bacterial strains. Methods: The PIP gene was cloned, expressed and purified using affinity chromatography. Disk diffusion, broth microdilution, and growth kinetic assays were used to determine the antibacterial activities of PIP. Results: Disk diffusion assay showed that PIP has a minimum and maximum zone of inhibition against E. coli and P. aeruginosa, respectively, compared to the reference drug ampicillin. Furthermore, growth kinetics studies also suggested that PIP significantly inhibited the growth of E. coli and P. aeruginosa. The minimum inhibitory concentration of PIP was 32 µg/mL for E. coli (443), a standard bacterial strain, and 64 µg/mL for Bacillus sp. (LG1), an environmental multidrug-resistant (MDR) strain. The synergistic studies of PIP with ampicillin showed better efficacies towards selected bacterial strains having MDR properties. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that PIP has a broad range of antibacterial activities with important implications in alleviating MDR problems.
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- Mohd Yousuf
- Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India; (M.Y.); (A.A.); (Q.M.R.H.)
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- Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India; (M.Y.); (A.A.); (Q.M.R.H.)
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India; (P.K.); (A.I.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Sakakah 42421, Saudi Arabia;
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India; (P.K.); (A.I.)
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Hambakmoeiro 191, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon City 21924, Korea
- Correspondence: (D.K.Y.); (M.I.H.)
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia; (F.A.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India; (M.Y.); (A.A.); (Q.M.R.H.)
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India; (P.K.); (A.I.)
- Correspondence: (D.K.Y.); (M.I.H.)
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Yousuf M, Shamsi A, Anjum F, Shafie A, Islam A, Haque QMR, Elasbali AM, Yadav DK, Hassan MI. Effect of pH on the structure and function of cyclin-dependent kinase 6. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0263693. [PMID: 35148332 PMCID: PMC8836317 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Cyclin-dependent kinase 6 (CDK6) is an important protein kinase that regulates cell growth, development, cell metabolism, inflammation, and apoptosis. Its overexpression is associated with reprogramming glucose metabolism through alternative pathways and apoptosis, which ultimately plays a significant role in cancer development. In the present study, we have investigated the structural and conformational changes in CDK6 at varying pH employing a multi-spectroscopic approach. Circular dichroism (CD) spectroscopy revealed at extremely acidic conditions (pH 2.0–4.0), the secondary structure of CDK6 got significantly disrupted, leading to aggregates formation. These aggregates were further characterized by employing Thioflavin T (ThT) fluorescence. No significant secondary structural changes were observed over the alkaline pH range (pH 7.0–11.0). Further, fluorescence and UV spectroscopy revealed that the tertiary structure of CDK6 was disrupted under extremely acidic conditions, with slight alteration occurring in mild acidic conditions. The tertiary structure remains intact over the entire alkaline range. Additionally, enzyme assay provided an insight into the functional aspect of CDK at varying pH; CDK6 activity was optimal in the pH range of 7.0–8.0. This study will provide a platform that provides newer insights into the pH-dependent dynamics and functional behavior of CDK6 in different CDK6 directed diseased conditions, viz. different types of cancers where changes in pH contribute to cancer development.
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- Mohd Yousuf
- Department of Biosciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Incheon City, South Korea
- * E-mail: (DKY); (MIH)
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
- * E-mail: (DKY); (MIH)
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Anjum F, Mohammad T, Asrani P, Shafie A, Singh S, Yadav DK, Uversky VN, Hassan MI. Identification of intrinsically disorder regions in non-structural proteins of SARS-CoV-2: New insights into drug and vaccine resistance. Mol Cell Biochem 2022; 477:1607-1619. [PMID: 35211823 PMCID: PMC8869350 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-022-04393-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in December 2019 and caused coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which causes pneumonia and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. It is a highly infectious pathogen that promptly spread. Like other beta coronaviruses, SARS‐CoV‐2 encodes some non-structural proteins (NSPs), playing crucial roles in viral transcription and replication. NSPs likely have essential roles in viral pathogenesis by manipulating many cellular processes. We performed a sequence-based analysis of NSPs to get insights into their intrinsic disorders, and their functions in viral replication were annotated and discussed in detail. Here, we provide newer insights into the structurally disordered regions of SARS-CoV-2 NSPs. Our analysis reveals that the SARS-CoV-2 proteome has a chunk of the disordered region that might be responsible for increasing its virulence. In addition, mutations in these regions are presumably responsible for drug and vaccine resistance. These findings suggested that the structurally disordered regions of SARS-CoV-2 NSPs might be invulnerable in COVID-19.
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- Farah Anjum
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110021, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- National Centre for Cell Science, NCCS Complex, Ganeshkhind, SP, Pune University Campus, Pune, 411007, India
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Hambakmoeiro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon City, 21924, South Korea.
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, 110025, India.
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Habib I, Anjum F, Mohammad T, Sulaimani MN, Shafie A, Almehmadi M, Yadav DK, Sohal SS, Hassan MI. Differential gene expression and network analysis in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Mol Cell Biochem 2022; 477:1361-1370. [PMID: 35142951 DOI: 10.1007/s11010-022-04379-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a prevalent malignancy with a poor prognosis, whose biomarkers have not been studied in great detail. We have collected genomic data of HNSCC patients from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and analyzed them to get deeper insights into the gene expression pattern. Initially, 793 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were categorized, and their enrichment analysis was performed. Later, a protein-protein interaction network for the DEGs was constructed using the STRING plugin in Cytoscape to study their interactions. A set of 10 hub genes was selected based on Maximal Clique Centrality score, and later their survival analysis was studied. The elucidated set of 10 genes, i.e., PRAME, MAGEC2, MAGEA12, LHX1, MAGEA3, CSAG1, MAGEA6, LCE6A, LCE2D, LCE2C, referred to as potential candidates to be explored as HNSCC biomarkers. The Kaplan-Meier overall survival of the selected genes suggested that the alterations in the candidate genes were linked to the decreased survival of the HNSCC patients. Altogether, the results of this study signify that the genomic alterations and differential expression of the selected genes can be explored in therapeutic interpolations of HNSCC, exploiting early diagnosis and target-propelled therapy.
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- Insan Habib
- Department of Computer Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, 110025, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Hambakmoeiro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon City, 21924, South Korea.
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- Respiratory Translational Research Group, Department of Laboratory Medicine, School of Health Sciences, College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, 110025, India.
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Shamsi A, Shahwan M, Khan MS, Alhumaydhi FA, Alsagaby SA, Al Abdulmonem W, Abdullaev B, Yadav DK. Mechanistic Insight into Binding of Huperzine A with Human Serum Albumin: Computational and Spectroscopic Approaches. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27030797. [PMID: 35164061 PMCID: PMC8839580 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27030797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Human serum albumin (HSA) is the most abundant protein in plasma synthesized by the liver and the main modulator of fluid distribution between body compartments. It has an amazing capacity to bind with multiple ligands, offering a store and transporter for various endogenous and exogenous compounds. Huperzine A (HpzA) is a natural sesquiterpene alkaloid found in Huperzia serrata and used in various neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This study elucidated the binding of HpzA with HSA using advanced computational approaches such as molecular docking and molecular dynamic (MD) simulation followed by fluorescence-based binding assays. The molecular docking result showed plausible interaction between HpzA and HSA. The MD simulation and principal component analysis (PCA) results supported the stable interactions of the protein–ligand complex. The fluorescence assay further validated the in silico study, revealing significant binding affinity between HpzA and HSA. This study advocated that HpzA acts as a latent HSA binding partner, which may be investigated further in AD therapy in experimental settings.
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- Anas Shamsi
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
- Centre of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates;
- Correspondence: (A.S.); (D.K.Y.)
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- Centre of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates;
- College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Ajman University, Ajman P.O. Box 346, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraidah 52571, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Majmaah 11932, Saudi Arabia;
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah 51452, Saudi Arabia;
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- Scientific Department, Akfa University, Tashkent 100022, Uzbekistan;
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Hambakmoeiro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon 21924, Korea
- Correspondence: (A.S.); (D.K.Y.)
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Goswami T, Bhatt H, Yadav DK, Saha R, Babu KJ, Ghosh HN. Probing ultrafast hot charge carrier migration in MoS 2 embedded CdS nanorods. J Chem Phys 2022; 156:034704. [PMID: 35065550 DOI: 10.1063/5.0074155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Efficient utilization of hot charge carriers is of utmost benefit for a semiconductor-based optoelectronic device. Herein, a one-dimensional (1D)/two-dimensional (2D) heterojunction was fabricated in the form of CdS/MoS2 nanorod/nanosheet composite and migration of hot charge carriers was being investigated with the help of transient absorption (TA) spectroscopy. The band alignment was such that both the electrons and holes in the CdS region tend to migrate into the MoS2 region following photoexcitation. The composite system is composed of optical signatures of both CdS and MoS2, with the dominance of CdS nanorods. In addition, the TA signal of MoS2 is substantially enhanced in the heterosystem at the cost of the diminished CdS signal, confirming the migration of charge carrier population from CdS to MoS2. This migration phenomenon was dominated by the hot carrier transfer. The hot carriers in the high energy states of CdS are preferentially migrated into the MoS2 states rather than being cooled to the band edge. The hot carrier transfer time for a 400 nm pump excitation was calculated to be 0.21 ps. This is much faster than the band edge electron transfer process, occurring at 2.0 ps time scale. We found that these migration processes are very much dependent on the applied pump photon energy. Higher energy pump photons are more efficient in the hot carrier transfer process and place these hot carriers in the higher energy states of MoS2, further extending charge carrier separation. This detailed spectroscopic investigation would help in the fabrication of better 1D/2D heterojunctions and advance the optoelectronic field.
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- Tanmay Goswami
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Mohali, Punjab 140306, India
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Goswami T, Bhatt H, Yadav DK, Ghosh HN. Interfacing g-C 3N 4 Nanosheets with CdS Nanorods for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution: An Ultrafast Investigation. J Phys Chem B 2022; 126:572-580. [PMID: 34994569 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.1c10336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Effective separation of electron-hole and utilization of hot charge carriers are known to be the most important factors influencing the activity of a good photocatalyst. Herein, we developed a 1D/2D heterojunction in the composite of CdS nanorod and g-C3N4 (CN) nanosheets. These two form a quasi-type-II junction at the heterointerface. The photoexcited electrons are supposed to be transferred from CN to CdS, as observed from the enhanced photoluminescence of CdS. Transient studies revealed an absolute dominance of CdS exciton formation even in the composite system, although the dynamics were substantially modified in the presence of CN. The rise time of CdS band edge excitons were increased in the composite material, owing to the migration of hot electrons from CN to CdS. The hot electron transfer time was found to be ∼0.5 ps (rate constant ∼1.98 ps-1). The excitons decay in a much slower manner than that of the pristine CdS, confirming enhanced electron population in CdS. This migration of charge carriers was found to be immensely dependent on the applied excitation photon energy. Efficient migration of charge carriers leads to enhanced photocatalytic activity in the composite and an increased evolution of H2 evolution rate was witnessed. This detailed spectroscopic study toward the mechanistic pathway of the catalytic activity of an 1D/2D heterocomposite would be immensely helpful in fabricating many other effective heterojunctions which will advance the catalysis research.
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- Tanmay Goswami
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India.,Radiation and Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India
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Shukla A, Kaur G, Babu KJ, Kaur A, Yadav DK, Ghosh HN. Defect-Interceded Cascading Energy Transfer and Underlying Charge Transfer in Europium-Doped CsPbCl 3 Nanocrystals. J Phys Chem Lett 2022; 13:83-90. [PMID: 34958589 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c03661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Rare-earth ion (RE3+) doping in cesium lead chloride (CsPbCl3) has unlocked novel prospects to explore changes in optical, magnetic, and charge carrier transport properties. This leads to a huge advancement in optoelectronic applications, yet deep understanding of the photophysics governing the energy transfer processes is lacking and demands vital attention. Herein, we probe into the mechanistic transfer processes from the band edge of the host (CsPbCl3) to the dopant europium ion (Eu3+) with the aid of femtosecond fluorescence upconversion and transient absorption (TA) spectroscopy. The upconversion measurement portrays a defect-mediated cascading energy transfer from CsPbCl3 to Eu3+ and further cross-relaxation among Eu3+ states. Moreover, TA studies reveal that there is charge transfer from the band edge of CsPbCl3 to doping-induced shallow defect states. Furthermore, two-photon absorption study establishes no compromise in the transfer mechanism even upon bandgap excitation. This work validates that Eu-CsPbCl3 is an apt entrant for optoelectronic applications.
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- Ayushi Shukla
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, SAS Nagar, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, SAS Nagar, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, SAS Nagar, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, SAS Nagar, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, SAS Nagar, Sector 81, Mohali 140306, Punjab, India
- Radiation and Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India
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Alam M, Ali S, Ashraf GM, Bilgrami AL, Yadav DK, Hassan MI. Epigallocatechin 3-gallate: From green tea to cancer therapeutics. Food Chem 2022; 379:132135. [PMID: 35063850 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 43.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 01/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Epigallocatechin 3-gallate (EGCG) possesses various biological functions, including anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. EGCG is an abundant polyphenolic component originating from green tea extract that has exhibited versatile bioactivities in combating several cancers. This review highlights the pharmacological features of EGCG and its therapeutic implications in cancer and other metabolic diseases. It modulates numerous signaling pathways, regulating cells' undesired survival and proliferation, thus imparting strong tumor chemopreventive and therapeutic effects. EGCG initiates cell death through the intrinsic pathway and causes inhibition of EGFR, STAT3, and ERK pathways in several cancers. EGCG alters and inhibits ERK1/2, NF-κB, and Akt-mediated signaling, altering the Bcl-2 family proteins ratio and activating caspases in tumor cells. This review focuses on anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenesis, and apoptotic effects of EGCG. We further highlighted the potential of EGCG in different types of cancer, emphasizing clinical trials formulations that further improve our understanding of the therapeutic management of cancer and inflammatory diseases.
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- Manzar Alam
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Pre-Clinical Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Deanship of Scientific Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Hambakmoeiro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon City 21924, South Korea.
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025, India.
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Yadav DK. Recent Advances on Small Molecule Medicinal Chemistry to Treat Human Diseases - Part IV. Curr Top Med Chem 2022; 21:2778. [PMID: 34983340 DOI: 10.2174/156802662131211215142552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Singh DD, Parveen A, Yadav DK. SARS-CoV-2: Emergence of New Variants and Effectiveness of Vaccines. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2022; 11:777212. [PMID: 34970509 PMCID: PMC8713083 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2021.777212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants may cause resistance at the immunity level against current vaccines. Some emergent new variants have increased transmissibility, infectivity, hospitalization, and mortality. Since the administration of the first SARS-CoV-2 vaccine to a human in March 2020, there is an ongoing global race against SARS-CoV-2 to control the current pandemic situation. Spike (S) glycoprotein of SARS-CoV-2 is the main target for current vaccine development, which can neutralize the infection. Companies and academic institutions have developed vaccines based on the S glycoprotein, as well as its antigenic domains and epitopes, which have been proven effective in generating neutralizing antibodies. The effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines and other therapeutics developments are limited by the new emergent variants at the global level. We have discussed the emergent variants of SARS-CoV-2 on the efficacy of developed vaccines. Presently, most of the vaccines have been tremendously effective in severe diseases. However, there are still noteworthy challenges in certifying impartial vaccines; the stories of re-infections are generating more stressful conditions, and this needs further clinical evaluation.
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- Desh Deepak Singh
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Rajasthan, Jaipur, India
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- Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea
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- Gachon Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Department of Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Gachon University, Incheon, South Korea
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Shamsi A, DasGupta D, Alhumaydhi FA, Khan MS, Alsagaby SA, Al Abdulmonem W, Hassan MI, Yadav DK. Inhibition of MARK4 by serotonin is an attractive therapeutic approach to combat Alzheimer’s disease and neuroinflammation. RSC Med Chem 2022; 13:737-745. [PMID: 35814926 PMCID: PMC9215163 DOI: 10.1039/d2md00053a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) govern various cellular programs and crucial intermediate pathways in signaling. Microtubule affinity-regulating kinase 4 (MARK4) is a part of the kinase family recognized for actively...
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- Anas Shamsi
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar New Delhi 110025 India
- Centre of Medical and Bio-Allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University United Arab Emirates
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- College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan 428 Church Street Ann Arbor Michigan 48109 USA
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University Buraydah Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Sciences, King Saud University Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University Majmaah 11932 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Qassim University Buraydah Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar New Delhi 110025 India
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science Hambakmoeiro, Yeonsu-gu Incheon 21924 South Korea
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Anjum F, Sulaimani MN, Shafie A, Mohammad T, Ashraf GM, Bilgrami AL, Alhumaydhi FA, Alsagaby SA, Yadav DK, Hassan MI. Bioactive phytoconstituents as potent inhibitors of casein kinase-2: dual implications in cancer and COVID-19 therapeutics. RSC Adv 2022; 12:7872-7882. [PMID: 35424745 PMCID: PMC8982221 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra09339h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Casein kinase 2 (CK2) is a conserved serine/threonine-protein kinase involved in hematopoietic cell survival, cell cycle control, DNA repair, and other cellular processes. It plays a significant role in cancer progression and viral infection. CK2 is considered a potential drug target in cancers and COVID-19 therapy. In this study, we have performed a virtual screening of phytoconstituents from the IMPPAT database to identify some potential inhibitors of CK2. The initial filter was the physicochemical properties of the molecules following the Lipinski rule of five. Then binding affinity calculation, PAINS filter, ADMET, and PASS analyses followed by interaction analysis were carried out to discover nontoxic and better hits. Finally, two compounds, stylopine and dehydroevodiamines with appreciable affinity and specific interaction towards CK2, were identified. Their time-evolution analyses were carried out using all-atom molecular dynamics simulation, principal component analysis and free energy landscape. Altogether, we propose that stylopine and dehydroevodiamines can be further explored in in vitro and in vivo settings to develop anticancer and antiviral therapeutics. Showing protein–ligands interactions, electrostatic potential of CK2 bound to selected compounds, free energy landscapes of CK2-stylopine, and CK2-dehydroevodiamines complexes.![]()
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- Farah Anjum
- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P. O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, P. O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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- Pre-Clinical Research Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 21589
- Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Deanship of Scientific Research, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratories, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, Majmaah 11932, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Hambakmoeiro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon City 21924, Korea
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi 110025, India
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Singh S, Yadav M, Singh DK, Yadav DK, Sonkar PK, Ganesan V. One step synthesis of a bimetallic (Ni and Co) metal–organic framework for the efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of water and hydrazine. NEW J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d2nj00773h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A series of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) with varying Ni : Co ratios are synthesized by an easy one-step solvothermal method using trimesic acid as an organic linker.
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- Smita Singh
- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, UP, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, UP, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, UP, India
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- Department of Chemistry, MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005, UP, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, UP, India
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Ghosh HNATH, Goswami T, Bhatt H, Yadav DK. Atomically Thin 2D Photocatalysts for Boosted H2 Production from the perspective of Transient Absorption Spectroscopy. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:19121-19143. [DOI: 10.1039/d2cp02148j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Excited state photophysical processes play the most important role in deciding the efficiency of any photonic applications like solar light driven H2 evolution, which is considered to be the next...
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Bhatt H, Goswami T, Yadav DK, Ghorai N, Shukla A, Kaur G, Kaur A, Ghosh HN. Ultrafast Hot Electron Transfer and Trap-State Mediated Charge Carrier Separation toward Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity in g-C 3N 4/ZnIn 2S 4 Heterostructure. J Phys Chem Lett 2021; 12:11865-11872. [PMID: 34874742 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c03356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Comprehensive understanding of charge carrier dynamics in the heterostructure based photocatalytic materials will strengthen their candidature as future solar energy harvesting resources. Here, in this work, the g-C3N4(CN)/ZnIn2S4 (ZIS) heterostructure was successfully synthesized and a direct spectroscopic correlation was established between excited-state charge carrier dynamics and enhanced photocatalytic activity using ultrafast transient absorption (TA) spectroscopy. TA analysis demonstrated the dominance of hot electron transfer over the band edge one. The photogenerated hot electrons migrated from the high-energy excitonic states of CN toward ZIS in the subpicosecond time scale. Broad-band (UV to NIR) ultrafast transient pump-probe spectroscopy revealed the collective effect of hot electron transfer as well as trap-state mediated electron delocalization in the enhanced photocatalytic H2 evolution. This work reveals the role of photogenerated carriers in the photocatalytic performance of the CN/ZIS heterostructure and would create a new avenue toward the advancement of CN based heterostructure in photocatalytic devices.
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- Himanshu Bhatt
- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
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- Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Punjab 140306, India
- Radiation and Photochemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India
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Naqvi AAT, Anjum F, Shafie A, Badar S, Elasbali AM, Yadav DK, Hassan MI. Investigating host-virus interaction mechanism and phylogenetic analysis of viral proteins involved in the pathogenesis. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0261497. [PMID: 34914801 PMCID: PMC8675761 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Since the emergence of yellow fever in the Americas and the devastating 1918 influenza pandemic, biologists and clinicians have been drawn to human infecting viruses to understand their mechanisms of infection better and develop effective therapeutics against them. However, the complex molecular and cellular processes that these viruses use to infect and multiply in human cells have been a source of great concern for the scientific community since the discovery of the first human infecting virus. Viral disease outbreaks, such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic caused by a novel coronavirus, have claimed millions of lives and caused significant economic damage worldwide. In this study, we investigated the mechanisms of host-virus interaction and the molecular machinery involved in the pathogenesis of some common human viruses. We also performed a phylogenetic analysis of viral proteins involved in host-virus interaction to understand the changes in the sequence organization of these proteins during evolution for various strains of viruses to gain insights into the viral origin's evolutionary perspectives.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Computer Science, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
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- Clinical Laboratory Science, College of Applied Medical Sciences-Qurayyat, Jouf University, Sakakah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Gachon University of Medicine and Science, Hambakmoeiro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon City, South Korea
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- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi, India
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