Drug target screening for Rheumatoid Arthritis by Curcuma caesia through computational approach.
Current Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 100468 - 100468
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Plants as Biofactories for Therapeutic Proteins and Antiviral Compounds to Combat COVID-19
Corbin England,
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Jonathan TrejoMartinez,
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Paula PerezSanchez
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et al.
Life,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 617 - 617
Published: Feb. 23, 2023
The
outbreak
of
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19)
caused
by
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
had
a
profound
impact
on
the
world’s
health
and
economy.
Although
end
pandemic
may
come
in
2023,
it
is
generally
believed
that
virus
will
not
be
completely
eradicated.
Most
likely,
become
an
endemicity.
rapid
development
vaccines
different
types
(mRNA,
subunit
protein,
inactivated
virus,
etc.)
some
other
antiviral
drugs
(Remdesivir,
Olumiant,
Paxlovid,
has
provided
effectiveness
reducing
COVID-19’s
worldwide.
However,
circulating
SARS-CoV-2
been
constantly
mutating
with
emergence
multiple
variants,
which
makes
control
COVID-19
difficult.
There
still
pressing
need
for
developing
more
effective
to
fight
against
disease.
Plants
have
promising
production
platform
both
bioactive
chemical
compounds
(small
molecules)
recombinant
therapeutics
(big
molecules).
naturally
produce
diverse
range
as
secondary
metabolites,
such
alkaloids,
terpenoids/terpenes
polyphenols,
are
rich
source
countless
compounds.
can
also
genetically
engineered
valuable
therapeutics.
This
molecular
farming
plants
unprecedented
opportunity
vaccines,
antibodies,
biologics
diseases
because
its
potential
advantages,
low
cost,
safety,
high
volume.
review
summarizes
latest
advancements
plant-derived
used
combat
discusses
prospects
challenges
plant-based
agents.
Language: Английский
Investigating the Inhibitory Effects of Paliperidone on RAGEs: Docking, DFT, MD Simulations, MMPBSA, MTT, Apoptosis, and Immunoblotting Studies
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(3), P. 1060 - 1060
Published: Jan. 26, 2025
Chronic
diseases
such
as
diabetes
and
cancer
are
the
leading
causes
of
mortality
worldwide.
Receptors
for
Advanced
Glycation
End
products
(RAGEs)
ubiquitous
factors
that
catalyse
(AGEs),
proteins,
lipids
become
glycated
from
sugar
ingestion.
RAGEs
cell
surface
receptor
proteins
play
a
broad
role
in
mediating
effects
AGEs
on
cells,
contributing
to
modifying
biological
macromolecules
like
lipids,
which
can
cause
Reactive
Oxygen
Species
(ROS)
generation,
inflammation,
cancer.
We
targeted
RAGE
inhibition
analysis
screening
United
States
Food
Drug
Administration
(FDA)
libraries
through
molecular
docking
studies
identified
four
most
suitable
FDA
compounds:
Zytiga,
Paliperidone,
Targretin,
Irinotecan.
compared
them
with
control
substrate,
Carboxymethyllysine,
showed
good
binding
interaction
hydrogen
bonding,
hydrophobic
interactions,
π-stacking
at
active
site
residues
target
protein.
Following
100
ns
simulation
run,
docked
complex
revealed
Root
Mean
Square
Deviation
(RMSD)
values
two
drugs,
Irinotecan
(1.3
±
0.2
nm)
Paliperidone
(1.2
0.3
nm),
were
relatively
stable.
Subsequently,
Molecular
Mechanics
Poisson–Boltzmann
Surface
Area
(MMPBSA)
determined
molecule
had
high
negative
energy
−13.49
kcal/mol,
Absorption,
Distribution,
Metabolism,
Excretion
(ADME)
properties
use
mentioned
cases.
extended
this
many
vitro
studies,
including
an
immunoblotting
assay,
High
Mobility
Group
Box
1
(HMGB1)
higher
expression,
while
lower
expressions.
Furthermore,
proliferation
assay
Apoptosis
(Annexin-V/PI
staining)
results
was
effective
anti-glycation
anti-apoptotic
drug—however,
more
extensive
vivo
needed
before
its
use.
Language: Английский
Integrating genome-wide CRISPR screens and in silico drug profiling for targeted antidote development
Bei Wang,
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Yu Xu,
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Arabella Wan
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et al.
Nature Protocols,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(9), P. 2739 - 2770
Published: May 30, 2024
Language: Английский
GC–MS analysis, molecular docking, and apoptotic-based cytotoxic effect of Caladium lindenii Madison extracts toward the HeLa cervical cancer cell line
Aasia Kalsoom,
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Awais Altaf,
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Muhammad Sarwar
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et al.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Utilizing
medicinal
plants
and
other
natural
resources
to
prevent
different
types
of
human
cancers
is
the
prime
focus
attention.
Cervical
cancer
in
women
ranks
as
fourth
most
common
type
malignancy.
The
current
study
used
gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
(GC-MS)
identify
active
phytochemical
constituents
from
Caladium
lindenii
leaf
extracts
using
ethanol
(ECL)
n-hexane
(HCL)
solvents.
Plant
were
tested
for
potential
cytotoxic
effects
on
HeLa
HEK-293
T
cells
MTT
(3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-Diphenyltetrazolium
Bromide)
crystal
violet
assays.
SYBR
Green-based
real-time
PCR
was
performed
assess
mRNA
expression
profile
apoptosis
biomarkers
(BCL-2
TP53).
molecular
interaction
compounds
with
targeted
proteins
(TP53,
BCL2,
EGFR,
HER2)
determined
docking.
GC-MS
analysis
revealed
a
total
93
both
extracts.
ECL
extract
significantly
reduced
proliferation
cervical
cells,
an
IC
Language: Английский
Gene expression and anticancer evaluation of Kigelia africana (Lam.) Benth. Extracts using MDA-MB-231 and MCF-7 cell lines
Aasia Kalsoom,
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Awais Altaf,
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Huma Sattar
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et al.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(6), P. e0303134 - e0303134
Published: June 5, 2024
In
recent
years,
a
cancer
research
trend
has
shifted
towards
identifying
novel
therapeutic
compounds
from
natural
assets
for
the
management
of
cancer.
this
study,
we
aimed
to
assess
cytotoxic
activity
Kigelia
Africana
(KA)
extracts
on
breast
(MDA-MB-231
and
MCF-7)
noncancerous
kidney
cells
(HEK-293T)
develop
an
efficient
anticancer
medication.
We
used
gas
chromatography
mass
spectrometry
(GC-MS
analyze
constituents
EKA
HKA
meanwhile
crystal
violet
MTT
(3-(4,5-Dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-Diphenyltetrazolium
Bromide)
assays
were
examine
possible
effects
plant
our
cell
lines
along
with
non-cancerous
control.
The
quantitative
real-time
PCR
(RT-PCR)
was
run
samples
evaluate
differential
expression
proliferative
markers
(BCL-2
TP53).
These
phytochemicals
have
been
reported
binding
affinity
some
other
growth
factors
receptors
as
well
which
evaluated
by
in-silico
molecular
docking
against
Bcl2,
EGFR,
HER2,
TP53.
Our
Morphological
observation
showed
significant
difference
in
morphology
proliferation
potential
decreased
under
effect
treatment
compared
control
samples.
ethanol
extract
exhibited
marked
antiproliferative
MDA-MB-231
MCF-7
IC
50
=
20
32
μg/mL,
respectively.
Quantitative
RT-PCR
gene
investigation
revealed
that
concentration
ethanolic
regulated
levels
mRNA
apoptotic
genes.
With
target
active
site
amino
acids
discovered
investigation,
TP53/Propanoic
acid,
3-(2,
3,
6-trimethyl-1,
4-dioxaspiro
[4.4]
non-7-yl)-,
methyl
ester
(-7.1
kcal/mol)
is
best-docked
ligand.
use
folk
remedies
justifies
its
high
vitro
anti-cancer
capabilities.
This
work
highlights
role
inhibition
proliferation.
Based
all
these
findings,
it
can
be
concluded
promising
anti-proliferative
cancerous
but
more
study
required
future
further
narrow
down
ingredients
total
crude
specific
targets
cells.
Language: Английский
The Potential Role of Medicinal Plants, Traditional Herbal Medicines, and Formulations to Overcome SARS-CoV-2 Induced Health Crisis
Sustainable development and biodiversity,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 465 - 524
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Language: Английский
Identification of FDA compounds to inhibit RAGEs through docking, MD-simulation, MMPBSA and DFT analysis
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
Abstract
Receptor
for
advanced
glycation
end
products
(RAGEs)
is
a
multifunctional
cell
surface
protein
present
in
vascular
cells,
monocytes/macrophages,
B-
and
T-lymphocytes,
retina
Muller
kidney
podocytes,
mesangial
glial
neurons,
some
cancer
cells.
The
variety
of
types
expresses
RAGE,
AGEs
ligand
recognized
by
these
receptor
produce
signaling
cascade
mechanisms.
Accumulation
recognisase
RAGEs
play
important
roles
diabetes,
chronic
inflammatory
disorders,
neurological
illnesses,
cancer,
as
well
T-lymphocyte
proliferation.
Therefore,
block
the
activity
through
FDA
inhibitors
are
unmet
need.
In
this
studies,
we
targeted
RAGE
screening
libraries
docking
analysis.
Docking
studies
identifed
best
four
compounds
Zytiga
(ZINC000003797541),
Paliperidone
(ZINC000004214700),
Targretin
(ZINC000001539579),
Irinotecan
(ZINC000001612996)
Carboxymethyllysine
(Control)
were
medications
examined;
their
respective
ΔG
values
-11.2,
-11.1
-5.0
kcal/mol
respectively.
Furthermore,
100
ns
run
was
performed
found
RMSD
value
Paliperidone(1.2±0.3
nm)
(1.3±
0.2
quite
stable.
Next,
simulation
experiment
supported
MMPBSA
analysis
molecule
high
negative
energy
(-13.49
kcal/mol).
silico
investigation
suggested
that
involved
stable
interactions
which
maintained
throughout
MD
with
RAGEs,
virtually.
results
advocated
could
potentially
inhibit
be
used
clinical
management
various
diseases.
Language: Английский