Falcipain-2: A review on structurally diverse non-peptide inhibitors
Vandana Pandey,
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John F. Kennedy,
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Neera Raghav
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et al.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 142817 - 142817
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Molecular dynamics insight of interaction between Artemisinin and its derivatives and the cancer cell membrane
Samaneh Boroomand,
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Delara Mohammad-Aghaie,
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Fatemeh Mohammadpour
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Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 30, 2024
Abstract
In
the
present
study,
molecular
dynamics
simulation
approach
has
been
utilized
to
investigate
effectiveness
of
four
molecules,
including
Artemisinin,
a
natural
product,
and
its
derivatives
Dihydroartemisinin,
Artesunate,
Artemisone,
on
cancer
cell
membrane
model.
Performed
simulations
predicted
that
Dihydroartemisinin
Artemisone
form
stronger
hydrogen
bonds
with
membrane,
exhibit
higher
mobility,
have
longer
lifetime
at
water-membrane
interface.
molecules
could
penetrate
hydrophobic
part
lipid’s
tail
which
led
fluidity
membrane.
These
two
compounds
were
able
exert
greatest
effect
change
properties
characteristics
model
while
showing
anti-cancer
effects
than
other
compounds.
The
outcomes
predictions
found
agree
results
experimental
studies.
There
is
noticeable
difference
in
way
enter
compared
Artemisinin
Artesunate.
former
from
functional
group
side
into
latter
pass
it
peroxide
ring
side.
Language: Английский
Molecular dynamics insight of interaction between Artemisinin and its derivatives and the cancer cell membrane
Samaneh Boroomand,
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Delara Mohammad-Aghaie,
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Fatemeh Mohammadpour
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et al.
Computational and Theoretical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 114997 - 114997
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Language: Английский
Activation of sirtuin 3 and maintenance of mitochondrial homeostasis by artemisinin protect against diclofenac-induced kidney injury in rats
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 23, 2024
Abstract
Nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory
drug
(NSAID)-induced
kidney
injury
is
one
of
the
most
common
causes
renal
failure.
The
exact
pathogenesis
NSAID
induced
not
fully
known
and
treatment
still
challenging.
Artemisinin
(ART)
gains
more
attention
by
its
potent
biological
activities
in
addition
to
antimalarial
effect.
In
our
research,
we
evaluated
preventive
therapeutic
effects
ART
Diclofenac
(DIC)
through
effect
on
mitochondria
regulation
sirtuin
3
(SIRT3).
Thirty
adult
male
Sprague
Dawley
rats
were
divided
into
five
groups:
control,
ART,
DIC,
DIC
+
prophylactic,
followed
groups.
At
end
study,
animals
scarified
following
parameters
evaluated:
serum
urea
creatinine,
malondialdehyde
(MDA),
superoxide
dismutase
(SOD)
nitrate.
SIRT3
was
detected
western
blotting
real-time
PCR.
Mitochondrial
related
markers
(PGC-1α,
Drp1,
mitochondrial
ATP)
immunoassay.
Caspase-3
LC3
II
expression
tissues
demonstrated
immune-histochemical
staining.
specimens
stained
for
H&E
PAS
special
stain.
Electron
microscopy
done
detect
morphology.
improved
function
test,
oxidative
stress,
level,
function,
decrease
caspase-3.
Histopathological
examination
confirmed
alleviation
as
determined
light
or
electron
microscopy.
can
modulate
biochemical
pathological
changes
DIC-induced
be
considered
a
new
possible
approach
SIR3
maintenance
homeostasis.
Language: Английский