Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: Oct. 10, 2023
Cancer
is
enlisted
among
the
deadliest
disease
all
over
world.
The
cyclin-dependent
kinases
12
and
13
have
been
identified
as
cell
cycle
regulators.
They
conduct
transcription
co-transcriptional
processes
by
phosphorylating
C-terminal
of
RNA
polymerase-II.
Inhibition
CDK12
selectively
presents
a
novel
strategy
to
treat
triple-negative
breast
cancer,
but
dual
inhibitors
are
still
lacking.
Here,
we
report
screening
natural
product
compound
class
against
CDK12/13
enzyme
employing
various
in
silico
methods.
Complexes
enzymes
used
form
common
feature
pharmacophore
models,
whereas
perform
receptor-based
modelling
on
CDK13
owing
availability
single
PDB.
On
conducting
representative
pharmacophores,
drug-like
screened
products
were
shortlisted
for
molecular
docking
studies.
After
calculations,
candidates
that
showed
crucial
interaction
with
simulation
Five
docked
selected
dynamics
simulations
free
energy
calculations.
Based
cut-off
criteria
one
hit
was
inhibitor.
outcome
concluded
ID
CNP0386383
possesses
properties,
displays
binding
pocket,
shows
stable
dynamic
behaviour
higher
than
experimentally
reported
inhibitor
both
enzymes.Communicated
Ramaswamy
H.
Sarma.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 18, 2024
An
environmentally
friendly,
versatile
multicomponent
reaction
for
synthesizing
isoxazol-5-one
and
pyrazol-3-one
derivatives
has
been
developed,
utilizing
a
freshly
prepared
g-C
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(5), P. 979 - 979
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Cyclin-dependent
kinase
6
(CDK6)
has
been
identified
as
a
potential
drug
target
in
various
types
of
cancers.
In
our
current
study,
multiple
independent
molecular
dynamics
simulations
four
separate
replicates
and
computations
binding
free
energies
are
carried
out
to
decipher
the
mechanisms
three
inhibitors,
LQQ,
6ZV,
0RS,
CDK6.
The
dynamic
analyses
indicate
that
presence
inhibitors
influences
conformational
alterations,
motion
modes,
internal
Binding
computed
using
mechanics
generalized
Born
surface
area
(MM-GBSA)
approach
with
GB
models
demonstrate
hydrophobic
interactions
play
essential
roles
inhibitor-CDK6
binding.
residue-based
energy
decomposition
verify
side
chains
residues
I19,
K29,
M54,
P55,
F98,
H100,
L152
significantly
contribute
binding,
revealing
critical
interaction
sites
for
information
revealed
study
can
provide
theoretical
aids
development
potent
targeting
CDK
family.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Oct. 23, 2023
Cancer
has
been
viewed
as
one
of
the
deadliest
diseases
worldwide.
Among
various
types
cancer,
breast
cancer
is
most
common
type
in
women.
Methylenetetrahydrofolate
dehydrogenase
2
(MTHFD2)
a
promising
druggable
target
and
overexpressed
cancerous
cells,
like,
cancer.
We
conducted
structure-based
modeling
on
allosteric
site
enzyme.
Targeting
avoids
problem
drug
resistance.
Pharmacophore
modeling,
molecular
docking,
HYDE
assessment,
drug-likeness,
ADMET
predictions,
simulations,
free-energy
calculations
were
performed.
The
RMSD,
RMSF,
RoG,
SASA,
Hydrogen-bonding
studies
showed
that
seven
candidates
displayed
stable
behaviour.
As
per
literature,
average
superimposed
simulated
structures
revealed
similar
protein
conformational
change
αE'-βf'
loop,
causing
its
displacement
away
from
site.
MM-PBSA
tight
binding
six
compounds
with
pocket.
effect
inhibitors
interacting
causes
decrease
energy
J49
(active-site
inhibitor),
suggesting
binding.
PCA
FEL
analysis
significance
docked
behaviour
complexes.
outcome
can
contribute
to
development
potential
natural
products
drug-like
properties
inhibit
MTHFD2
Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 18
Published: March 25, 2024
The
selective
design
of
competitive
enzyme
inhibitors
is
an
extremely
difficult
task
but
necessary
work
for
certain
types
systems,
such
as
the
phosphodiesterase
(PDE)
system
addressed
in
this
article.
In
PDE
family,
PDE2A
and
PDE9
respectively
target
central
nervous
heart
failure,
share
many
conserved
amino
acids
at
their
binding
sites.
Therefore,
gaining
a
deep
understanding
mechanisms
PDE2A/9A
crucial
designing
highly
drugs.
study,
various
computer-aided
drug
(CADD)
methods,
including
molecular
docking,
dynamics
simulations
(MD),
free
energy
calculations,
are
employed
to
explore
PDE2A/9A.
Overall,
our
research
results
indicate
strategy
PDE2A,
which
involves
incorporating
hydrophobic
or
aromatic
moieties
into
structure
better
accommodate
pocket
PDE2A.
Additionally,
it
recommended
introduce
functional
groups
capable
forming
connections
with
residues,
Phe830
Gln812
Ala452
Tyr424
PDE9A,
enhance
selectivity
targeting
This
achievement
anticipated
pave
way
development
innovative
small
molecules
Biocell,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
48(5), P. 861 - 872
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Background:
Nasopharyngeal
carcinoma
(NPC)
exhibits
a
significant
prevalence
in
the
southern
regions
of
China,
and
paclitaxel
(PTX)
is
frequently
employed
as
medication
for
managing
advanced
NPC.However,
drug
resistance
typically
accompanied
by
poor
prognosis.Exploring
synergistic
potential
combining
multiple
chemotherapeutic
agents
may
represent
promising
avenue
optimizing
treatment
efficacy.Methods:
This
study
investigated
whether
3-Methyladenine
(3-MA)
could
potentiated
effect
PTX
its
molecular
mechanism.Samples
were
divided
into
following
categories:
Negative
control
(NC)
with
solvent
dimethyl
sulfoxide
(DMSO,
0.5%
v/v),
(400
nM),
3-MA
(4
mM),
nM)
+
mM).The
viability
NPC
cells
was
assessed
using
both
cell
counting
kit-8
(CCK-8)
assay
colony
formation
assay.Microscopic
observation
performed
to
identify
morphological
changes.Flow
cytometry
used
assess
cycle
status,
mitochondrial
membrane
(MMP),
apoptotic
cells.Western
blotting
conducted
quantify
protein
expression.Results:
enhanced
PTX-specific
inhibition
proliferation.PTX,
either
alone
or
combination
3-MA,
caused
halt
at
G
2
/M
phase
majority
cells,
induced
higher
rate
death
compared
alone.Western
results
revealed
heightened
activation
cyclin-dependent
kinase
1
(CDK1),
key
molecule
shifting
from
mitotic
arrest
apoptosis,
led
reduction
Myeloid
Cell
Leukemia
(MCL-1)
expression
an
increase
Poly
(ADP-ribose)
polymerase
(PARP)
cleavage.Conclusion:
The
concurrent
administration
effectively
enhances
PTX's
inhibitory
impact
on
activates
apoptosis
signal
regulated
CDK1.
Discover Chemistry.,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1(1)
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Presently,
antimicrobial
resistance
is
a
major
and
worldwide
concern
due
to
high
rate
of
mutation
in
microorganisms,
widespread
use,
lack
efficacy
drugs,
low
drug
discovery
rate.
Considering
the
importance
N-heterocycles
as
antibiotics,
perimidine
derivatives
3(a–v)
have
been
synthesized
via
cyclocondensation
reaction
1,8-diaminonaphthalene
aryl
aldehydes.
Further,
perimidines
were
screened
potent
agents
in-vitro,
in-silico,
ADME
MD
simulation
studies.
All
22
studied
against
two-gram
+ve
(E.
coli
P.
aeruginosa),
−ve
(S.
aureus
B.
subtilis),
two
fungal
(A.
niger
S.
cerevisiae)
strains
using
ciprofloxacin
fluconazole
reference
drugs.
The
in-vitro
study
results
showed
that
compounds
3e,
3h,
3l,
3m
most
3(a–d),
3(g–i),
3s
active
subtilis
compared
standard.
Furthermore,
molecular
docking
studies
performed
Dihydrofolate
reductase
(PDB
Id:
3SRW)
from
aureus,
DNA
gyrase
4DUH)
E.
coli,
ERG11
gene
4LXJ).
Compounds
3f,
3f/3m,
3o
found
bind
efficiently
with
highest
binding
energy
−
10.6,
9.6,
11.3kcal/mol
depicting
potential
inhibitor
3SRW,
4DUH,
4LXJ
receptor
protein,
respectively.
drug-likeness
properties
SwissADME
program.
To
further
validate
these
findings,
dynamics
simulations
conducted
evaluate
their
stability.
From
studies,
it
was
observed
all
shortlisted
displayed
stable
within
site
selected
proteins.