Inhibition of MERS-CoV papain-like protease by sunitinib: In vitro and in silico investigations
Ahmed L. Alaofi,
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Mudassar Shahid,
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Mohd Abul Kalam
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et al.
Pharmacia,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
72, P. 1 - 12
Published: April 4, 2025
Middle
East
Respiratory
Syndrome
Coronavirus
(MERS-CoV)
remains
a
significant
public
health
threat,
with
high
mortality
rates
and
no
approved
antiviral
therapies.
The
papain-like
protease
(PLpro)
of
MERS-CoV
plays
critical
role
in
viral
replication
immune
evasion,
making
it
key
target
for
drug
discovery.
This
study
evaluated
the
inhibitory
effects
four
anticancer
drugs
(sunitinib,
olaparib,
mitoxantrone,
bicalutamide)
on
recombinant
MERS-CoVPLpro
using
combination
vitro
silico
techniques.
Protease
inhibition
assays
revealed
that
sunitinib
displayed
potent,
dose-dependent
PLpro
activity,
an
IC
50
1.75
µM,
while
bicalutamide
exhibited
negligible
inhibition.
Thermal
shift
confirmed
strong
interaction
PLpro,
showing
ΔTm
26.64
°C,
indicative
increased
protein
stability.
Furthermore,
molecular
dynamics
(MD)
simulations
docking
studies
provided
structural
insights
into
mechanism
Sunitinib
bound
within
thumb
domain
forming
stable
interactions
residues
such
as
D76,
R82,
F79.
Binding
induced
stabilization
PLpro’s
structure,
reducing
flexibility
regions,
including
catalytic
domains,
indicated
by
decreased
radius
gyration
alterations
free
energy
landscape.
Importantly,
was
consistent
between
analyses,
highlighting
its
robust
potential.
These
findings
position
promising
inhibitor
MERS-CoVPLpro,
binding
affinity
ability
to
disrupt
enzymatic
function.
Further
preclinical
are
warranted
explore
therapeutic
potential
against
MERS-CoV.
underscores
utility
repurposing
existing
emerging
threats
contributes
development
targeted
strategies.
Language: Английский
Advances in the understanding of androgen receptor structure and function and in the development of next-generation AR-targeted therapeutics
Wendy Effah,
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Marjana Khalil,
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Dong‐Jin Hwang
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et al.
Steroids,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
210, P. 109486 - 109486
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
Language: Английский
The Toxic Effects on the Testis of Flutamide vs. Bicalutamide vs. Cyproterone Acetate: an Experimental Rat Study
Metin Gür,
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Eyüp Dil,
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Ekrem Akdeniz
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et al.
New Trends in Medicine Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 84 - 90
Published: May 27, 2024
The
aim
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
the
toxic
effects
on
rat
testis
flutamide,
bicalutamide,
and
cyproterone
acetate
using
histopathological
methods.
Twenty-four
male
Sprague-Dawley
rats
were
randomly
divided
into
four
groups,
control
(Group
1),
flutamide
2),
bicalutamide
3),
4).
Physiological
saline
solution
or
anti-androgens
administered
via
oral
gavage
for
14
days.
At
end
study,
testes
harvested
histological
effect
scoring.
mean
histopathology
scores
0
in
Group
1,
0.33
±
0.81
2,
1.66
1.36
3,
2.93
0.98
4.
score
4
significantly
higher
than
that
1
(p
=
0.002),
but
not
different
those
groups
2
3
0.317
p
0.028,
respectively).
No
significant
difference
also
observed
between
other
groups.
Cyproterone
acetate,
a
steroidal
antiandrogen,
resulted
impairment
histology
relative
non-steroidal
antiandrogens
bicalutamide.
A
agent
such
as
should
therefore
be
selected
if
antiandrogen
therapy
is
initiated
reasons
acne,
hirsutism,
paraphilias,
particularly
young
males.
Language: Английский
Update on andrological effects of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection and COVID‐19: An overview review
Andrology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 31, 2024
Evidence
indicates
a
wide
range
of
andrological
alterations
in
patients
with
the
Severe
Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
CoronaVirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2)
infection
and
Coronavirus
Disease
2019
(COVID-19).
Language: Английский
Role Of Acute Vascular Distress Syndrome In The Development Of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Sars-Cov-2 And Modern Views On The Research And Treatment Of Critical Coronavirus
Special journal of the Medical Academy and other Life Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(4)
Published: May 22, 2024
Background:
The
COVID-19
pandemic,
caused
by
SARS-CoV-2,
has
highlighted
the
complex
pathology
of
virus,
which
extends
beyond
respiratory
symptoms
to
include
multisystem
inflammatory
syndrome
(MIS).
This
review
explores
role
Acute
Vascular
Distress
Syndrome
(AVDS)
in
development
MIS
both
adults
(MIS-A)
and
children
(MIS-C),
providing
a
comprehensive
overview
modern
research
treatment
approaches
for
severe
coronavirus
infections.
Methods
Materials:
synthesizes
findings
from
multiple
studies
clinical
reports
analyze
mechanisms
SARS-CoV-2
induces
AVDS
subsequently
MIS.
Key
materials
molecular
cellular
data,
case
studies,
protocols.
Diagnostic
tools
such
as
PCR
serological
testing,
well
various
biomarkers
like
neurofilament
light
chain
galectin-3,
are
discussed
elucidate
their
roles
identifying
managing
cases.
Results:
interaction
between
host
endothelial
cells,
mediated
ACE2
receptors,
triggers
cascade
responses
leading
AVDS.
is
characterized
dysfunction,
cytokine
storms,
mitochondrial
distress,
collectively
contribute
pathogenesis
Clinical
evidence
indicates
that
critical
factor
severity
COVID-19,
with
widespread
implications
organ
systems,
including
central
peripheral
nervous
systems.
Conclusion:
Understanding
offers
valuable
insights
into
pathophysiology
COVID-19.
Effective
management
requires
multifaceted
approach,
combining
antiviral
therapies,
immunomodulators,
supportive
treatments
extracorporeal
membrane
oxygenation
(ECMO).
Future
should
focus
on
targeted
therapies
mitigate
damage
improve
patient
outcomes
Language: Английский