Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
41(20), P. 10869 - 10884
Published: Dec. 28, 2022
The
spike
(S)
glycoprotein
and
nucleocapsid
(N)
proteins
are
the
crucial
pathogenic
of
Severe
Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
Coronavirus-2
(SARS
CoV-2)
virus
during
its
interaction
with
host.
Even
FDA-approved
drugs
like
dexamethasone
grazoprevir
not
able
to
curb
viral
progression
inside
host
reported
adverse
effects
on
body
metabolism.
In
this
context,
we
aim
report
corilagin
a
novel,
potential
dual
inhibitor
S
N
from
Terminalia
chebula.
bioactive
compounds
T.
chebula
were
subjected
series
computational
investigations
including
molecular
docking
simulations,
dynamics
(MD)
binding
free
energy
calculations,
PASS
pharmacological
analysis.
results
obtained
these
studies
revealed
that
was
highly
interactive
(-8.9
kcal/mol)
(-9.2
proteins,
thereby
showing
inhibition
activity.
It
also
found
be
stable
enough
induce
biological
activity
pocket
target
enzymes
throughout
simulation
run
for
100
ns.
This
is
confirmed
by
changes
in
protein
conformations,
evaluated
using
landscapes.
Outcomes
investigation
identify
as
lead
SARS-CoV-2,
which
could
taken
near
future.Communicated
Ramaswamy
H.
Sarma.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Jan. 23, 2023
Probiotic
microbiota
plays
a
vital
role
in
gastrointestinal
health
and
possesses
other
beneficial
attributes
such
as
antimicrobial
antibiotic
agents
along
with
significant
the
management
of
diabetes.
The
present
study
identifies
probiotic
potential
Lactobacillus
spp.
isolated
from
three
traditionally
fermented
foods
namely,
jalebi,
medhu
vada,
kallappam
batters
at
biochemical,
physiological,
molecular
levels.
By
16S
rRNA
gene
amplification
sequencing,
isolates
were
identified.
A
similarity
>98%
to
Lacticaseibacillus
rhamnosus
RAMULAB13,
Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum
RAMULAB14,
pentosus
RAMULAB15,
paracasei
RAMULAB16,
casei
RAMULAB17,
RAMULAB20,
RAMULAB21
was
suggested
when
searched
for
homology
using
NCBI
database.
Utilizing
cell-free
supernatant
(CS),
intact
cells
(IC),
extract
(CE)
isolates,
inhibitory
activity
against
carbohydrate
hydrolyzing
enzymes
α-glucosidase
α-amylase
assessed.
CS,
CE,
IC
had
varying
capability
inhibition
(15.08
59.55%)
(18.79
63.42%)
enzymes.
To
assess
seven
various
preliminary
characteristics
examined.
All
exhibited
substantial
tolerance
toward
conditions
also
demonstrated
highest
survival
rate
(>
99%),
hydrophobicity
65%),
aggregation
76%),
adherence
HT-29
84%),
chicken
crop
epithelial
suggesting
that
high
attribute.
Additionally,
strains
showed
remarkable
results
safety
assessment
assays
(DNase
hemolytic),
antibacterial
evaluations.
concludes
lactic
acid
bacteria
(LAB)
characterized
outstanding
properties
has
antidiabetic
effects.
In
order
obtain
advantages,
LAB
can
be
utilized
supplements.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27(12), P. 3888 - 3888
Published: June 17, 2022
Coumarin
derivatives
are
proven
for
their
therapeutic
uses
in
several
human
diseases
and
disorders
such
as
inflammation,
neurodegenerative
disorders,
cancer,
fertility,
microbial
infections.
coumarin-based
scaffolds
gained
renewed
attention
treating
diabetes
mellitus.
The
current
decade
witnessed
the
inhibiting
potential
of
coumarin
against
α-glucosidase
α-amylase
management
postprandial
hyperglycemia.
Hyperglycemia
is
a
condition
where
an
excessive
amount
glucose
circulates
bloodstream.
It
occurs
when
body
lacks
enough
insulin
or
unable
to
correctly
utilize
it.
With
open-source
free
silico
tools,
we
have
investigated
novel
80
inhibitory
identified
derivative,
CD-59,
dual
inhibitor.
ligand-based
3D
pharmacophore
detection
search
utilized
discover
diverse
coumarin-like
compounds
new
chemical
inhibition
α-amylase.
In
this
regard,
four
from
ZINC
database
been
discovered
inhibitors
(ZINC02789441
ZINC40949448
with
scaffold
thiophenyl
chromene
carboxamide,
ZINC13496808
triazino
indol
thio
phenylacetamide,
ZINC09781623
chromenyl
thiazole).
To
summarize,
propose
that
ZINC02789441
will
serve
lead
molecules
activity
α-amylase,
thereby
discovering
drugs
effective
From
reported
scaffold,
synthesis
can
also
be
performed,
which
used
drug
discovery.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
27(16), P. 5133 - 5133
Published: Aug. 12, 2022
Diabetes
mellitus
is
a
major
global
health
concern
in
the
current
scenario
which
chiefly
characterized
by
rise
blood
sugar
levels
or
hyperglycemia.
In
context,
DPP4
enzyme
plays
critical
role
glucose
homeostasis.
targets
and
inactivates
incretin
hormones
such
as
glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
gastric
inhibitory
polypeptide
(GIP)
physiological
substrates,
are
essential
to
regulate
amount
of
insulin
that
secreted
after
eating.
Since
inactivation
incretins
occurs,
hyperglycemic
conditions
continue
rise,
result
adverse
linked
with
diabetes
mellitus.
Hence,
inhibition
has
been
center
focus
present
antidiabetic
studies.
Although
few
inhibitor
drugs,
alogliptin,
saxagliptin,
linagliptin,
sitagliptin,
available,
their
effects
on
human
metabolism
undeniable.
Therefore,
it
becomes
for
phytochemical
intervention
disease
using
computational
methods
prior
performing
vitro
vivo
this
regard,
we
used
an
in-silico
approach
involving
molecular
docking,
dynamics
simulations,
binding
free
energy
calculations
investigate
potential
Ocimum
tenuiflorum
phytocompounds
against
DPP4.
three
(1S-α-pinene,
β-pinene,
dehydro-p-cymene)
from
O.
have
discovered
inhibitors
protein.
To
summarize,
our
experiment
outcomes,
propose
dehydro-p-cymene
lead
protein,
thereby
discovering
new
phytocompound
effective
management
hyperglycemia
The
reported
compound
can
be
taken
analyses
near
future.
Cell Biochemistry and Function,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
42(7)
Published: Oct. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
Ocimum
species
have
a
great
interest
in
different
traditional
medicinal
systems.
This
study
examined
the
chemical
composition,
antioxidant
properties,
enzyme
inhibitory
effects,
and
antibacterial
antifungal
activities
of
aerial
parts
gratissimum
,
americanum
basilicum
from
Comoros
Islands.
The
extracts
were
analyzed
using
high‐performance
liquid
chromatography‐mass
spectrometry
(HPLC‐MS)
to
determine
their
composition.
Antioxidant
activity
was
assessed
2,2‐Diphenyl‐1‐picrylhydrazyl
(DPPH),
2,2′‐Azino‐bis(3‐ethylbenzothiazoline‐6‐sulfonic
acid)
diammonium
salt
(ABTS),
cupric
reducing
capacity
(CUPRAC),
ferric
power
(FRAP),
chelating
ability,
phosphomolybdenum
radical
scavenging
assays.
Enzyme
against
acetylcholinesterase
(AChE),
butrylcholinesterase
(BChE),
tyrosinase,
amylase,
glucosidase
evaluated
spectrophotometric
methods.
Antibacterial
tested
broth
microdilution
method
selected
pathogenic
microorganisms.
enzymes
proteins
silico
methods
with
biomolecules
these
plants.
In
addition,
111
metabolites
identified
advanced
HPLC/MS
techniques.
most
significant
number
detected
compounds
derivatives
hydroxycinnamic
acids,
followed
by
flavonoid
glycosides
aglycones
hydroxybenzoic
acids.
All
three
exhibited
activities,
O.
best‐reducing
abilities
CUPRAC
FRAP
assays
revealed
that
had
potent
effect
on
tyrosinase
(48.01
±
3.89
mg
kojic
acid
equivalent
[KAE]/g),
amylase
(1.08
0.02
mmol
acarbose
[ACAE]/g).
tests
demonstrated
possess
broad‐spectrum
activity.
Molecular
docking
results
showed
remarkable
binding
energies
target
proteins.
molecular
dynamics
simulations
chicoric
MurE
Staphylococcus
aureus
complex
as
promising
drug
candidate.
These
findings
support
medical
nutraceutical
uses
suggest
possibilities
for
natural
functional
applications.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
23(5)
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Abstract
Network
pharmacology
is
an
emerging
interdisciplinary
research
method.
The
application
of
network
to
reveal
the
nutritional
effects
and
mechanisms
active
ingredients
in
food
great
significance
promoting
development
functional
food,
facilitating
personalized
nutrition,
exploring
health
effects.
This
article
systematically
reviews
field
science
using
a
literature
review
progress
discussed,
factors
on
basis
are
explored.
Additionally,
limitations
challenges
future
directions
prospects
proposed.
serves
as
important
tool
action
benefits
food.
It
helps
conduct
in‐depth
biological
activities
individual
ingredients,
composite
foods,
compounds
assessment
potential
components.
Moreover,
it
can
help
control
enhance
their
functionality
through
relevant
information
during
production
processing
samples
guarantee
safety.
further
analyzed
summarized.
Combining
machine
learning,
artificial
intelligence,
clinical
experiments,
vitro
validation,
achievement
transformation
factor
driven
by
for
research.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. e0280847 - e0280847
Published: Jan. 30, 2023
The
current
study
investigates
the
effectiveness
of
phytocompounds
from
whole
green
jackfruit
flour
methanol
extract
(JME)
against
obesity-linked
diabetes
mellitus
using
integrated
network
pharmacology
and
molecular
modeling
approach.
Through
pharmacology,
druglikeness
pharmacokinetics,
docking
simulations,
GO
analysis,
dynamics
binding
free
energy
analyses,
it
aims
to
look
into
mechanism
JME
in
amelioration
mellitus.
There
are
15
predicted
genes
corresponding
11
oral
bioactive
compounds
JME.
most
important
these
was
MAPK3.
According
insulin
signaling
pathway
has
been
have
strongest
affinity
MAPK3
protein,
which
chosen
as
target.
With
regard
simulation,
greatest
notable
for
discovered
be
caffeic
acid
(-8.0
kJ/mol),
deoxysappanone
B
7,3’-dimethyl
ether
acetate
(DBDEA)
(-8.2
syringic
(-8.5
kJ/mol).
All
were
found
stable
inside
inhibitor
pocket
enzyme
during
simulation.
During
calculation,
all
chiefly
used
Van
der
Waal’s
bind
with
target
protein
(caffeic
acid:
102.296
kJ/mol,
DBDEA:
-104.268
-100.171
Based
on
findings,
may
inferred
that
reported
could
vitro
vivo
research,
goal
targeting
inhibition
treatment
Separations,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9(9), P. 262 - 262
Published: Sept. 19, 2022
The
anti-diabetic
potential
of
whole
unripe
jackfruit
(peel
with
pulp,
flake,
and
seed)
was
investigated
using
inhibitory
assays
for
α-glucosidase,
α-amylase,
aldose
reductase,
glycation
at
multiple
stages.
Using
activity-guided
repeated
fractionation
on
a
silica
gel
column
chromatography,
dietary
flavonoid
rutin
potent
antihyperglycemic
activity
extracted
from
the
methanol
extract
flour
(MJ).
Rutin
found
to
inhibit
both
α-glucosidase
(IC50:
7.86
µg/mL)
α-amylase
22.00
in
competitive
manner
inhibition
low
Ki
values.
In
addition,
vitro
experiments
revealed
that
prevented
each
stage
protein
as
well
production
intermediate
molecules.
Furthermore,
significantly
inhibited
reductase
2.75
non-competitive
manner.
During
silico
studies,
molecular
docking
dynamics
simulation
studies
have
suggested
has
high
binding
affinity
enzymes
studied,
which
could
explain
its
effects.
interacted
key
residues
target
enzymes’
inhibitor
sites.
Compared
controls
used,
had
higher
efficiency
stability
pocket
enzymes.
According
our
findings,
presence
is
more
likely
be
associated
MJ
via
action
polyol
pathway
glycation.
bio-computational
study
indicates
lead
all
used
an
effective
drug
near
future.
South African Journal of Botany,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
149, P. 712 - 730
Published: July 8, 2022
In
the
present
study,
we
evaluate
pharmacological
significance
of
phytoconstituents
derived
from
Lavandula
angustifolia
with
respect
to
anticonvulsant,
antidepressant,
and
anxiolytic
activities
using
in
silico
approach
against
human
GABAAR-beta3
receptor,
serotonin
transporter,
potassium
channel
KCSA-FAB,
respectively.
Through
performed
molecular
docking
simulations,
dynamics
binding
free
energy
calculations,
ADMET
analysis.
context,
swertianolin,
a
xanthone
heterocyclic
compound
proved
be
an
efficient
agonist
inhibitor
both
KCSA-FAB.
During
simulation,
swertianolin
showed
lower
affinities
compared
all
three
standard
drug
controls
(methaqualone,
paroxetine,
diazepam)
used.
It
also
its
stability
remain
pocket
induce
action
for
extended
period
time
control
drugs.
Binding
calculations
reveal
that
complex
was
stronger
than
respective
target
proteins.
addition,
analysis
predicted
zero
toxic
activity
no
negative
effect
on
body
metabolism.
Therefore,
being
site-specific,
functionally
stable,
null
effects
metabolism,
could
better
neuromodulator
near
future.
Crystals,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(7), P. 960 - 960
Published: July 9, 2022
The
crystal
compound
was
synthesized
and
characterized
using
conventional
analytical
techniques.
C19H21O3
crystallizes
in
a
monoclinic
system
with
the
space
group
P21/c.
structure
is
stabilized
by
C-H…O
interactions.
further
reinforced
π-π
During
vitro
inhibition
of
α-glucosidase,
exhibited
significant
enzyme
(IC50:
10.30
±
0.25
µg/mL)
comparison
control,
acarbose
12.00
0.10
µg/mL).
Molecular
docking
studies
were
carried
out
for
α-glucosidase
protein
model,
which
demonstrated
that
molecule
has
good
binding
affinity
(−10.8
kcal/mol)
compared
(−8.2
kcal/mol).
molecular
dynamics
simulations
free
energy
calculations
depicted
stability
throughout
simulation
period
(100
ns).
Further,
Hirshfeld
analysis
order
to
understand
packing
pattern
intermolecular
difference
between
frontier
orbitals
(FMO)
4.95
eV.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(2), P. 678 - 678
Published: Jan. 9, 2023
In
this
work,
a
novel
series
of
pyridazinone
derivatives
(3–17)
were
synthesized
and
characterized
by
NMR
(1H
13C),
FT-IR
spectroscopies,
ESI-MS
methods.
All
compounds
screened
for
their
antibacterial
activities
against
Staphylococcus
aureus
(Methicillin-resistant),
Escherichia
coli,
Salmonella
typhimurium,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Acinetobacter
baumannii.
Among
the
series,
7
13
found
to
be
active
S.
(MRSA),
P.
A.
baumannii
with
lowest
MIC
value
range
3.74–8.92
µM.
Afterwards,
DFT
calculations
B3LYP/6-31++G(d,p)
level
carried
out
investigate
geometry
structures,
frontier
molecular
orbital,
electrostatic
potential
maps,
gap
energies
compounds.
addition,
these
various
bacterial
proteins
compared
molecular-docking
calculations.
Finally,
ADMET
studies
performed
possibility
using
target
as
drugs.