The
pressing
need
to
find
effective
drugs
against
the
current
deadly
COVID-19
disease
has
recently
motivated
numerous
studies
using
different
approaches
address
problem.
One
time-saving
and
less
costly
strategy
is
drug
repurposing,
which
consists
in
finding
new
therapeutic
uses
for
approved
drugs.
Following
same
trend,
this
study
investigated
potential
inhibitory
activity
of
5-FU
its
analogues
SARS-CoV-2
main
protease
as
well
their
profile
druggability
molecular
docking
ADMET
methods.
From
calculations
performed,
four
candidates
showed
promising
results
with
respect
binding
affinity
target
protease,
3CLpro,
safety.
Further
in-vitro
in-vivo
investigations
are
needed
that
may
clarify
possible
mechanism
pharmacological
action
combat
COVID-19.
Kompleksnoe Ispolzovanie Mineralnogo Syra = Complex Use of Mineral Resources,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
325(2), P. 14 - 21
Published: Nov. 28, 2022
In
vivo
ADME
testing
is
costly,
time-consuming,
and
puts
animal
lives
at
risk,
whereas
in
silico
safer,
simpler,
faster.
This
study
will
use
methodologies
from
SwissADME
pkCSM
as
an
integrated
online
platform
for
accurate
comprehensive
predictions
to
determine
Silico
ADME/T
Properties
of
Artemisinin
its
Derivatives.
The
investigated
compounds'
structures
were
translated
into
canonical
SMILES
format
then
submitted
the
webserver
tools,
which
provide
free
access
different
properties
compounds.
A
compound's
characteristics
are
critical
future
results
obtained
be
beneficial
researchers.
Additionally,
this
give
great
guidance
show
that
chemical
alterations
reference
molecule
artemisinin
can
enhance
ADMET
capabilities.
webservers
used
work
free,
several
comparison
trials
performed
better
than
a
number
other
frequently
methods.
designing
or
engineering
novel
drug
primarily
requires
knowledge
features
new
compound.
International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 12
Published: Aug. 3, 2021
Aim:
Malaria
is
among
the
most
devastating
and
widespread
tropical
parasitic
diseases.
To
overcome
antimalarial
drug
resistance,
new
drugs
need
to
be
developed.
This
study
designed
establish
pharmacokinetic
profile
toxicity
of
nine
quinine
derivatives
as
potential
using
in
silico
approaches
by
SwissADME
pkCSM.
Methodology:
The
structures
investigated
compounds
were
translated
into
canonical
SMILES
format
then
submitted
web
tool
that
gives
free
access
physicochemical
properties,
pharmacokinetics,
drug-likeness
medicinal
chemistry
friendliness
compounds,
pkCSM
webserver
for
predicting
optimizing
properties.
Results:
mainly
used
predict
properties
their
revealed
all
have
good
bioavailability
satisfied
Lipinski’s
rule
five.
results
on
absorption,
distribution,
metabolism,
excretion
show
a
they
are
safe
since
belong
class
4
Globally
Harmonized
System
(300
<
Category
≤
2000
mg/kg/day).
Conclusion:
Drug-likeness
ADME/T
predictions
candidates
oral
formulation
thus
can
broader
context
overcoming
development
resistance
Plasmodium
protozoans
against
currently
treat
malaria.
As
future
prospects,
further
studies
bioevaluation
needed
elucidate
pharmacological
activities.
Phytotherapy Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
38(3), P. 1589 - 1609
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
The
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS‐CoV‐2)
causes
COVID‐19
disease.
Through
its
viral
spike
(S)
protein,
the
virus
enters
and
infects
epithelial
cells
by
utilizing
angiotensin‐converting
enzyme
as
a
host
cell's
receptor
protein.
pandemic
had
profound
impact
on
global
public
health
economies.
Although
various
effective
vaccinations
medications
are
now
available
to
prevent
treat
COVID‐19,
natural
compounds
derived
from
medicinal
plants,
particularly
flavonoids,
demonstrated
therapeutic
potential
Flavonoids
exhibit
dual
antiviral
mechanisms:
direct
interference
with
invasion
inhibition
of
replication.
Specifically,
they
target
key
molecules,
proteases,
involved
in
infection.
These
showcase
significant
immunomodulatory
anti‐inflammatory
properties,
effectively
inhibiting
inflammatory
cytokines.
Additionally,
emerging
evidence
supports
flavonoids
mitigate
progression
individuals
obesity
positively
influencing
lipid
metabolism.
This
review
aims
elucidate
molecular
structure
SARS‐CoV‐2
underlying
mechanism
action
virus.
study
evaluates
anti‐SARS‐CoV‐2
properties
exhibited
flavonoid
compounds,
specific
interest
their
mechanisms
action,
applications
for
prevention
treatment
COVID‐19.
Nevertheless,
portion
existing
knowledge
is
based
theoretical
frameworks
findings
vitro
investigations.
Further
research
required
better
assess
effectiveness
combating
SARS‐CoV‐2,
particular
emphasis
vivo
clinical
Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
46(1)
Published: April 13, 2022
Abstract
Background
Cancer
is
a
significant
public
health
problem
worldwide
and
constitutes
the
second
leading
cause
of
death
after
cardiovascular
disease.
This
study
was
thus
designed
to
identify
new
natural
compounds
from
Malagasy
medicinal
plants
traditionally
used
treat
cancer.
Methods
In
silico
analyses
by
molecular
docking
model
ligand–protein
interactions,
SwissADME
ADMET
webservers
establish
pharmacokinetic
profile
four
investigated
in
interaction
with
angiogenesis
target
protein
HIF-1α/breast
cancer
(PDB
ID:
3KCX)
human
androgen
receptor/prostate
1E3G)
were
performed.
Results
The
results
show
that
HIF-1α
receptor
has
best
binding
energy
when
it
interacts
compound
1
(1′,4-dihydroxy-2,3′-dimethyl-1,2′-binapthyl-5,5′,8,8′-tetraone:
−
8.49
kcal/mol)
followed
3
[(E)-5,6-dimethyl-2-(2-methyl-3-(prop-1-enyl)phenyl)-2H-chromene:
-8.43
kcal/mol],
2
(6′-ethoxy-1′3′-dihydroxy-4,6-dimethyl-1,2′-binaphthyl-2,5′,8,8′-tetraone:
7.80
4
(methyl
10-hydroxy-2,4a,6a,9,12b,14a-hexamethyl-11-oxo-1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,6a,11,12b,13,14,14a,14b-tetradecahydropicene-2-carboxylate:
7.63
kcal/mol).
1E3G
displayed
poor
affinity
all
tested
value
above
11.99
kcal/mol
(co-crystal).
Based
on
H-bonding
interaction,
ligands
good
pharmacophore
profiles
both
targets
3KCX
1E3G.
Ligand
does
not
interact
selected
receptors
via
hydrogen
bonds.
these
phyto-compounds
revealed
they
are
orally
active
safe.
They
isolated
their
chemical
structures
elucidated
previously
our
team
using
chromatographic
spectroscopic
techniques
(LC/MS/NMR).
Conclusions
can
be
considered
as
hits
since
addition
thermodynamic
stability
receptors;
presented
could
useful
an
alternative
therapy
breast
prostate
offers
strong
potential
developing
new,
cost-effective,
safe
plant-based
drugs
against
A
novel
coronavirus
strain
called
SARS-CoV-2
first
appeared
in
China
December
2019.
Natural
products
are
significant
sources
of
prospective
and
new
antiviral
medications,
drug
research
has
advanced
significantly
recent
years.
The
current
study
allows
us
to
select
specific
components
olive
oil
that
thought
be
anti-SARS-CoV-2
assess
their
impact
on
vitro.
26
compounds
were
obtained
from
the
PubChem
database
docked
against
RdRP
(pdb
id:
6XQB)
by
autodock
vina
1
2
linux
x86
software.
Cytotoxicity
activity
measured
MTT
assay
protocol
(the
crystal
violet
method).
findings
revealed
range
compound's
molecular
docking
binding
affinity
score
target
was
5.9–18.2
kcal/mol.
best
compound
is
apigenin
since
it
a
low
energy
value
−18.2
kcal/mol,
followed
taxifolin,
which
an
−14.2
On
other
hand,
molecule
with
lowest
believed
good
one.
Additionally,
Lipinski's
criteria
AD-MET
analysis
supported
created
taxifolin's
status
as
secure
pharmaceutical
substance.
Also,
taxifolin
showed
moderate
effectiveness
vitro,
SI
values
9.7
8.79,
respectively,
compared
oil's
crude
9.57.
According
our
results,
we
think
essential
source
cutting-edge
drugs,
especially
compounds.
Chemistry & Biodiversity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 6, 2024
Plants
are
the
major
source
of
natural
flavour
ingredients
reported
for
their
wide
applications
in
food
and
pharmaceuticals,
oral
care
wellness
products,
etc.
We
have
investigated
water-soluble
fractions
(WSF)
basil
tetraploid
(O.
basilicum
L.)
toxicity
biological
potential
against
Salmonella
Typhimurium,
a
pathogen
causing
around
one
million
cases
illnesses
United
States
every
year.
The
WSF
obtained
using
Clevenger-type
apparatus
was
further
divided
into
two
equal
parts,
each
in-vivo
evaluation
quality
assessments,
respectively.
proportions
phenylpropanoid
identified
as
meta-eugenol
were
found
range
42.8-57.9
%,
which
substantially
higher
proportion
compared
to
essential
oil
(20.9-23.0
%).
Based
on
sub-acute
data,
has
not
shown
any
adverse
effect
with
levels
high
500
μL/25
g
body
weight
Swiss
albino
mice.
Besides,
also
exhibited
maximum
reduction
bacterial
load
mice
infected
Typhimurium
dose-dependent
manner.
fraction
an
effective
load-suppressing
agent
prevention
infections
animal
model.