International Journal of experimental research and review,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
40(Spl Volume), С. 235 - 244
Опубликована: Июнь 30, 2024
Diabetic
mellitus
(DM)
is
a
chronic
metabolic
disorder,
with
type
2
diabetes
(T2DM)
being
the
most
prevalent
globally.
Despite
availability
of
several
target-specific
drugs,
prevalence
rate
has
remained
uncontrollable,
prompting
systematic
exploration
plant
secondary
metabolites
or
phytochemicals
for
mainstream
use.
Among
all
natural
resources,
citrus
fruits
like
oranges,
lemons,
grapefruits
and
limes
are
rich
sources
flavonoids
get
more
attention
due
to
their
higher
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory
immunomodulatory
effects.
Additionally,
researchers
have
employed
various
strategies
locate
bioactive
drug-able
from
these
herbal
extracts
use
in
managing
diabetes.
Therefore,
present
study
selected
nine
citrus-fruit-derived
tested
antidiabetic
potency
using
four
target
enzymes:
α-amylase,
AKT
Serine/Threonine
Kinase
1
(AKT1),
dipeptidyl
peptidase-4
(DPP-IV),
glucose
transporter
(GLU1)
through
molecular
docking
studies.
In
addition,
we
predicted
physiochemical
profile,
toxicity,
bioavailability,
lead-likeness,
drug-likeness,
lethal
dose
flavonoids,
along
five
standard
select
potential
candidates.
We
used
AutoDock
4.2
study,
BIOVID-Discovery
Studio
protein-ligand
interaction
SwissADME,
ProTox
3.0
Molsot
tools
predict
drug-likeness
profile.
Individual
average
scores
indicated
that
naringin
(-11.2
-10.40
kcal/mol)
was
potent
flavonoid,
glimepiride
(-11.1
-10.1
against
AKT1
had
among
drugs.
Naringin
non-toxic
profiles,
positive
score,
ideal
physicochemical
which
suggested
it
might
be
best
candidate
further
testing.
To
sum
up,
computer-aided
drug
design
platform
an
important
part
current
discovery
module
accelerate
phyto-based
within
limited
time
resources.
Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 12
Опубликована: Март 14, 2024
The
present
study
synthesized
a
series
of
cobalt
(II)
metal
ion
frame
hybrid
candidates
(6a–6f)
bearing
phyto-flavonol
galangin
with
substituted
aryl
diazenyl
coumarins,
and
further
structural
confirmation
was
validated
by
various
spectral
techniques,
including
NMR,
ATR-FTIR,
UV-vis,
HPLC,
XRD,
etc.
Therapeutic
potency
investigated
via
PASS
(prediction
activity
spectra
for
substances),
molecular
docking,
dynamics
simulation,
prediction
toxicity,
pharmacokinetics,
drug-likeness
scores,
along
the
highest
occupied
orbital
(HOMO),
lowest
unoccupied
(LUMO),
their
energy
gaps
(ΔEH–L)
to
locate
most
potential
therapeutic
candidates.
(Pa
>
Pi
score)
showed
that
proposed
complexes
have
kinase
inhibitors,
antioxidative,
antischistosomal
activities
docking
scores
(>
−7
kcal/mol)
against
selected
targeted
enzymes.
Further,
MD-simulation
(RMSD,
RMSF,
Rg,
H-bonds)
complex,
'HER2-6d',
minimum
deviation
similar
standard
drug
(lapatinib)
at
100
ns,
indicating
6d
could
be
noncovalent
anticancer
inhibitor.
In
addition,
possess
non-toxic
ideal
drug-ability
profiles,
positive
electron
space
in
an
excited
state
increases
binding
affinity
towards
target
Among
all
six
ligands,
6c
were
two
multipotent
agents
from
above
analyses.
summary,
this
feasible
approach
utilization
phytochemicals
mainstream
applications,
where
bioinformatics
tools
help
select
lead
candidate
early
stage
guide
higher
experimental
success
proceeding
Journal of Infection and Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(4), С. 102699 - 102699
Опубликована: Фев. 12, 2025
Emerging
infectious
diseases
such
as
COVID-19
and
Disease
X,
which
was
detected
in
the
Democratic
Republic
of
Congo
early
December
2024,
underscore
importance
developing
new
virucidal,
antiviral,
antimicrobial
compounds.
The
virucidal
activity
natural
products,
including
tiliacorinine
(1),
dioscorine
(2),
racemosol
(3),
terrein
(4),
against
influenza
A
virus
(H1N1),
human
coronavirus
229E
(HCoV-229E),
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
2
(SARS-CoV-2),
enterovirus
71
(EV71)
were
evaluated
using
American
Society
for
Testing
Materials
E1053-20
method.
Racemosol
(3)
from
Bauhinia
malabarica
had
most
potent
H1N1,
HCoV-229E,
SARS-CoV-2
viruses,
followed
by
a
metabolite
fungus
Aspergillus
terreus.
exhibited
with
log
reduction
4
(99.99
%
viral
reduction)
at
concentration
0.1250
mg/mL.
alkaloids
(1)
Tiliacora
triandra
(2)
Dioscorea
hispida
weaker
than
(4).
Compounds
1,
2,
showed
weak
EV71
virus,
while
displayed
moderate
3.813
This
work
underscores
products
sources
agents,
may
be
useful
future
threats
emerging
re-emerging
diseases.
Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(3), С. 522 - 535
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2024
Abstract
Trifolium
resupinatum
L.,
Fabaceae,
aqueous
methanol
leaf
extract
was
selected
to
mitigate
some
obesity-associated
risk
factors
validate
the
possibility
of
further
developing
herbal
drugs.
Chromatography
and
spectrophotometric
techniques
verified
14
phenolics,
five
which
were
first
isolated
from
plant
identified
as
6''-
O
-acetyl
ononin,
genistin,
daidzin,
sissotrin,
astragalin.
Further
phytochemical
characterization
performed
via
liquid
chromatography-electrospray
ionization-mass
spectrometry
assisted
by
a
spectral
similarity
molecular
network.
In
total,
81
metabolites
tentatively
annotated
including
69
species-first
dereplications.
Two
major
isolates
(formononetin
pseudobaptigenin)
along
with
investigated
for
an
in
vitro
pancreatic
lipase
inhibition
assay.
They
showed
notable
effects
IC
50
values
(µg/ml):
47.2
±
1.1,
112.8
1.23,
471.32
0.8,
respectively,
incomparable
orlistat
(23.8
0.64).
Preliminary
vivo
assay
(25
mg/kg
extract,
daily,
8
weeks)
displayed
weight
loss
interest
promising
advancement
serum
triacylglycerides,
total
cholesterol,
glucose
levels.
Molecular
docking
studies
confirmed
binding
score
formononetin
pseudobaptigenin
near
active
sites
highlighted
affinity
other
enzyme.
Several
passed
Lipinski’s
law
drug-likeness
test,
whereas
SwissADME
radar
that
all
constituents
fall
within
acceptable
bioavailability
zone.
Therefore,
combination
flavonoids,
especially
isoflavones,
could
be
regarded
drug-like
agents
protection
against
obesity-induced
metabolic
complaints.
Graphical
International Journal of experimental research and review,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
42, С. 249 - 261
Опубликована: Авг. 30, 2024
This
study
presents
a
comprehensive
investigation
into
the
phytoconstituents
reported
from
Woodfordia
fruticosa
(L.)
Kurz
leaf
and
flower
extracts
using
gas
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
(GC-MS)
analysis,
along
with
some
existing
phytochemicals,
to
explore
their
potential
antibacterial
properties
through
molecular
docking
studies.
Followed
by
bio-assay-guided
leave
extraction
two
solvent
systems,
i.e.,
methanol
(polar)
petroleum
ether
(non-polar),
was
used
further
subjected
GC-MS
identify
quantify
various
secondary
metabolites.
Based
on
spectral
intensity
volume
area,
total
of
28
compounds
(P1
P28)
have
been
selected
analyses,
an
additional
14
(P29
P42)
previous
reports
were
for
studies
against
DNA
gyrase
subunit
B
(GryB)
Escherichia
coli
(PDB
ID:
7P2M)
Staphylococcus
aureus
5D7R)
novobiocin
as
standard.
Further,
score
or
binding
affinity
(kcal/mol.)
each
ligand
investigated,
where
4,5-dihydro-4,4-undeca
methylene-2-phenyl-1,3-oxazin-6-one
(P20)
-8.4
kcal/mol.,
GC-MS-derived
group
chrysophanol-8-O-β-d-glucopyranoside
(P37)
-9.7
phytochemical
groups
antibacterial.
The
predicted
toxicity
drug-ability
profiles
also
suggested
that
candidates
displayed
comparatively
higher
non-toxic
but
lower
drug-likeness
than
groups.
integrative
approach
explores
W.
responsible
activity
crude
providing
insights
in
selection
lead
agent
cost-effective
computer-aided
drug
design
platform
accelerate
discovery
chance
experimental
success.
Journal of Taibah University for Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
19(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 19, 2024
Coumarin
derivatives
(CDs)
possess
diverse
pharmacological
properties,
but
their
antidiabetic
potential
is
not
fully
explored.
In
this
perspective,
we
selected
108
plant-derived
CDs
and
investigated
potency,
taking
a
panel
of
putative
targets:
AKT1,
ACACB,
CDK4,
α-amylase,
GLUT1,
PTP1B
in
computer-aided
drug
design
(CADD)
platform.
addition,
predicted
toxicity,
pharmacokinetics,
bioavailability,
ability
profiles
CDs.
Further,
molecular
dynamics
(MD)
simulations
were
employed
to
observe
the
dynamic
behaviour
two
(sanandajin
or
SANA,
sinkianone
SINK)
standards
(glimepiride
G
resveratrol
RESV)
with
AKT1
at
100
nanoseconds.
Overall,
findings
reveal
that
SANA
SINK
exhibited
stronger
binding
affinities
than
lesser
toxicity
favorable
drug-ability
use
as
bioactive
therapeutic
agents
for
management
diabetics.
The
systematic
CADD
analyses
are
able
locate
encourage
further
experimental
studies
mainstream
applications.
International Journal of experimental research and review,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
37, С. 149 - 158
Опубликована: Март 30, 2024
In
the
twenty-first
century,
there
have
been
a
number
of
outbreaks,
beginning
with
dengue,
swine
flu,
Nipah,
Ebola,
chikungunya,
and
Zika,
which
were
continuously
outbreaks
in
some
specific
regions.
The
mosquito-transmitted
flavivirus
Japanese
encephalitis
(JE)
virus,
similar
to
dengue
fever
West
Nile
viruses,
negative-single-stranded
Ebola
virus
(EBOV)
are
two
most
emerging
WHO's
most-prioritized
diseases.
Natural
products
always
served
as
an
alternative
mainstream
drugs
emergencies.
Thus,
due
their
excellent
antiviral
activity,
present
study
focused
on
marine
alkaloids
assessed
potency
against
JE
EBOV
viruses.
Using
various
bioinformatics
tools,
we
selected
60
different
for
anti-JE
activity
RNA-dependent
RNA
polymerase
(PDB
ID:
4HDG),
NS3-helicase
2Z83),
NS5-protease
4K6M),
well
anti-EBOV
efficacy
targeting
nucleoprotein
4Z9P),
viral
protein
24
4M0Q),
40
3TCQ).
Based
previous
records
combined
molecular
docking
scores,
physicochemical,
toxicity,
pharmacokinetic,
drug-ability
profiles,
researchers
concluded
that
manzamines
A,
F,
X
6-deoxymanzamine
8-hydroxymanzamine
may
be
best
among
all
candidates
EV
infection
control.
summary,
exhibit
need
explored
more
bioactive
drug
discovery,
where
tools
cost-effective,
resource-efficient,
time-saving
platform
than
traditional
discovery
modules
locate
lead
used
medicine
health
conditions.