Integrated study of Quercetin as a potent SARS-CoV-2 RdRp inhibitor: Binding interactions, MD simulations, and In vitro assays DOI Creative Commons
Ahmed M. Metwaly,

Esmail M. El-Fakharany,

Aisha A. Alsfouk

и другие.

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(12), С. e0312866 - e0312866

Опубликована: Дек. 3, 2024

To find an effective inhibitor for SARS-CoV-2, Quercetin’s chemical structure was compared to nine ligands associated with key SARS-CoV-2 proteins. It found that Quercetin closely resembles Remdesivir, the co-crystallized ligand of RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp). This similarity confirmed through flexible alignment experiments and molecular docking studies, which showed both Remdesivir bind similarly active site RdRp. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations over a 200 ns trajectory, analyzing various factors like RMSD, RG, RMSF, SASA, hydrogen bonding were conducted. These gave detailed insights into binding interactions RdRp Remdesivir. Further analyses, including MM-GBSA, Protein-Ligand Interaction Fingerprints (ProLIF) Profile PLIP stability binding. Principal component analysis trajectories (PCAT) provided coordinated movements within systems studied. In vitro assays is highly in inhibiting RdRp, IC 50 122.1 ±5.46 nM, better than Remdesivir’s 21.62 ±2.81 μM. Moreover, greater efficacy against , 1.149 μg/ml 9.54 μg/ml. The selectivity index (SI) values highlighted safety margin (SI: 791) 6). conclusion, our comprehensive study suggests promising candidate further research as providing valuable developing anti-COVID-19 treatment.

Язык: Английский

Comprehensive screening, separation, extraction optimization, and bioactivity evaluation of xanthine oxidase inhibitors from Ganoderma leucocontextum DOI Creative Commons

Yuyu Nong,

Qiang Liu, Sainan Li

и другие.

Arabian Journal of Chemistry, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 0, С. 1 - 14

Опубликована: Апрель 11, 2025

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0

Repurposing FDA-Approved Drugs as Potential Inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 PLpro: A Comprehensive Computational Study DOI
Ahmed M. Metwaly, Eslam B. Elkaeed, Aisha A. Alsfouk

и другие.

Journal of Computational Biophysics and Chemistry, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 23(09), С. 1209 - 1231

Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024

This study explores the repurposing of Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs as potential inhibitors SARS-CoV-2 papain-like protease (PLpro), a critical enzyme for viral replication. Initially, 3009 FDA approved were screened to identify candidates structurally similar co-crystallized ligand XT7 in PLpro complex (PDB ID: 7LBR). A fingerprint analysis narrowed selection top 5% )150 drugs) most akin XT7, followed by more refined structural similarity test that identified 1% (30 drugs). Molecular docking studies highlighted several compounds with strong binding affinities PLpro. Notably, Fedratinib exhibited particularly robust energy [Formula: see text]kcal/mol was chosen further investigation. Subsequent molecular dynamics (MD) simulations over 100 ns confirmed stability efficacy Fedratinib’s binding, evidenced favorable energetic dynamic profiles. The mechanics-generalized born surface area (MM-GBSA) calculations corroborated these findings, revealing text]kcal/mol. Additionally, PLIP, ProLIF, PCAT analyses validated interactions PLpro-Fedratinib observed during MD simulations. Overall, our results indicate Fedratinib, an FDA-approved drug, demonstrates promising inhibitor PLpro, warranting vitro vivo experimental validation well clinical evaluation.

Язык: Английский

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2

Repurposing FDA-approved drugs for COVID-19: targeting the main protease through multi-phase in silico approach DOI Creative Commons
Ahmed M. Metwaly, Eslam B. Elkaeed, Aisha A. Alsfouk

и другие.

Antiviral Therapy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 29(6)

Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgent need for effective therapeutic agents. SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease (M pro ) plays a crucial role in viral replication and immune evasion, making it key target drug development. While several studies have explored M inhibition, identifying FDA-approved drugs with potential efficacy remains critical research focus. Purpose This study aims to identify that could inhibit . Using computational screening, we seek compounds share structural similarities known co-crystallized ligand (PRD_002214) exhibit strong binding affinity the enzyme, providing viable candidates treatment. Research Design A systematic silico approach was used, screening 3009 drugs. initial focused on similarity PRD_002214 (PDB ID: 6LU7), followed by molecular docking predict affinity. Promising were further analyzed through dynamics (MD) simulations evaluate their stability interactions over 100 ns. Study Sample Of screened, 74 selected evaluation. After refinement, 28 underwent analysis, eight showing Analysis Molecular assessed interaction of MD conducted top compound, Atazanavir, its dynamic interactions. MM-GBSA, PLIP, PCAT analyses used validate Results Eight compounds, including Carfilzomib, Darunavir, others, exhibited promising affinities. Among them, Atazanavir showed highest strength simulation studies. These revealed forms stable , demonstrating favorable stability. confirmed analyses, supporting Atazanavir's as inhibitor. Conclusions In results suggest is candidate targeting findings support lead compound preclinical clinical testing, though vitro vivo validation are needed confirm against COVID-19.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

1

Integrated study of Quercetin as a potent SARS-CoV-2 RdRp inhibitor: Binding interactions, MD simulations, and In vitro assays DOI Creative Commons
Ahmed M. Metwaly,

Esmail M. El-Fakharany,

Aisha A. Alsfouk

и другие.

PLoS ONE, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 19(12), С. e0312866 - e0312866

Опубликована: Дек. 3, 2024

To find an effective inhibitor for SARS-CoV-2, Quercetin’s chemical structure was compared to nine ligands associated with key SARS-CoV-2 proteins. It found that Quercetin closely resembles Remdesivir, the co-crystallized ligand of RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp). This similarity confirmed through flexible alignment experiments and molecular docking studies, which showed both Remdesivir bind similarly active site RdRp. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations over a 200 ns trajectory, analyzing various factors like RMSD, RG, RMSF, SASA, hydrogen bonding were conducted. These gave detailed insights into binding interactions RdRp Remdesivir. Further analyses, including MM-GBSA, Protein-Ligand Interaction Fingerprints (ProLIF) Profile PLIP stability binding. Principal component analysis trajectories (PCAT) provided coordinated movements within systems studied. In vitro assays is highly in inhibiting RdRp, IC 50 122.1 ±5.46 nM, better than Remdesivir’s 21.62 ±2.81 μM. Moreover, greater efficacy against , 1.149 μg/ml 9.54 μg/ml. The selectivity index (SI) values highlighted safety margin (SI: 791) 6). conclusion, our comprehensive study suggests promising candidate further research as providing valuable developing anti-COVID-19 treatment.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0