SAR and QSAR in environmental research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
35(12), С. 1129 - 1154
Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024
Diabetes
mellitus
(DM)
affects
over
77
million
adults
in
India,
with
cases
expected
to
reach
134
by
2045.
Current
treatments,
including
sulfonylureas
and
thiazolidinediones,
are
inadequate,
underscoring
the
need
for
novel
therapeutic
strategies.
This
study
investigates
marine
natural
products
(MNPs)
as
alternative
agents
targeting
SIK2,
a
key
enzyme
involved
DM.
The
structural
stability
of
predicted
SIK2
model
was
validated
using
computational
methods
subsequently
employed
structure-based
virtual
screening
(SBVS)
38,000
MNPs.
approach
identified
five
promising
candidates:
CMNPD21753
CMNPD13370
from
Comprehensive
Marine
Natural
Product
Database,
MNPD10685
Products
SWMDRR053
SWMDRR052
Seaweed
Metabolite
Database.
compounds
demonstrated
docking
scores
ranging
-7.64
-11.95
kcal/mol
MMGBSA
binding
between
-33.29
-68.29
kcal/mol,
favourable
pharmacokinetic
toxicity
profiles.
Molecular
dynamics
simulations
(MDS)
revealed
stronger
affinity
these
compared
ARN-3236,
known
inhibitor.
Principal
component
(PC)-based
free
energy
landscape
(FEL)
analysis
further
supported
stable
SIK2.
These
findings
highlight
potential
leads
inhibitors,
warranting
future
vitro
vivo
validation.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2025
Advancements
in
omics
technologies
and
computational
methods
offer
deeper
mechanistic
insights
into
toxicological
processes.
Two
studies
this
collection
leverage
these
approaches
to
unravel
the
underlying
mechanisms
of
drug-induced
toxicity.The
study
"Potential
podophyllotoxin-induced
cardiotoxicity
male
rats:
evidence
chain
(TEC)
concept"
employs
an
integrative
framework
combining
transcriptomics
targeted
metabolomics
explore
cardiotoxic
effects
podophyllotoxin
(PPT).
By
constructing
a
(TEC),
researchers
identify
key
pathways
involved
PPT-induced
cardiac
injury,
including
oxidative
stress,
apoptosis,
inflammatory
responses,
disruptions
energy
metabolism.
This
comprehensive
approach
not
only
elucidates
molecular
PPT
but
also
provides
template
for
investigating
other
compounds
with
complex
profiles.In
"Quantum
chemical
calculations
nitrosamine
activation
deactivation
carcinogenicity
risk
assessment,"
authors
use
quantum
calculation
assess
carcinogenic
potential
N-nitrosamines
,
class
significant
concern
due
their
presence
as
impurities
pharmaceuticals.
calculating
comparing
profiles
non-carcinogenic
nitrosamines,
they
uncover
distinct
differences
reactivity
stability.
predicts
mutagenic
risks
associated
N-nitrosamines,
demonstrating
power
silico
regulatory
decision-making
.Pharmacovigilance
plays
crucial
role
detecting
analyzing
adverse
drug
reactions
postmarketing.
exemplify
how
large-scale
data
analysis
can
provide
invaluable
safety.In
"Osteonecrosis
jaw
patients
clear
cell
renal
carcinoma
treated
agents:
case
series
pharmacovigilance
analysis,"
investigate
association
between
tyrosine
kinase
inhibitors
(TKIs),
immune
checkpoint
(ICIs),
osteonecrosis
(ONJ).
Utilizing
FDA
Adverse
Event
Reporting
System
(FAERS),
perform
disproportionality
analyses
detect
signals
indicating
higher
ONJ
specific
agents
like
sunitinib
lenvatinib.
underscores
importance
continuous
monitoring
mining
identifying
rare
serious
events,
contributing
safer
therapeutic
strategies
carcinoma.
Similarly,
article
"Post-marketing
safety
evaluation
lurbinectedin:
based
on
FAERS
database"
focuses
lurbinectedin,
novel
agent
approved
metastatic
small-cell
lung
cancer.
The
employ
multiple
algorithms
event
reports
known
toxicities
such
hematological
gastrointestinal
symptoms.
Notably,
new
signal-tumor
lysis
syndrome-highlighting
dynamic
nature
post-approval.
work
demonstrates
reveal
emerging
guide
clinicians
managing
side
effects.The
featured
Research
Topic
highlight
evolving
landscape
predictive
toxicology,
where
interdisciplinary
are
essential.
integration
more
precise
toxicity
predictions
contributes
development
drugs.
Looking
ahead,
future
research
should
expand
methods,
by
incorporating
artificial
intelligence
machine
learning
analyze
datasets
subtle
patterns.
Efforts
standardize
protocols
promote
sharing
will
accelerate
progress
foster
collaboration.
Additionally,
adoption
advancement
highthroughput
modeling
promise
reduce
animal
testing
providing
alternative
toxicities.
understanding
basis
toxic
effects,
design
interventions
develop
models
that
both
accurate
tailored
mechanisms,
classes,
or
target
contexts.This
exemplifies
innovative
transforming
toxicology.
leveraging
insights,
contribute
significantly
uncovering
safety.
We
thank
all
valuable
contributions
reviewers
critical
feedback.
hope
inspire
further
dialogue,
ultimately
advancing
field
toxicology
enhancing
its
impact
public
health.
Drug and Chemical Toxicology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 17
Опубликована: Фев. 28, 2025
In
this
study,
a
comprehensive
analysis
of
the
CMA2OEM-co-DVB-co-AMPS
(2-(bis(cyanomethyl)amino)-2-oxoethyl
methacrylate-co-divinylbenzene-co-2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic
acid)
and
CMA2OEM-co-DVB-co-VIM
methacrylate-co-divinylbenzene-co-vinylimidazole)
terpolymers
was
conducted.
The
structural
chemical
properties
were
examined
using
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FT-IR)
spectroscopy,
frontier
molecular
orbital
analysis,
electrostatic
potential
(MEP)
maps,
1H,
13C
NMR
thermochemistry
surface
maps
(TCSM),
toxicity
assessments,
physical
properties,
electron
localization
function
(ELF),
total
(ESP)
analyses.
silico
analyses,
quantitative
structure–activity
relationship
(QSAR)
model
used
for
Toxicity
Estimation
Software
Tool
(TEST)
ProTox
3.0,
web-based
virtual
laboratory,
oral
prediction.
estimates
TEST
showed
that
both
exhibited
low
profiles.
Oral
prediction
emphasizes
may
pose
greater
risk
compared
to
CMA2OEM-co-DVB-co-AMPS.
addition,
experimental
thermal
characterization
these
also
performed.
These
analyses
have
provided
significant
insights
into
applications
functional
terpolymers.
Scientific Reports,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(1)
Опубликована: Март 14, 2025
Infection-related
cardiovascular
diseases
(CVDs)
pose
a
significant
health
challenge,
driving
the
need
for
novel
therapeutic
strategies
to
target
key
receptors
involved
in
inflammation
and
infection.
Antimicrobial
peptides
(AMPs)
show
potential
disrupt
pathogenic
processes
offer
promising
approach
CVD
treatment.
This
study
investigates
binding
of
selected
AMPs
with
critical
implicated
CVDs,
aiming
explore
their
potential.
A
comprehensive
computational
was
employed
assess
AMP
interactions
CVD-related
receptors,
including
ACE2,
CRP,
MMP9,
NLRP3,
TLR4.
Molecular
docking
studies
identified
high
affinities
these
targets,
notably
Tachystatin,
Pleurocidin,
Subtilisin
A,
which
showed
strong
MMP9.
Following
docking,
100
ns
molecular
dynamics
(MD)
simulations
confirmed
stability
AMP-receptor
complexes,
MM/PBSA
calculations
provided
quantitative
insights
into
energies,
underscoring
modulate
receptor
activity
infection
contexts.
The
highlights
targeting
infection-related
pathways
CVDs.
These
demonstrate
properties
models.
Future
research
should
focus
on
vitro
vivo
confirm
efficacy
safety,
paving
way
clinical
applications
managing
conditions.
Current Research in Parasitology and Vector-Borne Diseases,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 100256 - 100256
Опубликована: Март 1, 2025
Many
antiparasitic
drugs
have
become
obsolete
and
ineffective
in
treating
parasitic
diseases.
This
ineffectiveness
arises
from
parasite
drug
resistance,
high
toxicity,
low
efficacy.
Thus,
the
discovery
of
novel
agents
is
urgently
needed
to
control
Various
strategies
are
employed
discovery,
design,
development.
review
highlights
paradigm
searching
for
bioactive
molecules
produced
during
inter-
intraspecific
competition
among
organisms,
particularly
between
microbes
parasites,
as
a
strategy
de
novo
discovery.
Competitive
interactions
occur
when
individuals
same
or
different
species
coexist
overlapping
niches
compete
space
resources.
These
well
recognized.
Therefore,
released
these
promising
targets
Compelling
data
indicate
that
remain
potential
source
because
their
diversity.
antimicrobial
producers
nature
yet
be
isolated
investigated.
body
evidence
underscores
success
numerous
therapeutic
drugs,
including
penicillin,
β-lactams,
tetracyclines,
which
been
successfully
discovered
developed
infectious
comprehensively
covers
concepts,
with
particular
focus
on
agents.
approach
will
pave
way
identifying
alternative
eradicate
diseases
continue
threaten
human
health.
Additionally,
this
discusses
current
mechanisms
action,
limitations,
existing
gaps.
discussion
emphasizes
ongoing
need
explore
drugs.
Pharmaceuticals,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
18(5), С. 678 - 678
Опубликована: Май 2, 2025
Introduction:
Snake
venoms
are
rich
sources
of
bioactive
peptides
with
therapeutic
potential,
particularly
against
neurodegenerative
diseases
linked
to
oxidative
stress.
While
the
peptide
fraction
(<10
kDa)
from
Bothrops
jararaca
venom
has
shown
in
vitro
neuroprotection,
analogous
fractions
related
species
remain
unexplored
vivo.
Methods:
This
study
comparatively
evaluated
neuroprotective
effects
two
(pf)
Daboia
siamensis
(pf-Ds)
and
B.
(pf-Bj)
H2O2-induced
stress
using
(PC12
cells)
vivo
(zebrafish,
Danio
rerio)
models.
Results:
In
vitro,
pf-Ds
(1
µg
mL−1)
did
not
protect
PC12
cells
cytotoxicity,
unlike
previously
reported
pf-Bj.
vivo,
neither
nor
pf-Bj
(1–20
induced
significant
developmental
toxicity
zebrafish
larvae
up
120
h
post-fertilization
(hpf).
The
both
pf
were
experimental
models:
(I)
Larvae
at
96
hpf
exposed
either
or
(10
for
4
h,
followed
by
co-exposure
H2O2
(0.2
mmol
L−1)
an
additional
10
induce
(4–20
model);
(II)
Embryos
treated
continuously
until
hpf,
after
which
they
another
24
(96–120
model).
a
short-term
treatment
model,
reversed
deficits
metabolism
locomotor
activity.
However,
prolonged
significantly
impairment,
whereas
confer
protection.
Conclusions:
These
findings
demonstrate,
first
time,
potential
stress-induced
behavioral
zebrafish,
contingent
on
regimen.
differential
between
highlight
species-specific
composition
underscore
value
evaluating
venom-derived
peptides.