Computational prediction of plasma protein binding of cyclic peptides from small molecule experimental data using sparse modeling techniques

AbstractThe present study is aimed at computational prediction of the molecular interactions between resveratrol, celecoxib, leflunomide and human serum albumin (HSA) and then investigates the plasma protein binding of resveratrol combined with celecoxib or leflunomide by an ultrafiltration technique. Molecular operating environment (MOE, 2008.10) software package was used to explore molecular interactions between the drugs and HSA. Molecular docking was adopted to predict the interactions between resveratrol and other drugs and then the ultrafiltration technique was used to verify the docking results. In in vitro experiments, a mixture of resveratrol and celecoxib or leflunomide was added to rat plasma for determination of the plasma protein binding rate. Molecular docking results have shown that resveratrol interacts with HSA mainly through hydrogen bond and π-π stacking, while celecoxib and leflunomide bind only with the hydrogen bond. Celecoxib or leflunomide, even at high tested doses, did not affect the plasma protein binding of resveratrol, thus suggesting pharmacological suitability of the investigated combinations.

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of Matched molecular pairs as a guide in the optimization of pharmaceutical properties; a study of aqueous solubility, plasma protein binding and oral exposure.

Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ◽

10.3410/f.1046889.496914 ◽

2006 ◽

Author(s):

Michael Gelb

Keyword(s):

Protein Binding ◽

Plasma Protein Binding ◽

Plasma Protein ◽

Aqueous Solubility ◽

Oral Exposure ◽

Matched Molecular Pairs ◽

Pharmaceutical Properties

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Possible therapeutic interventions in COVID-19 induced ARDS by cotinine as an ACE-2 promoter and AT-1R blocker

Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets ◽

10.2174/1871526520666201218153554 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 ◽

Author(s):

Tarun Sharma ◽

Sidharth Mehan

Keyword(s):

Protein Binding ◽

Plasma Protein Binding ◽

Plasma Protein ◽

Distress Syndrome ◽

Therapeutic Interventions ◽

Promising Candidate ◽

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 ◽

Proinflammatory Effect ◽

Pulmonary Permeability

: In these challenging times of the pandemic, as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has taken over the planet, its complications such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have the potential to wipe out a large portion of our population. Whereas a serious lack of ventilators, vaccine being months away makes the condition even worse. That's why promising drug therapy is required. One of them was suggested in this article. It is the angiotensin-converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2) to which the COVID-19 virus binds and upon downregulation of which the pulmonary permeability increases and results in the filling of alveoli by proteinaceous fluids, which finally results in ARDS. ARDS can be assisted by angiotensinII type-1 receptor (AT-1R) blocker and ACE-2 upregulator. AT-1R blocker will prevent vasoconstriction, the proinflammatory effect seen otherwise upon its activation. ACE-2 upregulation will ensure less formation of angiotensin II, vasodilatory effects due to the formation of angiotensin (1-7), increased breakdown of bradykinin at lung level. Overall, decreased vasoconstriction of vessels supplying lungs and decreased vasodilation of lung tissues will ensure decreased pulmonary permeability and eventually relieve ARDS. It should also be considered that all components of the reninangiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) are located in the lung tissues. A drug with the least plasma protein binding is required to ensure its distribution across these lung tissues. Cotinine appears to be a promising candidate for COVID-19- induced ARDS. It acts across the board and acts as both an AT-1R blocker, ACE-2 upregulator. It also has a weak plasma protein binding that helps to spread through the lung tissues. In this review, we summarized that cotinine, along with COVID-19 virus replication blocker anti-virals, may prove to be a promising therapy for the treatment of COVID-19 induced ARDS.

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Ultrafiltration Method for Plasma Protein Binding Studies and Its Limitations

Processes ◽

10.3390/pr9020382 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 382

Author(s):

Camelia-Maria Toma ◽

Silvia Imre ◽

Camil-Eugen Vari ◽

Daniela-Lucia Muntean ◽

Amelia Tero-Vescan

Keyword(s):

Protein Binding ◽

Plasma Protein Binding ◽

Plasma Protein ◽

Specific Binding ◽

Critical Role ◽

Volume Ratio ◽

Binding Studies ◽

Experimental Conditions ◽

Key Aspects

Plasma protein binding plays a critical role in drug therapy, being a key part in the characterization of any compound. Among other methods, this process is largely studied by ultrafiltration based on its advantages. However, the method also has some limitations that could negatively influence the experimental results. The aim of this study was to underline key aspects regarding the limitations of the ultrafiltration method, and the potential ways to overcome them. The main limitations are given by the non-specific binding of the substances, the effect of the volume ratio obtained, and the need of a rigorous control of the experimental conditions, especially pH and temperature. This review presents a variety of methods that can hypothetically reduce the limitations, and concludes that ultrafiltration remains a reliable method for the study of protein binding. However, the methodology of the study should be carefully chosen.

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