Design of Dual COX-2 and 5-LOX Inhibitors with Iron-Chelating Properties Using Structure-Based and Ligand-Based Methods

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Bošković ◽  
Dušan Ružić ◽  
Olivera Čudina ◽  
Katarina Nikolic ◽  
Vladimir Dobričić
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
External Validation ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
3D Qsar ◽  
Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Qsar Analysis ◽  
In Silico Admet ◽  
Cox 2 ◽  
Lox Inhibitors

Background: Inflammation is common pathogenesis of many diseases progression, such as malignancy, cardiovascular and rheumatic diseases. The inhibition of the synthesis of inflammatory mediators by modulation of cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) pathways provides a challenging strategy for the development of more effective drugs. Objective: The aim of this study was to design dual COX-2 and 5-LOX inhibitors with iron-chelating properties using a combination of ligand-based (three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship (3D-QSAR)) and structure-based (molecular docking) methods. Methods: The 3D-QSAR analysis was applied on a literature dataset consisting of 28 dual COX-2 and 5-LOX inhibitors in Pentacle software. The quality of developed COX-2 and 5-LOX 3D-QSAR models were evaluated by internal and external validation methods. The molecular docking analysis was performed in GOLD software, while selected ADMET properties were predicted in ADMET predictor software. Results: According to the molecular docking studies, the class of sulfohydroxamic acid analogues, previously designed by 3D-QSAR, was clustered as potential dual COX-2 and 5-LOX inhibitors with iron-chelating properties. Based on the 3D-QSAR and molecular docking, 1j, 1g, and 1l were selected as the most promising dual COX-2 and 5-LOX inhibitors. According to the in silico ADMET predictions, all compounds had an ADMET_Risk score less than 7 and a CYP_Risk score lower than 2.5. Designed compounds were not estimated as hERG inhibitors, and 1j had improved intrinsic solubility (8.704) in comparison to the dataset compounds (0.411-7.946). Conclusion: By combining 3D-QSAR and molecular docking, three compounds (1j, 1g, and 1l) are selected as the most promising designed dual COX-2 and 5-LOX inhibitors, for which good activity, as well as favourable ADMET properties and toxicity, are expected.

scholarly journals 3D-QSAR and Docking Studies of a Series ofβ-Carboline Derivatives as Antitumor Agents of PLK1

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jahan B. Ghasemi ◽  
Valentin Davoudian
Keyword(s):  
Antitumor Agents ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Human Tumor ◽  
3D Qsar ◽  
Qsar Model ◽  
Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Human Tumor Cell Lines ◽  
Qsar Analysis ◽  
Leave One Out

An alignment-free, three dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship (3D-QSAR) analysis has been performed on a series ofβ-carboline derivatives as potent antitumor agents toward HepG2 human tumor cell lines. A highly descriptive and predictive 3D-QSAR model was obtained through the calculation of alignment-independent descriptors (GRIND descriptors) using ALMOND software. For a training set of 30 compounds, PLS analyses result in a three-component model which displays a squared correlation coefficient (r2) of 0.957 and a standard deviation of the error of calculation (SDEC) of 0.116. Validation of this model was performed using leave-one-out,q2looof 0.85, and leave-multiple-out. This model gives a remarkably highr2pred(0.66) for a test set of 10 compounds. Docking studies were performed to investigate the mode of interaction betweenβ-carboline derivatives and the active site of the most probable anticancer receptor, polo-like kinase protein.

scholarly journals Potential Inhibitors of Galactofuranosyltransferase 2 (GlfT2): Molecular Docking, 3D-QSAR, and In Silico ADMETox Studies

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Llynard D. Ortiz ◽  
Gladys C. Completo ◽  
Ruel C. Nacario ◽  
Ricky B. Nellas
Keyword(s):  
Cell Wall ◽  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Binding Energy ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Effective Interaction ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
3D Qsar ◽  
Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Design And Synthesis

AbstractA strategy in the discovery of anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB) drug involves targeting the enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis’ (Mtb) cell wall. One of these enzymes is Galactofuranosyltransferase 2 (GlfT2) that catalyzes the elongation of the galactan chain of Mtb cell wall. Studies targeting GlfT2 have so far produced compounds showing minimal inhibitory activity. With the current challenge of designing potential GlfT2 inhibitors with high inhibition activity, computational methods such as molecular docking, receptor-ligand mapping, molecular dynamics, and Three-Dimensional-Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (3D-QSAR) were utilized to deduce the interactions of the reported compounds with the target enzyme and enabling the design of more potent GlfT2 inhibitors. Molecular docking studies showed that the synthesized compounds have binding energy values between −3.00 to −6.00 kcal mol−1. Two compounds, #27 and #31, have registered binding energy values of −8.32 ± 0.01, and −8.08 ± 0.01 kcal mol−1, respectively. These compounds were synthesized as UDP-Galactopyranose mutase (UGM) inhibitors and could possibly inhibit GlfT2. Interestingly, the analogs of the known disaccharide substrate, compounds #1–4, have binding energy range of −10.00 to −19.00 kcal mol−1. The synthesized and newly designed compounds were subjected to 3D-QSAR to further design compounds with effective interaction within the active site. Results showed improved binding energy from −6.00 to −8.00 kcal mol−1. A significant increase on the binding affinity was observed when modifying the aglycon part instead of the sugar moiety. Furthermore, these top hit compounds were subjected to in silico ADMETox evaluation. Compounds #31, #70, #71, #72, and #73 were found to pass the ADME evaluation and throughout the screening, only compound #31 passed the predicted toxicity evaluation. This work could pave the way in the design and synthesis of GlfT2 inhibitors through computer-aided drug design and can be used as an initial approach in identifying potential novel GlfT2 inhibitors with promising activity and low toxicity.

scholarly journals Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship (QSAR) Based on Electronic Descriptors and Docking Studies of Quinazoline Derivatives for Anticancer Activity

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 2361-2369
Author(s):  
Herlina Rasyid ◽  
Bambang Purwono ◽  
Ria Armunanto
Keyword(s):  
External Validation ◽  
Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship ◽  
Structure Activity Relationship ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Activity Relationship ◽  
Quantitative Structure ◽  
Qsar Analysis ◽  
Structure Activity ◽  
B3lyp Method ◽  
Quinazoline Derivatives

Quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) based on electronic descriptors had been conducted on 2,3-dihydro-[1,4]dioxino[2,3-f]quinazoline analogues as anticancer using DFT/B3LYP method. The best QSAR equation described as follow: Log IC50 = -11.688 + (-35.522×qC6) + (-21.055×qC10) + (-85.682×qC12) + (-32.997×qO22) + (-85.129 EHOMO) + (19.724×ELUMO). Statistical value of R2 = 0.8732, rm2 = 0.7935, r2-r02/r2 = 0.0118, PRESS = 1.5727 and Fcalc/Ftable = 2.4067 used as external validation. Atomic net charge showed as the most important descriptor to predict activity and design new molecule. Following QSAR analysis, Lipinski rules was applied to filter the design compound due to physicochemical properties and resulted that all filtered compounds did not violate the rules. Docking analysis was conducted to determine interaction between proposed compounds and EGFR protein. Critical hydrogen bond was found in Met769 residue suggesting that proposed compounds could be used to inhibit EGFR protein.

scholarly journals Structural investigations of CXCR2 receptor antagonists by CoMFA, CoMSIA and flexible docking studies

2012 ◽  
Vol 62 (3) ◽  
pp. 287-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shravan Kumar Gunda ◽  
Rohith Kumar Anugolu ◽  
Sri Ramya Tata ◽  
Saikh Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Standard Error ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
3D Qsar ◽  
Homology Model ◽  
Qsar Model ◽  
Quantitative Structure Activity Relationship ◽  
Field Analysis ◽  
Structural Investigations ◽  
Qsar Analysis ◽  
Qsar Studies

= Three-dimensional quantitative structure activity relationship (3D QSAR) analysis was carried out on a et of 56 N,N’-diarylsquaramides, N,N’-diarylureas and diaminocyclobutenediones in order to understand their antagonistic activities against CXCR2. The studies included comparative molecular field analysis (CoMFA) and comparative molecular similarity indices analysis (CoMSIA). Models with good predictive abilities were generated with CoMFA q2 0.709, r2 (non-cross-validated square of correlation coefficient) = 0.951, F value = 139.903, r2 bs = 0.978 with five components, standard error of estimate = 0.144 and the CoMSIA q2 = 0.592, r2 = 0.955, F value = 122.399, r2 bs = 0.973 with six components, standard error of estimate = 0.141. In addition, a homology model of CXCR2 was used for docking based alignment of the compounds. The most active compound then served as a template for alignment of the remaining structures. Further, mapping of contours onto the active site validated each other in terms of residues involved with reference to the respective contours. This integrated molecular docking based alignment followed by 3D QSAR studies provided a further insight to support the structure-based design of CXCR2 antagonistic agents with improved activity profiles. Furthermore, in silico screening was adapted to the QSAR model in order to predict the structures of new, potentially active compounds.

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