scholarly journals SUSTAINED RELEASE TABLETS OF SORAFENIB-SILIBININ COMBINATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Savita Mishra ◽  
Sandhya Hora ◽  
Vibha Shukla ◽  
Mukul Das ◽  
Harsha Kharkwal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Sustained Release ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Binding Affinity ◽  
Drug Combination ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Molecular Docking Studies ◽  
Weight Variation

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop polymer coated sustained release tablet using sorafenib and silibinin combination for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma.Methods: The qualitative analysis such as weight variation, friability, hardness, interaction studies, disintegration and in vitro release were performed to validate formulated tablets. We have maintained the acceptable official limits for weight variation, friability, hardness and disintegration time according to prescribed pharmacopoeial recommendation. In vitro drug release studies were performed using USP-II (paddle type) dissolution apparatus. The MTT assay was performed for assessment of Cell viability of drug combination for tablet formulation. Molecular docking studies have been performed to determine the combinatorial mode of action for the tablet formulation.Results: Friability and weight variation were less than 1% for each formulation, which were within range of prescribed pharmacopoeial recommendation. The hardness of 20 tablets showed 5-6.5Kg/cm2 for all formulations 5-6.5Kg/cm2. The optimized formulation resulted in 98% drug release after 28 h. The present study reports the synergistic effects of drug combination to inhibit cell growth in HepG2 cell line. Molecular docking studies showed that sorafenib has high binding affinity for B-Raf vascular endothelial growth factor receptor β and protein kinase B. Silibinin showed binding affinity with MAP kinase-11, protein phosphatase 2 A and tankyrase.Conclusion: The present study reports for the first time a novel formulation for sustained release and reduced toxicity of sorafenib with enhanced inhibitory effect of the drug combination on cancerous hepatic cell line as well collaborative mechanism of action for the formulation.

scholarly journals Evaluation of in vitro antioxidant, anticancer activities and molecular docking studies of Capparis zeylanica Linn. leaves

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruturaj A. Warake ◽  
Ravindra J. Jarag ◽  
Rakesh P. Dhavale ◽  
Rekha R. Jarag ◽  
Nikhil S. Lohar
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Binding Affinity ◽  
Leaf Extract ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Total Phenolic ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Her2 Protein ◽  
Molecular Docking Studies ◽  
Phenolic And Flavonoid

Abstract Background Capparis zeylanica Linn. leaf extract was subjected to phytochemical screening for the determination of antioxidant and anticancer activity on (MCF-7) human breast cancer cells. The phytoconstituents previously determined were subjected to molecular docking studies against human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) protein as a target receptor to support antioxidant and anticancer activities. Results Powdered plant leaves were extracted by maceration method using ethyl acetate, chloroform, methanol, ethanol and distilled water. Preliminary phytochemical evaluation and total phenolic and flavonoid content of the extract were evaluated using biochemical tests. Total antioxidant capacity of the extract was evaluated using different assays. Anticancer potential of methanolic and ethanolic extracts was studied on human breast cancer cells. Molecular docking studies were performed to evaluate the binding interactions of phytoconstituents on HER2 protein using AutoDock Vina. Phytochemical evaluation confirmed the presence of saponins, flavonoids, tannins, phenols, carbohydrates and proteins. Ethanolic extract showed a maximum total phenolic and flavonoid content in support with antioxidant and anticancer activities. The ethanolic leaf extract showed 66.63% cell growth inhibition against MCF-7 cells. Molecular docking studies revealed the highest binding affinity (− 8.4 Kcal/mol) of α-amyrin followed by quercetin and β-carotene. Glucocapparin, syringic acid, vanillic acid and p-coumaric acid showed almost a similar binding affinity to the amino acid residues of HER2 protein as compared to 5-FU. Conclusion C. zeylanica leaf extract showed the presence of phenolic and flavonoid constituents responsible for antioxidant and in vitro anticancer activities. Molecular docking studies showed the binding affinity of phytoconstituents on targeted HER2 protein.

A New Series Of 1,3-Dimethylxanthine Based Adenosine A2a Receptor Antagonists As A Non-Dopaminergic Treatment Of Parkinson’s Disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suman Rohilla ◽  
Ranju Bansal ◽  
Puneet Chauhan ◽  
Sonja Kachler ◽  
Karl-Norbert Klotz
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Binding Affinity ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Binding Modes ◽  
Molecular Docking Studies ◽  
In Silico Docking ◽  
Adenosine A2a Receptor Antagonists ◽  
The Impact

Background: Adenosine receptors (AR) have emerged as competent and innovative nondopaminergic targets for the development of potential drug candidates and thus constitute an effective and safer treatment approach for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Xanthine derivatives are considered as potential candidates for the treatment Parkinson’s disease due to their potent A2A AR antagonistic properties. Objective: The objectives of the work are to study the impact of substituting N7-position of 8-m/pchloropropoxyphenylxanthine structure on in vitro binding affinity of compounds with various AR subtypes, in vivo antiparkinsonian activity and binding modes of newly synthesized xanthines with A2A AR in molecular docking studies. Methods: Several new 7-substituted 8-m/p-chloropropoxyphenylxanthine analogues have been prepared. Adenosine receptor binding assays were performed to study the binding interactions with various subtypes and perphenazine induced rat catatonia model was used for antiparkinsonian activity. Molecular docking studies were performed using Schrödinger molecular modeling interface. Results: 8-para-substituted xanthine 9b bearing an N7-propyl substituent displayed the highest affinity towards A2A AR (Ki = 0.75 µM) with moderate selectivity versus other AR subtypes. 7-Propargyl analogue 9d produced significantly longlasting antiparkinsonian effects and also produced potent and selective binding affinity towards A2A AR. In silico docking studies further highlighted the crucial structural components required to develop xanthine derived potential A2A AR ligands as antiparkinsonian agents. Conclusion: A new series of 7-substituted 8-m/p-chloropropoxyphenylxanthines having good affinity for A2A AR and potent antiparkinsonian activity has been developed.

Synthesis, in vitro evaluation and molecular docking studies of thiazole derivatives as new inhibitors of α-glucosidase

2015 ◽  
Vol 62 ◽  
pp. 15-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fazal Rahim ◽  
Hayat Ullah ◽  
Muhammad Tariq Javid ◽  
Abdul Wadood ◽  
Muhammad Taha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Thiazole Derivatives ◽  
In Vitro Evaluation ◽  
Molecular Docking Studies

Antioxidant, antimicrobial, and molecular docking studies of novel chalcones and Schiff bases bearing 1, 4-naphthoquinone moiety

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Ali Ahmed Elkanzi ◽  
Hajer Hrichi ◽  
Rania B. Bakr
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Schiff Bases ◽  
Active Sites ◽  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Antimicrobial Compounds ◽  
Molecular Docking Studies ◽  
Fungal Strains ◽  
Chemical Structures

Background: The 1,4-naphthoquinone ring has attracted prominent interest in the field of medicinal chemistry due to its potent pharmacological activity as antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer. Objective: Herein, a series of new Schiff bases (4-6) and chalcones (8a-c & 9a-d) bearing 1,4-naphthoquinone moiety were synthesized in good yields and were subjected to in-vitro antimicrobial, antioxidant, and molecular docking testing. Methods: A facile protocol has been described in this study for the synthesis of new derivatives (4-7, 8a-c, and 9a-d) bearing 1,4-naphthoquinone moiety. The chemical structures of all the synthesized compounds were identified by 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR, MS, and elemental analyses. Moreover, these derivatives were assessed for their in-vitro antimicrobial activity against gram-positive, gram-negative bacteria, and fungal strains. Further studies were conducted to test their antioxidant activity using DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) scavenging assay. Molecular docking studies were realized to identify the most likely interactions of the novel compounds within the protein receptor. Results: The antimicrobial results showed that most of the compounds displayed good efficacy against both bacterial and fungal strains. The antioxidant study revealed that compounds 9d, 9a, 9b, 8c, and 6 exhibited the highest radical scavenging activity. Docking studies of the most active antimicrobial compounds within GLN- 6-P, recorded good scores with several binding interactions with the active sites. Conclusion: Based on the obtained results, it was found that compounds 8b, 9b, and 9c displayed the highest activity against both bacterial and fungal strains. The obtained findings from the DPPH radical scavenging method revealed that compounds 9d and 9a exhibited the strongest scavenging potential. The molecular docking studies proved that the most active antimicrobial compounds 8b, 9b and 9c displayed the highest energy binding scores within the glucosamine-6-phosphate synthase (GlcN-6-P) active site.

Potent Anticancer Activities of Beauvericin against KB cells In Vitro by Inhibiting the Expression of ACAT1 and Exploring Binding Affinity

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiming Zhou ◽  
Jing Zhang ◽  
Xiaoqing Chen ◽  
Shili Guo ◽  
Huimei Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Cell Line ◽  
Binding Affinity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Kb Cells ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Monoclinic Crystal ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Multiple Tumor

Background and Objective: Beauvericin (BEA), a cyclic hexadepsipeptide mycotoxin, is a potent inhibitor of the acyl-CoA: cholesterol acyltransferase enzyme 1 (ACAT1) which involved in multiple tumor-correlated pathways. However, the binding mechanisms between BEA and ACAT1 were not elucidated. Methods: BEA was purified from a mangrove entophytic Fusarium sp. KL11. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction was used to determine the structure of BEA. Wound healing assays of BEA against KB cell line and MDA-MB-231 cell line were evaluated. Inhibitory potency of BEA against ACAT1 was determined by ELISA assays. Molecular docking was carried out to illuminate the bonding mechanism between BEA and ACAT1. Results: The structure of BEA was confirmed by X-ray diffraction, indicating a monoclinic crystal system with P21 space group (α = 90°, β = 92.2216(9)o, γ= 90o). BEA displayed migration-inhibitory activities against KB cells and MDA-MB-231 cells in vitro. ELISA assays revealed the protein expression level of ACAT1 in KB cells was significantly decreased after BEA treatment (P ＜0.05). Molecular docking demonstrated that BEA formed hydrogen bond with His425 and pi-pi staking with Tyr429 in ACAT1. Conclusions: BEA sufficiently inhibited the proliferation and migration of KB cells and MDA-MB-231 cells by downregulating ACAT1 expression. In addition, BEA potentially possessed a strong binding affinity with ACAT1. BEA may serve as a potential lead compound for the development of a new ACAT1-targeted anticancer drug.

scholarly journals MOLECULAR DOCKING STUDIES ON THE THERAPEUTIC TARGETS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE (AChE AND BChE) USING NATURAL BIOACTIVE ALKALOIDS

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 108
Author(s):  
Punabaka Jyothi ◽  
Kuna Yellamma
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Binding Affinity ◽  
Neurodegenerative Disorder ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Docking Studies ◽  
Kcal Mole ◽  
Molecular Docking Studies

Objective: Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with many cognitive and neuropsychiatric symptoms, is biochemically characterized by a significant decrease in the brain neurotransmitter Acetylcholine (ACh).Methods: In the present insilico study, six plant bioactive compounds namely Harmol, Vasicine, Harmaline, Harmine, Harmane and Harmalol (from P. Nigellastrum Bunge) were analyzed for their inhibitory role on AChE (Acetylcholinesterase) and BChE (Butyrylcholinesterase) activity by applying the molecular docking studies. Other parameters viz. determination of molecular interaction-based binding affinity values, protein-ligand interactions, Lipinski rule of five, functional properties and biological activities for the above compounds were also calculated by employing the appropriate bioinformatics tools.Results: The results of docking analysis clearly showed that Harmalol has highest binding affinity with AChE (-8.6 kcal/mole) and BChE (-8.0 kcal/mole) but it does not qualified the enzyme inhibitory activity, since it was exerted, and also has least percentage activity on AD and neurodegenerative disease. Whereas, the Harmine has been second qualified binding affinity (-8.4 kcal/mol) and first in other parameters when compared with Harmalol.Conclusion: Based on docking results and other parameters conducted, we are concluding that Harmine is the best compound for further studies to treat AD.Keywords: Alzheimer's disease (AD), Acetylcholinesterase, Butyrylcholinesterase, Lead Molecules

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