scholarly journals IAF, QGF, and QDF Peptides Exhibit Cholesterol-Lowering Activity through a Statin-like HMG-CoA Reductase Regulation Mechanism: In Silico and In Vitro Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (20) ◽  
pp. 11067
Author(s):  
Mariana Silva ◽  
Biane Philadelpho ◽  
Johnnie Santos ◽  
Victória Souza ◽  
Caio Souza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
In Silico ◽  
Synthetic Peptides ◽  
Cholesterol Synthesis ◽  
Reductase Activity ◽  
Regulation Mechanism ◽  
Protein Extract ◽  
Hmg Coa Reductase ◽  
Coa Reductase ◽  
Lowering Activity

In this study, in silico approaches are employed to investigate the binding mechanism of peptides derived from cowpea β-vignin and HMG-CoA reductase. With the obtained information, we designed synthetic peptides to evaluate their in vitro enzyme inhibitory activity. In vitro, the total protein extract and <3 kDa fraction, at 5000 µg, support this hypothesis (95% and 90% inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase, respectively). Ile-Ala-Phe, Gln-Gly-Phe, and Gln-Asp-Phe peptides were predicted to bind to the substrate binding site of HMGCR via HMG-CoAR. In silico, it was established that the mechanism of HMG-CoA reductase inhibition largely entailed mimicking the interactions of the decalin ring of simvastatin and via H-bonding; in vitro studies corroborated the predictions, whereby the HMG-CoA reductase activity was decreased by 69%, 77%, and 78%, respectively. Our results suggest that Ile-Ala-Phe, Gln-Gly-Phe, and Gln-Asp-Phe peptides derived from cowpea β-vignin have the potential to lower cholesterol synthesis through a statin-like regulation mechanism.

scholarly journals Novel Phytoconstituents of an Aqueous Pod Extract of Prosopis Cineraria (L.) Druce Attenuate Atherosclerotic Plaque and Hypercholesterolemia in Rabbits

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heera Ram ◽  
Noopur Jaipal ◽  
Pramod Kumar ◽  
Jaykaran Charan ◽  
Priya Kashyap ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atherosclerotic Plaque ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Reductase Activity ◽  
Hmg Coa Reductase ◽  
Prosopis Cineraria ◽  
Oral Supplementation ◽  
Coa Reductase ◽  
Leading Compounds

Abstract Background and objectives: The pod of Prosopis cineraria traditionally used in several ailments and key component of traditional food recipe of the Panchkuta of western Rajasthan, India. The current study was targeted to assess ability of phytoconstituents of aqueous pod extract of Prosopis cineraria to inhibit HMG-CoA reductase activity and regress atherosclerotic plaque were investigated in in-vitro, in-vivo, and in-silico studies. Material and Methods: LCMS, GCMS, and FTIR analysis were used to characterize the phytoconstituents of the test extract. Accordingly, the in-vitro, in-vivo and in-silico assessments were performed by following the standard methods. Results: The phytochemical results shown the presence of cloprostenol, cinecromen, and dirithromycin as leading compounds. Accordingly, in-vivo assay of test extract shown HMG-CoA inhibition activity by 78.1 % (IC50 was 0.03 μg/ml). Hypercholesterolemia was induced in rabbits through oral supplementation of a high fat diet (21 % fat) with cholesterol powder supplementation. Administration of the test extract caused significant (𝑃 ≤ 0.001) improvement in the lipid profile and antioxidant levels in the test rabbits, relative to the hypercholesterolemic control rabbits. Subsequently, the reductions in the atherosclerotic plaque and improvement in lumen volume were pointedly observed in the treated groups. In-silico analyses of molecular docking and ADMET revealed significant interactions and druggability profile. Conclusion: It can be stated that the phytoconstituents of aqueous pod extract of Prosopis cineraria have the capacity to inhibit HMG-CoA reductase and regress the atherosclerotic plaque which may be beneficial to the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.

scholarly journals The absolute rate of cholesterol biosynthesis in monocyte-macrophages from normal and familial hypercholesterolaemic subjects

1984 ◽  
Vol 219 (2) ◽  
pp. 461-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
D D Patel ◽  
C R Pullinger ◽  
B L Knight
Keyword(s):  
Cholesterol Synthesis ◽  
Reductase Activity ◽  
Cholesterol Biosynthesis ◽  
Specific Radioactivity ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Cellular Protein ◽  
True Rate ◽  
Hmg Coa Reductase ◽  
Coa Reductase ◽  
In Cells

The true rate of cholesterogenesis in cultured monocyte-macrophages was determined from the incorporation of [2-14C]acetate into cholesterol, using the desmosterol (cholesta-5,24-dien-3 beta-ol) that accumulated in the presence of the drug triparanol to estimate the specific radioactivity of the newly formed sterols. It was shown that this procedure could be successfully adapted for use with cultured monocytes despite the accumulation of other unidentified biosynthetic intermediates. In cells maintained in 20% (v/v) whole serum approx. 25% of the sterol carbon was derived from exogenous acetate. Cholesterol synthesis was as high in normal cells as in cells from homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemic (FH) subjects and accounted for 50% of the increase in cellular cholesterol. The addition of extra low-density lipoprotein (LDL) reduced cholesterol synthesis, apparently through a decrease in the activity of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMG-CoA reductase). When incubated in lipoprotein-deficient serum some cells did not survive, but those that remained showed a normal increase in protein content; the amount of cellular protein and cholesterol in each well did not increase and cholesterol synthesis was reduced by over 80%. HMG-CoA reductase activity fell less dramatically and the proportion of sterol carbon derived from exogenous acetate increased, suggesting that the low rate of cholesterogenesis with lipoprotein-deficient serum was due to a shortage of substrate. The results indicate that under normal conditions monocyte-macrophages obtain cholesterol from endogenous synthesis rather than through receptor-mediated uptake of LDL, and that synthesis together with non-saturable uptake of LDL provides the majority of the cholesterol required to support growth.

Effect of glucose or fructose feeding on cholesterol synthesis in diabetic animals

1985 ◽  
Vol 249 (5) ◽  
pp. G634-G641 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. R. Feingold ◽  
A. H. Moser
Keyword(s):  
Cholesterol Synthesis ◽  
Reductase Activity ◽  
Active Form ◽  
Diabetic Rats ◽  
Hepatic Cholesterol ◽  
Hmg Coa Reductase ◽  
Hepatic Cholesterol Synthesis ◽  
Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes ◽  
Intestinal Hypertrophy ◽  
Coa Reductase

Previous studies have demonstrated that cholesterol synthesis is increased twofold in the small intestines of rats with streptozotocin-induced diabetes. The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of adding glucose or fructose to standard rat chow on cholesterol synthesis in control and diabetic rats. In control rats a 25% glucose or fructose diet fed for 21 days markedly inhibited hepatic cholesterol synthesis in the liver. In contrast, in diabetic animals only fructose inhibited hepatic cholesterol synthesis. In both control and diabetic animals the addition of these simple sugars to the diet did not markedly alter extrahepatic cholesterol synthesis. The enhancement of small intestinal cholesterol synthesis observed in diabetic animals was present regardless of the dietary manipulations. Further studies demonstrated that the addition of smaller concentrations of fructose (10%) to standard rat chow decreased hepatic cholesterol synthesis in both control and diabetic rats. Similarly the addition of fructose to the diet of control and diabetics for a period as short as 2 days was also sufficient to inhibit hepatic cholesterol synthesis. In both control and diabetic animals, fructose feeding decreased hepatic 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase activity but did not alter the percentage of HMG-CoA reductase in the active form. Finally, the intestinal hypertrophy and stimulation of intestinal cholesterogenesis that are characteristic of streptozotocin-induced diabetes occurred when either glucose or fructose was the sole caloric source.

scholarly journals Ameliorations in the Biomarker Indices of Dyslipidemia and Atherosclerotic Plaque by the Inhibition of HMG – CoA Reductase and Antioxidant Potential of Phytoconstituents of an Aqueous Seed Extract of Acacia Senegal (L.) Willd in Rabbits

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaykaran Charan ◽  
Priyanka Riyad ◽  
Heera Ram ◽  
Ashok Purohit ◽  
Sneha Ambwani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atherosclerotic Plaque ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Risk Index ◽  
Seed Extract ◽  
Atherogenic Index ◽  
Acacia Senegal ◽  
Hmg Coa Reductase ◽  
Coa Reductase

Abstract Background: The HMG-CoA inhibitor are used to control adverse cardiovascular event caused by Hypercholesterolemia and dyslipidaemia. The current study was aimed to evaluate the ability of phytoconstituents of an aqueous seed extract of Acacia senegal (L.) Willd to inhibit HMG-CoA reductase and regress the formation of atherosclerotic plaque. Methods: The chemical fingerprinting of the test extract was assessed by LC-MS. Consequently, the assessments of in-vitro, in-vivo, and in-silico were performed by following the standard methods.Results: The in-vitro assessment of the test extract revealed 74.1 % inhibition potential of HMG-CoA reductase. In-vivo evaluations of the test extract indicated that treated hypercholesterolemic rabbits exhibited a significant (𝑃 ≤ 0.001) ameliorations in the biomarker indices of the dyslipidaemia, such as the atherogenic index, Castelli risk index (I&II), atherogenic coefficient along with lipid profile. Concomitantly, significant reductions were observed in the atherosclerotic plaque area and antioxidants. The in-silico study of molecular docking shown interactions capabilities of key phytoconstituents of the test extract with target protein of HMG-CoA reductase which further validated by the molecular dynamics through potentail energy, NPT, NVT, RSMD and others. Subsequently, the ADMET analysis shown ideal druggability. Conclusion: The results indicate that phytoconstituents of an aqueous seed extract of Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. could inhibit HMG-CoA reductase and improve the levels of antioxidants activity that may reduce symptoms associated with hypercholesterolemia.

scholarly journals Inhibition of HMG-CoA Reductase Activity from Active Compounds of Ginger (Zingiber officinale): In-Silico Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Rosario Trijuliamos Manalu ◽  
Imelia Omega Meheda ◽  
Cintya Octaviani
Keyword(s):  
In Silico ◽  
Cholesterol Metabolism ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Reductase Activity ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Active Compounds ◽  
Hmg Coa Reductase ◽  
Conducting Research ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Coa Reductase

ABSTRAK   Koleterol merupakan salah satu dari lemak tubuh dalam asam lemak bebas dan ester, yang termasuk komponen utama selaput sel otak dan saraf. Namun, tidak jarang kolesterol menjadi penyebab penyakit terutama penyakit jantung yang terus meningkat setiap tahunnya di Indonesia. Sehingga perlu strategi pengobatan yang efektif dan aman dengan melakukan penelitian tanaman Indonesia sebagai upaya kemandirian bahan baku obat. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menentukan aktivitas penghambatan dari senyawa aktif tanaman Jahe pada HMG-KoA reduktase secara in-silico melalui penambatan molekul. Senyawa aktif yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini curcumin, capsaisin, gingerol, paradol, shogaol dilakukan docking molekuler menggunakan software PLANTS dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui score docking dan interaksi kelima senyawa terhadap enzim HMG-KoA reduktase yang berperan terhadap metabolism lemak/kolesterol. Senyawa pembanding yang digunakan adalah simvastatin dan atorvastatin yang merupakan obat lini pertama untuk pengobatan displipidemia. Hasil score docking menunjukkan bahwa kelima senyawa aktif yang digunakan sebagai ligan, menunjukkan score docking yang lebih rendah dibandingkan dengan ligan pembanding, sehingga kelima senyawa aktif ini mampu untuk menghambat biosintesis kolesterol atau kandidat obat baru pengganti simvastatin dan atorvastatin serta berpotensi sebagai dyslipidemia.   ABSTRACT Cholesterol is one of the body's fats in free fatty acids and esters, which are the main components of brain and nerve cell membranes. However, it is not uncommon for cholesterol to be the cause of disease, especially heart disease, which continues to increase every year in Indonesia. So it needs an effective and safe treatment strategy by conducting research on Indonesian plants as an effort to be independent of medicinal raw materials. The aim of this study was to determine the inhibitory activity of the active compound of Ginger plant on HMG-CoA reductase in-silico through molecular anchoring. The active compounds used in this study were curcumin, capsaicin, gingerol, paradol, shogaol. Molecular docking was carried out using PLANTS software with the aim of knowing the docking score and the interaction of the five compounds with the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme that plays a role in fat/cholesterol metabolism. Comparative compounds used are simvastatin and atorvastatin which are first-line drugs for the treatment of dysplipidemia.  

scholarly journals Bioactive Pigments of Monascus purpureus Attributed to Antioxidant, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibition and Anti-atherogenic Functions

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. P. Mohankumari ◽  
K. Akhilender Naidu ◽  
K. Narasimhamurthy ◽  
G. Vijayalakshmi
Keyword(s):  
Reductase Activity ◽  
Lipid Peroxide ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Monascus Purpureus ◽  
Bioactive Metabolites ◽  
Hmg Coa Reductase ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
Atherogenic Indices ◽  
Coa Reductase

Monascus purpureus is known to produce pigment molecules. The pigments were extracted from M. purpureus fermented rice. In-vitro antioxidant effects of pigments were observed and presumed to alleviate oxidative stress related atherosclerosis effect in rats fed with high fat diet (HFD) for 14 weeks. The formation of lipid peroxide due to the oxidation of serum lipid was higher in rats fed with HFD. While, the feeding of fermented rice (groups III-V) significantly lowered the formation of lipid peroxide (27.1–51.7%) in serum of rats, indicated antioxidative effect of pigments. In addition, feeding of fermented rice lowered serum cholesterol and triacylglycerol by 44.82 and 45.30%, respectively. Whereas, LDL-cholesterol levels were decreased by 70.12% and HDL-cholesterol increased by 34.58%. The atherogenic indices (LDL/HDL and TC/HDL) were reduced by 77.80 and 61.05%, respectively, in rats fed with fermented rice. These data confirmed the anti-atherosclerotic effect of pigments. Further liver enzyme, 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase activity was significantly inhibited up to 54%. The identification of statins, sterols and fatty acids in fermented rice revealed the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitory activity. This was confirmed by synthesis of lower levels of cholesterol and triacylglycerol in liver of rats fed with fermented rice. Accordingly antioxidant, inhibition of HMG-CoA reductase, anti-atherogenic functions of M. purpureus fermented rice is attributed to the collective effect of bioactive metabolites.

scholarly journals Regulation of cholesterol synthesis in the liver and mammary gland of the lactating rat

1983 ◽  
Vol 212 (3) ◽  
pp. 843-848 ◽  
Author(s):  
G F Gibbons ◽  
C R Pullinger ◽  
M R Munday ◽  
D H Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Mammary Gland ◽  
Inverse Relationship ◽  
Cholesterol Synthesis ◽  
Reductase Activity ◽  
Significant Decline ◽  
High Fat ◽  
Hmg Coa Reductase ◽  
Lactating Mammary Gland ◽  
Coa Reductase

The activity of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA reductase (HMG-CoA reductase; EC 1.1.1.34) in the lactating mammary gland of rats killed between 10:00 and 14:30 h was 2-3 times that in the livers of the same animals. In contrast, after injection of 3H2O in vivo, the rate of appearance of 3H in the cholesterol of the gland was much lower than that in the liver. In the mammary gland of virgin and non-lactating animals, the activity of HMG-CoA reductase was less than 10% of that of the lactating gland. The activity of HMG-CoA reductase in the lactating mammary gland was significantly (P less than 0.005) lower at midnight than at mid-day, and appeared to show an inverse relationship to the activity of the liver enzyme. However, there was no corresponding change in the incorporation of 3H into the gland cholesterol. Withdrawal of food for 6h had no effect on the activity of HMG-CoA reductase in the lactating mammary gland, but resulted in a significant decrease (P less than 0.005) in that of the liver. Starvation of lactating rats for 24h produced a significant decrease (P less than 0.005) in the activity of the enzyme in both organs. There was also a significant decline in the rate at which 3H2O was incorporated in vivo into the cholesterol of both organs (liver, P less than 0.05; gland, P less than 0.005). Giving a high-fat palatable diet together with chow to lactating animals led to a decline in HMG-CoA reductase activity in the mammary gland, but not in liver. This decrease in the gland was not accompanied by a corresponding decline in the apparent rate of cholesterol synthesis.

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