scholarly journals Investigation of molecular mechanisms of cannabinoids with neuromodulator activity using in silico tools

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (19) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aline Lins da Silva ◽  
Thais Linhares Silva ◽  
Leonardo Luiz Borges
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Protein Data Bank ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Cannabis Sativa ◽  
Target Identification ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Potential Interaction ◽  
The Central Nervous System

This work aims to complement the investigations of the molecular mechanisms of cannabinoids and their receptors, elucidating molecular targets that explain the effect of chemical compounds present in Cannabis sativa on central neuromodulation through in silico methods. Cannabis sativa metabolites were collected bibliographically, and the coding of molecules to perform the predictions were obtained from the PubChem website. Bioactivity screening was then performed with SwissADME, ProToxII, PASS, and Molinspiration programs and target search with SuperPred Webserver servers. After target identification, the selected structure was obtained from the Protein Data Bank (PDB) site for molecular docking with the GOLD program. Cannabis sativa metabolites had their physicochemical and biological properties analyzed. The targets for molecular docking were identified and verified for each compound, with their respective structures crystallized in the Protein Data Bank (PDB). The tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) molecule was selected because it predicted interaction with the N-arachidonylglycine receptor (PDB ID: 4UUQ). Docking reveals a potential interaction of THCV with the N-arachidonylglycine receptor. Furthermore, the binding structure of this study showed pharmacophoric alignment with the five most potent molecules capable of antagonizing the monoglycerate lipase receptor. TCHV docking showed anchoring of this molecule in the active site of the N-arachidonylglycine receptor due to the activities of this species. Thus, this marker could act as an antagonist of this receptor, behaving as an active metabolite with neuromodulatory activity through a possible alteration of microglial activity in the central nervous system, which may act as a therapeutic agent in neurodegenerative pathologies.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF MOLECULAR DOCKING EFFICIENCY OF CLEISTANTHIN-A, AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR NICOTINE ADDICTION

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
A. Amala Lourthuraj ◽  
M. Masilamani Selvam ◽  
Bharathi Ravikrishnan ◽  
M. Vinoth ◽  
Waheeta Hopper
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Virtual Screening ◽  
Protein Data Bank ◽  
Acetylcholine Receptor ◽  
Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor ◽  
High Throughput ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Nicotinic Acetylcholine

Objective: The present research was aimed to understand the molecular docking efficiency of a plant-derived compound cleistanthin-A and a common ingredient in tobacco consumption nicotine with nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (nAChR).Methods: The 3-D structure of nAChR was retrieved from the protein data bank (ID 5AFH). Ligand was obtained from the PUBCHEM. The in silico protocol comprised of three steps: high-throughput virtual screening (HTVS), standard preci­sion (SP) and extra precision (XP). The screened molecules were ranked accordingly using glide score. Schrödinger tool was used to perform the docking analysis.Results: The binding efficiency of the nicotine and cleistanthin-A was found to be docked at the cys-cys loop of the receptor. Based upon the glide score and glide energy it can be reported that, nicotine binding can be inhibited by the binding of cleistanthin-A to the nAChR.Conclusion: The docking efficiency of cleistanthin-A was good compared to nicotine towards nAChR. Hence, cleistanthin–A was derived as a better choice as an alternative for nicotine in smoke therapy.

scholarly journals DOCKING MOLEKULER SENYAWA METABOLIT SEKUNDER Lantana camara SEBAGAI ANTIINFLAMASI TERHADAP ENZIM COX-1

Jurnal Biota ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-83
Author(s):  
Atim Febry Masula ◽  
Dian Puspitasari ◽  
Eili Supriatin S.W ◽  
Khoirul Ummah ◽  
Dinik Rokhmatin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Protein Data Bank ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
Lantana Camara ◽  
Lantadene A ◽  
Cox 1

Lantana camara mengandung beberapa jenis flavonoid seperti Umuhengerin, Lantadene A, Lantadene B, Ictero -genin. Salah satu mekanisme kerja flavonoid sebagai antiinflammatoryis dengan menghambat ceptor siklooksigenase (COX). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui afinitas senyawa flavonoid yang terkandung dalam L. camara dengan reseptor COX-1 sebagai antiinflamasi dan untuk mengetahui ikatan hidrogen yang dapat dibentuk dengan metode molecular docking. Pengujian in silico dilakukan berdasarkan metode desain obat yang dibantu komputer. Alat-alat yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini, perangkat lunak PyRx, perangkat lunak PyMol, Pubchem (senyawa database), PDB (Protein Data Bank), dan Po-seView. Berdasarkan hasil docking dan pembahasan di atas dapat disimpulkan bahwa Icterogenin com-pound dan senyawa Umuhengerin adalah senyawa yang paling efektif dalam proses antiinflamasi, Icterogenin com-pound memiliki nilai RMSD 41,1 Å dan nilai afinity mengikat -8,8 dan senyawa Umuhengerin memiliki val-ue RMSD 1, 61 Å dan nilai afinitas pengikatan -8.0. Ini menunjukkan bahwa senyawa tersebut memiliki nilai RMSD dari senyawa Icterogenin. Namun, senyawa Icterogenin memiliki ikatan hidrogen yang lebih kuat dan lebih efisien daripada senyawa Umuhengerin karena nilai afinitas pengikatan terendah.

Neuropharmacological Screening of Chiral and Non-chiral Phthalimide- Containing Compounds in Mice: in vivo and in silico Experiments

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 102-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolina Campos-Rodríguez ◽  
José G. Trujillo-Ferrara ◽  
Ameyali Alvarez-Guerra ◽  
Irán M. Cumbres Vargas ◽  
Roberto I. Cuevas-Hernández ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Locomotor Activity ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Chiral Molecules ◽  
Chiral Compounds ◽  
Plus Maze ◽  
In Silico Studies ◽  
The Central Nervous System

Background: Thalidomide, the first synthesized phthalimide, has demonstrated sedative- hypnotic and antiepileptic effects on the central nervous system. N-substituted phthalimides have an interesting chemical structure that confers important biological properties. Objective: Non-chiral (ortho and para bis-isoindoline-1,3-dione, phthaloylglycine) and chiral phthalimides (N-substituted with aspartate or glutamate) were synthesized and the sedative, anxiolytic and anticonvulsant effects were tested. Method: Homology modeling and molecular docking were employed to predict recognition of the analogues by hNMDA and mGlu receptors. The neuropharmacological activity was tested with the open field test and elevated plus maze (EPM). The compounds were tested in mouse models of acute convulsions induced either by pentylenetetrazol (PTZ; 90 mg/kg) or 4-aminopyridine (4-AP; 10 mg/kg). Results: The ortho and para non-chiral compounds at 562.3 and 316 mg/kg, respectively, decreased locomotor activity. Contrarily, the chiral compounds produced excitatory effects. Increased locomotor activity was found with S-TGLU and R-TGLU at 100, 316 and 562.3 mg/kg, and S-TASP at 316 and 562.3 mg/kg. These molecules showed no activity in the EPM test or PTZ model. In the 4-AP model, however, S-TGLU (237.1, 316 and 421.7 mg/kg) as well as S-TASP and R-TASP (316 mg/kg) lowered the convulsive and death rate. Conclusion: The chiral compounds exhibited a non-competitive NMDAR antagonist profile and the non-chiral molecules possessed selective sedative properties. The NMDAR exhibited stereoselectivity for S-TGLU while it is not a preference for the aspartic derivatives. The results appear to be supported by the in silico studies, which evidenced a high affinity of phthalimides for the hNMDAR and mGluR type 1.

Virtual Screening, Molecular docking and in-silico ADME-Tox analysis for identification of potential main protease (Mpro) enzyme inhibitors

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debadash Panigrahi ◽  
Ganesh Prasad Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Virtual Screening ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Reference Compound ◽  
Unexpected Death ◽  
Main Protease ◽  
In Silico Admet

Objective:: Recent pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 described in Wuhan China in December-2019 spread widely almost all the countries of the world. Corona virus (COVID-19) is causing the unexpected death of many peoples and severe economic loss in several countries. Virtual screening based on molecular docking, drug-likeness prediction, and in silico ADMET study has become an effective tool for the identification of small molecules as novel antiviral drugs to treat diseases. Methods:: In the current study, virtual screening was performed through molecular docking for identifying potent inhibitors against Mpro enzyme from the ZINC library for the possible treatment of COVID-19 pandemic. Interestingly, some compounds are identified as possible anti-covid-19 agents for future research. 350 compounds were screened based on their similarity score with reference compound X77 from ZINC data bank and were subjected to docking with crystal structure available of Mpro enzyme. These compounds were then filtered by their in silico ADME-Tox and drug-likeness prediction values. Result:: Out of these 350 screened compounds, 10 compounds were selected based on their docking score and best docked pose in comparison to the reference compound X77. In silico ADME-Tox and drug likeliness predictions of the top compounds were performed and found to be excellent results. All the 10 screened compounds showed significant binding pose with the target enzyme main protease (Mpro) enzyme and satisfactory pharmacokinetic and toxicological properties. Conclusion:: Based on results we can suggest that the identified compounds may be considered for therapeutic development against the COVID-19 virus and can be further evaluated for in vitro activity, preclinical, clinical studies and formulated in a suitable dosage form to maximize their bioavailability.

scholarly journals Cannabidiol induces autophagy via ERK1/2 activation in neural cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Talita A. M. Vrechi ◽  
Anderson H. F. F. Leão ◽  
Ingrid B. M. Morais ◽  
Vanessa C. Abílio ◽  
Antonio W. Zuardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Neurodegenerative Disorders ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Cannabis Sativa ◽  
Autophagic Flux ◽  
Neural Cells ◽  
Human Neuroblastoma ◽  
Trpv1 Receptor ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Catabolic Process

AbstractAutophagy is a lysosomal catabolic process essential to cell homeostasis and is related to the neuroprotection of the central nervous system. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychotropic phytocannabinoid present in Cannabis sativa. Many therapeutic actions have been linked to this compound, including autophagy activation. However, the precise underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear, and the downstream functional significance of these actions has yet to be determined. Here, we investigated CBD-evoked effects on autophagy in human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y and murine astrocyte cell lines. We found that CBD-induced autophagy was substantially reduced in the presence of CB1, CB2 and TRPV1 receptor antagonists, AM 251, AM 630 and capsazepine, respectively. This result strongly indicates that the activation of these receptors mediates the autophagic flux. Additionally, we demonstrated that CBD activates autophagy through ERK1/2 activation and AKT suppression. Interestingly, CBD-mediated autophagy activation is dependent on the autophagy initiator ULK1, but mTORC1 independent. Thus, it is plausible that a non-canonical pathway is involved. Our findings collectively provide evidence that CBD stimulates autophagy signal transduction via crosstalk between the ERK1/2 and AKT kinases, which represent putative regulators of cell proliferation and survival. Furthermore, our study sheds light on potential therapeutic cannabinoid targets that could be developed for treating neurodegenerative disorders.

scholarly journals La acelerada búsqueda de candidatos terapéuticos contra SARS-CoV-2, métodos in silico: Revisión

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 347-362
Author(s):  
Oscar Cobar ◽  
Rodrigo J. Vargas
Keyword(s):  
Protein Data Bank ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Data Bank

El reposicionamiento de fármacos como la derivatización química, que se han aplicado en los estudios de descubrimiento y diseño de fármacos contra el SARS-CoV-2, dependen del ciclo de vida del virus, las dianas moleculares identificadas y un diseño basado en su estructura e interacciones moleculares. Se realizó una revisión extensa en las bases de datos públicas e institucionales RSCB-Protein Data Bank, ZINC, NCBI (PubMed, PMC), PubChem, Science Direct e instituciones como CDC, NIH y revistas científicas especializadas sobre los avances en la búsqueda de nuevas moléculas contra el nuevo coronavirus basadas en estudios in silico, detectándose más de 40,000 publicaciones sobre SARS-CoV-2 y cerca de 200 relacionadas a dichos estudios, las consideradas más relevantes fueron analizadas e incluidas en este artículo. Su análisis evidencia el avance acelerado de las herramientas computacionales y fortaleza del diseño de fármacos asistido por computadora (in silico approach) para la generación de nuevas moléculas con posibilidad de ser activas contra COVID-19 y presenta las principales dianas moleculares sobre la que actúan estos agentes con potencial antiviral.

scholarly journals BUSCA DE MOLÉCULAS COM ATIVIDADE BRONCODILATADORA NA ESPÉCIE MIKANIA GLOMERATA SPRENG EMPREGANDO FERRAMENTAS IN SILICO

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Letícia Fernandes Fraga ◽  
Leonardo Luiz Borges
Keyword(s):  
Protein Data Bank ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
Mikania Glomerata

Este estudo tem por objetivo avaliar os principais compostos que expliquem a atividade broncodilatadora da Mikania glomerata Spreng, empregando ferramentas in silico. Os metabólitos do guaco foram levantados bibliograficamente e a codificação das moléculas para a realização das predições foi obtida no site Pubchem. Realizou-se então triagem de bioatividade com os programas SwissADME, ProToxII, PASS e Molinspiration e pesquisa de alvos, com os servidores SuperPred Webserver. Após a identificação do alvo, a estrutura selecionada foi obtida pelo site Protein Data Bank (PDB) para o docking molecular com o programa GOLD. Os metabólitos da Mikania glomerata Spreng tiveram suas propriedades físico-químicas e biológicas analisadas. Os alvos para o docking molecular foram identificados e verificados para cada composto, com suas respectivas estruturas cristalografadas no Protein Data Bank (PDB). A molécula de cumarina foi selecionada pois apresentou predição de interação com o receptor muscarínico M3 (ID: 4DAJ). O docking revelou interação da cumarina com o receptor M3, o que poderia auxiliar na explicação para os efeitos broncodilatadores desta espécie vegetal. O estudo in silico do guaco, abordado neste trabalho, elegeu a cumarina como principal metabólito ativo com possível atividade broncodilatadora presente na Mikania glomerata Spreng. O docking da cumarina mostrou ancoragem desta molécula no sítio ativo do receptor muscarínico M3 devido as atividades desta espécie, assim, este marcador poderia atuar como antagonista desse receptor, apresentando possível atividade parassimpatolítica e, portanto, broncodilatadora.

scholarly journals Chemical Profile, Antioxidant and Alpha-Amylase Inhibitory Activity of Leaves Extracts of Annona muricata: A Combined In vitro and In silico Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 3470-3479
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Inhibitory Activity ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Hydrophobic Interactions ◽  
In Silico Analysis ◽  
Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Annona Muricata ◽  
Butanol Extract

Leaves of Annona muricata are commonly used for treating diabetes. This study was conducted to investigate the molecular mechanisms involved in the antidiabetic properties of leaves of Annona muricata. Leaves of Annona muricata were extracted separately with H2O, hydromethanol (50% methanol), methanol, ethylacetate, and n-butanol. Chemical characterization of the extracts was performed by spectrophotometry and Gas chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) techniques. Biological activity was determined by α-amylase inhibition assays and molecular docking. The hydromethanol extract had a total phenolics concentration of 117.00±0.59 µg GAE/mg extract whereas; flavonoids were most abundant in the n-butanol extract accounting for 29.34±8.87 µg QE/mg extract. The n-butanol extract had the best FRAP value of 41.17±0.57 Vit C eqv mM, which was significantly higher than the value of the vitamin C reference. Estimated IC50 for all the extracts did not differ significantly but was significantly higher than the reference compound quercetin. All extracts inhibited α-amylase in vitro albeit significantly lower than acarbose. The hydromethanol extract had the highest inhibitory activity (53.31 ± 0.33%). Furthermore, chemical profiling of the hydromethanol extract revealed the presence of a variety of bioactive compounds. In silico analysis by molecular docking of the compounds identified by GC-MS on α-amylase revealed that the compounds had robust molecular interactions orchestrated by H-bonding and hydrophobic interactions. From the results, it can be concluded that extracts of Annona muricata possess antioxidant phytochemicals that inhibit α-amylase. Therefore, the results justify the use of the plant for the treatment of diabetes.

ChemInform Abstract: The Protein Data Bank (PDB), Its Related Services and Software Tools as Key Components for in silico Guided Drug Discovery

ChemInform ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 40 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes Kirchmair ◽  
Patrick Markt ◽  
Simona Distinto ◽  
Daniela Schuster ◽  
Gudrun M. Spitzer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Discovery ◽  
Protein Data Bank ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Data Bank ◽  
Software Tools ◽  
Related Services

scholarly journals In Vitro and In Silico Evaluation of Biological Properties of Some 1, 3, 4-Oxadiazole Derivatives Against Streptococcus mutans and Their Interaction With Gbp-C by Molecular Docking

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 142-147
Author(s):  
Behin Omidi ◽  
Yasin SarveAhrabi
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Molecular Docking ◽  
Hydrogen Bonds ◽  
Streptococcus Mutans ◽  
In Silico ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Inhibition Zone ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
High Concentrations

Background: The need to replace new drug structures for the treatment of resistant strains has become essential. Streptococcus mutans is one of the most important factors in causing tooth decay. Glucan binding protein-C (Gbp-C) is a crucial mobileular floor protein that is worried in biofilm formation, and 1, 3, 4-oxadiazoles are new antibacterial structures. Accordingly, this study focused on assessing in vitro and in silico activity of our previously synthesized compounds of 1, 3, 4-oxadiazole against S. mutans. Methods: To this end, our previously synthesized derivatives were re-synthesized and prepared, and then antibacterial susceptibility tests were used for inhibition zone, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) test values. The molecular docking method was also applied to confirm the effect of compounds in interaction with the Gbp-C of S. mutans. Results: All compounds showed different effects against the bacterial sample. Among these, the most effective ones were related to naphthalene (4d), fluorophenyl (4e), and dimethoxyphenyl (4h) derivatives against S. mutans, respectively. Other compounds also had antibacterial properties but to a lesser extent. In the molecular part, compounds 4d and 4h had the highest affinity to inhibit the GbpC-protein. compound 4d with amino acids ASP and GLN established 402 and 391 hydrogen bonds, respectively, and compound 4h with amino acids SER, GLU, THR, and TRP established 347, 360, 449, and 451 hydrogen bonds, respectively. Conclusions: In general, 1, 3, 4-oxadiazoles containing naphthalene and dimethoxy phenyl functional groups in high concentrations can be good alternatives to the existing drugs for eliminating caries-causing tooth mutants that have drug resistance. It seems that more inhibitory effects can be observed on clinical specimens by adding different purposeful groups and increasing the destructive power of oxadiazole-based compounds.

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