Molecular Docking, Drug-likeness and DFT Study of Some Modified Tetrahydrocurcumins As Potential Anticancer Agents

Mahal, Ahmed and Al-Janabi, Marwan and Eyüpoğlu, Volkan and Alkhouri, Anas and Chtita, Samir and Kadhim, Mustafa M. and Obaidullah, Ahmad J. and Alotaibi, Jawaher M. and Wei, Xiaoyi and Pratama, Mohammad Rizki Fadhil (2023) Molecular Docking, Drug-likeness and DFT Study of Some Modified Tetrahydrocurcumins As Potential Anticancer Agents. Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 32 (1). ISSN 13190164

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Abstract

The present study utilized molecular docking and density functional theory (DFT) approaches, and ADMET (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity) properties to investigate the binding interactions, reactivity, stability, and drug-likeness of curcumin (1), tetrahydrocurcumin (2), and tetrahydrocurcumin derivatives (3–6) as potential anti-cancer agents. MGL (Molecular Graphic Laboratory) and Discovery Studio Visualizer (DSV) software employed for docking studies. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (ADME-Tox) analyses were conducted using SwissADME and pKCSM web servers. Total Electron Density (TED) measurements identified molecular adsorption sites, considering various factors, including quantum chemical characteristics, to assess compound effectiveness using DFT method implanted in the Gaussian software. The binding energy (Eb) from docking simulations was used to evaluate inhibitory potential. ADMET analysis suggested favorable oral bioavailability and pharmacokinetics for all studied substances, excluding compound 4. DFT and docking investigations highlighted compounds 1, 2, and 6 as optimal scaffolds for drug design based on in silico screening tests.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Tetrahydrocurcumin, Docking, DFT, ADMET, Anticancer.
Subjects: R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica
Divisions: Department of Pharmacy > Research papers
Depositing User: ePrints Depositor
Date Deposited: 30 Oct 2024 12:55
Last Modified: 30 Oct 2024 12:55
URI: https://eprints.cihanuniversity.edu.iq/id/eprint/2284

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