In Silico Study on the Interaction of Thiazolidinediones and β-Lactoglobulin by Molecular Dynamics and Docking Approach

Thiazolidinediones are widely used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus type 2. An investigation of their interaction with a transport protein, such as β-lactoglobulin (BLG), at the atomic level could be a valuable factor in controlling their transport to biological sites. The interaction of troglitazone, pioglitazone, and rosiglitazone, as representative thiazolidinediones, and BLG, as a transport protein, was investigated using molecular docking and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation methods. The molecular docking results showed that these thiazolidinediones bind to the internal cavity of BLG and the BLG affinity for binding the thiazolidinediones decreases in the following order: troglitazone > pioglitazone > rosiglitazone. The analysis of MD simulation trajectories showed that the BLG and BLG-thiazolidinedione complexes became stable at approximately 2500 ps and that there was little conformational change in the BLG-thiazolidinedione complexes over a 10 ns timescale. In addition, the profiles of atomic fluctuations showed the rigidity of the ligand-binding site during the simulation time.     

Computational Studies on the Interaction of Arctiin and Liquiritin With β-lactoglobulin

The study of the interaction of drugs purified from natural sources and a transport protein, such as β-lactoglobulin (BLG), at the atomic level could be a valuable factor to control their transport to biological sites. In the present study, molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation methods were used to study the interaction of arctiin and liquiritin as natural drugs and BLG as the transport protein. The molecular docking results indicated that these drugs bind in the internal cavity of BLG and the BLG affinity for binding the liquiritin is greater than arctiin. The docking results also indicated that the hydrogen bond interactions have a dominant role in the BLG-drug complex stability. The analysis of MD simulation trajectories showed that the root mean square deviation (RMSD) of BLG-liquiritin, unliganded BLG, and BLG-arctiin reached equilibrium and fluctuated around the mean value at about 1000, 3500, and 4000 ps, respectively. The time evolution of the radius of gyration and total solvent accessible surface of the protein showed that BLG-arctiin and BLG-liquiritin complexes became stable around 2500 and 5000 ps, respectively. Also, the profiles of atomic fluctuations during the simulation showed the rigidity of the ligand binding sites.     

Probing the binding of Azilsartan to DNA by molecular docking,steady-state/time-resolved fluorescence,viscosity, infrared,and circular dichroism spectra

Azilsartan, a new antihypertensive drug, has effects on the sympathetic nervous system and expression of genes. The interaction of Azilsartan with DNA was investigated using molecular docking and multi-spectral techniques. Molecular docking revealed that Azilsartan could interact with DNA via groove binding from a theoretical perspective. Time-resolved fluorescence measurements indicated that the quenching mechanism was static, and further analysis of quenching data demonstrated that the binding was spontaneous and mainly driven by hydrophobic forces. The results of interaction with denatured DNA, viscosity, infrared spectroscopy, and circular dichroism showed that Azilsartan could bind to DNA through groove binding, which was consistent with docking analyses.     

Study on the effect of protein on drug efficacy: cefonicid sodium–pepsin binding mechanism

The mechanism of interaction between cefonicid sodium and pepsin was investigated by various spectroscopic methods and molecular docking. Cefoncid sodium quenched the intrinsic fluorescence of pepsin at pH of 2.0 to form a new complex in a 1:1 binding mode driven by Van der Waals and hydrogen bonds. The mechanism of quenching was static. The results of molecular docking indicated that the cefonicid sodium-binding site was located in the active site of pepsin. The protein binding rates of cefonicid sodium in gastric juice was calculated and the binding model was established. It is concluded that cefonicid sodium is not suitable for oral administration.     

Similarity study of serine proteases inhibitors

Two-dimensional structural similarity calculations have been applied to estimate binding affinities of serine proteases inhibitors. 1103 trypsin binders, 1268 thrombin binders and 714 fXa binders have been used to compare experimental and predicted data. The predictions generally provide reasonable estimates of the observed binding affinities. The accuracy of the predictions depends on the size of the dataset, but not dramatically. The accuracy also depends on the number of similar structures used to make the calculations, with a number from 3 to 6 usually being optimal. The binding affinity is noticeably more sensitive to the inhibitor structure in the case of fXa relative to thrombin.     

HIV-1整合酶抑制剂的3D-QSAR研究

采用Topomer CoMFA方法对26个香豆素衍生物进行三维定量构效关系研究,建立了3D-QSAR模型,所得优化模型的非交叉相关系数、交互验证系数以及外部验证的复相关系数分别为0.973,0.666和0.960,结果表明该模型具有良好的稳定性和预测能力.运用这些信息进行分子对接,在理论上验证所构建的模型具有较高的可信性.此外,QSAR的研究结果可为新药合成提供理论参考.     

Molecular and functional diversity of vascular endothelial growth factors

Summary Members of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) family are crucial regulators of neovascularization and are classified as cystine knot growth factors that specifically bind cellular receptor tyrosine kinases VEGFR-1, VEGFR-2, and VEGFR-3 with high but variable affinity and selectivity. The VEGF family has recently been expanded and currently comprises seven members: VEGF-A, VEGF-B, placenta growth factor (PlGF), VEGF-C, VEGF-D, viral VEGF (also known as VEGF-E), and snake venom VEGF (also known as VEGF-F). Although all members are structurally homologous, there is molecular diversity among the subtypes, and several isoforms, such as VEGF-A, VEGF-B, and PlGF, are generated by alternative exon splicing. These splicing isoforms exhibit differing properties, particularly in binding to co-receptor neuropilins and heparin. VEGF family proteins play multiple physiological roles, such as angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis, while exogenous members (viral and snake venom VEGFs) display activities that are unique in physiology and function. This review will highlight the molecular and functional diversity of VEGF family proteins.     

Fluorescence Investigation on the Interaction of a Prevalent Competitive Fluorescent Probe with Entomic Odorant Binding Protein

In recent years, one prevalent competitive fluorescent probe, N-phenyl-1-naphthylamine (1-NPN), was frequently utilized to measure the binding affinity of entomic odorant binding proteins (OBPs) with diverse plant volatiles or pheromones. Nevertheless, the details and model of the binding interaction are still largely unknown, although it is vital to investigate the physiological function of OBPs. Here we studied the binding interaction between 1-NPN and OBP2, a recombinant OBP from eastern honeybee, Apis cerana, by the combination of fluorescence quenching spectra, synchronous fluorescence spectra, ultraviolet spectra, circular dichroism spectra, and molecular docking. The Stern–Volmer curve of the fluorescence quenching of OBP2 by 1-NPN indicated it was a static quenching mechanism, and the binding constants and binding number were determined, respectively. Based on the Förster theory of nonradiation energy transfer (FRET), the binding distance was calculated, and the intrinsic fluorescent energy was predicted to transfer from the donor OBP2 to the acceptor 1-NPN. Synchronous fluorescence spectra and circular dichroism spectra were used to investigate the conformational change in binding progress. The thermodynamic parameters showed that the interaction was mainly driven by hydrophobic force, which was validated by the molecular docking; meanwhile, the binding mode was revealed and one hydrogen bond was found between the nitrogen atom of 1-NPN and Glu29 of OBP2.     

光谱法结合分子对接模拟技术研究头孢他啶与胰蛋白酶的相互作用机理

本文主要通过荧光光谱法与分子对接技术研究了在298,303,310 K温度下头孢他啶(CFD)与胰蛋白酶(TRP)之间的作用机制。研究结果表明,CFD与TRP之间是通过1∶1的静态猝灭方式相互作用。依照双对数方程处理荧光猝灭数据得到了CFD与TRP作用的结合常数Ka和结合位点数n。通过热力学方程求得了不同温度下CFD与TRP作用的热力学参数。实验数据表明,它们之间的作用力主要是疏水作用和氢键作用,这与分子对接技术所得的结果是一致的。     

盐酸吡格列酮与胃蛋白酶之间的相互作用及对药效、胃部消化能力的影响

为了研究药物与胃蛋白酶（PEP）相互作用后对药效及胃部消化能力的影响,在模拟生理条件下,建立了光谱测定。本文通过荧光法、同步荧光法和分子对接模拟技术研究了在298,310,318K时盐酸吡格列酮（PGH）和PEP之间的相互作用机理。结果表明,PGH与PEP之间通过静电引力及氢键作用以静态猝灭的方式形成了1:1的稳定复合物;PEP的酪氨酸残基（Tyr）和色氨酸残基（Trp）均参与了反应;PGH-PEP的结合对后继配体存在正协同作用。通过估算得知:当患者服用PGH15~45mg时,胃液中的药物结合率为0.0013%~0.0032%,数值很小,即PGH与PEP的结合对PGH药效几乎没有影响;PEP的结合率为69.76%~87.37%,即服用PGH使得游离的PEP减少69.76%~87.37%,表明服用PGH将使患者的消化功能受到影响。分子对接技术表明PGH与PEP的最佳结合位点位于PEP的催化活性中心处,且两者的结合作用改变了PEP催化活性中心处氨基酸残基的微环境。     

苯氨基磺酸衍生物作为HPTPβ抑制剂的Topomer CoMFA研究及分子对接

采用Topomer CoMFA方法对27个苯氨基磺酸衍生物进行了三维定量构效关系研究。得到了3D-QSAR模型,其交互验证系数q2为0.713,非交叉相关系数r2为0.995,主成分数N为6,标准估计误差SEE为0.183。结果表明该模型有较好的预测能力。采用Topomer Search技术在ZINC数据库中进行R基的筛选,并设计了5个新分子,最后用分子对接技术研究了新分子与苯氨基磺酸衍生物大分子蛋白的作用模式,从结果中可以看到,新分子与苯氨基磺酸衍生物蛋白的A/ARG220、A/ARG63和A/ASN115位点作用显著.     

基于Topomer CoMFA的吡唑啉嘧啶类IL-2诱导T细胞激酶抑制剂的3D-QSAR及分子对接

本文采用Topomer CoMFA方法对37个吡唑啉嘧啶类IL-2诱导T细胞激酶抑制剂进行三维定量构效关系研究.得到3D-QSAR模型,其交互验证系数q~2为0.728,非交叉相关系数r~2为0.994,主成分数N为8,标准估计误差SEE为0.097.结果表明该模型有较好的预测能力.采用Topomer Search技术在ZINC数据库中进行R基的筛选,并设计6个新分子.最后用分子对接技术研究了4个新分子与IL-2诱导的T细胞激酶(Itk)大分子蛋白的作用模式,从结果中可以看到,4个新分子与Itk蛋白的A/LYS391、A/MET438位点作用显著.     

Molecular interaction of silybin with hyaluronidase: A spectroscopic and molecular docking study

In this study, the molecular interaction of silybin with hyaluronidase was investigated by spectroscopic methods and molecular docking. It was found that silybin had strong ability to quench the intrinsic fluorescence of hyaluronidase by a static quenching procedure. The binding constants were obtained at three temperatures (293, 298, and 310 K). The results of synchronous fluorescence and three-dimensional fluorescence and molecular docking showed that silybin bound into the hyaluronidase cavity site and the binding of silybin to hyaluronidase could induce micro-environmental and conformational changes in hyaluronidase, which resulted in the reduced hyaluronidase activity. The thermodynamic parameter analysis and molecular docking experiments revealed that all types of non-covalent interaction, including hydrogen bonding interaction, van der Waals forces, hydrophobic interaction, and electrostatic interaction were present in the binding process of silybin with hyaluronidase. The results obtained here will provide direct evidence at a molecular level to understand the mechanism of the inhibitory effect of silybin against hyaluronidase.     

The Interaction of Polyphenol Flavonoids with β-lactoglobulin: Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Studies

The interaction of quercetin, quercitrin, and rutin, as natural polyphenolic compounds, with β-lactoglobulin (BLG) using molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation methods was examined. Molecular docking studies showed that quercetin and quercitrin were bounded to the internal cavity of protein, while rutin was bounded to the entrance of the cavity because of its large structural volume. It was found that there were one-, three-, and four-hydrogen bond interactions between BLG and quercetin, quercitrin, and rutin respectively. This showed that with an increase in the number of OH groups in the flavonoid structure, there was an increase in the number of hydrogen bond interactions. The binding constants for the binding of quercetin, quercitrin, and rutin to BLG were 1.2 × 10⁶, 1.9 × 10⁶, and 7.4 × 10⁴ M^?1 respectively. The results of molecular dynamics simulation showed that the root mean square deviation (RMSD) of non-liganded BLG and BLG–ligand complexes reached equilibration after 3500 ps. The study of the radius of gyration revealed that BLG and BLG–ligand complexes were stabilized around 2500 ps, and unlike the two other complexes, there was no conformational change for BLG–quercetin. Finally, analyzing the RMS fluctuations suggested that the structure of the ligand binding site remained approximately rigid during simulation.     

Investigation on the interaction of glipizide with bovine hemoglobin by spectroscopy and molecular docking

This study aims to investigate the interaction between glipizide and bovine hemoglobin using fluorescence quenching, circular dichroism spectroscopy in various temperatures (293, 303, and 310?K) and molecular docking methods. The results demonstrated that glipizide could cause strong fluorescence quenching of bovine hemoglobin by a dynamic quenching mechanism, during which the hydrophobic interaction played a dominant role in this system. The order of magnitude of binding constant is 10⁴, and the number of binding site in the system was close to 1. It also showed that tyrosine residues and tryptophan residues were both involved in the binding of glipizide with bovine hemoglobin, and was closer to the later. Circular dichroism spectra revealed that the conformation of bovine hemoglobin was changed during the binding reaction. The interaction of the system was studied by both spectroscopic method and molecular docking simulation, and the conclusions are consistent.     

HIV-1逆转录酶的分子对接及运动功能相关性分析

目的 研究逆转录酶的运动性和生理功能的关系,以及N-乙酰基-β-芳基-1,2-二脱氢乙胺类衍生化合物与其的分子识别,方法 采用高斯网络模型和各向异性网络模型研究了p66和p66-DNA的运动模式差异,并用分子对接方法研究化合物与逆转录酶的识别。结果 DNA的结合对p66各区域的运动方向影响不大,但其运动的幅度大大降低。分子对接结果发现Y115和M184的疏水结构在识别的过程中起到重要作用。结论 基于各个区域的运动方向分析,推测手指区和RNase H区的开合运动可能是逆转录酶发挥逆转录功能的重要原因。并且,N-乙酰基-β-芳基-1,2-二脱氢乙胺类衍生化合物的N-甲基取代和反式的双键结构更有利于与逆转录酶的识别