苯甲酰氨类HDAC2抑制剂的3D-QSAR及虚拟筛选研究

本文应用传统比较分子力场分析法CoMFA,比较分子相似性指数法CoMSIA和Topomer CoMFA方法,对组蛋白去乙酰化酶2(HDAC2)的苯甲酰胺类抑制剂进行了构效关系和基于药效团的筛选研究。基于分子片段建模的Topomer CoMFA的交叉验证系数q~2为0.594,预测相关系数r~2_(pred)为0.973。基于对接活性构象叠合得到的CoMFA,CoMSIA的交叉验证相关系数q~2分别为0.634,0.561,预测相关系数r~2_(pred)分别为0.905,0.68。基于药效团模型011叠合的CoMFA,CoMSIA交叉验证相关系数q~2分别为0.588,0.592,预测相关系数r~2_(pred)分别为0.68,0.859。结果表明这5个3D-QSAR模型均具有良好的稳定性和预测能力。另外,由18个活性较高结构多样的分子建立了可靠的药效团模型。运用药效团模型011和016对NCI数据库进行筛选,将筛选得到的分子与HDAC2蛋白酶进行分子对接,并由PASS进行活性验证,最终得到了18个分子,且对接打分值都大于6,可作为新的HDAC2抑制剂。     

噻唑类Fascin蛋白抑制剂的3D-QSAR研究

本文针对43个噻唑衍生物Fascin蛋白抑制剂,运用CoMFA(比较分子力场分析)以及CoMSIA(比较分子相似性指数分析)这两种经典的3D-QSAR方法,建立了CoMFA模型和CoMSIA模型,分别对其进行三维定量构效关系研究。CoMFA模型和CoMSIA模型的交叉验证系数q~2分别为0.731和0.846,相关系数r~2分别为0.969和0.926。这两种模型都显示出了比较好的预测性和稳定性。它们的三维等势图以及对接结果也证实了抑制剂活性和结构特征之间的关系,可以为今后设计研究新型Fascin抑制剂而提供了理论基础。     

HMG-CoA还原酶的活性位点分析及其抑制剂药效团模型的构建

HMG-CoA还原酶(HMG-CoA Reductase,HMGR)是降血脂药物设计的重要靶标,抑制该酶的活性可以有效地降低血浆总胆固醇水平,从而降低心脑血管疾病的发病几率。虽然已经开发了数种他汀类药物作为HMGR抑制剂应用于临床,但是他汀类药物的安全性,特别是长期服用的安全性一直备受关注,所以设计新型安全的HMGR抑制剂仍然十分迫切。本论文利用蛋白质活性位点分析程序Grid,分析了HMGR底物结合腔的形状和表面特性,在细致地分析了各类药物与HMGR具体的氢键、疏水相互作用后,结合分子对接、3D-QSAR研究结果,总结了HMGR抑制剂的药效基团模型,并提出了可行的HMGR抑制剂的设计方案,为全新HMGR抑制剂的设计和先导化合物的优化提供了可靠的信息,并对HMGR抑制剂的进一步修饰提出了可行的思路。     

HMG-CoA还原酶抑制剂的虚拟筛选模型的建立

HMG-CoA还原酶(简称HMGR)是降血脂药物设计的重要靶标,抑制该酶的活性可以有效地降低血浆总胆固醇水平,从而降低罹患心脑血管疾病的几率。虽然已经有数种他汀类药物作为HMGR抑制剂应用于临床,但是他汀类药物的安全性,特别是长期服用的安全性一直备受关注,所以设计新型安全的HMGR抑制剂仍然十分迫切。论文根据hHMGR的晶体结构,利用Dock、FlexX、Autodock 3个程序建立了hHMGR抑制剂的虚拟筛选模型,模型的可靠性通过重复晶体结构、对比对接打分和化合物的活性之间的相关性等方法得以验证,最后,分析各种对接软件的特点,指出了hHMGR抑制剂虚拟筛选,特别是目筛中应当注意的问题,以期为新型HMGR抑制剂的设计提供指导。     

2,5-二酮哌嗪类微管蛋白抑制剂的3D-QSAR研究

微管蛋白对细胞增殖极为重要,现已成为抗癌药物研发的重要靶标之一。针对53个以2,5-二酮哌嗪为基本骨架的微管蛋白抑制剂,分别运用比较分子力场分析(CoMFA)以及比较分子相似性指数分析(CoMSIA)2种经典方法进行了三维定量构效关系(3D-QSAR)研究,并依次建立了相关的模型。CoMFA模型的交叉验证系数q~2为0.642,相关系数r~2为0.996:CoMSIA模型的q~2和r~2,分别为0.725,0.908。模型具有较好的预测能力和较强的稳定性。3D-QSAR模型三维等势图揭示了一些结构特征与抑制活性的关系。我们希望这些研究为该类药物今后的设计和筛选提供可靠的理论依据。     

N,N-二甲基-2-溴苯乙胺类衍生物活性与CoMFA、CoMSIA的研究

用比较分子力场分析(CoMFA)法和比较分子相似性指数分析(CoMSIA)法,建立N,N-二甲基-2-溴苯乙胺类化合物的3D-QSAR模型。CoMFA模型中,其交叉验证系数q2=0．792,传统的相关系数R2=0．955(R=0．978),相应立体场贡献为77．4％、静电场贡献为22．6％,优于文献的报导。CoMSIA研究中,其交叉验证系数q2=0．757,传统的相关系数R2=0．917 (R=0．958),其疏水场、立体场、静电场贡献依次为:42．9％、39．5％、17．6％。用两种模型分别预测检测集分子的活性,结果与实验值较吻合。说明所建的模型具有较好的预测能力。通过分析CoMFA分子场等值线图,可为优化N,N-二甲基-2-溴苯乙胺类衍生物的结构提供理论指导。     

苯酰胺类组蛋白去乙酰化酶抑制剂的分子对接及三维定量构效关系研究

利用surflex-dock模块对59个苯酰胺类抑制剂和组蛋白去乙酰化酶进行了对接研究,分析了配体和受体的相互作用模式,所得结论与文献报道的实验结果符合。并利用比较分子力场分析方法(comparative molecular field anal-ysis,CoMFA)对此类抑制剂分子进行了三维定量构效关系研究,所建模型交叉验证相关系数q~2=0.640,非交叉验证相关系数r~2=0.932,有较好的预测能力。CoMFA得到的立体场和静电场的等值线图可用于指导新型药物的设计与合成。     

N，N-二甲基二2-溴苯乙胺类衍生物活性与CoMFA、CoMSIA的研究

用比较分子力场分析（CoMFA）法和比较分子相似性指数分析（CoMSIA）法，建立N，N-二甲基-2-溴苯乙胺类化合物的3D—QSAR模型。CoMFA模型中，其交叉验证系数q^2=0．792，传统的相关系数R^2=0．955（R=0．978），相应立体场贡献为77．4％、静电场贡献为22．6％，优于文献的报导。CoMSIA研究中，其交叉验证系数q^2=0．757，传统的相关系数R^2=0．917（R=0．958），其疏水场、立体场、静电场贡献依次为：42．9％、39．5％、17．6％。用两种模型分别预测检测集分子的活性，结果与实验值较吻合。说明所建的模型具有较好的预测能力。通过分析CoMFA分子场等值线图，可为优化N，N-二甲基-2-溴苯乙胺类衍生物的结构提供理论指导。     

DNA依赖蛋白激酶抑制剂的CoMFA研究

运用比较分子力场分析方法(CoMFA),以DNA依赖蛋白激酶(DNA-PK)抑制剂分子为研究对象,建立1组对DNA依赖蛋白激酶有抑制活性化合物的三维定量构效关系(3D-QSAR)模型,探索其活性数据和三维结构参数的关系,所建最佳模型交叉验证相关系数q2=0.670,非交叉验证相关系数R2=0.993,标准偏差SD=0.053,说明该模型预测能力较好.根据CoMFA模型的三维等势图可知,小体积、电负性大的取代基团,能提高该类化合物的活性,为新型DNA-PK抑制剂分子的设计提供了理论依据.     

Chk2抑制剂2-芳香基苯并咪唑类化合物活性的CoMFA研究

利用比较分子力场分析(CoMFA)法,研究训练集中的37个Chk2抑制剂2-芳香基苯并咪唑类化合物的生物活性,考察了互变异构对抑制剂活性的影响,建立了主成分为4的三维定量结构-活性关系模型.模型的交叉和非交叉验证回归系数(q2、r2)分别为0.660和0.908,是稳定性较高和预测能力较好的模型,立体场对活性的影响比静电场大.模型可用于指导设计新的Chk2抑制剂.     

Development of a molecular imprinting thick film electrochemical sensor for cholesterol detection

A combined molecular imprinting and thick film electrochemical sensor for cholesterol concentration detection had been developed. The ferro-ferric cyanide coupled redox reaction was used as the means to quantify the cholesterol presented in the test medium. This electrochemical sensor employed a modified gold working electrode, a platinum counter electrode and an Ag/AgCl reference electrode. The alkanethiol was used to form the self-assembled monolayer (SAM) on the gold working electrode. The SAM was then used with the cholesterol as the template forming the molecular imprinting layer. This sensor prototype could detect cholesterol concentrations between 66 and 700 nM and only a 1 μL of the sample volume was required.     

Changes in plasma lipids and lipoproteins following 10-days of prolonged walking: influence of age and relationship to physical activity level

The aim of the present study was to examine (1) the influence of 10 days of prolonged walking on plasma total-cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) concentrations, (2) the effect of age on any changes in plasma cholesterol and lipoprotein concentration, and (3) whether any changes in cholesterol and lipoprotein concentrations are correlated to the participants' physical activity level (PAL). Seventeen male participants were divided into two groups according to their age. The nine participants in group 1 constituted the younger group (age 24 +/- 3 (SD) years), whereas eight older participants were in group 2 (age 56 +/- 3 years). Both groups completed 10 consecutive days of high-intensity hill walking. Mean (range) daily distances and ascent were 21 km (10-35 km) and 1,160 m (800-2,540 m), respectively. Identical distances and ascents were covered by each group. For each participant, PAL was calculated from energy expenditure, assessed by the doubly-labeled water technique, divided by the individual's basal metabolic rate. Venous blood was sampled immediately prior to, and following, the 10 consecutive days of walking. Following these 10 days, the older group showed a greater decrease in both TC (-25 +/- 11% vs. -10 +/- 11%; P < 0.05) and LDL-C (-26 +/- 12% vs. -4 +/- 13%; P < 0.05) when compared with the young. Likewise, the older group showed a greater increase in HDL-C (38 +/- 15%; P < 0.05), after the 10 days, whereas no significant change was evident in the younger group. In the older participants, there were strong positive relationships between PAL and the decreases in TC (r = 0.79, P < 0.05) and LDL-C (r = 0.74, P < 0.05). Conversely, in the younger group there were strong negative relationships between PAL and the decreases in TC (r = -0.74, P < 0.05) and LDL-C (r = -0.86, P < 0.01). These correlations persisted when changes in lipid concentrations were corrected for changes in plasma volume. These data suggest an 'age-dependant' threshold for PAL, rather than a specific exercise intensity or duration, may be critical for inducing favourable changes in HDL-C, LDL-C and TC.     

Detection of specific single-stranded DNA molecules through SiNW surface modulation

This paper demonstrate a silicon nanowire biosensor for the detection of specific ssDNA biomarker detection. The biosensor was fabricated using conventional photolithography coupled with an inductively coupled plasma dry etching process. The detection was performed with a semiconductor parameter analyzer which measured the changes in current and conductance of the nanowire electrodes upon target DNA hybridization. The sensor surface was silanized and directly aminated with (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane to create a molecular binding chemistry for bio-functionalization. The resulting Si–O–Si-components were functionalized with receptor ssDNA, which interacted with the targeted ssDNA to create a field across the silicon nanowire and increase the current. Hybridization detection discrimination among various concentration, the device response to the targets shows selectivity for the ssDNA in a linear range from ssDNA concentrations of 100 pM to 150 nM. Linearity of the device to molecular concentration, was confirm linear fit curve for the (0.1–0.5) nM concentration and (0–40) nM concentration.     

Targeted inhibition of Klotho binding to fibroblast growth factor 23 prevents hypophosphetemia

Klotho is a transmembrane protein which plays significant role in the pathogenesis of phosphate ion (Pi)-related disorders. Pi accumulation in human kidney tissues results in the major metabolic disorders due to malfunctioning of Klotho-FGFR1-FGF23 trimeric complex. The potential role of Klotho in Pi metabolism was elaborated through modeling and interaction analysis of glycosyl hydrolase (GS1 and GS2) domains with Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23). In order to inhibit the association of Klotho and FGF23, binding patterns of three reported hits (N-(2-chlorophenyl)-1H-indole-3-carboxamide, N-[2-(1-cyclohexen-1-yl)ethyl]-6,7,8,9-tetrahydropyrido[1,2-e]purin-4-amine and 2-(1-propyl)amino-11-chlorothiazolo[5,4-a]acridine) were evaluated through molecular docking analysis. These inhibitors effectively targeted both GS1 and GS2 domains of Klotho at the similar sites required for FGF23 binding. To further characterize the comparative binding profile of these compounds, molecular dynamics simulation assays were performed. Taken together, current study emphasizes that Klotho may be anticipated as a target molecule in familial hypophosphatemic rickets and mentioned compounds may prove to be effective therapeutic targets against hypophosphetemia induced disorders.     

Three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship (3D-QSAR) analyses of choline acetyltransferase inhibitors

As a basis for predicting structural features that may lead to the design of more potent and selective inhibitors of choline acetyltransferase (ChAT), the three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship (3D-QSAR) studies were carried out on a series of trans-1-methyl-4-(1-naphthylvinyl)pyridinium (MNVP+) analogs, which are known ChAT inhibitors. 3D-QSAR studies were carried out using the comparative molecular field analysis (CoMFA) and comparative molecular similarity indices analysis (CoMSIA) methods. Since these inhibitors have extremely shallow potential energy minimum energy wells and low barriers to rotation, two dihedral angles unique to these inhibitors were systematically modified to reflect the energetically preferred conformations as determined by force field calculations. An optimum alignment rule was devised based on the conformations obtained from the molecular mechanics studies, using a common substructure alignment method. The studies involve a set of 21 compounds and experimentally determined molar IC50 values were used as the dependent variable in the analysis. The 3D-QSAR models have conventional r2-values of 0.953 and 0.954 for CoMFA and CoMSIA, respectively; similarly, cross-validated coefficient q2-values of 0.755 and 0.834 for CoMFA and CoMSIA, respectively, were obtained. On the basis of these predictive r2-values the model was tested using previously determined IC50 values. CoMSIA 3D-QSAR yielded better results than CoMFA.     

Exploring the P2 and P3 ligand binding features for hepatitis C virus NS3 protease using some 3D QSAR techniques

Several three-dimensional quantitative structure-activity relationship (3D-QSAR) models have been constructed using the comparative molecular field analysis (CoMFA), comparative molecular similarity indices analysis (CoMSIA), and catalyst pharmacophore feature building programs for a series of 26 truncated ketoacid inhibitors designed particularly for exploring the P2 and P3 binding pockets of HCV NS3 protease. The structures of these inhibitors were built from a structure template extracted from the crystal structure of HCV NS3 protease. The structures were aligned through docking each inhibitor into the NS3 active site using program GOLD. The best CoMSIA model was identified from the stepwise analysis results and the corresponding pharmacophore features derived were used for constructing a pharmacophore hypothesis by the catalyst program. Pharmacophore features obtained by CoMFA and CoMSIA are found to be in accord with each other and are both mapped onto the molecular 5K surface of NS3 active site. These pharmacophore features were also compared with those obtained by the catalyst program and mapped onto the same NS3 molecular surface. The pharmacophore building process was also performed for 20 boronic acid based NS3 inhibitors characterized by a long hydrophobic side chain attached at position P2. This latter pharmacophore hypothesis built by the catalyst program was also mapped onto the molecular surface of NS3 active site to define a second hydrophobic feature at position P2. The possibility of using the pharmacophore features mapped P2 and P3 binding pocket to design more potent depeptidized NS3 inhibitors was discussed.     

Structural investigation of PAP derivatives by CoMFA and CoMSIA reveals novel insight towards inhibition of Bcr-Abl oncoprotein

Molecular modeling by 3D-QSAR comparative molecular field analysis (CoMFA) and comparative molecular similarity indices analysis (CoMSIA) were employed on a series of phenylaminopyrimidine-based (PAP) Bcr-Abl inhibitors. The chemical structures of 63 PAP analogues were aligned using a template extracted from the crystal structure of STI571 bound to Abl kinase. Subsequently, the structures built were divided into training and test sets that include 53 and 10 compounds, respectively. Statistical results showed that the 3D-QSAR models generated from CoMSIA were superior to CoMFA (CoMSIA; q2=0.66, r2=0.94, N=3, F=139.09, r2pred=0.64 while CoMFA; q2=0.53, r2=0.73, N=3, F=43.53, r2pred=0.61). Based on the contour interpretation, the attachment of hydrophobic and bulky groups to the phenyl and pyrrolidine (D- and E-ring of NS-187, respectively) along with highly electronegative groups around the D-ring are important structural features for the design of second-generation Bcr-Abl inhibitors. The generated models are predictive based on reproducible values of the predicted compared with experimental activities in the test set. Further, the complementary analysis of contour maps to the Bcr-Abl binding site suggested the anchor points for binding affinity.     

Structural requirements of 3-carboxyl-4(1H)-quinolones as potential antimalarials from 2D and 3D QSAR analysis

Malaria is a fatal tropical and subtropical disease caused by the protozoal species Plasmodium. Many commonly available antimalarial drugs and therapies are becoming ineffective because of the emergence of multidrug resistant Plasmodium falciparum, which drives the need for the development of new antimalarial drugs. Recently, a series of 3-carboxyl-4(1H)-quinolone analogs, derived from the famous compound endochin, were reported as promising candidates for orally efficacious antimalarials. In this study, to analyze the structure–activity relationships (SAR) of these quinolones and investigate the structural requirements for antimalarial activity, the 2D multiple linear regressions (MLR) method and 3D comparative molecular field analysis (CoMFA) and comparative molecular similarity indices analysis (CoMSIA) methods are employed to evolve different QSAR models. All these models give satisfactory results with highly accurate fitting and strong external predictive abilities for chemicals not used in model development. Furthermore, the contour maps from 3D models can provide an intuitive understanding of the key structure features responsible for the antimalarial activities. In conclusion, we summarize the detailed position-specific structural requirements of these derivatives accordingly. All these results are helpful for the rational design of new compounds with higher antimalarial bioactivities.