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ArticleCurrent pharmaceutical biotechnology2024

Therapeutic Path to Triple Knockout: Investigating the Pan-inhibitory Mechanisms of AKT, CDK9, and TNKS2 by a Novel 2-phenylquinazolinone Derivative in Cancer Therapy- An

Xylia Q Peters, Ghazi Elamin, Aimen Aljoundi, Mohamed Issa Alahmdi, Nader E Abo-Dya, Peter A Sidhom, Ahmed M Tawfeek, Mahmoud A A Ibrahim, Opeyemi Soremekun, Mahmoud E S Soliman

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Xylia Q PetersDepartment of Pharmaceutical Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, 4001, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0002-4872-4097
Ghazi ElaminDepartment of Pharmaceutical Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, 4001, South Africa.
Aimen AljoundiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, 4001, South Africa.
Mohamed Issa AlahmdiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, 7149, Saudi Arabia.
Nader E Abo-DyaDepartment of Pharmaceutical Science, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, 7149, Saudi Arabia.
Peter A SidhomDepartment of Pharmacy, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt.
Ahmed M TawfeekChemistry Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
Mahmoud A A IbrahimDepartment of Pharmaceutical Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, 4001, South Africa.
Opeyemi SoremekunDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-7608-3848
Mahmoud E S SolimanDepartment of Pharmaceutical Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, 4001, South Africa.
University of KwaZulu-Natal · ZAImperial College London · GBKing Saud University · SAMinia University · EGTanta University · EGUniversity of Tabuk · SAZagazig University · EG

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King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia RSPD2023R672
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Abstract

backgroundBlocking the oncogenic Wnt//β-catenin pathway has of late been investigated as a viable therapeutic approach in the treatment of cancer. This involves the multi-targeting of certain members of the tankyrase-kinase family; Tankyrase 2 (TNKS2), Protein Kinase B (AKT), and Cyclin- Dependent Kinase 9 (CDK9), which propagate the oncogenic Wnt/β-catenin signalling pathway.

methodsDuring a recent investigation, the pharmacological activity of 2-(4-aminophenyl)-7-chloro- 3H-quinazolin-4-one was repurposed to serve as a 'triple-target' inhibitor of TNKS2, AKT and CDK9. Yet, the molecular mechanism that surrounds its multi-targeting activity remains unanswered. As such, this study aims to explore the pan-inhibitory mechanism of 2-(4-aminophenyl)-7-chloro-3H-quinazolin- 4-one towards AKT, CDK9, and TNKS2, using

resultsResults revealed favourable binding affinities of -34.17 kcal/mol, -28.74 kcal/mol, and -27.30 kcal/mol for 2-(4-aminophenyl)-7-chloro-3H-quinazolin-4-one towards TNKS2, CDK9, and AKT, respectively. Pan-inhibitory binding of 2-(4-aminophenyl)-7-chloro-3H-quinazolin-4-one is illustrated by close interaction with specific residues on tankyrase-kinase. Structurally, 2-(4-aminophenyl)-7-chloro- 3H-quinazolin-4-one had an impact on the flexibility, solvent-accessible surface area, and stability of all three proteins, which was illustrated by numerous modifications observed in the unbound as well as the bound states of the structures, which evidenced the disruption of their biological function. Prediction of the pharmacokinetics and physicochemical properties of 2-(4-aminophenyl)-7-chloro-3H-quinazolin-4- one further established its inhibitory potential, evidenced by the favourable absorption, metabolism, excretion, and minimal toxicity properties.

conclusionThe following structural insights provide a starting point for understanding the paninhibitory activity of 2-(4-aminophenyl)-7-chloro-3H-quinazolin-4-one. Determining the criticality of the interactions that exist between the pyrimidine ring and catalytic residues could offer insight into the structure-based design of innovative tankyrase-kinase inhibitors with enhanced therapeutic effects.

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Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 9Molecular Docking SimulationProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktQuinazolinonesTankyrasesAntineoplastic AgentsComputer SimulationHumansNeoplasmsProtein Kinase InhibitorsWnt Signaling PathwayAntineoplastic AgentsCDK9 protein, humanCyclin-Dependent Kinase 9Protein Kinase InhibitorsProto-Oncogene Proteins c-aktQuinazolinonesTankyrasesTNKS2 protein, human2-(4-aminophenyl)-7-chloro-3H-quinazolin-4-oneAKTCDK9flexibility.inhibitoryin silicoTNKS2

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