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ArticleCurrent drug discovery technologies2025

Repurposing Phytochemicals against Breast Cancer (MCF-7) using Classical Structure-Based Drug Design.

Faten Essam Hussain Aldoghachi, Amjad Oraibi, Noor Hamid Mohsen, Sara Salah Hassan

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Faten Essam Hussain AldoghachiDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq.
Amjad OraibiDepartment of Pharmacy, Al-Manara College for Medical Sciences, Amarah, Iraq.
Noor Hamid MohsenDepartment of Pharmacy, University of Basrah, Basrah, Iraq.
Sara Salah HassanDepartment of Pharmacy, Hilla University College, Babylon, Iraq.
University of Basrah · IQAlsalam University College · IQUniversity of Babylon · IQ

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Abstract

backgroundThe significant public health effect of breast cancer is demonstrated by its high global prevalence and the potential for severe health consequences. The suppression of the proliferative effects facilitated by the estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) in the MCF-7 cell line is significant for breast cancer therapy.

objectiveThe current work involves

methodsThe method combines QSAR models based on machine learning with molecular docking to identify potential binders for the ERα. Further, molecular dynamics simulation studied the stability of the complexes, and ADMET analysis validated the compound's properties.

resultsTwo compounds (162412 and 443440) showed significant binding affinities with ERα, with binding energies comparable to the established binder RL4. The ADMET qualities showed advantageous characteristics resembling pharmaceutical drugs. The stable binding of these ligands in the active region of ERα during dynamic conditions was confirmed by molecular dynamics simulations. RMSD plots and conformational stability supported the ligands' persistent occupancy in the protein's binding site. After simulation, two hydrogen bonds were found within the protein-ligand complexes of 162412 and 443440, with binding free energy values of -27.32 kcal/mol and -25.00 kcal/mol.

conclusionThe study suggests that compounds 162412 and 443440 could be useful for developing innovative anti-ERα medicines. However, more research is needed to prove the compounds' breast cancer treatment efficacy. This will help develop new treatments for ERα-associated breast cancer.

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Breast NeoplasmsDrug DesignDrug RepositioningEstrogen Receptor alphaMolecular Docking SimulationMolecular Dynamics SimulationPhytochemicalsQuantitative Structure-Activity RelationshipAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicFemaleHumansMCF-7 CellsAntineoplastic Agents, PhytogenicESR1 protein, humanEstrogen Receptor alphaPhytochemicalsbreast cancerEstrogen receptor alpha (ERα)hydrogen bond.MCF-7 cell linemolecular dynamics simulationsquantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) model

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