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ArticleCurrent Alzheimer research2024

Comprehensive Investigation of Natural Ligands as Inhibitors of β Secretase to Identify Alzheimer's Disease Therapeutics.

Shikha Kushwah, Ashutosh Mani

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Shikha KushwahDepartment of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, 211004, India.
Ashutosh ManiDepartment of Biotechnology, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, 211004, India.ORCID 0000-0002-6795-7718

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Abstract

introductionAlzheimer's disease (AD) is an alarmingly prevalent worldwide neurological disorder that affects millions of people and has severe effects on cognitive functions. The amyloid hypothesis, which links AD to Aβ (amyloid beta) plaque aggregation, is a well-acknowledged theory. The β-secretase (BACE1) is the main cause of Aβ production, which makes it a possible target for therapy. FDA-approved therapies for AD do exist, but none of them explicitly target BACE1, and their effectiveness is constrained and accompanied by adverse effects. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe determined the essential chemical components of medicinal herbs by conducting a thorough literature research for BACE1. Computational methods like molecular docking, ADMET (Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, toxicity) screening, molecular dynamic simulations, and MMPBSA analysis were performed in order to identify the most promising ligands for β-secretase.

resultsThe results suggested that withasomniferol, tinosporide, and curcumin had better binding affinity with BACE1, suggesting their potential as therapeutic candidates against Alzheimer's disease.

conclusionHerbal therapeutics have immense applications in the treatment of chronic diseases like Alzheimer's disease, and there is an urgent need to assess their efficacy as therapeutics.

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Alzheimer DiseaseAmyloid Precursor Protein SecretasesAspartic Acid EndopeptidasesEnzyme InhibitorsHumansLigandsMolecular Docking SimulationMolecular Dynamics SimulationAmyloid Precursor Protein SecretasesAspartic Acid EndopeptidasesBACE1 protein, humanEnzyme InhibitorsLigandsAlzheimer’s diseaseamyloid-beta hypothesisBACE1herbal compounds.MD (molecular dynamics) simulationmolecular docking

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