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ArticleOpen veterinary journal2024

Molecular docking of eleven snake venom peptides targeting human immunodeficiency virus capsid glycoprotein as inhibitors.

Mousa O Germoush, Maged Fouda, Mohammad J S Mantargi, Moustafa Sarhan, Barakat M Alrashdi, Diaa Massoud, Sarah Alzwain, Nehmat Ghaboura, Ahmed E Altyar, Mohamed M Abdel-Daim

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Mousa O GermoushBiology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.
Maged FoudaBiology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad J S MantargiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Moustafa SarhanDepartment of Biomedical Sciences, College of Clinical Pharmacy, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia.
Barakat M AlrashdiBiology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.
Diaa MassoudBiology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.
Sarah AlzwainBiology Department, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka, Saudi Arabia.
Nehmat GhabouraDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed E AltyarDepartment of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Mohamed M Abdel-DaimDepartment of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacy Program, Batterjee Medical College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Abstract

Background: Snake venoms are mainly composed of a mixture of proteins and peptides with antiviral activity against several viruses including HIV. Therefore, snake venoms represent a promising source for new antiviral drugs. Aim: The study examines the toxin's capacity to disrupt the spike glycoprotein of HIV, the virus accountable for the HIV epidemic. Methods: The active protein structure of HIV and snake toxins was derived from the protein RCSB-PDB. The interactions between this toxin and the spike protein were evaluated using molecular docking software/interface such as " Results: The latest study findings uncover fascinating affinities and interaction patterns between snake poisons and the HIV spike glycoprotein. We analyzed the consequences of these interactions and their capacity to impair viral entry and infection. Conclusion: This work highlights a prospective approach for the advancement of antiviral treatments, utilizing nature's collection of toxins as a basis for pharmacophore-based medication exploration against viral infections.

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Molecular Docking SimulationPeptidesSnake VenomsAnimalsAnti-HIV AgentsHumansAnti-HIV AgentsPeptidesSnake VenomsHIVMolecular dockingPharmacophoreSnake toxinsSpike glycoprotein

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