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ArticleJournal of molecular recognition : JMR2026

Therapeutic Perspectives of SIRT6 Regulation: Computational Analysis of Activation and Inhibition by Bioactive Molecules.

Érika Geicianny de Carvalho Matias, Katyanna Sales Bezerra, Washington Sales Clemente Junior, Jonas Ivan Nobre Oliveira, Douglas Soares Galvão, Umberto Laino Fulco

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6 authors.

Érika Geicianny de Carvalho MatiasDepartamento de Biofísica e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
Katyanna Sales BezerraApplied Physics Department, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil.
Washington Sales Clemente JuniorDepartamento de Biofísica e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
Jonas Ivan Nobre OliveiraDepartamento de Biofísica e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1646-921X
Douglas Soares GalvãoApplied Physics Department, University of Campinas, Campinas, Brazil.
Umberto Laino FulcoDepartamento de Biofísica e Farmacologia, Universidade Federal Do Rio Grande Do Norte, Natal, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4528-9878

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Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e TecnológicoCoordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sirtuin 6 (SIRT6) is an enzyme belonging to the class of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) dependent histone deacetylases. It has been of interest due to its multivariate biological role and association with aging-related diseases and metabolic dysfunctions. SIRT6 activation protects against metabolic diseases and aging, and its inhibition is considered a therapy against cancer and inflammation. Here, we explore the modulation of SIRT6 by bioactive molecules, providing a detailed view of the molecular interactions that lead to the activation or inhibition of this protein. Therefore, we investigated the interactions between the ligands quercetin (QUE), isoquercetin (ISO), catechin gallate (CG), and trichostatin A (TSA) with SIRT6, using computational methods from the perspective of molecular modeling through the Molecular Fractionation with Caps Conjugates (MFCC) technique and according to the calculation parameters of Density Functional Theory (DFT). The results revealed the energetic values of each amino acid residue constituting the interaction pocket with the analyzed ligands within a radius of up to 10.0 Å. The analysis of the interaction energies showed an order of priority among the ligands, highlighting CG as the most promising. The observation of the interactions between amino acid residues and ligands identified significant contributions from residues VAL70, PHE64, PHE82, and PHE86. In addition, residues such as PRO62, MET136, MET157, and VAL115 stand out as key components of the protein active site. These findings offer strategic insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the binding of the studied ligands to SIRT6, providing a deep understanding of their affinity and pharmacological potential.

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SirtuinsCatechinHistone Deacetylase InhibitorsHumansHydroxamic AcidsLigandsMolecular Docking SimulationProtein BindingQuercetinCatechinHistone Deacetylase InhibitorsHydroxamic AcidsLigandsQuercetinSIRT6 protein, humanSirtuinstrichostatin Abioactive moleculesDFTMFCCSirt6

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PMID41361972
PMCPMC12686607

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