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- DüzeltmeAçık Erişim2025Scopus SJRQ3Erratum to: CORRECTION TO: The Inhibition Mechanism of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma via LXR Receptors: A Multifaceted Approach Integrating Molecular Docking, Molecular Dynamics and Post-MD Inter-Molecular Contact Analysis (Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, (2023), 24(12), (4103), (10.31557/APJCP.2023.24.12.4103))
Demirag, Aliye Demet; Agar, Soykan
- MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2The Inhibition of RXRα and RXRβ Receptors Provides Valuable Insights for Potential Prostate Cancer Treatment, in silico Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Studies
Agar, Soykan; Akkurt, Barbaros; Ulukaya, Engin
Introduction: Prostate cancer has emerged as a widespread health concern, with systemic inflammation believed to substantially contribute to its development and progression. The presence of systemic inflammatory responses has been established as an independent predictor of unfavorable long-term outcomes in prostate cancer patients. The goal of this study is to inhibit RXRα and RXRβ receptors, which are involved in prostate cancer, with Luteolin, Formononetin, and Kaempferol, with varying success. Methods: Retinoid X receptors (RXRs) hold crucial roles within the nuclear receptor (NR) superfamily, and compelling evidence from preclinical studies underscores the therapeutic potential of targeting RXRs for treating neurodegenerative and inflammatory conditions. Consequently, the ability to regulate and modulate RXRs using phytoestrogen ligands, Formononetin, Kaempferol, and Luteolin, assume paramount importance in treatment strategies. Results: The comprehensive in silico findings of this study vividly demonstrate the remarkable efficacy of Luteolin in inhibiting and modulating RXRα and RXRβ, while Formononetin emerges as a notably potent suppressor of RXRβ. Kaempferol, as the third compound, also exhibits commendable inhibitory attributes, although its impact is slightly less pronounced compared to the other two. Discussion: These findings highlight the notable binding and inhibition capabilities to RXRα and RXRβ, offering valuable insights for potential prostate cancer treatment avenues warranting further exploration through in vitro and in vivo analyses.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ2De novo Antineoplastic Drug Design to Suppress Head, Neck and Oral Cancer using Theoretical Organic and Biochemistry via Comprehensive Molecular Docking and Dynamics
Agar, Soykan; Mokhtari, Mohaddeseh; Yanik, Muhammed; Akkurt, Barbaros; Ulukaya, Engin; Terzi, Rabia
Objective: A de novo antineoplastic drug was planned to suppress and modulate the Head, Neck, and Oral Cancer. Methods: Using the computational software tools including molecular docking, molecular dynamics (MD), and post-molecular dynamics bond contact analyses, it has been shown that the new drug called ‘’Innovative Head, Neck, and Oral Cancer Suppressor’’, or simply abbreviated as “IHNOCS” is very effective in terms of suppressing and co-modulating TGF-β and KRTAP2-3 together. Result: The drug suppresses the KRTAP2-3 protein activity while also holding onto TGF-β and modulating it to slow down and halt the metastasis. Conclusion: We have effectively created a novel medication using principles of theoretical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry and organic chemistry and organic chemistry to inhibit Head, Neck, and Oral Cancer. This medication should further undergo experimental testing in various stages, including in vitro, in vivo, and human clinical phases. It exhibits significant effectiveness in inhibiting the progression of cancer by simultaneously targeting TGF-β and KRTAP2-3, thereby impeding metastasis and suppressing the disease. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial 4.0 International License.
AtıfScopus4OpenAlex4İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2023Scopus SJRQ3The Inhibition Mechanism of Pancreatic DuctalAdenocarcinoma via LXR Receptors: A Multifaceted Approach Integrating Molecular Docking, Molecular Dynamics and Post-MD InterMolecular Contact Analysis
Agar, Soykan; Akkurt, Barbaros; Ulukaya, Engin
Objective: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has an unfavorable outlook due to its aggressive characteristics, delayed diagnosis, and limited effective treatment options for advanced stages of the disease. The significant mortality rate has prompted investigations into additional factors that could aid in managing this type of cancer. Liver X receptors, specifically LXRα and LXRβ, are nuclear receptors that oversee the expression of genes related to cholesterol, glucose, lipid metabolism, and inflammatory responses. LXRs have also emerged as potential targets for addressing PDAC, and recent findings have demonstrated that LXR ligands can impede cell proliferation in various cancer forms, notably pancreatic cancer. This comprehensive computational research study involving oncological in silico mechanism discovery explored inhibitory ligands for Liver X receptors (LXRα and LXRβ), which are believed to have prognostic significance in PDAC. Methods: The study utilized Baicalein, Beta-Sitosterol, Polydatin ligands in molecular docking and dynamics and post-molecular Hydrogen bonding contact analyses dynamics to characterize receptor inhibition. Result: The outcomes suggest that Baicalein exhibits versatile inhibitory effects on both receptors, while Beta-Sitosterol emerges as a highly effective inhibitor of LXRβ. Conclusion: Further in vitro and in vivo investigations will be beneficial and would shed light onto the mechanism to decipher the suppression of PDAC evaluating the potential of Baicalein, Beta-Sitosterol, Polydatin natural ligand compounds.
AtıfScopus6OpenAlex6İncele - DergiAsian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention