In Silico Identification and Characterization of Spiro[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-<i>c</i>]quinazolines as Diacylglycerol Kinase α Modulators
A new class of spiro[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-<i>c</i>]quinazoline derivatives is presented as promising modulators of diacylglycerol kinase α (DGK-α), a target implicated in cancer, neurological disorders, and immune dysfunction. Through structure-based computational design using the CB-Dock2...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/11/2324 |
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| Summary: | A new class of spiro[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-<i>c</i>]quinazoline derivatives is presented as promising modulators of diacylglycerol kinase α (DGK-α), a target implicated in cancer, neurological disorders, and immune dysfunction. Through structure-based computational design using the CB-Dock2 platform with human DGK-α (PDB ID: 6IIE), 40 novel compounds were systematically evaluated along with established inhibitors (ritanserin, R59022, R59949, BMS502, and (5<i>Z</i>,2<i>E</i>)-CU-3) across five distinct binding pockets. Several compounds demonstrated binding profiles at the level of or surpassing the reference compounds. The physicochemical analysis revealed balanced drug-like properties with favorable molecular weights (252–412 g/mol) and appropriate three-dimensionality. The toxicological assessment indicated reassuring safety profiles with predicted LD<sub>50</sub> values of 1000–2000 mg/kg and minimal hepatotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and mutagenicity potential. Notably, compound <b>33</b> (adamantyl-substituted) emerged as exceptionally promising, exhibiting strong binding affinity, moderate solubility, and selective CYP inhibition patterns that minimize drug–drug interaction risks. Detailed molecular interaction mapping identified critical binding determinants, including strategic hydrogen bonding with TRP151, GLU166, and ARG126. The multidimensional evaluation identified compounds <b>13</b>, <b>18</b>, <b>33</b>, and <b>40</b> as particularly promising candidates that balance potent target engagement with favorable pharmaceutical profiles, establishing this scaffold as a valuable platform for developing next-generation therapeutics targeting DGK-α -mediated signaling pathways. |
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| ISSN: | 1420-3049 |