Natural AI-based drug designing by modification of ascorbic acid and curcumin to combat buprofezin toxicity by using molecular dynamics study

Abstract Buprofezin, a widely employed insecticide in agricultural practices, has elicited significant apprehension due to its prospective deleterious effects on non-target organisms and ecological systems. Its enduring presence in terrestrial and aquatic environments presents potential hazards to h...

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Main Authors: Haleema Sadia, Irfan Zia Qureshi, Muhammad Naveed, Tariq Aziz, Metab Alharbi, Abdullah F. Alasmari, Thamer H. Albekairi
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-79275-5
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Muhammad Naveed
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Metab Alharbi
Abdullah F. Alasmari
Thamer H. Albekairi
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description Abstract Buprofezin, a widely employed insecticide in agricultural practices, has elicited significant apprehension due to its prospective deleterious effects on non-target organisms and ecological systems. Its enduring presence in terrestrial and aquatic environments presents potential hazards to human health and biodiversity, thereby necessitating the investigation of safer alternatives or strategies for mitigation. The research focuses on five principal receptors: CAT (Catalase), IL-1B (Interleukin-1 Beta), IL-6 (Interleukin-6), TNF-alpha (Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha), and SOD (Superoxide Dismutase). These receptors are integral to the processes of inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune responses, rendering them critical for comprehending the biochemical pathways affected by toxic substances and the potential for protective interventions. The investigation employed WADDAICA (Webserver-Aided Drug Design by Artificial Intelligence) to formulate AI-driven pharmaceuticals, complemented by ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion) evaluations, Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations, as well as MMGBSA and MMPBSA methodologies to examine the stability and interactions of the compounds with the designated receptors. Docking experiments disclosed that the interaction of CAT with the ascorbic acid AI-derived drug demonstrated a binding energy of -7.1 kcal/mol, signifying a robust interaction, while the complex of IL-1B with the curcumin AI-derived drug exhibited a binding energy of -7.3 kcal/mol. The ADME analysis revealed favorable gastrointestinal absorption and aqueous solubility for both compounds. Furthermore, the drug-likeness metrics were deemed satisfactory, with no breaches of Lipinski’s rule of five, suggesting promising potential for subsequent advancement as therapeutic agents.
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spelling doaj-art-779d055f85fe47678115afc497bf189e2025-08-20T02:22:24ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222024-11-0114112210.1038/s41598-024-79275-5Natural AI-based drug designing by modification of ascorbic acid and curcumin to combat buprofezin toxicity by using molecular dynamics studyHaleema Sadia0Irfan Zia Qureshi1Muhammad Naveed2Tariq Aziz3Metab Alharbi4Abdullah F. Alasmari5Thamer H. Albekairi6Laboratory of Animal and Human Physiology, Department of Zoology, Quaid-i-Azam UniversityLaboratory of Animal and Human Physiology, Department of Zoology, Quaid-i-Azam UniversityDepartment of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Central PunjabLaboratory of Animal Health Food Hygiene and Quality, University of IoanninaDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology College of Pharmacy, King Saud UniversityDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology College of Pharmacy, King Saud UniversityDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology College of Pharmacy, King Saud UniversityAbstract Buprofezin, a widely employed insecticide in agricultural practices, has elicited significant apprehension due to its prospective deleterious effects on non-target organisms and ecological systems. Its enduring presence in terrestrial and aquatic environments presents potential hazards to human health and biodiversity, thereby necessitating the investigation of safer alternatives or strategies for mitigation. The research focuses on five principal receptors: CAT (Catalase), IL-1B (Interleukin-1 Beta), IL-6 (Interleukin-6), TNF-alpha (Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha), and SOD (Superoxide Dismutase). These receptors are integral to the processes of inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune responses, rendering them critical for comprehending the biochemical pathways affected by toxic substances and the potential for protective interventions. The investigation employed WADDAICA (Webserver-Aided Drug Design by Artificial Intelligence) to formulate AI-driven pharmaceuticals, complemented by ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion) evaluations, Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations, as well as MMGBSA and MMPBSA methodologies to examine the stability and interactions of the compounds with the designated receptors. Docking experiments disclosed that the interaction of CAT with the ascorbic acid AI-derived drug demonstrated a binding energy of -7.1 kcal/mol, signifying a robust interaction, while the complex of IL-1B with the curcumin AI-derived drug exhibited a binding energy of -7.3 kcal/mol. The ADME analysis revealed favorable gastrointestinal absorption and aqueous solubility for both compounds. Furthermore, the drug-likeness metrics were deemed satisfactory, with no breaches of Lipinski’s rule of five, suggesting promising potential for subsequent advancement as therapeutic agents.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-79275-5BuprofezinCAT (catalase)IL-1B (Interleukin-1 Beta)AI-based drugAscorbic acidCurcumin
spellingShingle Haleema Sadia
Irfan Zia Qureshi
Muhammad Naveed
Tariq Aziz
Metab Alharbi
Abdullah F. Alasmari
Thamer H. Albekairi
Natural AI-based drug designing by modification of ascorbic acid and curcumin to combat buprofezin toxicity by using molecular dynamics study
Scientific Reports
Buprofezin
CAT (catalase)
IL-1B (Interleukin-1 Beta)
AI-based drug
Ascorbic acid
Curcumin
title Natural AI-based drug designing by modification of ascorbic acid and curcumin to combat buprofezin toxicity by using molecular dynamics study
title_full Natural AI-based drug designing by modification of ascorbic acid and curcumin to combat buprofezin toxicity by using molecular dynamics study
title_fullStr Natural AI-based drug designing by modification of ascorbic acid and curcumin to combat buprofezin toxicity by using molecular dynamics study
title_full_unstemmed Natural AI-based drug designing by modification of ascorbic acid and curcumin to combat buprofezin toxicity by using molecular dynamics study
title_short Natural AI-based drug designing by modification of ascorbic acid and curcumin to combat buprofezin toxicity by using molecular dynamics study
title_sort natural ai based drug designing by modification of ascorbic acid and curcumin to combat buprofezin toxicity by using molecular dynamics study
topic Buprofezin
CAT (catalase)
IL-1B (Interleukin-1 Beta)
AI-based drug
Ascorbic acid
Curcumin
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-79275-5
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