All-atom molecular dynamic simulations and 2D-NOESY spectra were used to study the conformations and hydrogen bonds of ACE inhibitory tripeptide Ile-Ile-Pro(IIP) in aqueous and DMSO solutions. RMSD, Dis, Rg and SASA w...All-atom molecular dynamic simulations and 2D-NOESY spectra were used to study the conformations and hydrogen bonds of ACE inhibitory tripeptide Ile-Ile-Pro(IIP) in aqueous and DMSO solutions. RMSD, Dis, Rg and SASA were adopted to characterize the properties of tripeptide Ile-Ile-Pro in the MD simulations. Interestingly, the tripeptide molecule IIP exhibited different behaviors in aqueous and DMSO solutions. In aqueous solution, IIP was very flexible. The conformation could shift between extended and folded states very quickly. However,in DMSO solution, more folded conformations were observed. The interesting phenomena were proved by 2D-NOESY spectra.展开更多
The further interaction mechanism towards renin inhibitors was revealed by comparison of renin with different active inhibitors in aqueous solution.Molecular docking and molecular dynamics(MD)simulations were combined...The further interaction mechanism towards renin inhibitors was revealed by comparison of renin with different active inhibitors in aqueous solution.Molecular docking and molecular dynamics(MD)simulations were combined for the research.The results reflected that electrostatic and hydrophobic effects were the major interactions for renin inhibitors forming complexes with renin,and some residues were the key to the formation of complex,especially Asp38/Asp226.The factor of different activities performed in renin inhibitors was illustrated as well.For the higher active renin inhibitor,it possessed stronger affinity with renin,and its detected conformation was more extended to fit for the key binding site.This promoted the capacity to form special interactions with the key residues.While conformation of the lower active renin inhibitor performed folded in the active site of renin,the interactions to the important pocket S3sp was restricted,resulting in undesirable bioactivity.展开更多
HDAC8 is an important target for the treatment of many cancers and other diseases. To develop potent and selective HDAC8 inhibitors, molecular docking and molecular dynamics(MD) simulations were employed for investiga...HDAC8 is an important target for the treatment of many cancers and other diseases. To develop potent and selective HDAC8 inhibitors, molecular docking and molecular dynamics(MD) simulations were employed for investigation of the mechanism of HDAC8 inhibitions containing hydroxamic acid group. Compound 1 with high activity and compound 2 with low activity were selected for comparative study. Compound 1 formed a stronger chelation with Zn ion and was more stable in the HDAC8 pocket than compound 2. Residues HIS-180, ASP-178, ASP-267, and GLY-140 played a critical role in securing the position of compound 1. Both the head and tail of compound 1 formed strong hydrogen bonds with ASP-178, facilitating the ZBG of compound 1 close to the Zn ion so that they formed permanent chelation during the simulation period. The Cap group of the compounds with branch and long chains was advantageous to form interaction with active pocket opening. What’s more, based on the results of this study, three innovative recommendations for the design of highly active HDAC8 inhibitors were presented, which will be useful for the development of new HDAC8 inhibitors.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.20903026)the Talents Introduction Foundation for Universities of Guangdong Province(2011)Scientific Research Foundation of the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.S2011010002483)
文摘All-atom molecular dynamic simulations and 2D-NOESY spectra were used to study the conformations and hydrogen bonds of ACE inhibitory tripeptide Ile-Ile-Pro(IIP) in aqueous and DMSO solutions. RMSD, Dis, Rg and SASA were adopted to characterize the properties of tripeptide Ile-Ile-Pro in the MD simulations. Interestingly, the tripeptide molecule IIP exhibited different behaviors in aqueous and DMSO solutions. In aqueous solution, IIP was very flexible. The conformation could shift between extended and folded states very quickly. However,in DMSO solution, more folded conformations were observed. The interesting phenomena were proved by 2D-NOESY spectra.
基金supported by Talents Introduction Foundation for Universities of Guangdong Province (GD 2011)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangzhou (No. 2013J4100071)
文摘The further interaction mechanism towards renin inhibitors was revealed by comparison of renin with different active inhibitors in aqueous solution.Molecular docking and molecular dynamics(MD)simulations were combined for the research.The results reflected that electrostatic and hydrophobic effects were the major interactions for renin inhibitors forming complexes with renin,and some residues were the key to the formation of complex,especially Asp38/Asp226.The factor of different activities performed in renin inhibitors was illustrated as well.For the higher active renin inhibitor,it possessed stronger affinity with renin,and its detected conformation was more extended to fit for the key binding site.This promoted the capacity to form special interactions with the key residues.While conformation of the lower active renin inhibitor performed folded in the active site of renin,the interactions to the important pocket S3sp was restricted,resulting in undesirable bioactivity.
基金Talents Introduction Foundation for Universities of Guangdong Province(GD 2011)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangzhou(No.2013J4100071)。
文摘HDAC8 is an important target for the treatment of many cancers and other diseases. To develop potent and selective HDAC8 inhibitors, molecular docking and molecular dynamics(MD) simulations were employed for investigation of the mechanism of HDAC8 inhibitions containing hydroxamic acid group. Compound 1 with high activity and compound 2 with low activity were selected for comparative study. Compound 1 formed a stronger chelation with Zn ion and was more stable in the HDAC8 pocket than compound 2. Residues HIS-180, ASP-178, ASP-267, and GLY-140 played a critical role in securing the position of compound 1. Both the head and tail of compound 1 formed strong hydrogen bonds with ASP-178, facilitating the ZBG of compound 1 close to the Zn ion so that they formed permanent chelation during the simulation period. The Cap group of the compounds with branch and long chains was advantageous to form interaction with active pocket opening. What’s more, based on the results of this study, three innovative recommendations for the design of highly active HDAC8 inhibitors were presented, which will be useful for the development of new HDAC8 inhibitors.
