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Molecular docking analysis of PARγ with compounds from Ocimum tenuiflorum

Ponnulakshmi Rajagopal1, Selvaraj Jayaraman2, Shazia Fathima Jh3

  • 1Central Research Laboratory, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Chennai-600 078, India.

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|June 3, 2022
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This study investigated Ocimum tenuiflorum compounds as potential treatments for type 2 diabetes. Four phytochemicals showed significant binding affinity to PPARγ, suggesting their use in developing new anti-diabetic medicines.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) is a key nuclear receptor regulating glucose and lipid metabolism, making it a significant target for type 2 diabetes treatment.
  • Nuclear receptors, including PPARγ, control crucial cellular processes like adipocyte differentiation and insulin sensitivity.
  • Ocimum tenuiflorum (Krishna tulsi) is a revered medicinal herb in India with a history of diverse therapeutic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To perform molecular docking analysis of PPARγ modulators derived from Ocimum tenuiflorum.
  • To identify specific phytochemicals within Ocimum tenuiflorum that exhibit strong binding affinity to PPARγ.
  • To explore the potential of these identified compounds as novel anti-diabetic agents.

Main Methods:

  • Molecular docking simulations were employed to assess the binding interactions between Ocimum tenuiflorum compounds and the PPARγ receptor.
  • Twenty compounds from Ocimum tenuiflorum were screened against the PPARγ target.
  • Binding affinities were quantitatively evaluated to identify potent modulators.

Main Results:

  • Four compounds from Ocimum tenuiflorum—rosmarinic acid, permethrin, luteolin, and isosakuranetin—demonstrated significant binding affinity to PPARγ.
  • These identified phytochemicals exhibited favorable docking scores, indicating strong potential interactions with the receptor's active site.
  • The study successfully identified specific molecular targets within the plant extract.

Conclusions:

  • The phytochemicals rosmarinic acid, permethrin, luteolin, and isosakuranetin are promising candidates for developing new anti-diabetic drugs targeting PPARγ.
  • Ocimum tenuiflorum serves as a valuable natural source for discovering novel therapeutic compounds for type 2 diabetes management.
  • Further pharmacological studies are warranted to validate the anti-diabetic efficacy of these identified compounds.
Keywords:
DiabetesMolecular dockingOcimum tenuiflorumProliferator - Activated Receptor - γ

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