Exploring the binding characteristics of bovine serum albumin with CDK4/6 inhibitors Ribociclib: Multi-spectral

Shao-Liang Jiang1, Wang-Cai Chen1, Yu-Ting Wu1

  • 1College of Pharmaceutic Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310032, China.

Insights

This study reveals how Ribociclib (RIB) binds to bovine serum albumin (BSA), showing a 1:1 complex formation at Site III. These interactions, driven by Van der Waals forces and hydrogen bonding, alter BSA structure and hydrophobicity, impacting RIB pharmacokinetics.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Ribociclib (RIB) is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used for HR+/HER2- breast cancer.
  • RIB's efficacy and toxicity are influenced by its binding to plasma proteins like bovine serum albumin (BSA).
  • Understanding RIB-BSA interactions is crucial for optimizing its pharmacokinetic profile.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the binding mechanism between Ribociclib (RIB) and bovine serum albumin (BSA).
  • To identify the binding site and forces involved in RIB-BSA complex formation.
  • To investigate the structural and microenvironmental changes in BSA upon RIB binding.

Main Methods:

  • Spectroscopic techniques: UV-Vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, circular dichroism (CD).
  • Computational methods: Molecular docking and molecular dynamic simulations.
  • Site-specific labeling experiments.

Main Results:

  • RIB forms a 1:1 stoichiometric complex with BSA via static quenching of BSA fluorescence.
  • RIB primarily binds to Site III on BSA, involving Van der Waals forces and hydrogen bonding.
  • RIB binding induces conformational changes in BSA, affecting its secondary structure and decreasing hydrophobicity around tyrosine and tryptophan residues.

Conclusions:

  • The binding of RIB to BSA is characterized by a specific stoichiometry and site preference.
  • The interaction involves non-covalent forces and leads to significant structural alterations in BSA.
  • These findings provide critical insights into the pharmacokinetics and drug-protein interactions of Ribociclib.