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Utilizing Molecular Docking to Investigate Some Phenolic Acid Phytochemical Interactions with Platelet Aggregation

Rehab Neirat, Siba Shanak, Ahmad Qasrawi

    Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences : PJBS
    |March 10, 2026
    PubMed

    Insights

    Selected plant compounds like coumaric acid show potential antiplatelet effects by interacting with key proteins involved in blood clot formation. This research explores their molecular mechanisms for cardiovascular disease prevention.

    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Pharmacology
    • Computational Biology

    Background:

    • Platelet aggregation is crucial for hemostasis but its dysregulation contributes to cardiovascular diseases.
    • Phytochemicals offer potential for modulating platelet function, yet their mechanisms are not fully understood.
    • Understanding phytochemical interactions with platelet proteins can reveal novel antiplatelet strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the molecular interactions of specific phytochemicals with key proteins in platelet aggregation pathways.
    • To explore the potential antiplatelet effects of selected plant-derived compounds.
    • To identify phytochemicals with significant binding affinities to targets like PTGS1, PGIS, GPVI, and PAR1.

    Main Methods:

    • In silico molecular docking was employed to analyze interactions.
    • Five phytochemicals (caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, coumaric acid, gallic acid, salicylic acid) were docked.
    • Interactions were evaluated against four target proteins: PTGS1, PGIS, GPVI, and PAR1.

    Main Results:

    • Coumaric acid, caffeic acid, and chlorogenic acid showed significant interactions with all four target proteins.
    • Favorable binding affinities and stable docking conformations were observed for these compounds.
    • Coumaric acid exhibited the strongest binding to PTGS1 and GPVI, suggesting a potent antiplatelet mechanism.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides in silico evidence for the antiplatelet potential of coumaric, caffeic, and chlorogenic acids.
    • These phytochemicals may modulate platelet aggregation through interactions with key proteins.
    • Findings support further research into their therapeutic applications for cardiovascular disease prevention.

    Keywords:
    Dockingadmetoxblood coagulationphenolic compoundsphytochemicalsplatelet aggregation

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