In Silico Studies of a Novel Scaffold of Acetylsalicylic Acid Derivatives Against EGFR by Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Alpaslan Bayrakdar

doi:10.17776/csj.1410033

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In Silico Studies of a Novel Scaffold of Acetylsalicylic Acid Derivatives Against EGFR by Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations

Abstract

In this study, a molecular docking study was performed to propose the acetylsalicylic acid derivative 2-[(4-Acetylphenyl)carbamoyl]phenyl acetate (AMPBS) as a potential cancer candidate targeting the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR). The native ligand erlotinib was used as a control compound. The calculated docking score of -7.4 kcal/mol compared to the native ligand erlotinib of -7.0 kcal/mol of AMPBS compound revealed a promising anticancer activity. The stability of the complex was interpreted by careful analysis of the root mean square deviation (RMSD), root mean square fluctuations (RMSF) and mean hydrogen bond number (Hb) plots obtained from the MD trajectories. The ADMET properties of AMPBS were evaluated using relevant online tools. Drug-likeness studies showed that AMPBS is suitable for use in living organisms. It was predicted that AMPBS in the active pocket could be a promising inhibitor due to its high binding energy, interaction mechanism and retention in the active pocket.

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Thanks

I would like to acknowledge the support provided by the project Grant No: 2013FBE013 at Pamukkale University.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Atomic and Molecular Physics

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Alpaslan Bayrakdar ^*
0000-0001-7967-2245
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 30, 2024

Submission Date

December 26, 2023

Acceptance Date

June 6, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 45 Number: 2

DOI

https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1410033

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https://izlik.org/JA74RU72WY

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APA

Bayrakdar, A. (2024). In Silico Studies of a Novel Scaffold of Acetylsalicylic Acid Derivatives Against EGFR by Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations. Cumhuriyet Science Journal, 45(2), 274-281. https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1410033

AMA

1.Bayrakdar A. In Silico Studies of a Novel Scaffold of Acetylsalicylic Acid Derivatives Against EGFR by Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations. CSJ. 2024;45(2):274-281. doi:10.17776/csj.1410033

Chicago

Bayrakdar, Alpaslan. 2024. “In Silico Studies of a Novel Scaffold of Acetylsalicylic Acid Derivatives Against EGFR by Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations”. Cumhuriyet Science Journal 45 (2): 274-81. https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1410033.

EndNote

Bayrakdar A (June 1, 2024) In Silico Studies of a Novel Scaffold of Acetylsalicylic Acid Derivatives Against EGFR by Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations. Cumhuriyet Science Journal 45 2 274–281.

IEEE

[1]A. Bayrakdar, “In Silico Studies of a Novel Scaffold of Acetylsalicylic Acid Derivatives Against EGFR by Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations”, CSJ, vol. 45, no. 2, pp. 274–281, June 2024, doi: 10.17776/csj.1410033.

ISNAD

Bayrakdar, Alpaslan. “In Silico Studies of a Novel Scaffold of Acetylsalicylic Acid Derivatives Against EGFR by Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations”. Cumhuriyet Science Journal 45/2 (June 1, 2024): 274-281. https://doi.org/10.17776/csj.1410033.

JAMA

1.Bayrakdar A. In Silico Studies of a Novel Scaffold of Acetylsalicylic Acid Derivatives Against EGFR by Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations. CSJ. 2024;45:274–281.

MLA

Bayrakdar, Alpaslan. “In Silico Studies of a Novel Scaffold of Acetylsalicylic Acid Derivatives Against EGFR by Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations”. Cumhuriyet Science Journal, vol. 45, no. 2, June 2024, pp. 274-81, doi:10.17776/csj.1410033.

Vancouver

1.Alpaslan Bayrakdar. In Silico Studies of a Novel Scaffold of Acetylsalicylic Acid Derivatives Against EGFR by Molecular Docking and Molecular Dynamics Simulations. CSJ. 2024 Jun. 1;45(2):274-81. doi:10.17776/csj.1410033

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