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Structural, computational and in silico studies of 4-bromo-3-flurobenzonitrile as anti-Alzheimer and anti-Parkinson agents
Published Jul 7, 2023 · Vijayashree N Hegde, Shyambhargav J S, C. B S
Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics
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Abstract
Abstract A novel dimer of the 4-bromo-3-fluorobenzonitrile was crystallized and studied using a spectroscopic method such as the scanning electron microscope method. The computational simulations substantiated the structural analysis findings. The Hirshfeld surface analysis has been performed for visualizing, exploring and quantifying the intra and inter-molecular interactions that stabilize the crystal packing of the compound. The NBO and QTAIM analyses were applied to study the nature and origin of the attractive forces involved in the crystal structure. Further, the pharmacokinetic properties of the compound were evaluated, indicating good brain-blood barrier and central nervous system penetration capability. Hence, in silico studies was carried out to explore the binding pattern of the titled compound against acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase, and tumor necrosis factor-alpha converting enzyme proteins using molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations approach. Further, the titled compound is compared with standard drugs through molecular docking studies. The in silico studies finally predicts that the compound under investigation may act as a good inhibitor for treating Alzheimer’s disease and further in vitro and in vivo studies may provide its therapeutic potential. Communicated by Ramaswamy H. Sarma
The novel dimer of 4-bromo-3-fluorobenzonitrile shows potential as an inhibitor for treating Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, with further in vitro and in vivo studies needed for further validation.
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