Middle East Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Archives | Volume 4 | Issue-3

Research Article

Understanding the Molecular Mechanistic Anthelmintic Potential of Trichosanthes dioica Seed

Prashant Rai, Jitender K Malik, Vinay Siroliya

Middle East Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences; 31-41.

DOI: 10.36348/merjps.2024.v04i03.001

Background: Herbal treatments have historically been used to cure a variety of human problems. To identify a single element that could be the basis for creating novel, therapeutically effective medicines, researchers examined herbal remedies. The genus Trichosanthes in the family Cucurbitaceae contains an annual or perennial herb that grows in tropical Asia and Australia. The pointed gourd, or parwal (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb), is mostly farmed as a vegetable. T. dioica leaf juice is employed in the treatment of edema, alopecia, subacute liver enlargement, as a febrifuge, and as a tonic. The Charaka Samhita lists fruit and leaf cures for jaundice and intoxication. The pharmacology of the various parts of T. dioica has been the subject of numerous scientific investigations, but some more traditionally important therapeutic benefits are still awaiting scientific confirmation. Aim: In the present study in -vivo and in -silico evaluation of anthelmintic potential of Trichosanthes dioica seed extracts was carried out. Further proposed mechanism of Anthelmintic efficacy of Trichosanthes dioica seed was determined by molecular docking. Method: In the current study, a molecular docking technique was used to try and identify β -tubulin of the helminth’s protein inhibitors. A grid-based docking strategy was used to determine the binding using the Auto Dock software. Merck Molecular Force Field was used to build the 2D structures of compounds, convert them to 3D, and then energetically reduce them up to arms gradient of 0.01. (MMFF). Result: The ethyl acetate extract at 50 mg/mL was the most active against Pheretimaposthuma. The extract exhibited a paralytic effect at 3.0 min and caused actual death at 6.6 min. The PEE, EAE & EE exhibited a dose dependent activity; however, the EAE effect at 50 mg/mL against Pheretima posthuma (earthworm) was not significantly different from that of albendazole, 10 mg/mL. The result of molecular docking was tabulated in table 7, showing binding energy -3.42 & -1.38 kcal/mol for betulin and karounidiol respectively. Conclusion: The anthelmintic potential of T.dioica seed was due to synergetic effect of Betulin and karounidiol via inhibition of the β -tubulin of the helminths.

Research Article

Assessment of Anti-arthritis Efficacy of Moringa oleifera: In-silico Molecular Docking

Atul Kumar Pandey, Jitender K Malik, Gyan Singh, Vinay Siroliya

Middle East Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences; 42-50.

DOI: 10.36348/merjps.2024.v04i03.002

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Background: The severity of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic, inflammatory, and systemic autoimmune disease, on a patient's joints varies. Age, gender, genetics, and environmental exposure (tobacco use, exposure to air pollution, and occupational exposure) are risk factors. If left untreated, Felty syndrome can develop into a variety of consequences, including rheumatoid vasculitis, persistent joint damage needing arthroplasty, and Felty syndrome necessitating splenectomy. The objectives of treatment for RA are to alleviate discomfort and prevent/slow additional damage because there is no known cure. Munga, also known as Moringa oleifera Lam., is one of the most significant plants grown extensively in India. This plant, Moringa oleifera Lam, is used extensively as a dietary supplement and has valuable pharmacological properties including anti-asthmatic, anti-diabetic, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, antimicrobial, anti-oxidant, cardiovascular, anti-ulcer, CNS activity, anti-allergic, wound healing, analgesic, and antipyretic action. This plant has great therapeutic properties in every area. It is a good source of milk protein, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Alkaloids, protein, quinine, saponins, flavonoids, tannin, steroids, glycosides, fixed oil, and lipids are only a few examples of the several active phytoconstituents that are present. Aim and Objective: The goal of the current study was to evaluate M. oleifera leaf anti-arthritic efficacy. Method: In -silico molecular modelling studies for assessment of anti-arthritic potential of M.oleifera leaf was designed taking quercetin and niazirinin as lead molecule found in the ethanolic leaf extract(as per literature survey) against HK-2 protein. A grid-based docking strategy was used to determine the binding using the Auto Dock software. Merck Molecular Force Field was used to build the 2D structures of compounds, convert them to 3D, and then energetically reduce them up to arms gradient of 0.01. (MMFF). Result: The finding of molecular modelling of lead molecule with HK-2 protein showed that both the selected molecules have good affinity towards HK-2 protein but quercetin found to be high binding affinity. The binding energy of quercetin and niazirinin against HK-2 protein was found to be -6.66 & -5.58 Kcalmol-1 respectively.

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