(-)-Epicatechin metabolites as a GPER ligands: a theoretical perspective.

Autor: Ávila-Avilés RD; Laboratory of Epigenetics of Skeletal Muscle Regeneration, Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Centre for Research and Advanced Studies of IPN (CINVESTAV), Mexico City, Mexico.; Transdisciplinary Research for Drug Discovery, Sociedad Mexicana de Epigenética y Medicina Regenerativa A. C. (SMEYMER), Mexico City, Mexico., Bahena-Culhuac E; Laboratory of Epigenetics of Skeletal Muscle Regeneration, Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Centre for Research and Advanced Studies of IPN (CINVESTAV), Mexico City, Mexico.; Transdisciplinary Research for Drug Discovery, Sociedad Mexicana de Epigenética y Medicina Regenerativa A. C. (SMEYMER), Mexico City, Mexico., Hernández-Hernández JM; Laboratory of Epigenetics of Skeletal Muscle Regeneration, Department of Genetics and Molecular Biology, Centre for Research and Advanced Studies of IPN (CINVESTAV), Mexico City, Mexico. jose.hernandezh@cinvestav.mx.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Molecular diversity [Mol Divers] 2024 Aug 17. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 17.
DOI: 10.1007/s11030-024-10968-9
Abstrakt: Diet habits and nutrition quality significantly impact health and disease. Here is delve into the intricate relationship between diet habits, nutrition quality, and their direct impact on health and homeostasis. Focusing on (-)-Epicatechin, a natural flavanol found in various foods like green tea and cocoa, known for its positive effects on cardiovascular health and diabetes prevention. The investigation encompasses the absorption, metabolism, and distribution of (-)-Epicatechin in the human body, revealing a diverse array of metabolites in the circulatory system. Notably, (-)-Epicatechin demonstrates an ability to activate nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) through the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER). While the precise role of GPER and its interaction with classical estrogen receptors (ERs) remains under scrutiny, the study employs computational methods, including density functional theory, molecular docking, and molecular dynamics simulations, to assess the physicochemical properties and binding affinities of key (-)-Epicatechin metabolites with GPER. DFT analysis revealed distinct physicochemical properties among metabolites, influencing their reactivity and stability. Rigid and flexible molecular docking demonstrated varying binding affinities, with some metabolites surpassing (-)-Epicatechin. Molecular dynamics simulations highlighted potential binding pose variations, while MMGBSA analysis provided insights into the energetics of GPER-metabolite interactions. The outcomes elucidate distinct interactions, providing insights into potential molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of (-)-Epicatechin across varied biological contexts.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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