Identifying acetylcholinesterase inhibitors using machine learning, docking, and molecular dynamics simulations
摘要
Human acetylcholinesterase (AChE) plays a pivotal role in the central nervous system and responsible for Alzheimers disease. This is a significant target for therapeutic drugs. Employing a machine learning XGBoost model trained on 3000 known AChE inhibitors yielded a commendable accuracy value of 0.875. This model was then employed to screen a vast database, leading to the identification of the top 10 molecules through docking-based virtual screening. Subsequently, these top 10 molecules underwent assessment for ADME properties, with a particular focus on the blood–brain barrier as a crucial factor for AChE inhibition. Following 100 ns molecular dynamics simulations and the output of molecular docking, the two best compounds, Z26394837 and Z95618476, were identified based on their stability in the AChE proteins active site.