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<p>Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease affecting millions worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for effective treatments. This study investigated a new potential site on <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i> dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (<i>Sm</i>DHODH) and identified natural compounds as inhibitors from in silico and experimental techniques. Molecular docking and dynamics simulations revealed significant interactions between <i>Sm</i>DHODH and <i>ent</i>-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid (3) and 15β-senecioil-oxi-ent-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid (4). The complex formed by compound 3 and the biological target showed the lowest free binding energy, indicating greater stability. Experimental assays indicated that compound 3 significantly reduced <i>Sm</i>DHODH activity (40 ± 2% at 250 µM), while compound 4 had minimal effect (90 ± 1%). Structural analyses revealed that hydrophobic interactions at site 1 and conformational changes induced by compound 3 are crucial for effective enzyme inhibition. Therefore, from the computational and experimental approaches employed in this study, we were able to understand a possible mechanism related to the <i>Sm</i>DHODH inhibition and the discovery of a potential bioactive compound against this important target related to schistosomiasis.</p>

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Exploring SmDHODH inhibition: natural products with potential anti-schistosomiasis activity

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    2026年5月8日

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  • Rafaela Molina de Angelo,
  • Michell de Oliveira Almeida,
  • João Pedro Portilho Encide,
  • Henrique Barbosa,
  • Daniel da Silva De Sousa,
  • Aldineia Pereira da Silva,
  • Marina Sena Mendes,
  • Maria Cristina Nonato,
  • Albérico Borges Ferreira Da Silva,
  • João Henrique Ghilardi Lago,
  • Kathia Maria Honorio

摘要

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease affecting millions worldwide, highlighting the urgent need for effective treatments. This study investigated a new potential site on Schistosoma mansoni dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (SmDHODH) and identified natural compounds as inhibitors from in silico and experimental techniques. Molecular docking and dynamics simulations revealed significant interactions between SmDHODH and ent-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid (3) and 15β-senecioil-oxi-ent-kaur-16-en-19-oic acid (4). The complex formed by compound 3 and the biological target showed the lowest free binding energy, indicating greater stability. Experimental assays indicated that compound 3 significantly reduced SmDHODH activity (40 ± 2% at 250 µM), while compound 4 had minimal effect (90 ± 1%). Structural analyses revealed that hydrophobic interactions at site 1 and conformational changes induced by compound 3 are crucial for effective enzyme inhibition. Therefore, from the computational and experimental approaches employed in this study, we were able to understand a possible mechanism related to the SmDHODH inhibition and the discovery of a potential bioactive compound against this important target related to schistosomiasis.