In silico analysis of phytocompounds from Sarcochlamys pulcherrima against molecular drug target of Staphylococcus aureus
摘要
The current investigation aimed to identify potentially effective phytocompounds within the methanolic leaf extract of Sarcochlamys pulcherrima as inhibitors of Penicillin Binding Protein 4 of Staphylococcus aureus, using an in-silico methodology. Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry analysis revealed forty-four compounds, from which thirteen major compounds were selected for in silico analysis. Notably, among these, Ginsenol not only passed all drug-likeness filters but also demonstrated promising pharmacokinetic, lipophilicity, physiochemical and solubility properties, rendering it highly drug-like. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulation findings suggest that Ginsenol has the potential to inhibit Penicillin Binding Protein 4, making it a promising lead compound for the development of new antibacterial formulations against Staphylococcus aureus.