Targeting GluR3 in Depression and Alzheimer's Disease : Novel Compounds and Therapeutic Prospects

BACKGROUND: The present study investigates the interrelated pathophysiology of depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD), with the objective of elucidating common underlying mechanisms.

OBJECTIVE: Our objective is to identify previously undiscovered biogenic compounds from the NuBBE database that specifically interact with GluR3. This study examines the bidirectional association between depression and AD, specifically focusing on the role of depression as a risk factor in the onset and progression of the disease.

METHODS: In this study, we utilize pharmacokinetics, homology modeling, and molecular docking-based virtual screening techniques to examine the GluR3 AMPA receptor subunit.

RESULTS: The compounds, namely ZINC000002558953, ZINC000001228056, ZINC000000187911, ZINC000003954487, and ZINC000002040988, exhibited favorable pharmacokinetic profiles and drug-like characteristics, displaying high binding affinities to the GluR3 binding pocket.

CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that targeting GluR3 could hold promise for the development of therapies for depression and AD. Further validation through in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies is necessary to explore the potential of these compounds as lead candidates for potent and selective GluR3 inhibitors. The shared molecular mechanisms between depression and AD provide an opportunity for novel treatment approaches that address both conditions simultaneously.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:97

Enthalten in:

Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD - 97(2024), 3 vom: 26., Seite 1299-1312

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Saeed, Amir [VerfasserIn]
Alharazi, Talal [VerfasserIn]
Alshaghdali, Khalid [VerfasserIn]
Rezgui, Raja [VerfasserIn]
Elnaem, Ibtihag [VerfasserIn]
Alreshidi, Bunder Albdullah T [VerfasserIn]
Tasleem, Munazzah [VerfasserIn]
Saeed, Mohd [VerfasserIn]

Links:

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Themen:

ADMET
Alzheimer’s disease
GluR3
Homology modeling
Journal Article
Major depressive disorder
Molecular docking
NuBBEDB

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 05.02.2024

Date Revised 05.02.2024

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3233/JAD-230821

funding:

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM367677075