Strong inhibition of M-Protease activity of Coronavirus by using PX-12 inhibitor based on ab initio ONIOM calculations

Monajemi, Hadieh and Zain, Sharifuddin M. (2021) Strong inhibition of M-Protease activity of Coronavirus by using PX-12 inhibitor based on ab initio ONIOM calculations. Journal of Chemical Research, 45 (1-2). pp. 136-140. ISSN 1747-5198, DOI https://doi.org/10.1177/1747519820938025.

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Abstract

In this study, the interaction of seven potential inhibitors in complex with SARS-CoV-2's M protease (M-pro) is modelled and optimized using ONIOM (Own N-layered Integrated molecular Orbital and molecular Mechanics; QM/MM) approach. Density functional theory is used for the small system and Universal Force Field is used for the rest of the molecule with ONIOM (m062x/6-311++G (d,p):UFF) model chemistry. The seven inhibitors that are used in this study are N3, ebselen, disulfiram, tideglusib, carmofur, shikonin and PX-12. The calculated interaction energy between the inhibitor and M(pro)shows a strong inhibition of M(pro)activity with N3, ebselen as well as PX-12 inhibitors. The two former inhibitors are previously reported as strong inhibitors; however, the strong inhibition effect of PX-12 has not been previously reported. The results of this study can provide useful insight into designing an effective inhibitor drug for SARS-nCoV, suggesting a better inhibition from PX-12 than ebselen.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV2; Density functional theory; ONIOM; QM; MM; In silico drug design
Subjects: Q Science > QD Chemistry
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Department of Chemistry
Depositing User: Ms Zaharah Ramly
Date Deposited: 29 Apr 2022 00:21
Last Modified: 29 Apr 2022 00:21
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/26896

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