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    The Docking and Dynamics Simulation of Natural Compounds from Abrus precatorius L. for Investigating the Possibility of GluR3 Inhibition to Treat Depression

    R. Rezgui1, T. Alharazi1, K. Alshaghdali1, I. Elnaem2, M. A. I. Salih3, F. Aldakheel4, M. Saeed5★, M. Tasleem6,7, I. Ginawi8, A. Saeed1,9★ Corresponding author

    1. 1Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hail, Hail Province, SAUDI ARABIA.
    2. 2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Science, College of Dentistry, University of Hail, Hail Province, SAUDI ARABIA.
    3. 3Department of Diagnostic Radiology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hail, Hail Province, SAUDI ARABIA.
    4. 4Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIA.
    5. 5Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail Province, SAUDI ARABIA.
    6. 6Department of Biochemistry, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, Delhi, INDIA.
    7. 7Hail Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Ha’il, Hai’l Region, SAUDI ARABIA.
    8. 8Center for Global Health and Research, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA.
    9. 9Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Medical Sciences & Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.

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    M. Saeed

    Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Hail, Hail Province, SAUDI ARABIA.

    am.saeed@uoh.edu.sa

    Received: 19-01-2024; Accepted: 09-10-2024.

    Volume 21, Issue 4 · pp. 1244–1256 · PUBLISHED 2025 · DOI: 10.1177/09731296241294132

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    Background: The rising incidence of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), in conjunction with the inadequate effectiveness and resistance observed in existing therapeutic approaches, emphasizes the urgent need to investigate novel therapeutics that provide enhanced efficacy with reduced adverse effects. Abrus precatorius L., an herb that is readily available and frequently utilized in traditional medicine, is frequently prescribed to patients suffering from neurological disorders. Objectives: The goal of this study is to discover novel active compounds from the A. precatorius plant that can specifically target the GluR3 receptor using in silico techniques, to develop a safe and efficient treatment for MDD. Materials and Methods: Homology modeling, molecular docking, molecular dynamics simulation, and absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET) analysis were employed in this investigation to screen compounds derived from A. precatorius. Their potential to inhibit α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazolepropionic acid receptor activity, specifically glutamate receptor 3 (GluR3), which is associated with MDD, was the objective of this study. Results: Among 31 compounds derived from A. precatorius, 15 successfully cleared the ADMET filter criteria. Subsequently, the best homology model of GluR3 was constructed using Phyre2. This facilitated an investigation into the intramolecular interactions exhibited by the filtered compounds. Notably, the four compounds with the most pronounced binding affinities are identified by their PubChem compound IDs (CIDs): 160511, 44257585, 1983, and 145857. The binding affinity and internal molecular interactions of the top-ranking compound, PubChem CID 160511, were subjected to further validation through MD simulations, affirming its sustained stability in binding. Conclusion: CIDs: The compound 160511 cleared ADMET analysis with no notable side effects and high binding affinity and stability, making it a potential drug candidate for MDD. To ascertain the precise efficacy of medications, additional in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies are required.

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      Rezgui, R., Alharazi, T., Alshaghdali, K., Elnaem, I., Salih, M. A. I., Aldakheel, F., Saeed, M., Tasleem, M., Ginawi, I., & Saeed, A. (2025). The Docking and Dynamics Simulation of Natural Compounds from Abrus precatorius L. for Investigating the Possibility of GluR3 Inhibition to Treat Depression. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 21(4), 1244–1256. https://doi.org/10.1177/09731296241294132