1,5-O-Dicaffeoyl-quinic Acid as a Novel Potential NMDA Receptor Inhibitor from Traditional Chinese Medicine Database by Virtual Screening
10.1016/S1674-6384(16)60064-3
- Author:
Xing TIAN
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pharmacy, General Hospital of Shenyang
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
1,5-O-dicaffeoyl-quinic acid;
glutamate;
N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor;
neurodegenerative diseases;
virtual screen
- From:
Chinese Herbal Medicines
2016;8(4):366-370
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective Neurodegenerative diseases, such as ischemia, traumatic injury, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease are characterized by neuronal loss and dysfunction. It is known that glutamate-induced toxicity plays an important role in neurodegenerative diseases. Glutamate toxicity seems to be mediated by excessive influx of Ca2+ into neuronal cells through activation of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor. To search for potential NMDA receptor inhibitors in traditional Chinese medicine. Methods A series of computer methods including drug-likeness evaluation, ADMET tests as well as molecular docking have been used. Results 1,5-O-dicaffeoyl-quinic acid was identified as NMDA receptor inhibitor by virtual screening. Its neuroprotective activity was further confirmed by in vitro test. 1,5-O-dicaffeoyl-quinic acid showed strong neuroprotection against NMDA-induced cell injury. Conclusion 1,5-O-Dicaffeoylquinic acid may be regarded as a potential NMDA receptor inhibitor for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
