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Anthocyanin-Binding Affinity and Non-Covalent Interactions with IIS-Pathway-Related Protein Through Molecular Docking

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College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China
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College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi’an 710069, China
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These authors contributed equally to this work
Curr. Issues Mol. Biol. 2025, 47(2), 87; https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47020087
Submission received: 12 January 2025 / Revised: 23 January 2025 / Accepted: 27 January 2025 / Published: 29 January 2025
(This article belongs to the Section Bioinformatics and Systems Biology)

Abstract

Anthocyanins compounds, including cyanidin, malvidin, pelargonidin, peonidin, and petunidin, have demonstrated remarkable anti-aging and insulin-sensitizing properties through their interactions with proteins associated with the insulin/insulin-like growth factor signaling (IIS) pathway in Reticulitermes chinensis, employing advanced molecular docking techniques to elucidate strong binding affinities between specific anthocyanins and key proteins such as Pdk1, EIF4E, and Tsc2 in R. chinensis, suggesting a potential mechanism for their anti-aging effects. These findings not only provide critical insights into the therapeutic potential of anthocyanins for mitigating insulin resistance and promoting longevity, but also highlight the efficacy of in silico molecular docking as a predictive tool for small-molecule–protein interactions. Our research opens new avenues for the development of innovative therapeutic strategies targeting age-related diseases. However, further investigations, including a comprehensive chromosomal analysis and in vivo studies, are essential in order to fully elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying these interactions and their physiological implications. The detailed characterization of anthocyanin-binding affinities and their interactions with key regulatory genes presents exciting opportunities for advancement in molecular medicine, pharmacology, and the development of novel nutraceuticals.
Keywords: polyphenols; aging; insulin signaling pathway; in silico analysis polyphenols; aging; insulin signaling pathway; in silico analysis

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Haroon; Khan, Z.; Javaid, W.; Xing, L.-X. Anthocyanin-Binding Affinity and Non-Covalent Interactions with IIS-Pathway-Related Protein Through Molecular Docking. Curr. Issues Mol. Biol. 2025, 47, 87. https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47020087

AMA Style

Haroon, Khan Z, Javaid W, Xing L-X. Anthocyanin-Binding Affinity and Non-Covalent Interactions with IIS-Pathway-Related Protein Through Molecular Docking. Current Issues in Molecular Biology. 2025; 47(2):87. https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47020087

Chicago/Turabian Style

Haroon, Zahid Khan, Wasim Javaid, and Lian-Xi Xing. 2025. "Anthocyanin-Binding Affinity and Non-Covalent Interactions with IIS-Pathway-Related Protein Through Molecular Docking" Current Issues in Molecular Biology 47, no. 2: 87. https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47020087

APA Style

Haroon, Khan, Z., Javaid, W., & Xing, L.-X. (2025). Anthocyanin-Binding Affinity and Non-Covalent Interactions with IIS-Pathway-Related Protein Through Molecular Docking. Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 47(2), 87. https://doi.org/10.3390/cimb47020087

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