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ArticleCurrent computer-aided drug design2026

Discovery of Novel PTP1B Inhibitors by High-throughput Virtual Screening.

Abhijit Debnath, Anjna Rani, Rupa Mazumder, Avijit Mazumder, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Shalini Sharma, Shikha Srivastava, Hema Chaudhary, Rashmi Mishra, Navneet Khurana and 2 more

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Abhijit DebnathPharmacy Institute, Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, 19 Knowledge Park-II, Institutional Area, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0003-1056-1197
Anjna RaniPharmacy Institute, Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, 19 Knowledge Park-II, Institutional Area, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0002-7575-7580
Rupa MazumderPharmacy Institute, Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, 19 Knowledge Park-II, Institutional Area, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0002-1888-548X
Avijit MazumderPharmacy Institute, Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, 19 Knowledge Park-II, Institutional Area, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0002-3053-8106
Rajesh Kumar SinghDepartment of Dravyaguna, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India.ORCID 0000-0002-0417-0627
Shalini SharmaPharmacy Institute, Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, 19 Knowledge Park-II, Institutional Area, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0001-9864-6720
Shikha SrivastavaBhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi, Delhi, India.ORCID 0000-0002-1970-8370
Hema ChaudharySchool of Medical & Allied Sciences, K R Mangalam University, Gurugram, India.ORCID 0000-0002-0207-8325
Rashmi MishraDepartment of Biotechnology, Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, 19 Knowledge Park-II, Institutional Area, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0002-7558-1714
Navneet KhuranaSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Delhi, Grand Trunk Rd, Phagwara, Punjab, India.ORCID 0000-0001-9899-4856
Jahanvi SanchitraPharmacy Institute, Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, 19 Knowledge Park-II, Institutional Area, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0009-0001-2730-1466
Sk Ashif JanDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Kolkata, India.

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aimsTo Discover novel PTP1B inhibitors by high-throughput virtual screening.

backgroundType 2 Diabetes is a significant global health concern. According to projections, the estimated number of individuals affected by the condition will reach 578 million by the year 2030 and is expected to further increase to 700 million deaths by 2045. Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1B is an enzymatic protein that has a negative regulatory effect on the pathways involved in insulin signaling. This regulatory action ultimately results in the development of insulin resistance and the subsequent elevation of glucose levels in the bloodstream. The proper functioning of insulin signaling is essential for maintaining glucose homeostasis, whereas the disruption of insulin signaling can result in the development of type 2 diabetes. Consequently, we sought to utilize PTP1B as a drug target in this investigation.

objectiveThe purpose of our study was to identify novel PTP1B inhibitors as a potential treatment for managing type 2 diabetes.

methodsTo discover potent PTP1B inhibitors, we have screened the Maybridge HitDiscover database by SBVS. Top hits have been passed based on various drug-likeness rules, toxicity predictions, ADME assessment, Consensus Molecular docking, DFT, and 300 ns MD Simulations.

resultsCompound RJC02059 has been identified with strong binding affinity at the active site of PTP1B along with drug-like properties, efficient ADME, low toxicity, and high stability. DISCUSSION: Two compounds, demonstrated strong binding affinity, favorable drug-like properties, and stable interactions with PTP1B's active site throughout 200 ns MD simulations, with RJC02059 showing superior binding stability and persistent hydrogen bonding with catalytic residues. However, experimental validation through enzymatic assays and assessment of selectivity against related phosphatases, remain essential next steps to confirm therapeutic potential.

conclusionThe identified molecule could potentially manage T2DM effectively by inhibiting PTP1B, providing a promising avenue for therapeutic strategies.

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Drug DiscoveryEnzyme InhibitorsHypoglycemic AgentsProtein Tyrosine Phosphatase, Non-Receptor Type 1Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2High-Throughput Screening AssaysHumansMolecular Docking SimulationMolecular Dynamics SimulationEnzyme InhibitorsHypoglycemic AgentsProtein Tyrosine Phosphatase, Non-Receptor Type 1PTPN1 protein, humaninsulin signaling.Protein Tyrosine PhosphatasePTP1BPTP1B inhibitorT2DM drugsType 2 diabetes mellitus

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