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ArticleCurrent medicinal chemistry2026

Investigating Synergistic Strategies: Integrating Linear Regression, Quantum Mechanics, and Molecular Dynamics for the Discovery of Novel Anticancer Drugs Targeting MTH1 Inhibition.

Sepideh Kalhor, Milad Nonahal Nahr, Alireza Fattahi

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Sepideh KalhorDepartment of Chemistry, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0009-0006-7977-2370
Milad Nonahal NahrDepartment of Chemistry, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
Alireza FattahiDepartment of Chemistry, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.ORCID 0000-0001-9084-7691

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introductionCancer remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Specific proteins play critical roles in cancer development, and MTH1 is one such protein. MTH1 removes the terminal phosphate groups from oxidized nucleotides like 8-oxo-dGTP and 2- OH-dATP, generated by oxidative stress in tumor cells.

methodsThese oxidized nucleotides can disrupt DNA replication and cell division. By preventing their incorporation into newly synthesized DNA, MTH1 promotes cancer cell proliferation. Developing new anticancer drugs is complex, but interdisciplinary research can significantly contribute to this endeavor. For the first time, we propose a multipronged approach utilizing computational chemistry, statistical analysis, machine learning, molecular dynamics simulations, and synthesis to design novel MTH1 inhibitors.

resultsThis approach underscores the power of collaboration between diverse scientific disciplines. Our research aims to identify potent MTH1 inhibitors through a synergy of these methodologies.

conclusionThis comprehensive study demonstrates that computational chemistry, statistical analysis, and MD simulations can be effectively integrated. Our findings from this combined approach illustrate that our newly designed MTH1 inhibitor, Xyl-Trp, can be a promising candidate for MTH1 inhibition.

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Antineoplastic AgentsDNA Repair EnzymesDrug DiscoveryEnzyme InhibitorsMolecular Dynamics SimulationPhosphoric Monoester HydrolasesHumansMolecular StructureQuantum MechanicsQuantum Theory8-oxodGTPaseAntineoplastic AgentsDNA Repair EnzymesEnzyme InhibitorsPhosphoric Monoester Hydrolasesanticancer drug designLinear regressionmolecular dynamicsMTH1 inhibitorsquantum mechanicstumor cells.

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