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Computational prediction integrating the inhibition kinetics of gallotannin on α-glucosidase.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2017 October
Due to the finding that inhibition of α-glucosidase is directly associated with treatment of several diseases, the development of a selective inhibitor for targeting α-glucosidase is important. Gallotannin (GT) is a natural ingredient that has been used as a food additive and for medicinal applications. In this study, we performed a computational docking experiment involving the pre-simulation of the binding mechanism of GT, and the effect of GT on α-glucosidase was evaluated with inhibitory kinetics based on its polyphenol properties. The computational simulations indicated that the hydroxyl groups of GT interact with several residues near the α-glucosidase active site (Met69, Tyr71, Phe177, Arg212, Asp214, Glu276, His348, Asp349, and Arg439), which could affect the catalytic function of α-glucosidase by retarding substrate access. Subsequent kinetic experiments showed that GT conspicuously inhibited α-glucosidase in a parabolic mixed-type manner (IC50 =1.31±0.03μM;Ki =0.41±0.032μM). Our study provides insight into the inhibition mechanism and binding manner of GT to α-glucosidase. Based on its α-glucosidase-inhibiting effect and its demonstrated safety as a naturally derived compound, GT represents a promising potential agent for treatment of α-glucosidase-associated diseases.
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