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Johnson TO, Adegboyega AE, Iwaloye O, Eseola OA, Plass W, Afolabi B, Rotimi D, Ahmed EI, Albrakati A, Batiha GE, Adeyemi OS. Computational study of the therapeutic potentials of a new series of imidazole derivatives against SARS-CoV-2. J Pharmacol Sci 2021; 147:62-71. [PMID: 34294374 PMCID: PMC8141268 DOI: 10.1016/j.jphs.2021.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/14/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Owing to the urgent need for therapeutic interventions against the SARS-coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, we employed an in silico approach to evaluate the SARS-CoV-2 inhibitory potential of newly synthesized imidazoles. The inhibitory potentials of the compounds against SARS-CoV-2 drug targets - main protease (Mpro), spike protein (Spro) and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) were investigated through molecular docking analysis. The binding free energy of the protein-ligand complexes were estimated, pharmacophore models were generated and the absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion and toxicity (ADMET) properties of the compounds were determined. The compounds displayed various levels of binding affinities for the SARS-CoV-2 drug targets. Bisimidazole C2 scored highest against all the targets, with its aromatic rings including the two imidazole groups contributing to the binding. Among the phenyl-substituted 1H-imidazoles, C9 scored highest against all targets. C11 scored highest against Spro and C12 against Mpro and RdRp among the thiophene-imidazoles. The compounds interacted with HIS 41 - CYS 145 and GLU 288 – ASP 289 – GLU 290 of Mpro, ASN 501 of Spro receptor binding motif and some active site amino acids of RdRp. These novel imidazole compounds could be further developed as drug candidates against SARS-CoV-2 following lead optimization and experimental studies.
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- Titilayo O Johnson
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria.
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- Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology Unit, Department of Biochemistry, Federal University of Technology, Akure
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- Department of Chemical Sciences, Redeemer's University, Ede, Nigeria; Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Humboldtstraße 8, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Humboldtstraße 8, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Biochemistry, Medicinal Biochemistry, Nanomedicine & Toxicology Laboratory, Landmark University, PMB 1001, Omu-Aran -, 251101, Nigeria
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- Department of Biochemistry, Medicinal Biochemistry, Nanomedicine & Toxicology Laboratory, Landmark University, PMB 1001, Omu-Aran -, 251101, Nigeria
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, College of Medicine, Jouf University, Sakaka, 72346, Saudi Arabia; Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Fayoum University, Fayoum, 63511, Egypt
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- Department of Human Anatomy, College of Medicine, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif, 21944, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Damanhour University, Damanhour, 22511, AlBeheira, Egypt
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- Department of Biochemistry, Medicinal Biochemistry, Nanomedicine & Toxicology Laboratory, Landmark University, PMB 1001, Omu-Aran -, 251101, Nigeria.
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Ajayi A, Ajayi V, Biobaku O, Oyetunji I, Aikhuele H, Adejuwon O, Afolabi B. Pattern of Congenital Uterine Anomalies Among Infertile Women in Southwest Nigeria. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2016; 22:S158. [PMID: 27678894 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2015.08.596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- A Ajayi
- Nordica Fertility Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Nordica Fertility Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Nordica Fertility Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Nordica Fertility Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Nordica Fertility Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Nordica Fertility Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Health, Environment and Development Foundation, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
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Longombe A, Burch V, Luboga S, Mkony C, Olapade-Olaopa E, Otieno-Nyunya B, Afolabi B, Nwobodo E, Kiguli S, Burdick WP, Boulet JR, Morahan PS. Research on medical migration from sub-Saharan medical schools: usefulness of a feasibility process to define barriers to data collection and develop a practical study. Educ Health (Abingdon) 2007; 20:27. [PMID: 17647189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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CONTEXT The maldistribution of physicians in sub-Saharan Africa is having serious impacts on population health. Understanding the effect requires investigation from both donor and recipient countries. However, investigation from the perspective of donor countries has been lacking. METHODS This brief communication describes a model process for the design of a research project that addresses medical migration issues from the perspective of eight African medical schools. During an international meeting, the participants designed an initial "ideal" study, and then rapidly tested its feasibility through a brief survey, and group discussion through a listserv, teleconferences and one face-to-face meeting. FINDINGS AND PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Innovative research ideas can be followed-up with surveys to test the feasibility of an "ideal" research design, modifying the design accordingly. This is currently occurring with our medical migration survey study.
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- A Longombe
- Universite De Kisangani, DOCS/Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Afolabi B, Olapade-Olaopa EO. International training in medical education--the FAIMER institute 2002 fellowship experience. Afr J Med Med Sci 2006; 35:59-67. [PMID: 17209329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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The concept of Medical Education as a specific discipline has advanced significantly. The Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER), Philadelphia, USA was formed in the year 2000 to disseminate the concept to medical schools worldwide. FAIMER Institutes are 2-year long fellowship programs that were developed in 2001 to teach education methods and leadership skills to middle and senior level academicians from medical institutions in the developing world. In addition, the Institute fellows also carry out a curriculum innovation project in their institutions, in the interim period between two U.S. based workshops. This paper describes the experience of the authors and their co-fellows who participated in the 2002 FAIMER Institute and highlights the main learning points of the course.
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- B Afolabi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
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