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A new investigation into the molecular mechanism of cholecalciferol towards reducing cytokines storm.

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Last updated: 20 Jan 2025

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Drug analysis

Abstract

Cytokine storm, also referred to as cytokine release syndrome (CRS), is a condition characterized by an excessive production of inflammatory signals by the immune system, potentially leading to organ failure and death. This phenomenon has garnered significant attention due to its association with the COVID-19 pandemic, wherein it appears to contribute to severe symptoms in certain individuals infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. In efforts to combat cytokine storm, researchers have explored natural substances as potential therapeutics. In this particular study, we investigated the efficacy of cholecalciferol in targeting key cytokines involved in cytokine storm. Through molecular docking analyses, molecular dynamics simulations, and assessment of pharmacokinetic properties, we evaluated the stability and potential of cholecalciferol in mitigating cytokine storm. Our findings indicate that cholecalciferol exhibits strong binding affinity with several cytokines, with binding energies exceeding −6.5 kcal/mol. Furthermore, post-molecular dynamics analysis revealed remarkable stability of cholecalciferol with these cytokines. Pharmacokinetic measurements further supported its potential as a therapeutic agent, demonstrating favorable characteristics in terms of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. This research suggests that cholecalciferol may hold promise in reducing cytokine storm and alleviating severe symptoms associated with conditions such as COVID-19.

DOI

10.21608/odr.2024.308273.1043

Keywords

Cholecalciferol, cytokine, storm, Molecular docking, dynamics simulations

Authors

First Name

Abdulaziz

Last Name

Alzahrani

MiddleName

Ahmed

Affiliation

1Pharmaceutical chemistry department, Faculty of clinical pharmacy, Al Baha University, Al Baha 65779 Saudi Arabia.

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alzahraniaar@bu.edu.sa

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6

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1

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53164

Issue Date

2025-01-01

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2024-07-29

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2025-01-01

Page Start

16

Page End

26

Print ISSN

2812-6351

Online ISSN

2812-636X

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https://odr.journals.ekb.eg/article_405505.html

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Research Articles

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2,485

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Octahedron Drug Research

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https://odr.journals.ekb.eg/

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A new investigation into the molecular mechanism of cholecalciferol towards reducing cytokines storm.

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20 Jan 2025