1. Exploration of ligand binding modes towards the identification of compounds targeting HuR: a combined STD-NMR and Molecular Modelling approach.
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Vasile F, Della Volpe S, Ambrosio FA, Costa G, Unver MY, Zucal C, Rossi D, Martino E, Provenzani A, Hirsch AKH, Alcaro S, Potenza D, and Collina S
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- ELAV-Like Protein 1 genetics, Humans, Ligands, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Models, Molecular, Molecular Docking Simulation, Molecular Dynamics Simulation, RNA, Messenger genetics, Coumarins metabolism, ELAV-Like Protein 1 metabolism, Flavonoids metabolism, Gene Expression Regulation drug effects, RNA Processing, Post-Transcriptional drug effects
- Abstract
Post-transcriptional processes have been recognised as pivotal in the control of gene expression, and impairments in RNA processing are reported in several pathologies (i.e., cancer and neurodegeneration). Focusing on RNA-binding proteins (RBPs), the involvement of Embryonic Lethal Abnormal Vision (ELAV) or Hu proteins and their complexes with target mRNAs in the aetiology of various dysfunctions, has suggested the great potential of compounds able to interfere with the complex stability as an innovative pharmacological strategy for the treatment of numerous diseases. Here, we present a rational follow-up investigation of the interaction between ELAV isoform HuR and structurally-related compounds (i.e., flavonoids and coumarins), naturally decorated with different functional groups, by means of STD-NMR and Molecular Modelling. Our results represent the foundation for the development of potent and selective ligands able to interfere with ELAV-RNA complexes.
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- 2018
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