Yuan, Jiayi
(2022)
Computational Predicting CB2 Allosteric Binding Sites to Promote the Allosteric Modulators Design.
Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
Although the 3D structures of active and inactive cannabinoid receptors type 2 (CB2) are available, neither the X-ray crystal nor the cryo-EM structure of the CB2-orthosteric ligand-allosteric modulator has been resolved, prohibiting the drug discovery and development of CB2 allosteric modulators (AMs). In the present work, we mainly focused on investigating the potential allosteric binding site(s) of CB2. We applied different algorithms or tools to predict the potential allosteric binding sites of CB2 with the existing agonists. Seven potential allosteric sites can be observed for either CB2-CP55940 or CB2-WIN 55,212-2 complex, among which sites B, C, G, and K are supported by the reported 3D structures of Class A GPCRs coupled with AMs. Applying our novel algorithm toolset-MCCS, we docked three known AMs of CB2 including Ec2la (C-2), trans-β-caryophyllene (TBC), and cannabidiol (CBD) to each site for further comparisons and quantified the potential binding residues in each allosteric binding site. Sequentially, we selected the most promising binding pose of C-2 in five allosteric sites to conduct the molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. Based on the results of docking studies and MD simulations, we suggest that site H is the most promising allosteric binding site. We plan to conduct bio-assay validations in the future.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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Unpublished |
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Date: |
6 April 2022 |
Date Type: |
Publication |
Defense Date: |
24 March 2022 |
Approval Date: |
6 April 2022 |
Submission Date: |
5 April 2022 |
Access Restriction: |
2 year -- Restrict access to University of Pittsburgh for a period of 2 years. |
Number of Pages: |
59 |
Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
Schools and Programs: |
School of Pharmacy > Pharmaceutical Sciences |
Degree: |
MS - Master of Science |
Thesis Type: |
Master's Thesis |
Refereed: |
Yes |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
cannabinoid receptor 2; allosteric binding site; positive allosteric modulators; negative allosteric modulators |
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Date Deposited: |
06 Apr 2022 17:33 |
Last Modified: |
14 Nov 2024 19:13 |
URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/42489 |
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