In Silico Design of Dual Estrogen Receptor and Hsp90 Inhibitors for ER-Positive Breast Cancer Through a Mixed Ligand/Structure-Based Approach

In Silico Design of Dual Estrogen Receptor and Hsp90 Inhibitors for ER-Positive Breast Cancer Through a Mixed Ligand/Structure-Based Approach

Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent and lethal malignancies in women, particularly the estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) subtype, which accounts for approximately 70% of cases. Traditional endocrine therapies, including aromatase inhibitors, selective estrogen receptor degraders/antagonis...

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Main Authors: Gabriele La Monica, Federica Alamia, Alessia Bono, Francesco Mingoia, Annamaria Martorana, Antonino Lauria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
estrogen receptor (ER)
Hsp90 inhibition
endocrine resistance
multitarget drug design
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/24/6040
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Summary:Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent and lethal malignancies in women, particularly the estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) subtype, which accounts for approximately 70% of cases. Traditional endocrine therapies, including aromatase inhibitors, selective estrogen receptor degraders/antagonists (SERDs), and selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs), have improved outcomes for metastatic ER+ breast cancer. However, resistance to these agents presents a significant challenge. This study explores a novel therapeutic strategy involving the simultaneous inhibition of the estrogen receptor (ER) and the chaperone protein Hsp90, which is crucial for the stabilization of various oncoproteins, including ER itself. We employed a hybrid, hierarchical in silico virtual screening approach to identify new dual ER/Hsp90 inhibitors, utilizing the Biotarget Predictor Tool (BPT) for efficient multitarget screening of a large compound library. Subsequent structure-based studies, including molecular docking analyses, were conducted to further evaluate the interaction of the top candidates with both ER and Hsp90. Supporting this, molecular dynamics simulations demonstrate the high stability of the multitarget inhibitor <b>755435</b> in complex with ER and Hsp90. Our findings suggest that several small molecules, particularly compound <b>755435</b>, exhibit promising potential as dual inhibitors, representing a new avenue to overcome resistance in ER+ breast cancer.
ISSN:1420-3049

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