Powered by OpenAIRE graph
Found an issue? Give us feedback
image/svg+xml art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos Open Access logo, converted into svg, designed by PLoS. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Open_Access_logo_PLoS_white.svg art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos http://www.plos.org/ ZENODOarrow_drop_down
image/svg+xml art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos Open Access logo, converted into svg, designed by PLoS. This version with transparent background. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Open_Access_logo_PLoS_white.svg art designer at PLoS, modified by Wikipedia users Nina, Beao, JakobVoss, and AnonMoos http://www.plos.org/
ZENODO
Article . 2025
License: CC BY
Data sources: ZENODO
ZENODO
Article . 2025
License: CC BY
Data sources: Datacite
ZENODO
Article . 2025
License: CC BY
Data sources: Datacite
versions View all 2 versions
addClaim

MORGAN FINGERPRINT–BASED SCREENING AND DOCKING IDENTIFY CALCIFEDIOL, A SECOSTEROIDAL VITAMIN D ANALOG, AS A PROMISING FARNESOID X RECEPTOR MODULATOR IN CHOLESTATIC LIVER DISEASE

Authors: Ms. Pradnya Chandrakant Gawade*, Mr.Harshal Uttam Gangdhar, Mr.Ritesh Ramesh Gadekar, Ms.Sakshi Devgonda Jujare, Mr.Anirudh krushna waghmod;

MORGAN FINGERPRINT–BASED SCREENING AND DOCKING IDENTIFY CALCIFEDIOL, A SECOSTEROIDAL VITAMIN D ANALOG, AS A PROMISING FARNESOID X RECEPTOR MODULATOR IN CHOLESTATIC LIVER DISEASE

Abstract

Cholestatic liver disease (CLD) encompasses a spectrum of hepatobiliary disorders characterized by impaired bile formation and accumulation of toxic bile acids, leading to hepatic injury, fibrosis, and progressive liver dysfunction. The Farnesoid X Receptor (FXR), a bile acid–activated nuclear receptor, serves as a crucial regulator of bile acid homeostasis, lipid metabolism, and inflammation. Pharmacological modulation of FXR has emerged as a promising therapeutic approach; however, existing agonists such as Obeticholic acid exhibit dose-limiting adverse effects.In this study, Morgan fingerprint–based virtual screening was conducted using Obeticholic acid as the lead molecule to identify structurally similar analogs from the DrugBank database. The shortlisted candidates were subjected to molecular docking against FXR (PDB ID: 5Y1J) to evaluate their binding affinities and interaction profiles. Among 20 screened compounds, Calcifediol (25-hydroxyvitamin D₃) demonstrated the most favorable docking energy (–8.7 kcal/mol), surpassing the reference compound Obeticholic acid (–7.6 kcal/mol). Validation of the FXR model through PDB-REDO refinement confirmed enhanced stereochemical quality, with improved R-free values, Ramachandran plot normality, and bond geometry metrics.Physicochemical and pharmacokinetic evaluation revealed that Calcifediol possesses a balanced lipophilic–hydrophilic profile, high gastrointestinal absorption, blood–brain barrier permeability, and compliance with major drug-likeness filters, indicating excellent pharmacological potential.Overall, the computational findings highlight Calcifediol as a promising secosteroidal Vitamin D analog capable of modulating FXR activity. The results suggest a novel therapeutic avenue linking vitamin D metabolism with bile acid regulation, warranting further in vitro and in vivo validation for its potential use in cholestatic liver disease management.

Keywords

Farnesoid X Receptor (FXR),Cholestatic Liver Disease, Calcifediol, Morgan Fingerprint Screening, Molecular Docking

  • BIP!
    Impact byBIP!
    selected citations
    These citations are derived from selected sources.
    This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
    0
    popularity
    This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
    Average
    influence
    This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
    Average
    impulse
    This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.
    Average
Powered by OpenAIRE graph
Found an issue? Give us feedback
selected citations
These citations are derived from selected sources.
This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
BIP!Citations provided by BIP!
popularity
This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Popularity provided by BIP!
influence
This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
BIP!Influence provided by BIP!
impulse
This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Impulse provided by BIP!
0
Average
Average
Average
Green