Strong inhibition of M Protease activity of Coronavirus by using PX 12 inhibitor based on ab initio ONIOM calculations
Journal of Chemical Research(2020)
摘要
In this study, the interaction of seven potential inhibitors in complex with SARS-CoV-2's M protease (M-pro) is modelled and optimized using ONIOM (Own N-layered Integrated molecular Orbital and molecular Mechanics; QM/MM) approach. Density functional theory is used for the small system and Universal Force Field is used for the rest of the molecule with ONIOM (m062x/6-311++G (d,p):UFF) model chemistry. The seven inhibitors that are used in this study are N3, ebselen, disulfiram, tideglusib, carmofur, shikonin and PX-12. The calculated interaction energy between the inhibitor and M(pro)shows a strong inhibition of M(pro)activity with N3, ebselen as well as PX-12 inhibitors. The two former inhibitors are previously reported as strong inhibitors; however, the strong inhibition effect of PX-12 has not been previously reported. The results of this study can provide useful insight into designing an effective inhibitor drug for SARS-nCoV, suggesting a better inhibition from PX-12 than ebselen.
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COVID-19, SARS-CoV2, density functional theory, ONIOM, QM, MM, in silico drug design
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