A Theoretical Study on the Efficacy and Mechanism of Combined YAP-1 and PARP-1 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme Using Peruvian Maca <i>Lepidium meyenii</i>

A Theoretical Study on the Efficacy and Mechanism of Combined YAP-1 and PARP-1 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme Using Peruvian Maca <i>Lepidium meyenii</i>

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of brain cancer. Current therapeutic strategies, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, often fail due to the tumor’s ability to develop resistance. The proteins YAP-1 (Yes-associated protein 1) and...

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Main Authors: Albert Gabriel Turpo-Peqqueña, Sebastian Luna-Prado, Renato Javier Valencia-Arce, Fabio Leonardo Del-Carpio-Carrazco, Badhin Gómez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Current Issues in Molecular Biology
Subjects:
glioblastoma multiforme
Neuro-oncology
Neurosurgery
Molecular Mechanics
molecular docking
molecular dynamics simulation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1467-3045/47/1/40
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Summary:Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant forms of brain cancer. Current therapeutic strategies, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, often fail due to the tumor’s ability to develop resistance. The proteins YAP-1 (Yes-associated protein 1) and PARP-1 (Poly-(ADP-ribose)–polymerase-1) have been implicated in this resistance, playing crucial roles in cell proliferation and DNA repair mechanisms, respectively. This study explored the inhibitory potential of natural compounds from <i>Lepidium meyenii</i> (Peruvian Maca) on the YAP-1 and PARP-1 protein systems to develop novel therapeutic strategies for GBM. By molecular dynamics simulations, we identified N-(3-Methoxybenzyl)-(9Z,12Z,15Z)- octadecatrienamide (DK5) as the most promising natural inhibitor for PARP-1 and stearic acid (GK4) for YAP-1. Although synthetic inhibitors, such as Olaparib (ODK) for PARP-1 and Verteporfin (VER) for YAP-1, only VER was superior to the naturally occurring molecule and proved a promising alternative. In conclusion, natural compounds from <i>Lepidium meyenii</i> (Peruvian Maca) offer a potentially innovative approach to improve GBM treatment, complementing existing therapies with their inhibitory action on PARP-1 and YAP-1.
ISSN:1467-3037
1467-3045

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