Enhanced stability and binding efficiency of liposomal andrographolide complexes targeting human papillomavirus for cervical cancer therapy: Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations

Cervical cancer is among the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in women globally, with human papillomavirus (HPV) being the primary factor behind its development. The virus produces two key oncoproteins, E6 and E7, critical in triggering carcinogenesis. Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Ne...

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Main Authors: Dwi Hudiyanti, Rahmalillah Khairiah, Parsaoran Siahaan, Fadzilah Adibah Abdul Majid, Enny Fachriyah, Nor Hafizah Zakaria
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author Dwi Hudiyanti
Rahmalillah Khairiah
Parsaoran Siahaan
Fadzilah Adibah Abdul Majid
Enny Fachriyah
Nor Hafizah Zakaria
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Rahmalillah Khairiah
Parsaoran Siahaan
Fadzilah Adibah Abdul Majid
Enny Fachriyah
Nor Hafizah Zakaria
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description Cervical cancer is among the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in women globally, with human papillomavirus (HPV) being the primary factor behind its development. The virus produces two key oncoproteins, E6 and E7, critical in triggering carcinogenesis. Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees, a well-known medicinal plant, contains andrographolide, which has shown considerable promise as an anticancer agent. However, its low solubility in water limits its therapeutic application, making it essential to use an effective drug delivery system, such as liposomes. This study investigated the interaction and stability of liposome-encapsulated andrographolide using different coconut-derived phospholipids. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations were performed to assess its binding to the E6 protein of HPV 18B. Docking analysis showed that the PC 10:0_14:0-cholesterol-andrographolide complex had the most favorable binding score of −4.50 kcal/mol, suggesting that liposomal encapsulation is achievable and stable. Among the complexes, E6-LPC 18:1-cholesterol-andrographolide demonstrated the strongest binding affinity, with a score of −6.73 kcal/mol. A 50-ns molecular dynamics simulation further confirmed that this complex had the highest binding energy, while E6-PE 18:1_18:2-cholesterol-andrographolide was the most stable, with an RMSD value of 4.38 Å.Overall, the findings indicate that incorporating andrographolide into a liposomal system greatly improves its stability, binding capability, and interaction with the target protein, highlighting its potential as a promising therapeutic approach for HPV 18B-associated cervical cancer.
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spelling doaj-art-a7a4e35dccdc4c69bd6c4e515c9b833a2025-08-20T03:02:36ZengElsevierResults in Chemistry2211-71562025-07-011610234210.1016/j.rechem.2025.102342Enhanced stability and binding efficiency of liposomal andrographolide complexes targeting human papillomavirus for cervical cancer therapy: Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulationsDwi Hudiyanti0Rahmalillah Khairiah1Parsaoran Siahaan2Fadzilah Adibah Abdul Majid3Enny Fachriyah4Nor Hafizah Zakaria5Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia; Corresponding author.Postgraduate Chemistry Program, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Semarang, IndonesiaDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Semarang, IndonesiaInstitute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology (ICAMB), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, MalaysiaDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Diponegoro University, Semarang, IndonesiaInstitute of Climate Adaptation and Marine Biotechnology (ICAMB), Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, MalaysiaCervical cancer is among the most common causes of cancer-related deaths in women globally, with human papillomavirus (HPV) being the primary factor behind its development. The virus produces two key oncoproteins, E6 and E7, critical in triggering carcinogenesis. Andrographis paniculata (Burm.f.) Nees, a well-known medicinal plant, contains andrographolide, which has shown considerable promise as an anticancer agent. However, its low solubility in water limits its therapeutic application, making it essential to use an effective drug delivery system, such as liposomes. This study investigated the interaction and stability of liposome-encapsulated andrographolide using different coconut-derived phospholipids. Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations were performed to assess its binding to the E6 protein of HPV 18B. Docking analysis showed that the PC 10:0_14:0-cholesterol-andrographolide complex had the most favorable binding score of −4.50 kcal/mol, suggesting that liposomal encapsulation is achievable and stable. Among the complexes, E6-LPC 18:1-cholesterol-andrographolide demonstrated the strongest binding affinity, with a score of −6.73 kcal/mol. A 50-ns molecular dynamics simulation further confirmed that this complex had the highest binding energy, while E6-PE 18:1_18:2-cholesterol-andrographolide was the most stable, with an RMSD value of 4.38 Å.Overall, the findings indicate that incorporating andrographolide into a liposomal system greatly improves its stability, binding capability, and interaction with the target protein, highlighting its potential as a promising therapeutic approach for HPV 18B-associated cervical cancer.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221171562500325XAndrographolideBinding energyDrug deliveryHuman papillomavirusLiposome
spellingShingle Dwi Hudiyanti
Rahmalillah Khairiah
Parsaoran Siahaan
Fadzilah Adibah Abdul Majid
Enny Fachriyah
Nor Hafizah Zakaria
Enhanced stability and binding efficiency of liposomal andrographolide complexes targeting human papillomavirus for cervical cancer therapy: Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations
Results in Chemistry
Andrographolide
Binding energy
Drug delivery
Human papillomavirus
Liposome
title Enhanced stability and binding efficiency of liposomal andrographolide complexes targeting human papillomavirus for cervical cancer therapy: Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations
title_full Enhanced stability and binding efficiency of liposomal andrographolide complexes targeting human papillomavirus for cervical cancer therapy: Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations
title_fullStr Enhanced stability and binding efficiency of liposomal andrographolide complexes targeting human papillomavirus for cervical cancer therapy: Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations
title_full_unstemmed Enhanced stability and binding efficiency of liposomal andrographolide complexes targeting human papillomavirus for cervical cancer therapy: Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations
title_short Enhanced stability and binding efficiency of liposomal andrographolide complexes targeting human papillomavirus for cervical cancer therapy: Molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations
title_sort enhanced stability and binding efficiency of liposomal andrographolide complexes targeting human papillomavirus for cervical cancer therapy molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations
topic Andrographolide
Binding energy
Drug delivery
Human papillomavirus
Liposome
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221171562500325X
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