Potential antiplatelet agents with grape seed - backbone polyphenols: computational studies

Nat Prod Res. 2024 Jun 22:1-9. doi: 10.1080/14786419.2024.2370039. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

The study focused on grape seed-derived polyphenols for their antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, and fibrinolytic properties through molecular docking and dynamics simulations. Compounds were evaluated for their effects on P2Y12, PTP1B, thromboxane A2, and other targets. Compounds 1 and 6 showed strong inhibitory potential on P2Y12. Compounds 2 and 7, plus epigallocatechin gallate, demonstrated effective inhibition on NF-KB and COX1. The compounds exhibited drug-like properties and potential for new thrombotic disease therapies. The research sheds light on the interactions between polyphenols and target proteins, paving the way for novel antiplatelet strategies.

Keywords: ADMET; Natural polyphenols; P2Y12; anti-inflammatory; fibrinolytic; molecular docking.