Title:Boesenbergia Pandurata as an Anti-Breast Cancer Agent: Molecular Docking
and ADMET Study
Volume: 19
Issue: 7
Author(s): Mohammad Rizki Fadhil Pratama, Ersanda Nurma Praditapuspa, Dini Kesuma, Hadi Poerwono, Tri Widiandani and Siswandono Siswodihardjo*
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya
60115, Indonesia
Keywords:
ADMET, Boesenbergia pandurata, breast cancer, docking, ER-α, HER2.
Abstract:
Background: Boesenbergia pandurata or fingerroot is known to have various pharmacological
activities, including anticancer properties. Extracts from these plants are known to inhibit the growth of
cancer cells, including breast cancer. Anti-breast cancer activity is significantly influenced by the inhibition
of two receptors: ER-α and HER2. However, it is unknown which metabolites of B. pandurata play
the most crucial role in exerting anticancer activity.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the metabolites of B. pandurata with the best potential as ER-α
and HER2 inhibitors.
Methods: The method used was molecular docking of several B. pandurata metabolites to ER-α and
HER2 receptors, followed by an ADMET study of several metabolites with the best docking results.
Results: The docking results showed eight metabolites with the best docking results for the two receptors
based on the docking score and ligand-receptor interactions. Of these eight compounds, compounds 11
((2S)-7,8-dihydro-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-(4''-methyl-3''-pentenyl)-8-phenyl-2H,6H-benzo(1,2-b-5,4-
b')dipyran-6-one) and 34 (geranyl-2,4-dihydroxy-6-phenethylbenzoate) showed the potential to inhibit
both receptors. Both ADMET profiles also showed mixed results; however, there is a possibility of further
development.
Conclusion: In conclusion, the metabolites of B. pandurata, especially compounds 11 and 34, can be
developed as anti-breast cancer agents by inhibiting ER-α and HER2.