Khan Zahid, Javaid Wasim, Xing Lian-Xi
College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, China.
College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China.
Curr Issues Mol Biol. 2025 Jan 29;47(2):87. doi: 10.3390/cimb47020087.
Anthocyanins compounds, including cyanidin, malvidin, pelargonidin, peonidin, and petunidin, have demonstrated remarkable anti-aging and insulin-sensitizing properties through their interactions with proteins associated with the insulin/insulin-like growth factor signaling (IIS) pathway in , employing advanced molecular docking techniques to elucidate strong binding affinities between specific anthocyanins and key proteins such as , , and in , suggesting a potential mechanism for their anti-aging effects. These findings not only provide critical insights into the therapeutic potential of anthocyanins for mitigating insulin resistance and promoting longevity, but also highlight the efficacy of in silico molecular docking as a predictive tool for small-molecule-protein interactions. Our research opens new avenues for the development of innovative therapeutic strategies targeting age-related diseases. However, further investigations, including a comprehensive chromosomal analysis and in vivo studies, are essential in order to fully elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying these interactions and their physiological implications. The detailed characterization of anthocyanin-binding affinities and their interactions with key regulatory genes presents exciting opportunities for advancement in molecular medicine, pharmacology, and the development of novel nutraceuticals.
花青素化合物,包括矢车菊素、锦葵色素、天竺葵色素、芍药色素和矮牵牛色素,通过与胰岛素/胰岛素样生长因子信号(IIS)通路相关的蛋白质相互作用,展现出显著的抗衰老和胰岛素增敏特性。在研究中采用先进的分子对接技术,以阐明特定花青素与关键蛋白质(如……、……和……)之间的强结合亲和力,这表明了它们抗衰老作用的潜在机制。这些发现不仅为花青素在减轻胰岛素抵抗和促进长寿方面的治疗潜力提供了关键见解,还突出了计算机辅助分子对接作为小分子-蛋白质相互作用预测工具的有效性。我们的研究为开发针对与年龄相关疾病的创新治疗策略开辟了新途径。然而,进一步的研究,包括全面的染色体分析和体内研究,对于充分阐明这些相互作用的分子机制及其生理意义至关重要。花青素结合亲和力及其与关键调控基因相互作用的详细表征,为分子医学、药理学以及新型营养保健品的开发带来了令人兴奋的发展机遇。