Benha University

Ahmed Mohamed Alhussaini Ali Abdel Rahman Hamad

Lecturer

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Food control

Molecular Docking analysis of the antibacterial effect of pomegranate (Punica granatum) fruit molasses bioactive compounds

Benha Veterinary Medical Journal • 2024
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Authors Hanaa S. Bekir, Ahmed Hamad, Nesreen Z. Eleiwa, Reham A. Amin
Keywords Meat Quality; Molecular Docking; Antibacterial effect
Journal Benha Veterinary Medical Journal
Publisher Benha Veterinary Medical Journal
Volume 46
Issue 2
Pages 90-95
publication.type Local
Paper Link Open Link
Supplementary Materials Not Available
Abstract
Pomegranate molasses is a one of functional element that has generated extensive scientific attention in the search for effective bioactive natural compounds. The in-silico effects of pomegranate molasses on foodborne pathogens were investigated using molecular docking analysis, using the crystal structures of E. coli topoisomerase II DNA gyrase B as a target model. On the ATP-active pocket of E. coli DNA gyrase, the binding affinities and interactions of alliance acid, gallic acid, punicalagin, and punicalin were examined. According to the findings, novobiocin had a docking score of -6.30 Kcal/mol, whereas the bioactive components of the pomegranate molasses (punicalagin, punicalin, gallagic acid, and ellagic acid) adopted the best binding style with a score of -7.2 to -9.8 Kcal/mol. Our findings suggested that pomegranate molasses could provide powerful antibacterial agents and DNA gyrase inhibitors via unique structural properties that address antimicrobial resistance. They are being investigated further as a natural biocontrol agent.
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