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Article

In Vitro Schistosomicidal Activity and Molecular Modeling of Quercitrin and Afzelin Isolated from the Leaves of Copaifera oblongifolia

by
Rafael Corrêa Ramos
1,
Lizandra G. Magalhães
1,
Rodrigo C. S. Veneziani
1,
Sérgio R. Ambrósio
1,
Renato Pereira Orenha
1,
Renato Luis Tame Parreira
1,
Márcio L. Andrade e Silva
1,
Jairo K. Bastos
2,
Murilo de Oliveira Souza
3,
Híllary Ozorio Gobeti Caprini
4,
Ana Carla Rangel Rosa
4,
Wanderson Zuza Cosme
1,
Mario F. C. Santos
4,* and
Wilson R. Cunha
1,*
1
Núcleo de Ciências Exatas e Tecnológicas, Universidade de Franca, Avenida Dr. Armando Salles de Oliveira, 201, Franca 14404-600, SP, Brazil
2
Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Avenida do Café S/N, Monte Alegre, Ribeirão Preto 14040-903, SP, Brazil
3
Laboratório de Analítica, Metabolômica e Quimiometria, Instituto Federal do Espírito Santo, Alegre 29500-000, ES, Brazil
4
Centro de Ciências Exatas, Naturais e da Saúde, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Alto Universitário, Alegre 29500-000, ES, Brazil
*
Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Compounds 2025, 5(3), 30; https://doi.org/10.3390/compounds5030030
Submission received: 2 May 2025 / Revised: 3 June 2025 / Accepted: 24 July 2025 / Published: 1 August 2025
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Organic Compounds with Biological Activity)
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Abstract

Neglected diseases significantly impact the world, and there is a lack of effective treatments, requiring therapeutic alternatives. Thus, the study of the phytochemical and schistosomicidal activity evaluation of Copaifera oblongifolia leaves’ crude extract was conducted. The quercitrin (1) and afzelin (2) were isolated from the crude extract. In the in vitro schistosomicidal activity test, the isolated compounds demonstrated promising results, with 75% mortality at a concentration of 12.5 µM after 72 h. Molecular docking calculations indicated that compounds 1 and 2 could potentially interact with the amino acids of the FAD binding site in the TGR enzyme, a crucial enzyme for the survival of Schistosoma mansoni. These interactions could have binding energies comparable to praziquantel, a preferred drug for treating schistosomiasis. Therefore, in silico and in vitro investigations are crucial for developing new studies that can reveal the antiparasitic potential of compounds of plant origin.

1. Introduction

Neglected tropical diseases are a significant concern in developing countries, affecting millions [1]. These diseases lack innovative treatments and are not profitable for pharmaceutical companies, resulting in a lack of investment in research and development. They are responsible for over 35,000 daily deaths and generate more disability than mortality [2]. In Brazil, 19 tropical diseases are reported, including schistosomiasis. Schistosomiasis affects over 250 million people worldwide and is a significant cause of death [3,4]. The disease is caused by Schistosoma mansoni and is treated with oxamniquine or praziquantel (PZQ). Praziquantel is preferred due to its low cost; however, the development of new drugs is justified due to the potential emergence of resistance [5,6].
In Schistosoma, the redox systems depend on the thioredoxin glutathione reductase (TGR) enzyme [7]. Two schistosomiasis drugs used in the past, oltipraz and antimonyl potassium tartrate, promoted the inhibition of the TGR activity, indicating the importance of this enzyme to S. mansoni [8]. The fact that the thioredoxin glutathione reductase (TGR) enzyme appears to be an important protein in protecting S. mansoni against oxidative stress makes the TGR enzyme a relevant target for potential drugs [9].
Recent advances in the pharmacological targeting of thioredoxin glutathione reductase (TGR) have expanded the scope of schistosomiasis treatment. Notably, non-covalent inhibitors with demonstrated schistosomicidal activity in vivo have been identified, highlighting effective strategies for enzyme inhibition without permanent enzyme modification [10]. Structure-based discovery approaches have revealed phytocompounds from Azadirachta indica as promising TGR inhibitors, expanding the chemical diversity of potential therapeutic agents [11]. Additionally, the mechanism of ectopic suicide inhibition of TGR has been characterized, providing insights into irreversible enzyme inactivation [12]. Lead compounds targeting this selenoenzyme have also been extensively characterized, underscoring their potential for drug development [13]. Furthermore, fragment library screening combined with X-ray crystallography has elucidated detailed binding site features of TGR from Schistosoma mansoni, facilitating rational drug design [14]. Together, these recent studies demonstrate the dynamic progress in identifying and optimizing TGR inhibitors, supporting its validation as a critical drug target for schistosomiasis.
Thus, searching for new potential drugs from natural sources is urgently needed, as large pharmaceutical industries have neglected these diseases. Among the numerous medicinal plants used by the Brazilian population, the genus Copaifera, commonly known as “copaíbas”, stands out due to its long-established pharmacological applications in traditional medicine [15,16,17].
Therefore, this work aims to investigate the Schistosomicidal activity in vitro of quercitrin (1) and afzelin (2) isolated from the leaves of Copaifera oblongifolia. In addition, molecular docking calculations were performed to investigate the binding modes of these molecules to the TGR enzyme. The interactions between praziquantel (PZQ), a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug employed to treat schistosomiasis, and the TGR enzyme were used as a reference in this study [18].

2. Results and Discussion

2.1. Compounds Isolated

The phytochemical analysis of the FD fraction obtained from Copaifera oblongifolia hydroalcoholic extract, using chromatographic techniques, allowed for us to isolate compounds 1 and 2 (Figure 1, Figure 2 and Figures S1–S12). The structures were identified as quercitrin (1) and afzelin (2). All isolated compounds were identified based on their structures using spectroscopic approaches (1H NMR, 13C NMR, and ESI-MS) and comparisons to published data [19].

2.2. Schistosomicidal Activity

Table 1 presents the in vitro evaluation of the schistosomicidal activity of the crude extract of C. oblongifolia leaves against adult S.mansoni worms at 50 µg/mL and 100 µg/mL concentrations. The results indicate that there was no change at lower concentrations. However, the crude extract showed 75% mortality at a concentration of 100 µg/mL. Table 2 and Table 3 show the in vitro evaluation of the schistosomicidal activity of quercitrin (1) and afzelin (2) against adult S. mansoni worms. Compound 1 showed 75% mortality at concentrations of 12.5 and 25 µM after 48 h of incubation, with the most active concentration being 50 µM, which resulted in 100% mortality after 72 h. Compound 2 exhibited 75% mortality at concentrations of 12.5, 25, 50, and 100 µM after 72 h of incubation, with the most active concentration being 200 µM, which caused 75% mortality in 24 and 48 h and 100% mortality in 72 h.
Reports on the schistosomicidal activity of compounds 1 and 2 are scarce. However, numerous reports have been published on various biological activities, primarily in investigations involving different types of cancer. Zhang et al. [20] explored the impact of afzelin, identified in Nymphaea odorata, on prostate cancer. Their investigation covered both androgen-sensitive LNCaP cells and androgen-independent PC-3 cells.
Furthermore, Shin et al. [21] highlighted afzelin’s antioxidant, DNA-protective, UV-absorbing, and anti-inflammatory attributes. Other studies, including that of Diantini et al. [22], corroborated the ability of afzelin to prevent the proliferation of breast cancer cells through the induction of apoptosis. In another study, afzelin demonstrated the potential to mitigate asthma in a murine model, as evidenced by Zhou and Nie [23]. Furthermore, Zhu et al. [24] demonstrated the inhibition of cell proliferation by afzelin in prostate cancer cell lines, primarily targeting the G phase of the cell cycle, as well as its modulation of several kinases involved in maintaining the actin cytoskeleton.
The investigation conducted by Zhang et al. [25] demonstrated that quercitrin extracted from Toona sinensis leaves significantly reduced the viability of human colorectal cancer cells, leading to apoptosis. Several studies have documented the inhibitory effects of quercitrin against several protozoan parasites, including Toxoplasma, Babesia, Theileria, Trypanosoma, and Leishmania. Quercitrin has demonstrated efficacy in inhibiting the growth of various parasite species, including Trypanosoma brucei, Trypanosoma cruzi, and Leishmania donovani, both in vitro and in vivo [26]. In addition, compounds 1 and 2 have been reported in the literature to inhibit, through interactions with amino acids, enzymes responsible for the expression of various diseases [27,28]. Studies carried out by Awang et al. [29] showed that the Quercitrin-Rich fraction from Melastoma malabathricum leaves had antidiabetic properties, inhibiting the DPP-IV enzyme at a concentration of 100 µg/mL, where inhibition occurred through hydrogen bonding with the amino acids of the enzyme. Therefore, understanding enzyme inhibition is one of the current strategies for discovering treatments for diverse diseases.

2.3. Molecular Docking

Initially, a molecular docking calculation was performed between the native ligand, flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), and the TGR enzyme. Three FAD conformations exhibited root mean square deviation (RMSD) values below 2.0 Å relative to the crystal structure (1.449, 1.649, and 1.659 Å, respectively), demonstrating the robustness of the computational model employed in this study.
The PZQ and the TGR enzyme interact mainly from the amino acids Cys154, Cys159, Gly432, and Ala445 (Figure 3 and Table 4). The first three amino acids are related to the FAD active site in the TGR enzyme [18]. Structure 1 interacts with the TGR enzyme through the amino acids Ser117, Cys159, Lys162, Val297, Asp433, Thr442, and Pro443. Except for Val297, all other amino acids are associated with the FAD active site in the TGR enzyme [13]. Structure 2 interacts with the TGR enzyme via amino acids: Ser117, Cys154, Cys159, Lys162, Tyr296, Val297, Glu300, Leu441, and Pro443. The first five and the last two amino acids correlate to the FAD active site in the TGR enzyme [18]. Considering the ChemScore fitness dG, which represents the total free energy change that occurs on ligand binding (Table 5), it is observed that compounds 1 and 2 show values (−23.44 and −28.90 kcal mol−1, respectively) comparable to, or even more negative (thus more stable), than those obtained for PZQ (−22.03 kcal mol−1). It can be explained because compounds 1 and 2 establish a larger number of hydrophobic interactions (three and four, respectively) and hydrogen bonds (five to both) with the amino acids of the TGR enzyme than the PZQ structure (three hydrophobic interactions and two hydrogen bonds). In this sense, molecular docking results suggest that compounds 1 and 2 potentially inhibit the TGR, an important enzyme for the survival of Schistosoma worms [7]. Furthermore, Kuhn et al. [30] reported quercitrin as a selective inhibitor of the NAD+ catabolic enzyme of S. mansoni (SmNACE), located on the adult parasite’s outer surface (tegument). This enzyme is presumably crucial for the survival of S. mansoni, as it can influence the host’s immune regulatory pathways [30].
Thus, the results presented in this work further highlight the potential of compounds 1 and 2 as promising candidates for developing new therapeutic strategies against parasitic diseases, such as Schistosomiasis.

3. Experimental

3.1. Instrument Specifications

Preparative analytical HPLC was carried out on a Shimadzu LC-6A chromatograph with UV–visible detector model SPD-6A, with SCL6B controller and C-R6A integrator. The NMR spectra were obtained on a Bruker spectrometer (400 MHz for 1H and 100 MHz for 13 C). The samples were dissolved in methanol-d4 and the mass spectra were obtained using an electrospray ionization quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer (ESI-QTOF/MS, Waters Corp., Milford, CT, USA).

3.2. Collection and Extraction of Plant Material

Copaifera oblongifolia leaves were collected from a specimen located at Usina Santo Ângelo in Pirajuba-Minas Gerais (19°56.833′ S 48°33.504′ W). A copy was sent to Prof. Dr. Milton Groppo Júnior, responsible for the SPFR Herbarium, at the Faculty of Philosophy, Sciences and Letters of Ribeirão Preto–USP (FFCLR-USP), being provisionally named Plant 3 pending final deposit. The collected leaves were dried in a circulating air oven (40 °C) and pulverized in a knife mill, producing 913.7 g of powder. This material was subjected to five successive extractions with ethanol/water (75:25 v/v), which occurred at an average interval of eight days. After drying, 64.84g of crude extract was obtained.

3.3. Isolation of Compounds 1 and 2 of Copaifera oblongifolia Hydroalcoholic Extract

A liquid–liquid partition was performed using 40 g of hydroalcoholic extract. The volumes of solvents used, the order in which they were applied, and the masses of each resulting fraction are shown in Table 6. The mass was dissolved in 300 mL of an ethanol/water solution (80:20 v/v) and placed in a separation flask. It was then partitioned with 1 L of dichloromethane, yielding 8.9 g of the FD fraction. The dichloromethane fraction was fractionated using a glass chromatographic column. Fractionation in a classic chromatographic column (CC) was performed in a glass column (5 cm × 60 cm). Silica gel 60 (0.063–0.200 mm, Merck, Darmstadt, Germany) was used as the stationary phase at a proportion of 20 g/g of sample. Organic solvents were used as eluents in an increasing polarity gradient, yielding 110 fractions of 45 mL each. The fractions obtained and the solvents used are summarized in Table 7.
Fractions 8 to 11 show chromatographic similarity with the presence of two constituents. The fractions were pooled and subjected to preparative HPLC using a Phenomenex® column, Gemini C-18 (250 × 21.20 mm equipped with pre-column), particle diameter equal to 5 µm, pore diameter 100 Å, being used as phase mobile CH3OH (B) and H2O +0.01% HAc (A) in the ratio 57:43 v/v in 50 min; the injection volume was 1mL, flow: 10.0 mL/min. It is possible to isolate the two constituents, compounds 1 (70 mg) and 2 (30 mg).

3.4. HPLC Analysis of the Compounds Obtained

The compounds obtained were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). For analytical HPLC, a Phenomenex® column, Gemini C-18 (250 × 4.6 mm equipped with pre-column), particle diameter equal to 5 µm, pore diameter 100 Å, was used as mobile phase CH3OH (B) and H2O + 0.01% HAc (A) in linear gradient, 5 min at 5% (B), (5%→100%) in 35 min, 10 min at 100% (B), 3 min of equilibrium, and 15 min to return to initial condition. Injection volume: 20 μL; flow: 1.0 mL/min.

3.5. Assessment of Schistosomicidal Activity

The biological cycle of Schistosoma mansoni, strain LE (Luiz Evangelista) is routinely maintained by serial passage in Biomphalaria glabrata molluscs, an invertebrate host, and in BALB/c mice as a vertebrate host at the Parasitology Research Laboratory of the University of Franca in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
S. mansoni eggs present in the feces of mice previously infected with the parasite were collected using the Hoffmann method [31]. Spontaneous sedimentation in the mixture of feces with water was exposed for approximately 1 h under light to release the miracidia. Miracidia were used to infect the intermediate host, which after 38 to 43 days released the infective form of the parasite, the Cercariae, which in turn infected the vertebrate host. Approximately 200 Cercariae are inoculated subcutaneously into mice, and after 21 or 58 days, young liver flukes or adult flukes are recovered from the hepatic portal system and mesenteric veins by perfusion [32]. After collection, the parasites were maintained in RPMI 1640 medium (Invitrogen) until use.
Adult worm pairs were recovered from BALB/c mice via perfusion of the hepatic portal system under aseptic conditions after 58 days of infection, as previously described. Then, the parasites were washed in RPMI 1640 buffered with HEPES20µM, pH 7.5, supplemented with penicillin (100U/mL), streptomycin (100 µg/mL), and 10% fetal bovine serum. Subsequently, one adult worm pair was transferred per well into a 24-well culture plate containing the same medium described previously and incubated in a humidifying atmosphere at 37 °C in the presence of 5% CO2. After 24 h of incubation, the crude extract and fractions were previously dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and added to the RPMI 1640 medium in a concentration range ranging 12.5, 25, 50, 100, and 200 μg/mL. The parasites were incubated under the same conditions described previously for 72 h. They monitored the parasites every 24 h using an inverted microscope (Leitz Diavert) to evaluate their general conditions, including mortality rates and motor activity. To confirm mortality, after the absence of movement for more than 2 min, the parasites were washed with RPMI medium and transferred to culture plates containing the same medium without the sample and monitored as previously described [33]. Adult worms maintained in RPMI 1640 medium served as negative controls, while adult worms incubated with 12.5 µg/mL of Praziquantel (Sigma Aldrich) were used as a positive control. Three independent experiments evaluated eight culture wells per concentration [34].

3.6. Theoretical Methods

The target used in the present study, based on molecular docking calculations, was the TGR enzyme. The coordinates of this enzyme were obtained from the protein data bank (PDB) ID: 2V6O [35]. The binding site was identified using the Discovery Studio 2020 software package [36] considering a 10 Å docking sphere from the centroid of the ligands associated with the enzyme found in the protein data bank.
The enzyme and ligand were prepared, and the docking simulations were realized using the GOLD 2020.2.0 software package [37,38]. The ranking of the best poses was achieved from the GoldScore fitness function, where the selection of the pose is accompanied by the use of a scoring function, which includes the following components: hydrogen bond energy of the complex, internal energy of the ligand, and torsional energy [39,40]. The rescore was made using the ChemScore fitness function for the calculation of the parameter dG, which represents the total free energy change that occurs on ligand binding. Keeping the conformations of the enzyme fixed, the conformations of the compound were allowed to change during the docking. The best poses and their respective molecular interactions were analyzed using the Discovery Studio 2020 software package.

4. Conclusions

Molecular docking calculations revealed that compounds 1 and 2 could interact with the amino acids of the FAD binding site in the TGR enzyme, a vital enzyme for S. mansoni, with binding energies comparable to those exhibited by PZQ, a drug of choice for treating schistosomiasis. Thus, this study suggests that flavonoids may have a potential impact on the treatment of Schistosomiasis. However, conducting comprehensive studies to validate the in vitro and molecular docking pharmacological claims for pharmaceutical applications is necessary.

Supplementary Materials

The following supporting information can be downloaded at: https://www.mdpi.com/article/10.3390/compounds5030030/s1, Figure S1: 1H-NMR spectrum of quercitrin (methanol-d4, 400 MHZ), Figure S2: 1H NMR spectrum expansion of quercitrin, Figure S3. 13C NMR spectrum of quercitrin (methanol-d4, 100 MHZ), Figure S4: Expansion of the 13C NMR spectrum of quercitrin, Figure S5: Expansion of the 13C NMR spectrum of quercitrin, Figure S6: Mass spectrum of quercitrin with MS/MS 447, Figure S7: 1H-NMR spectrum of afzelin (methanol-d4, 400 MHZ), Figure S8: 1H NMR spectrum expansion of afzelin, Figure S9: 13C NMR spectrum of afzelin (methanol-d4, 100 MHZ), Figure S10: Expansion of the 13C NMR spectrum of afzelin, Figure S11: Expansion of the 13C NMR spectrum of afzelin, Figure S12: Mass spectrum of afzelin with MS/MS 431.

Author Contributions

Conceptualization, M.F.C.S. and L.G.M.; methodology, R.C.R.; software, R.C.S.V.; validation, S.R.A., R.P.O. and R.L.T.P.; formal analysis, M.L.A.e.S.; investigation, J.K.B.; resources, M.d.O.S.; data curation, H.O.G.C.; writing—original draft preparation, A.C.R.R.; writing—review and editing, W.Z.C.; visualization, M.F.C.S.; project administration, R.C.R.; funding acquisition, supervision, W.R.C. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

Funding

This research received no external funding.

Institutional Review Board Statement

The study was conducted according to the guidelines of the Declaration of Helsinki, and approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee of UNIFRAN (permit 6242260122, 10 August2023).

Informed Consent Statement

Not applicable.

Data Availability Statement

The original contributions presented in this study are included in the article/Supplementary Material. Further inquiries can be directed to the corresponding authors.

Acknowledgments

The authors are grateful to Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP, Grant # 2011/13630-7), Coordenadoria de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal do Ensino Superior (CAPES, Finance Code 001), to Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) for the fellowships and the FAPES.

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

Abbreviations

The following abbreviations are used in this manuscript:
PZQOxamniquine or praziquantel
TGRThioredoxin glutathione
HPLCHigh-performance liquid chromatography
NMRNuclear magnetic resonance
DMSODimethyl sulfoxide
RPMIRoswell Park Memorial Institute medium
FADFlavin adenine dinucleotide

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Figure 1. Chemical structures of compounds 1 and 2.
Figure 1. Chemical structures of compounds 1 and 2.
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Figure 2. Chromatograms of compounds 1 (a) and 2 (b) after isolation by preparative HPLC.
Figure 2. Chromatograms of compounds 1 (a) and 2 (b) after isolation by preparative HPLC.
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Figure 3. Main interactions between the: (a) PZQ, (b) compound 1, and (c) compound 2; compounds and the amino acids present in the TGR enzyme. Ligands are shown in green; carbon (gray), oxygen (red), nitrogen (blue), and sulfur (yellow) atoms; hydrogen bonds are represented by purple dashed lines.
Figure 3. Main interactions between the: (a) PZQ, (b) compound 1, and (c) compound 2; compounds and the amino acids present in the TGR enzyme. Ligands are shown in green; carbon (gray), oxygen (red), nitrogen (blue), and sulfur (yellow) atoms; hydrogen bonds are represented by purple dashed lines.
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Table 1. Results of the in vitro schistosomicide assay of crude extract and fractions.
Table 1. Results of the in vitro schistosomicide assay of crude extract and fractions.
SamplesIncubation Time (h)% Dead Worms *Motor Activity
Not Significant (%)Significant (%)
Negative control24000
48000
72000
Positive Control2410000
48100--
7210000
Crude extract (50 µg/mL)24000
48000
722500
Crude extract (100 µg/mL)242500
48502525
7275025
* The percentage results were calculated based on a total of 24 adult worms per concentration, obtained from three independent experiments with 8 adult worms each.
Table 2. Results of the in vitro schistosomicide assay of compound 1.
Table 2. Results of the in vitro schistosomicide assay of compound 1.
ConcentrationTime
in
Incubation
(H)		% Dead Worms *% Reduction in Motor Activity
Not SignificantSignificant
Control *24---
48---
72---
12.5 µM24-7525
4875-25
7275-25
25 µM24255025
487525-
727525-
50 µM24252550
4875-25
72100--
100 µM24252550
485050-
725050-
200 µM24502525
4875-25
7275-25
* The percentage results were calculated based on a total of 24 adult worms per concentration, obtained from three independent experiments with 8 adult worms each.
Table 3. Results of the in vitro schistosomicide assay of compound 2.
Table 3. Results of the in vitro schistosomicide assay of compound 2.
ConcentrationTime
in
Incubation
(H)		Dead Worms (%) *% Reduction in Motor Activity
Not SignificantSignificant
Control *24---
48---
72---
12.5 µM24502525
48502525
7275-25
25 µM24502525
4850-50
7275-25
50 µM2450-50
4850-50
7275-25
100 µM2450-50
4850-50
7275-25
200 µM2475-25
4875-25
72100--
* The percentage results were calculated based on a total of 24 adult worms per concentration, obtained from three independent experiments with eight adult worms each.
Table 4. Main interactions between the compounds: PZQ, 1, and 2, and the amino acids present in the TGR enzyme.
Table 4. Main interactions between the compounds: PZQ, 1, and 2, and the amino acids present in the TGR enzyme.
Amino AcidPZQ-TGR
Cys154Hydrophobic Interaction (C-S....Ring Center)
Cys159Hydrophobic Interaction (C-S....Ring Center)
Gly432Hydrogen Bonds (2x HC-H....O=C)
Ala445Hydrophobic Interaction (H3C....Ring Center)
Amino AcidA3-TGR
Ser117Hydrogen Bond (HC-H....O-H)
Cys159Hydrogen Bond (C-H....O=C) and Hydrophobic Interaction (C-S....CH3)
Lys162Hydrogen Bond (H2N-H....O=C)
Val297Hydrophobic Interaction (HC....Aromatic Ring)
Asp433Hydrogen Bond (C=O....H-O)
Thr442Hydrogen Bond (O-H....OCC)
Pro443Hydrophobic Interaction (H2C....CH3)
Amino AcidA4-TGR
Ser117Hydrogen Bond (HC-H....O-H)
Cys154Hydrophobic Interaction (C-S....Aromatic Ring)
Cys159Hydrogen Bond (C-H....O=C)
Lys162Hydrogen Bond (H2N-H....O=C)
Tyr296Hydrogen Bond (O-H....OCC)
Val297Hydrophobic Interaction (HC....Aromatic Ring)
Glu300Hydrogen Bond (C=O....H-O)
Leu441Hydrophobic Interaction (HC....CH3)
Pro443Hydrophobic Interaction (H2C....CH3)
Table 5. Total free energy change that occurs on ligand (1, 2 or PZQ) binding to TGR enzyme.
Table 5. Total free energy change that occurs on ligand (1, 2 or PZQ) binding to TGR enzyme.
Enzyme....Ligand (dG kcal mol−1)12PZQ
TGR−23.44−28.90−22.03
Table 6. Result of the partitioning of the crude extract of C. oblongifolia.
Table 6. Result of the partitioning of the crude extract of C. oblongifolia.
FractionSolventsVolume (L)Mass Obtained (g)
FHn-hexane1.52.7464
FDDichloromethane0.95.6294
FAEthyl acetate1.28.9900
FBn-butanol1.27.0400
Table 7. Fractionation of the dichloromethane fraction from the hydroalcoholic extract of C. oblongifolia.
Table 7. Fractionation of the dichloromethane fraction from the hydroalcoholic extract of C. oblongifolia.
FractionEluentVolume (L)
1–15n-Hexane0.6
16–21n-Hexane/AcOEt (9:1)0.3
22–35n-Hexane/AcOEt (7:3)1.1
36–59n-Hexane/AcOEt (1:1)1.2
60–76AcOEt0.9
77–95AcOEt/EtOH (8:2)0.9
96–102AcOEt/EtOH (1:1)0.3
103–110EtOH0.3
111EtOH0.9
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