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Design of electron-donating group substituted 2-PAM analogs as antidotes for organophosphate insecticide poisoning†
Nalinee Kongkaew,Kowit Hengphasatporn,Yuwanda Injongkol,Pitchayathida Mee-udorn,Panupong Mahalapbutr,Ryuhei Harada,Yasuteru Shigeta,Alisa S. Vangnai
RSC Advances Pub Date : 11/02/2023 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/D3RA03087C
Abstract

The use of organophosphate (OPs) pesticides is widespread in agriculture and horticulture, but these chemicals can be lethal to humans, causing fatalities and deaths each year. The inhibition of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) by OPs leads to the overstimulation of cholinergic receptors, ultimately resulting in respiratory arrest, seizures, and death. Although 2-pralidoxime (2-PAM) is the FDA-approved drug for treating OP poisoning, there is difficulty in blood–brain barrier permeation. To address this issue, we designed and evaluated a series of 2-PAM analogs by substituting electron-donating groups on the para and/or ortho positions of the pyridinium core using in silico techniques. Our PCM-ONIOM2 (MP2/6-31G*:PM7//B3LYP/6-31G*:UFF) binding energy results demonstrated that 13 compounds exhibited higher binding energy than 2-PAM. The analog with phenyl and methyl groups substituted on the para and ortho positions, respectively, showed the most favorable binding characteristics, with aromatic residues in the active site (Y124, W286, F297, W338, and Y341) and the catalytic residue S203 covalently bonding with paraoxon. The results of DS-MD simulation revealed a highly favorable apical conformation of the potent analog, which has the potential to enhance reactivation of AChE. Importantly, newly designed compound demonstrated appropriate drug-likeness properties and blood–brain barrier penetration. These results provide a rational guide for developing new antidotes to treat organophosphate insecticide toxicity.

Graphical abstract: Design of electron-donating group substituted 2-PAM analogs as antidotes for organophosphate insecticide poisoning
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