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August 14, 2025

Targeting MAO-B selectivity: computational screening, docking, and molecular dynamics insights.

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KTKhac‐Minh ThaiDPDuy Ngoc PhamTNThuy T. M. Ngo

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In silico screening identified selective MAO-B inhibitors in Parkinson's disease, suggesting promising drug candidates.

Key Points

  • Four promising MAO-B inhibitors were identified, demonstrating stable binding and strong interactions with key residues.
  • Top candidates were selected based on docking scores and predicted selectivity, outperforming known compounds in binding affinity.
  • The multi-stage computational approach combined pharmacophore modelling, molecular dynamics, and binding energy calculations.
  • Potential candidates include ZINC21285023 and crotafuran E, warranting further experimental validation in treatment strategies.

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Thai et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689fc957e46e096235ce1af3https://doi.org/10.1080/1062936x.2025.2537248
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