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In recent years, there has been a focus on developing and discovering novel Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors, as they offer an effective treatment strategy for B-cell malignancies. BTK plays a crucial role in B cell receptor (BCR)-mediated activation and proliferation by regulating downstream factors such as the NF-κB and MAP kinase pathways. To address this challenge and propose potential therapeutic options for B-cell lymphomas, researchers conducted 2D-QSAR and ADMET studies on pyrrolopyrimidine derivatives that act as inhibitors of the BCR site in cytochrome b. These studies aim to improve and identify new compounds that could serve as more potent potential BTK inhibitors, which would lead to the identification of new drug candidates in this field. In our study, we used 2D-QSAR (multiple linear regression, multiple nonlinear regression, and artificial neural networks), molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and ADMET properties to investigate the potential of 35 pyrrolopyrimidine derivatives as BTK inhibitors. A molecular docking study and molecular dynamics simulations of molecule 13 over 10 ns revealed that it establishes multiple hydrogen bonds with several residues and exhibits frequent stability throughout the simulation period. Based on the results obtained by molecular modeling, we proposed six new compounds (Pred1, Pred2, Pred3, Pred4, Pred5, and Pred6) with highly significant predicted activity by MLR models. A study based on the in silico evaluation of the predicted ADMET properties of the new candidate molecules is strongly recommended to classify these molecules as promising candidates for new anticancer agents specifically designed to target Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibition.
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Given the critical role of survivin (BIRC5) in tumor cell regulation, developing novel inhibitors represents a promising approach for cancer therapy. This study details the design of innovative survivin inhibitors based on the hydroxyquinoline scaffold of our previously reported lead compound, MX-106. Our study identified nine compounds whose inhibitory activity is expected to be superior to that of the most active molecule in the series. These compounds demonstrated potent suppression of MDA-MB-435 breast cancer cell proliferation in vitro and exhibited enhanced metabolic stability compared to the series' most active member. To evaluate these derivatives as potential survivin inhibitors, we employed a multi-faceted approach combining 2D-QSAR methods, molecular docking, molecular dynamics, and ADMET property assessment. Our molecular modeling studies led to the design of nine novel compounds (Pred1-Pred9) predicted to exhibit potent survivin inhibitory activity based on MLR models. To assess their suitability as drug candidates, we recommend a thorough evaluation of their ADMET properties. These compounds hold promise as innovative anticancer agents targeting survivin, similar to the established MX-106.