In silico design strategies for tubulin inhibitors for the development of anticancer therapies.

Journal: Expert opinion on drug discovery
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Microtubules, composing of α, β-tubulin dimers, are important for cellular processes like proliferation and transport, thereby they become suitable targets for research in cancer. Existing candidates often exhibit off-target effects, necessitating the quest for safer alternatives.

Authors

  • Ahmed Kamal
    School of Pharmaceutical Education and Research , Jamia Hamdard , New Delhi 110 062 , India.
  • Prasanna Anjaneyulu Yakkala
    Pelotonia Research Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
  • Lakshmi Soukya
    Department of Pharmacy Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Hyderabad, India.
  • Sajeli Ahil Begum
    Department of Pharmacy Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, Hyderabad Campus, Hyderabad, India.