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Molecular Docking Analysis of Stevioside: Exploring High Binding Affinity against Inflammatory Targets IL-1β, IL-6, Leptin, and TNF-α

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1K.S. Rajesh Kumar, 1Selvaraj Jayaraman, 1Sathan Raj Natarajan, 1Vishnu Priya Veeraraghavan*
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.1.521

Abstract

Inflammation is a complex physiological response that plays a pivotal role in various chronic diseases. Identifying natural compounds that can effectively modulate inflammatory pathways has become a promising approach in drug discovery. Stevioside, extracted from the Stevia rebaudiana plant, is known for its natural sweetness and has been extensively studied for its potential anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, we employed molecular docking analysis to investigate the potential of stevioside as a candidate with high binding affinity against key inflammatory targets, namely Interleukin-1β (IL-1β), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), leptin, and Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α). Using computational tools and available crystal structures of the target proteins, we conducted molecular docking to predict the binding interactions between stevioside and the inflammatory targets

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