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markets in China. NPs derived from Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCMs) represent a valuable source of structurally diverse bioactive compounds for potential drug discovery.
FIGURE 14.27 Chemical structures of dipeptide asperphenamate (91) isolated from raw malt.
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At an initial concentration of 12.5 µg/mL, the researchers screened several TCM extracts to identify potential antiviral agents against loviruses and emerging viral pathogens. This
screening unveiled that extracts from the Rhodiola rosea plant exhibited specic inhibitory effects on the entry and infection of both EBOV and MARV. Additionally, two chemically related compounds, gallic acid (92) and ellagic acid (93), were isolated from R. rosea (Figure 14.28). These compounds demonstrated the ability to effectively hinder EBOV entry and, to a somewhat lesser extent, MARV entry.
FIGURE 14.28 Chemical structures of gallic acid (92) and ellagic acid (93) isolated from R. rosea.
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These ndings underscore the potential of R. rosea, and potentially other TCMs, as potent anti-EBOV agents that warrant further exploration and development as antiviral therapies. The screening approach primarily focused on targeting the viral entry process, which is regulated by the glycoproteins (GPs) found on the viral particle’s surface.
The unaltered structure of EBOV and MARV GP consists of a trimeric arrangement of
GP1/GP2 heterodimers. GP1 is responsible for recognizing and binding to receptors, while
GP2 facilitates fusion between the viral and host cell membranes within the endosome. Both EBOV and MAR V GPs can recognize attachment factors like glycosaminoglycans and C-type lectins, thereby facilitating the internalization of viral particles through macropinocytosis.
Once inside the host cell, the virions traverse the endosomal–lysosomal system. The
GPs undergo cleavage by Caths B and L (Schornberg et al., 2006), exposing a specic
region of the GP that allows it to bind to Niemann-Pick C1 (NPC1), the internal receptor for EBOV and MARV. This cathepsin-mediated cleavage of the GP triggers a critical conformational change required for subsequent fusion (Brecher et al., 2012).
Caths B and L are essential for activating EBOV but not MARV GPs to facilitate
efcient entry into cell lines and macrophages, independent of TMPRSS2 expression
(Gnirss et al., 2012). Interaction between the GP and NPC1 is crucial for the fusion of the viral membrane with the host endosomal membrane. This fusion transpires within late
endosome/lysosome compartments, liberating the viral capsid into the cell cytoplasm and
initiating viral genome replication.
The results from time-of-addition experiments suggest that the inhibitors primarily act at a postbinding step in the endosome. Here, the Cath B inhibitor or entry inhibitor binds to the EBOV–GP protein, disrupting GP-mediated fusion within the endosome. Ellagic acid (93) exhibited an IC50 value of 1.4 µM against EBOV and 6.4 µM against MARV pseudovirions, surpassing the antilovirus activity of gallic acid (92), which displayed IC50 values of 10.5 and 25.4 µM, respectively.
Furthermore, both compounds exhibited negligible toxicity in A549 cells, with CC50 IC50 values of 309 and 122 µM for gallic acid ( 92) and ellagic acid (93), respectively. These results suggest that gallic acid (92) and ellagic acid (93) are likely the major active components contributing to the antiloviral activity of R. rosea.
In testing, the extract from R. rosea, along with gallic acid (92) and ellagic acid (93), effectively inhibited infectious EBOV in HeLa cells. The IC50 value for the R. r osea extract was determined to be 3.9 µg/mL, whereas gallic acid (92) and ellagic acid (93) exhibited IC50 values of 25.4 and 10.5 µM, respectively.
These ndings emphasize the potential of exploring TCMs and NPs as promising candi­dates for the development of antiviral treatments against EBOV and other viral pathogens (Cui et al., 2018).
Phenolic compounds, such as caffeic acid (94) and its derivatives, have been studied for their inhibitory activity against human Caths B and L (Figure 14.29). The most promising nding of this investigation is that caffeic acid (94) inhibited Cath B, with an IC50 value of 110 µM. Caffeic acid acts as a linear inhibitor through mixed mechanisms, binding to
both the enzyme and the enzyme-substrate complex with different afnities. Caffeic acid
(94) not only selectively inhibits Cath B but also preferentially inhibits its endoproteolytic
activity without affecting the peptidyl-dipeptidase activity (Ulčakar and Novinec, 2021).
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FIGURE 14.29 Chemical structures of caffeic acid (94).
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Zingiber ocinale Roscoe, commonly known as ginger, belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. Ginger rhizomes originate from southeastern Asia and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat various rheumatic diseases, including osteo­arthritis (Srivastava and Mustafa, 1992). Cath K has recently emerged as an important therapeutic target for osteoarthritis, driving the discovery of drugs aimed at preventing
bone and cartilage destruction. Studies have demonstrated the potential benets of
ginger extract in the treatment of osteoarthritis (Funk et al., 2009). In a clinical trial, osteoarthritis patients received ginger extract and experienced a reduction in symptoms with a high level of safety (Altman and Marcussen, 2001). 6-Shogaol (95) is the most active derivative of ginger and has been isolated from ginger (Villalvilla et al., 2014) (Figure 14.30). 6-Shogaol (95) inhibits TLR4-mediated inammatory responses and Cath
K activity through a completely uncompetitive mechanism (with an αKi value of 16.65 µM). Specically, 6-shogaol (95) blocks TLR4-mediated nitric oxide (NO) production
and reduces IL-6- and MCP-1-induced expression. Increased NO levels are known to induce chondrocyte apoptosis, matrix degradation, and promotion of chondrocyte inam­matory responses. Inhibition of NO production by 6-shogaol (95) may contribute to the
improvement of cartilage inammatory and degradative processes. Furthermore, the
reduction of IL-6- and MCP-1-induced expression by 6-shogaol (95) may also improve these processes, as both factors play a key role in the progression of osteoarthritis. During the osteoarthritis process, these innate immune responses are accompanied by increased degradative activity supported by elevated MMP expression (Villalvilla et al., 2014).
FIGURE 14.30 Chemical structures of 6-shogaol (95) isolated from Zingiber officinale Roscoe.
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Likewise, Silva et al. (2021) conducted a bioassay-guided study using ginger. They
isolated and identied 15 compounds from the dichloromethane soluble fraction of ginger.
The inhibitory activity against Caths K, L, and V enzymes was determined. The compounds
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showed moderate inhibitory activity against only Cath K at an initial inhibitor concentra­tion of 125 μM, with the highest inhibitory effects observed for compounds (96)–(100) (Figure 14.31). Compound (98) exhibited the greatest inhibitory effect on Cath K, followed by compounds (96)–(98), and (100). The IC50 values for compounds (96)–(100) were determined to be 10.4, 21.1, 5.8, 54.4, and 55.3 µM, respectively . All compounds displayed greater selectivity for Cath K. Compound (98) showed higher selectivity for Cath K over Cath V, while compounds (96) and (97) showed higher selectivity for Cath K over Cath L. The observation revealed that compounds with a larger side chain demonstrated increased inhibitory activity against Cath K, indicating that hydrophobicity plays a crucial role as a physicochemical factor for bioactivity within this compound class. For [10]-gingerol (96), the inhibition type was determined to be uncompetitive (with a Ki value of 10.8 μM). [10]-Gingerol (96) was docked onto the allosteric site of Cath K, corroborating the experi-
mentally determined inhibitory effect. Recently, the signicant potential of [10]-gingerol
(96) in inhibiting osteoclastogenesis has been discovered (Zang et al., 2021), reinforcing its potential as a candidate for an antiresorptive drug.
FIGURE 14.31 Chemical structures of [10]-gingerol (96) and derivated (97)–(100) isolated from Zingiber officinale Roscoe.
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Cath L is a CP found within endosomes, and it plays a pivotal role in cleaving the S1 subunit of the coronavirus surface spike GP. This cleavage event is essential for facilitating coronavirus entry into human host cells, promoting fusion between the virus and the host cell endosome membrane, and releasing viral RNA for subsequent rounds of replication. When SARS-CoV -2 enters intracellular endosomes, Cath L emer ges as the primary protease responsible for cleaving the virus’s S1 subunit. Notably, this CP functions most effectively under acidic pH conditions (Gomes et al., 2020). The development of Cath L-selective inhibitors holds great potential for blocking coronavirus entry into host cells and providing a mechanism to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection in humans. Cath L has been demonstrated to be important for virus entry and possibly exit during the late stages of infection. Drugs that can inhibit Cath L offer potential therapy for COVID-19.
Utami et al. (2022) conducted a comprehensive computational docking analysis,
specically focusing on Cath L, to evaluate the inhibitory activity of bioactive compounds
isolated from Stachytarpheta jamaicensis for their potential role in COVID-19 drug therapy . S. jamaicensis is a plant from the Verbenaceae family that is commonly used for medicinal
purposes. T en NPs were described in the extracts of S. jamaicensis: α-spinasterol, apigenin, luteolol-7-glucuronide, friedelin, hispidulin, chlorogenic acid, ipolamiide, geraniol,
hentriacontane, and γ-aminobutyric acid. All compounds were selected as ligands. Among them, α-spinasterol, apigenin, luteolol-7-glucuronide, friedelin, hispidulin, chlorogenic acid, and ipolamiide showed a stronger afnity for the active site of Cath L. Apigenin demonstrated the best afnity with signicant hydrogen bonding (Utami et al., 2022). The
current research indicates that S. jamaicensis compounds can be used as inhibitors for Cath L and as potential drug candidates for COVID-19.

14.4 CONCLUSION AND FUTURE PESPECTIVES

The exploration of NPs for drug discovery holds immense potential, offering a vast array of diverse structures and bioactivities that can serve as valuable starting points for novel drug development. To fully harness the potential of NPs, it is essential to adopt a multidisci­plinary approach and foster collaboration among experts from various scientific areas. By combining knowledge in chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, and genetics, we can maximize the chances of success in discovering and optimizing NP-based inhibitors and lead compounds. Utilizing a wide range of scientific tools and techniques is crucial to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the discovery process.
It is noteworthy that a signicant proportion of clinically approved protease inhibitors
can be traced back to NPs or nature-inspired compounds. This highlights the valuable role that NPs have played in the development of critical class drugs such as protease inhibitors. Even in ongoing clinical trials, NP-related and inspired compounds continue to contribute to the development of small molecule protease inhibitors.
As the demand for new drugs and therapeutic agents continues to grow , it is imperative
that we take specic actions to protect and develop our environment under sustainable
conditions. By doing so, we can ensure that the window of opportunity for the discovery of new medicinal and biological agents remains open. The continued exploration of NPs and
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the application of advanced scientic approaches hold tremendous promise for the future
of drug discovery and the improvement of human health and longevity.
In summary, the search for NPs as inhibitors of cathepsins holds great signicance in the eld of drug discovery. NPs offer unique chemical structures and diverse bioactivities
that can be utilized or optimized to develop novel drugs targeting cathepsins. They not only expand the repertoire of therapeutic options but also provide opportunities for discovering
new mechanisms of action. With continued scientic and technological advancements,
NP-based drug discovery will continue to make substantial contributions to human health and longevity.

KEYWORDS

• natural products
• cathepsins
• proteolytic activity
• Ebola virus
• mitogen-activated protein

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