Structural analysis shows the mode of inhibition for Staphylococcus aureus lipase by antipsychotic penfluridol.

ABSTRACT: It is now well-established that Staphylococcus aureus can produce a range of toxin proteins, resulting in a spectrum of pathological conditions when it infects individuals with pre-existing medical conditions or immunocompromised. Among these, MRSA is one of the most prominent antimicrobial-resistant organisms and a significant cause of mortality in many patients. It has been demonstrated that Staphylococcus aureus lipase (SAL) is a vital factor in the proliferation of this bacterium. A combination of in silico screening and X-ray crystallography was employed to analyze inhibitors of SAL, and the results were highly significant. In silico screening identified a number of compounds, and the enzyme activity assay demonstrated that the antipsychotic drug penfluridol exhibited potent inhibitor

SUBMITTER: Kitadokoro J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11997127 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature